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Take a look at the photos and info
on this page from our 2008 trip and if you are interested
in joining us in 2009, email me to make arrangements for your deposit.
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BASIC ITINERARY: We go to Kyoto to shop at the temple markets, learn about Japanese textiles and culture, and tour one of the most beautiful and exotic cities in the world. Yes, we spend the entire time in Kyoto - and it's never long enough. Click here for the general itinerary.
We meet up in Japan (airfare and transportation to/from the airport is on your own but we can help with recommendations).
SPRING TRIP: Leave the US on May 18th (arrive in Kyoto on the 19th)
FALL TRIP: Leave the US on October 18th (arrive in Kyoto on the 19th)
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What's included?
The
in-country cost of $2900
covers:
-6 nights in a western-style hotel
-4 nights at a traditional-style Japanese Inn (Rikiya Ryokan)
-Three textile-focused workshops of hands-on activities
-Breakfast and one grand meal per day (except on the free days)
-Transportation and participation costs for all tour activities
-Gifts for our teachers and guides
-Prep materials and other goodies along the way
The price is based on five
people plus me. We have had larger groups in the past and have learned that fewer is better.
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Caution! This trip is not for everyone. If you're
flexible, healthy, normally not inclined to travel in groups, and
eager to visit Japan - this could be the trip you've been waiting
for. Helping everyone have a great trip is a high priority, but hand-holding is at a
minimum. You'll have several free days to be on your own to explore in and around Kyoto, so if you're a hesitant traveller, this may not be the trip for you. Additionally, if you have dietary restrictions, physical
limitations, or a low tolerance
for the unfamiliar, this is really not the trip for you. Click here
to review photos and feedback from our previous trips. |
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Comfort Level : $2900
may seem like a lot of money, but it does not get you luxury-level
comfort in Japan. The accomodation
will be clean, convenient and comfortable, but we won't be staying
in five-star hotels. We're more interested in making
person-to-person connections, so in addition to keeping the trip
small, we will have Japanese friends come along on the tours to
translate and help out. We will also be happy to help arrange
the activities you want to do on your free days. The focus of the
trip will be to enjoy Kyoto at a reasonable pace - we can't possibly
see it all, so lets be in good spirits and well-rested to enjoy what
we can see in 11 days. |
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Join us in 2009!
Email Nancy with any questions or to make arrangements for your deposit. |
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