Japan's Hidden Treasures
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Discover a place where ancient traditions exist side by side with modern civilization and the historic cornerstones of Japanese culture, the Samurai and Geisha, are still revered today. See how Japan has undergone centuries of transformations, from its first ancient capital, Nara, to its present-day capital, Tokyo. From Nagano to Kyoto, from original temples to stunning Japanese gardens, this tour will leave you with a better understanding and appreciation for this East Asian land. Three guest lecturers provide fascinating background on the history of Japan, the life of a Geisha, and the restoration of the Byodoin Temple.
Discover a place where ancient traditions exist side by side with modern civilization and the historic cornerstones of Japanese culture, the Samurai and Geisha, are still revered today. See how Japan has undergone centuries of transformations, from its first ancient capital, Nara, to its present-day capital, Tokyo. From Nagano to Kyoto, from original temples to stunning Japanese gardens, this tour will leave you with a better understanding and appreciation for this East Asian land. Three guest lecturers provide fascinating background on the history of Japan, the life of a Geisha, and the restoration of the Byodoin Temple.
- Tokyo, Hakone, Nagano, Takayama, Kanazawa, Otsu, Kyoto, Nara
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Local historians enhance your journey with discussions that explore the history, culture and modern life of this fascinating region of the world.
• Learn about the history and skill of wood block printmaking. Printmaking is composed of the division of labour of many craftsmen, such as painters and engravers. Through ukiyo-e you can experience ancient Japan through image and depicting customs, styles, and traditions of the geisha era.
• Learn about the history, restoration and preservation of the Byodoin Temple, one of the few surviving examples of Heian-era (794-1185) architecture left in Japan.
• Learn about the role of a Geisha throughout Japanese history until modern times and the skills necessary to become a Geisha including performance of music, singing and dancing.
• Learn about the fascinating history of Japan from the first contact with the West in 1542 to the transition from a medieval to a modern power during a lecture in Tokyo by a local professor.
