Its wide collection of seasonal flowers makes it one of the most visited gardens in Tokyo. Hamarikyu Gardens is a perfect example of a Japanese-style garden with origins back to the Edo period when it served as a private villa of a powerful feudal lord.
The transport to the next garden will be by boat – giving us great city views. The streets around Senso-ji feature many traditional shops selling Japanese crafts and souvenirs and are a delight to wander through. The first stop is the Asakusa Kannon Temple in Shitamachi, the city’s oldest Geisha district, and the home to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. The city is constantly changing, and with a diverse collection of neighborhoods, giving visitors different experiences all the time. Enchanting Tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything new. Our group will meet with ARNE & CARLOS after breakfast before today’s tour of Tokyo’s famous sights, gardens, and temples. Check-in at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont, in downtown Tokyo. Please note the program is subject to changesĪrrival in Tokyo, Japan, from your home destination, by your own arrangement. * Delicious and authentic Japanese cuisine * Learn about indigo dying, paper making, the art of Temari balls, Ikebana and making soba noodles * Stunning scenery in Hakone, overlooking the iconic Mount Fuji * Staying in a traditional Ryokan inn with hot spring baths * The temples and gardens of Kyoto – probably the finest in Japan * Riding the fast Bullet Train and enjoying a traditional Bento box lunch onboard * Dazzling Tokyo – traditional, passionate, and busy! The focus will be on gardens, local arts and crafts, and delicious Japanese cuisine, with carefully chosen restaurants throughout. In early November the autumn foliage is in abundance. Trees and plants are carefully chosen for certain qualities of form, color, or texture, all of which combine to create an atmosphere of calm and contemplation. They are places of exquisite beauty, where the eye is led gently to perfectly framed views, often ‘borrowing’ a distant landscape as part of the picture being created. Over the centuries the gardens have evolved into an idealized reflection of the natural landscape through the careful use of stone and water features, trees, plants, and moss. The origin of the Japanese garden lies in simple, gravel-covered forest clearings where the gods could manifest themselves.
Yet it is also a place of gentle geishas, colorful kimonos, exquisite garden design, and Zen Buddhism. Japan - an ancient culture of emperors, fierce shoguns, samurais, and brutal martial arts. The tour starts in Tokyo and will focus on Japanese gardens, arts and crafts. Their deep respect and love for this country, with its fascinating culture, stunning traditions, incredible food and the Japanese people's warmth and graciousness, makes them constantly want to return to The Land of the Rising Sun. They also spent years working on different projects to revitalize this devastated area of Japan. In the years after the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 2011, ARNE & CARLOS spent a lot of time doing relief work in the Tohoku region of the country, which was severely affected. They became very familiar with this incredible country when they worked as designers for Comme des Garçons, a famous, high-end Japanese fashion brand based in Tokyo. They have traveled there extensively, have many Japanese fans, and their books are translated into Japanese.
Nature, flowers, and gardens have always inspired their design work greatly.ĪRNE & CARLOS have a deep love for and a strong connection with Japan. We are delighted to invite you to experience the highlights of Japan with ARNE & CARLOS as your hosts! The designer duo ARNE & CARLOS are well known throughout the world for their famous knitting designs, but they are also very keen gardeners - they have created a lovely English-style cottage garden in their mountain home in Norway. Welcome to ARNE & CARLOS’ Zen Gardens and Arts & Crafts in Japan!
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