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April 2009
Kyoto, Noto Peninsula
Few places on Earth can match the sublime beauty of Japan in April, when millions of cherry blossoms—the fabled sakura—burst into full bloom and delicate pink and white flowers envelope this nation’s ancient Shinto shrines, gracefully terraced rice fields and the elegant gardens of grand imperial palaces.
Join us for this exquisite 10-day journey celebrating the coming of spring and immerse yourself in the timeless splendor of Japan, an often mysterious, yet beautiful land where the ancient traditions of the East permeate one of the world’s most modern societies. Encounter the spellbinding imperial elegance of Kyoto and Nara, ancient capitals of shoguns and samurai warlords, and experience life in rural Japan on the shores of the Noto Peninsula, an enchanting world of time-worn pagodas, traditional rice farms and centuries-old fishing villages rarely visited by western travelers.
Our study leader will present lectures that will enrich your experience and bring to life the region’s profound historical legacy. To further enhance your appreciation of Japan’s unique cultural heritage, this custom-designed itinerary features numerous opportunities to meet and interact on a personal level with Japanese citizens from all walks of life, from Zen monks and a classically trained geisha, to rice farmers, sake brewers and fishermen.
We look forward to having you with us on this journey to one of the world’s most intriguing destinations. Please book soon, as this unique program promises to fill quickly.
Images provided by the Japanese Tourist Board
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Kenrokuen Gardens, Kanazawa
Waijima Rice Terraces, Noto Peninsula
Traditiona Japanese Tea Ceremony
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