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Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's most populous cities. With the&n...
Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world's most populous cities. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Large parts of Tokyo were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and in the air raids of 1945.
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Benesse House - Japan
Benesse House is a facility incorporating a museum and a hotel, based on the concept of a coexistence among nature, architecture, and art....
Benesse House is a facility incorporating a museum and a hotel, based on the concept of a coexistence among nature, architecture, and art. The complex, entirely designed by Tadao Ando, is made up of four buildings, centered on the Museum, with additional lodging facilities in the buildings known as Oval, Park, and Beach. The Museum, which performs the complex's principal function of displaying art, has an imposing structure open to the outside world, and visitors can sense the presence of Nature even inside the building. In addition to the works in its collection, the Museum also contains permanent site-specific installations that artists have created especially for this building, locating the installations on their own and designing the works for those spaces. In fact, the Museum's artworks are found not only within its galleries, but in all parts of the building, as well as in scattered locations along the seashore that rims the complex and in the nearby forest. One of the pleasures of visiting Benesse House is unexpectedly encountering works of art, not only within the walls of the Museum but also while strolling around the grounds, enjoying the abundant natural beauty of the Inland Sea region.
Museum: This hotel lets you stay as close to the artworks as possible. The guestrooms, available in four distinct styles, are decorated with drawings, paintings, and prints created by the artists whose works the museum collects. This facility is also equipped with lecture rooms suitable for meetings and other events.
Oval: Situated on a hill and connected to the Museum building by a monorail, Oval offers spacious, luxurious lodgings in a mere six rooms. Large floor-to-ceiling windows in the guestrooms offer expansive views of the Inland Sea.
Park: Park offers views of a verdant green lawn and the sparkling sea, with the mountains of Shikoku rising up in the distance against a bright blue sky. The Park building contains a restaurant and shops, as well as art spaces throughout the facility.
Beach: Located just a few steps from the water's edge, Beach offers a panoramic view of the Inland Sea that extends all the way to the horizon, giving you a real sense of the Sea's presence. All of the eight rooms in Beach are suites and perfect for a family stay.
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$3980 Per Day
Spiritual Japan Tour
This Spiritual Tour is open to anyone who has an interest in Zen, Zazen, Reiki, Yoga , Tai Chi or other spiritual directions....Read more
This Spiritual Tour is open to anyone who has an interest in Zen, Zazen, Reiki, Yoga , Tai Chi or other spiritual directions. Highlights: Discover reiki roots in Tokyo and Kyoto; Visit Mount Fuji, temples, shrines, tea ceremony, chanting and meditation, hot natural spa, Tokyo trendy spots, architecture and much more; Tai Chi / Qi gong workshop; Lecture about Zen; Reiki lecture by the Japanese Reiki Master; Have dinner in a traditional Japanese restaurant, in a temple, and in a traditional Japanese guest house (Ryokan). A night stay in a ryokan in Kamakura. You will experience Japan in a very special way!
$6845 Per Day
Contemporary Japan
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...Read more
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.