Tour Description
Japan has some of the most acclaimed museums and art galleries in the world and although the main purpose of this tour is for art appreciation it also explores the various cultural elements that create the fabric of Japanese society. Enjoy galleries located in Harajuku, Ginza and the stunning Roppongi Hills which is also home to some of Tokyo’s most modern architecture. As the tour travels further a field you will have the opportunity to discover some of the most acclaimed museums located throughout Japan including the famous I.M.Pei designed Miho Museum in Kyoto and the stunning 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art located in Kanazawa. Yet a true highlight of this tour is the visit to Naoshima Island. A magnificent contemporary art destination located in the Seto Inland Sea. Perched on a ridge high above the sea you will be accommodated at Benesse House which is a boutique hotel designed by Tadao Ando. You will also explore the Benesse Art Site and view artworks by artists such as Hiroshi Sugimoto and James Turrell. The tour will also journey across the inland sea to the town of Takamatsu located on Shikoku Island where you will enjoy a tour of Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum and Studio. A tour of Japan would not be complete with out enjoying the refined Japanese cuisine and local seafood or shopping for the celebrated silk, lacquer and gold leaf products.
