Japan - Textiles and Photography Tour with Gina Corrigan
The tour to Japan’s main island of Honshu was researched by Gina Corrigan in 2009. Gina decided to concentrate on Tokyo and Kyoto with short visits into the countryside. The tour concentrates on textile processes related to the national dress, the kimono. However the most spectacular Buddhist and Shinto temples and gardens are included. There is an adventurous trip to the Tango Peninsula, as Gina was told by an artist, she met at a prestigious store in Tokyo about an interesting fibre used in this area and a museum in Kyoto emphasised silk production in Tango.
Throughout the tour visits will be made to a number of crafts persons and there will be an opportunity to buy Japanese textiles and products. Built into the programme is a contrast between modern and traditional architecture. This will certainly give you further inspiration for your own textile and art work.
Group Tour Dates
7th September - 18th September 2011
Group Tour Cost
£3790 per person (excluding international flights)
Group Tour Outline
Days 1 to 2:
Arrive in Tokyo and transfer by shuttle bus to hotel. Day to start exploring Tokyo's fascinating textile industry.
Day 3:
Bullet train to Kyoto. Afternoon visit to the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Craft.
Days 4 to 8:
Several days in and around Kyoto. Visit local workshops to meet local crafts people.
Day 9:
Drive to the Tango Peninsula. Visit local crafts people.
Day 10:
Day of sightseeing on around the Tango Peninsula before returning to Kyoto.
Day 11:
Train to Nara for a day of sightseeing.
Day 12:
Depart from Osaka Airport
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Gina Corrigan
Tour Expert
A well published expert in Chinese & Japanese textiles and art