EBHQ Quilters Textile Tour to Japan - On and off the beaten path

Tour Info

OVERVIEW 

Join us for an incredible 13-day journey through Japan's amazing textile traditions, where creativity, culture, and history come together beautifully. Starting in the vibrant city of Tokyo, you’ll participate in hands-on workshops including stencil printing and Furoshiki wrapping, while exploring traditional markets and iconic landmarks. Journey through Kyoto’s historic districts, experiencing fabric dyeing, wax-resist techniques, and visits to famed temples and artisan shops. Travel further to the scenic regions of Tango and Matsue, where factory tours, indigo dyeing demonstrations, and intricate craft workshops showcase centuries-old techniques still practiced today. Along the way, enjoy visits to museums, serene gardens, and cultural performances, all paired with local cuisine and comfortable accommodations. This thoughtfully curated itinerary offers textile enthusiasts and curious travelers an opportunity to connect deeply with Japan’s artistic heritage and vibrant craftsmanship in an authentic and inspiring setting.

START & FINISH

The tour begins at Keio Plaza Hotel on Day 1, Wednesday, December 2nd after 3 pm; the tour concludes after breakfast at Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu on Day 13, Monday, December 14th after breakfast.

A shared airport arrival transfer is included in Tokyo. This transfer is only valid between our designated hotels and Haneda or Narita airport during the following service times: Flights arriving 5am-8:30pm (HND Airport); 6am-8:30pm (NRT Airport). Outside of these times additional costs apply.

Itinerary

DETAILED ITINERARY

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Tour Leader

JANET MCDONALD

Janet McDonald began quilting in 2011 when a friend gave her a copy of Roberta Horton’s book An Amish Adventure. She enjoys all aspects of quilting, even binding, and loves to learn new techniques. She hand quilts with Dorcas Quilters in San Francisco on Wednesdays and works part-time at New Pieces Quilt Shop in Berkeley. She so much enjoyed her trip to Japan in 2019 that she has begun exploring some of the things that inspired her including shibori, dyeing with indigo and kakishibu (persimmon), and sashiko and kogin (counted sashiko). Outside of the quilting world she still works part-time in her profession as a librarian.

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Inclusions

TOUR INCLUSIONS

What is included in the tour price?

• Accommodation: 4 star hotels throughout the tour.
• Meals: Daily breakfast, welcome dinner, and farewell dinner; lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary.
• Transportation: Shinkansen, coach, and local transportation as per itinerary.
• Activities: Entrance fees to museums, workshops, and attractions as specified in the itinerary.
• Guided Tours: Guided tours by experienced local guides at various sites.
• Workshops: Participation in textile workshops such as Furoshiki, Shibori and Roketsu
  Support: Assistance from tour guides and support staff throughout the journey.

What is not included in the tour price?

• International Flights: Airfare to and from Japan.
• Meals: Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary.
• Personal Expenses: Expenses for souvenirs, additional activities, and personal items.
• Travel Insurance: Personal travel insurance is not included but recommended.
• Optional Activities: Any optional activities not included in the tour itinerary.
• Gratuities: Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
• Visa Fees: Costs associated with obtaining visas or entry permits, if required.

Hotels

HOTELS

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