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Tentative Itinerary
Trip to Kyoto in May 2009
(same days of the month for October...)
The trip details will continue to be finalized until next Spring, but the expected itinerary is as follows:
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| 5/18: Depart for Japan, lose a day in transit and arrive in Japan on the 19th. | 5/19: Arrive in Japan and make your way to The Palace Side Hotel in Kyoto. (We can help with directions.)
Dinner provided |
5/20: Get Acclimated - Folks usually rise very early the first morning - we stroll the Imperial Palace Park, walk along the river....adjust to Japan. Afternoon of sightseeing for whoever has the energy... Lunch provided |
5/21: Toji Temple Market Early morning will find us at the market, showing you the best places to find bargains on textiles and everything else. Spend as much of the day as you like here. Show and tell later... Dinner provided |
5/22: Workshop #1- An indigo and shibori workshop The rest of the day touring around. Dinner provided |
5/23: Free Day - Do whatever you like - we can help with any arrangements needed. Museums, workshops, shopping, etc... See below for ideas... Meals on your own |
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5/24: Workshop #2 - A half day rozome (wax resist) at a small family-run studio where we make our own souvenirs. Dinner provided |
5/25: Kitano Temple Market - Another great flea market day. Pick up what you missed at Toji or seek new treasures. Again, we help you find the best deals! Move to the ryokan inn and get to know our new neighborhood. Lunch provided |
5/26: Free Day Come along with me to my favorite temple if you like... Traditional breakfast Provided |
5/27: Workshop #3 - Organic Dyes We make our own t-shirts and scarves in a natural vegetable dying workshop at an organic farm in a small mountain village just north of Kyoto. (Full day!) Lunch provided |
5/28: Free Day Meals on your own |
5/29: Depart Kyoto, arrive in US on the same day. (Or stay longer....!)
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FREE TIME: There's so much to do in Kyoto and everyone needs time to pursue their own interests. We can help with transportation, reservations, ticketing - even arranging a private guide - whatever you'd like to see or do as long as you let us know IN ADVANCE. There are thousands of websites about things to do in Kyoto, so please do your research and then let us know how we can help. A few suggestions are to tour of a kimono or sake factory, hike around Kyoto, or an excursion to some lovely temples. The museums have elegant exhibits - oh, there's so much to choose from! Nearby villages that you could visit include:
Arashiyama (A town west of Kyoto with many, many temples and gardens, as well as an amazing bamboo forest)
Kurama (a small town north of Kyoto with great hiking and hot springs!)
Nara (a larger town southeast of Kyoto, home of the famous Big Buddha and deer park)
You might also take a day trip to other cities, such as Himeiji (where the famous castle is), Osaka (to taste the big city life), Hiroshima (the Peace Museum), Kobe (an international city), or many others places.
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