Japan Textile & Stitching Tour with Jane MacDonald 2023

Tour Info

OVERVIEW 

This textile and stitching tour to Japan is designed and led by Jane MacDonald, focusing on sashiko, kogin, chiku-chiku, and indigo dyeing with visits to many textile related towns and establishments along the way.

START & FINISH

The tour starts at 6.00 pm on Tuesday May 23,  at Shinjuku Washington Hotel. The tour finishes after breakfast on Tuesday June 6, at Shinjuku Washington Hotel.

Itinerary

DETAILED ITINERARY

For tour itinerary, please contact Opulent Quilt Journeys 877 235 3767 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tour Leader

JANE MACDONALD

Jane MacDonald has been interested in Japanese textiles and crafts for over twenty years, developing a specialty in the craft of sashiko stitching and design. Initially drawn to the quality and detail in the workmanship of Japanese textiles, Jane now teaches sashiko extensively throughout Australia and internationally.

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Inclusions

TOUR INCLUSIONS

What is included in the tour price?

• 14 night’s twin share accommodation at well-appointed hotels
• 14 Day Japan Rail Pass (ordinary class), return tickets on local train Meitetsu
• Nagoya-Arimatsu, and private chartered coach during tour as stated in the itinerary
• Workshops and entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
• An English-speaking guide during tour
• Luggage transfer service (one piece per person) Tokyo-Sakata-
  Takayama-Kyoto-Tokyo
• Meals as stated in the itinerary

What is not included in the tour price?

• International airfares to Japan
• Travel insurance
• Porterage at hotels & personal expenses
• Gratuities and anything not mentioned

Due to the constant changes in the COVID restrictions worldwide, we highly recommend that passengers wait to purchase air tickets until the following:

1. The tour reaches the minimum number to travel.
2. Prior to the due date of their final payment (three months before departure), we will notify passengers the travel status and the requirements for travel to their destination. At that time they may choose to proceed with the tour or not. If they choose to cancel they may apply their non-refundable deposit to any other Opulent Quilt Journeys Tour within 18 months.

Please note: If passengers purchase tickets and the tour is cancelled or moved to a new date, we are not responsible for any loss regarding their ticket purchase.

Hotels

HOTELS

Shinjuku Washington Hotel (1 night)
https://shinjuku.washington-hotels.jp/

Art Hotel Hirosaki City (2 nights)
https://www.art-hirosaki-city.com/english/

Hotel Rich And Garden Sakata (2 nights)
https://www.richgarden.co.jp/

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Niigata (2 nights)
https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/niigata/kijcp/hoteldetail

Hida Hotel Plaza, Takayama (2 nights)
https://www.hida-hotelplaza.co.jp/english/

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (2 nights)
https://global.miyakohotels.ne.jp/kyoto-hachijo/

Shinjuku Washington Hotel (3 nights)
https://shinjuku.washington-hotels.jp/