ONCE MORE to JAPAN :: Art inSight Study Tour :: October 22-30, 2019

October 21 — TRAVEL October 22 — ARRIVE KYOTO, check in to Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel (7 nights)

October 23 — UJI (excursion by train; small, walkable town) Byodoin: Phoenix Hall (model for Japanese pavilion at Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893) Koshoji and Ujigami shrines (UNESCO sites) Ujibashi (bridge and sculpture of Murasaki Shikibu, Heian court author of Tale of Genji, c. 1000) Asahiyaki (famous pottery shop, wares made from Uji clay) October 24 — KYOTO (bus and walking with our local guide Meiko, 4 hours) Sanjusangendo (Buddhist temple rebuilt 1266 featuring 1001 life-size gilded Kannon statues, interesting archery tradition) Mimizuka (Ear Mound), 1597 Toyokuni Jinja (1599 shrine to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan’s great unifiers, founder of Momoyama period) Kawai Kanjiro Studio/Museum (house/garden/studio of master mingei potter, 1890-1966, with now-rare walk-in mountain kiln) Afternoon suggestions: Kiyomizu-dera Temple (f.778, mountainside structure now mostly 1633, with city views, important history, festive shopping) Arashiyama Bamboo Grove October 25 — NARA (trains and bus with Meiko 9 hours) Horyu-ji (f. 607, world’s oldest wooden structures in a quiet, immaculate compound) Isuien and/or Yoshikien Gardens Todai-ji (world's largest wooden structure, housing Japan’s largest Buddha) October 26 — KYOTO (bus and walking with Meiko 9 hours) White Horse mochi (rice cakes) shop, just for fun (and subject of a woodblock print) Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), built 1397 as a residence for a shogun Ryoanji Temple (1450, including Japan’s most famous rock garden) Special Lunch: Izusen (Buddhist vegetarian dishes) near Daitoku-ji (Zen complex founded 1300s) Nijo Castle (1603, Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, shogun founder of Edo period) October 27 — KYOTO (bus and walking 4 hours with Meiko) Nomura Museum (1984, small collection in tranquil neighborhood) Philosopher's Path (famous canal-side path for contemplative walking, tranquil stops) Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built 1482 for art-loving shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa Afternoon suggestions: Museum of Traditional Crafts (displaying histories and processes of 74 crafts; fine shop Kyoto National Museum (major pre-modern collections; 2 buildings and lovely café) Yasuda-Nenju 1683, Buddhist beadshop and purveyor to major temples) River Walk: sculptures of legendary figures Kita & Yaji [Shanks Mare duo), Takayama, Okuni October 28 — FREE DAY October 29 — HIMEJI (train), onward to HIROSHIMA (train); ferry to ITSUKUSHIMA (aka MIYAJIMA) (1 night) Himeji Castle (1609, “White Heron” tall castle, one of the first feudal castles; Japan’s first World UNESCO Site with Horyuji) Hiroshima Museum of Art for East-West art connections Hiroshima Memorial Overnight stay on island of Itsukushima October 30 — MIYAJIMA and TRAVEL Itsukushima Shrine (f. 500s, low, open, and built over water; Japan’s largest) Daisho-in (Miyajima’s “hidden wonder,” temple in hillside setting famous for fall maples) Return to Hiroshima for flight to Tokyo and onward travel • • • • • • • • • COST: $4,500 (sharing double; single supplement $1990), includes: • Hotels, daily breakfast, all admissions, transportation, guides, gratuities, travel protection • Karen Bluethman (tour director), Karen Pope (art historian), Meiko T (licensed guide with English teaching experience)

Airfare (additional) separate in order to accommodate individual plans, purchase of airfare with points, etc. Flights will be designated for those wishing to travel together and to indicate the starting point of the tour.

Limited to 10 travelers :: $1000 deposit will hold your place; contact Karens to put your name on the list

 

 

 

 

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In consideration of my participation in this study tour, I hereby accept all risk to my health and of my injury that may result from such participation and I hereby release Heart of Texas Tours and Art inSight Inc. from any and all liability to me, my personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns for any and all claims and causes of action for loss of or damage to my property and for any and all illness or injury to my person, including my death, that may result from or occur during my participation in the tour. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Heart of Texas Tours and Art inSight Inc. from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in the tour. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT TO BE A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION FOR MY INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO MY PROPERTY THAT OCCURS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE DESCRIBED TOUR AND IT OBLIGATES ME TO INDEMNIFY THE PARTIES NAMED FOR ANY LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY MY NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION. Registering Tour Participant: __________________________ Date Signed: ____________ 2019

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ONCE MORE to JAPAN :: Art inSight Study Tour Oct 22-29, 2019 :: Registration  Form