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5 SOUTH KOREA Gyeongju Ulsan Sea of Japan Matsue Kyoto Kobe Naoshima Hagi Osaka Miyajima SHIKOKU KYUSHU AIR LAND CRUISE Inland Sea JAPAN Pacific Ocean Niigata Sado Island HONSHU Kanazawa Tokyo alled Shangri-La; and the unparalleled beauty Thursday, April 26 Sado Island Remote Sado Island is home base for the taiko drumming group Kodo ( heartbeat ). Attend a hands-on drumming workshop, a short performance by several of the resident drummers, and a guest lecture on this ancient art form. In the picturesque village of Shukunegi, ride aboard one of the unusual fishing boats called tarai-bune, followed by a tour and tasting at a local sake brewery. This evening enjoy a farewell reception on board the ship. Friday, April 27 Niigata (Disembark) / Tokyo Disembark Caledonian Sky in Niigata port and board a high-speed bullet train for Tokyo. Option 1: Explore the Nezu Museum s impressive collections of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean calligraphy, painting, sculpture, and ceramics, and its lovely traditional gardens. Option 2: Visit the Toto showroom in Shinjuku, where the company s innovative lavatory products are on display. all: Gather this evening for a special farewell dinner with a private demonstration of kabuki, followed by an optional Tokyo-by-Night motor coach tour. Imperial Hotel (B,L,D) Saturday, April 28 Tokyo / U.S. Transfer to Narita or Haneda Airport for flights home (arriving the same day). (B) Details Activity Level: Moderate Group Size: 96 guests including travelers from all co-sponsors Co-sponsors: MIT, Yale, Smith College, the Archaeological Institute of America, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation What to Expect We consider this a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily excursions involve up to one mile of walking at a time, often on uneven terrain. In some instances, elevators are unavailable and stairs may not have handrails. You will be required to remove your shoes while visiting temples, shrines, and a number of other sites. You will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs for one excursion ashore (there will be staff and crew members on hand to assist). Participants must be physically fit, active, and in good health. Participants with medical issues and/or dietary restrictions must make them known to us well before departure, and impairments regarding mobility must be disclosed prior to booking. If you have any questions about the level of activity of this program or your ability to participate, please call HAA at Optional Extensions Kii Peninsula & Iya Valley April 10 16, 2018 After a night in Osaka, travel to the Kii Peninsula, where cherry trees should be in bloom. Continue to Shikoku island for two nights in the remote Iya Valley; its vine suspension bridges, thatched-roof farmhouses, and village traditions date back to the Edo period. En route to Kyoto to join the main program, visit the renowned Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu. Kamakura and Hakone April 28 May 1, 2018 Enjoy two nights in the hot springs resort of Hakone. Explore the Hakone Open-Air Museum s sculpture and artwork and the Lalique Museum s collection of Art Nouveau and Art Deco objects. Cruise along Lake Ashi and ride the Hakone Ropeway for views of Mt. Fuji (weather permitting). Also visit the historic center of Kamakura. Additional details and pricing for both optional extensions will be sent to confirmed participants. Photo credits (From Dreamstime.com): Miyajima torii Hacksss23; Great Buddha Cowardlion; Taiko drummers Jinlide; MIHO MUSEUM Kam Lung Kong; KENROKU-EN GARDEN Tktktk; KINKAKU-JI TEMPLE Vichaya Kiatyingangsulee. (From Shutterstock.com): BAMBOO FOREST Martin Mette. (From Wikipedia): MAIKOS Daniel Bachler.
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