TOWN AND COUNTRY LIFE: KYOTO • NOTO PENINSULA

 

September, October 2010

Kyoto, Nara

Experience Japan from perspectives most travelers can only imagine on this unique 10-day journey that emphasizes personal interaction with people from all walks of life, including artists, fisherman, farmers and Zen monks. Immerse yourself in the timeless splendor of this mysterious and beautiful land, where ancient traditions continue to permeate one of the world’s most modern societies. Discover the elegant imperial riches of Kyoto and Nara, ancient capitals of emperors and shogunates. Learn about the ancient art of Kabuki during an exclusive visit to a historic theater, encounter the alluring grace of a geisha in Kyoto’s historic Gion District and savor the sweet sake of Ishikawa during a private tour of a traditional brewery. On the shores of the Noto Peninsula, a rural region rarely visited by Western travelers, become enchanted by a world of ancient pagodas, terraced rice fields and centuries-old fishing villages. We also invite you to join the special Post-Program in Tokyo, one of the world’s most dynamic and captivating cities.



Kenroku-en Gardens, Kanazawa

Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto

Kyoto woman in traditional costume

Rice Feilds, Noto Peninsula

Japanese Tea Ceremony
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