Textiles in the Land of the Rising Sun with Kris Vierra
$5,590
per person, twin share (land tour only).
$1,160 supplement for sole use of a hotel room.
Tour Leader
Tour Info
OVERVIEW
- Sightseeing tours of Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Takayama, Kyoto
- Welcome Dinner in Tokyo
- Travel to Nippori Textile Town
- Shibori resist dyeing techniques workshop
- Yoko Saito’s shop, the Quilt Party
- “Bullet train ride” on the famous Shinkansen train
- Visit Itchiku Kubota’s Kimono Museum
- Enjoy a walking tour with a local guide of Takayama
- Visit to a Sashiko shop, they have a comprehensive collection of Japanese textiles, vintage Kimonos and many quilting patterns
- Explore the lively flea market Kobo-Ichi at Toji Temple
- Visit the Kyoto Museum of traditional Crafts
- Arimatsu Shibori Workshop
- Nishijin Textile Centre
- Geisha district Kamishichiken in Kyoto
- Yuzen Dyeing Workshop
- Kinkankuji Temple & Ryoan-ji Temple
- Yamamoto Roketsu Dyeing Workshop
- Visit Fushimi Inari, the most famous shrine dedicated to the Shino God of rice
- Farewell Dinner in Kyoto
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tokyo’s modern face and popular attractions make it a leading international destination. From exquisite cuisine and museums to craft markets and the Imperial Palace East Garden, Tokyo offers a memorable blend of cultural experiences.
- In Kyoto, visitors discover the cultural heart of Japan. Once the nation’s capital, this city of 1.5 million residents retains and offers a sense of Old Japan. It is resplendent with temples, shrines, traditional crafts, and other must-see points of interest.
- Hands-on workshops in Yuzen painting and two dyeing techniques – Shibori and Roketsu wax resist – connect you with generations of Japanese craftspeople. As you work with talented artisans in studio settings, you gain a deep appreciation for these time-honored processes.
Detailed Itinerary
START & FINISH
The tour starts at 6.00pm at Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo on Day 1, Friday Oct 11; the tour concludes at after breakfast at Hotel Granvia in Kyoto on Day 12, Tuesday Oct 22. (The included shared transfers only apply between our designated hotels and airports, conditions apply.)
Itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Tour Leader
KRIS VIERRA
Kris Vierra has been sewing or quilting for over 20 years. She loves sharing her passion for quilting and all things related to fabric, believing that quilting should be fun and not stressful. Kris teaches at national shows and guilds across the country, and has won numerous national awards for her machine quilting skills over the years. Most recently, Kris won the Best Long Arm Quilting award at the 2018 AQS QuiltWeek Paducah and the 2016 AQS QuiltWeek events in Phoenix and Des Moines. She also took home the PFAFF Master Award for Machine Artistry at the 2015 International Quilt Festival Houston. Two of her quilts, Tiger, Tiger and Star of India, are part of the permanent collection at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah. She recently published her first book, Easy Machine English Paper Piecing.
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUSIONS
What is included in the tour price?
- 11 nights’ twin-share accommodation at well-appointed hotels with breakfast daily
- Shared arrival & departure airport/hotel transfers (conditions apply)
- Transportation in Japan inlcuding trains and chartered coaches
- Meals, workshops and entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
- An English-speaking guide throughout the trip in Japan
What is not included in the tour price?
- International airfares
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned
Hotels
HOTELS
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