Textile Traditions of Northern Japan
Tour cost will be released in early May 2025. Register your interest below for more information!
Tour Leader
Tour Info
OVERVIEW
Discover the soul of Japanese textile craftsmanship on this special 12-day journey through Japan's enchanting northern regions. Follow ancient traditions from Tokyo to the cultural havens of Morioka, Hirosaki, and Tsuruoka where you’ll experience the unique charm of the country’s less-traveled north. With the guidance of master artisans, your hands will learn the rhythms of traditional techniques passed down through generations. This journey is perfect for quilters and fiber arts enthusiasts seeking authentic textile traditions while exploring Japan's diverse regional cultures.
HIGHLIGHTS
Northern Japan's Textile Treasures
- Learn kogin embroidery in a hands-on workshop and visit Hirosaki Castle
- Experience sakiori weaving with recycled fabrics at a Towada Studio
- Discover unique shinaori bark-cloth weaving in Tsuruoka
- Explore the 400-year-old tradition of ojiya chijimi fabric making in Ojiya
- Participate in traditional indigo dyeing techniques in Tsugaru
Treasured Japanese Cultural Experiences
- View masterpiece kimonos at the Kubota Itchiku Art Museum near Tokyo
- Tour the historic Aoyagi Kimono Factory in Tokamachi
- Wander through Kanazawa's stunning Kenrokuen Garden and historic Higashi Chayamachi District
- Practice yuzen silk painting and participate in a traditional tea ceremony
- Visit Tokyo's iconic Meiji Shrine and Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa
Detailed Itinerary
START & FINISH
The tour begins at 6.00 pm at our group hotel in Tokyo, on Day 1, Mon, May 11; the tour concludes after breakfast at our Tokyo hotel, on Day 12, Fri, May 22.
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 AQS Quilt Week Paducah and the PFAFF Master Award for Machine Artistry at the 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. Kris is also the author of the Stress Free Quilting® book series. She loves traveling and meeting quilters from around the world. Kris believes that no matter what language you speak fabric is universal.
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUSIONS
What is included in the tour price?
- Transportation in Japan by coaches
- 11 nights twin-share accommodation at well-appointed hotels with breakfast daily
- 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 to Japan
- Travel insurance
- Porterage at hotels & personal expenses
- Gratuities, as desired
- Anything not mentioned
Hotels
HOTELS
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Tour Details
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