Enter as a special guest into the studios of Japanese artists and craftsmen whose work represents the best of contemporary and traditional styles.
Marvel at the amazing Tsukiji fish market and join a local author for a tasting tour of the adjacent food market.
Learn about the quintessential arts of tea, flower arranging, cuisine, and music through private meetings and demonstrations.
Stroll through charming neighborhoods to Kyoto’s masterpiece gardens.
Enjoy thought-provoking introductions to Buddhism and Shintoism through private meetings with priests in their temples and shrines.
TRAVELER COMMENT
"Steve Beimel and Andy Bender make an exceptional team. I feel they took us to places and gave us experiences that few travelers have access to, for example Buddhist ceremonies and visits to craftsmen's homes and studios."
