Arts and Crafts of Japan Tour
May 25 – June 4, 2026 · Japan
This immersive journey through Japan explores the country’s rich traditions of arts, crafts, and cultural heritage.
Traveling through historic towns and creative regions, the tour offers meaningful encounters with traditional craftsmanship, local culture, and regional artistic practices.
Dates
May 25 – June 4, 2026
Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Locations
Kamakura, Seto, Mino, Tokushima, Tokyo
Focus
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Arts, crafts & cultural heritage
Tour Overview
Tour Highlights
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Cultural immersion in Kamakura
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Traditional ceramics and washi paper experiences
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Indigo dyeing and natural dye workshops
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Scenic regional travel through central Japan
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Visit to the Hiroshige Museum
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Balanced itinerary with guided activities and free time
Itinerary
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Day 1 — Monday, May 25 | Kamakura Arrival at Narita Airport Transfer to Kamakura Hotel check-in Evening dinner Free time to explore Kamakura and enjoy seasonal flowers
Day 6 — Saturday, May 30 | Seto & Okayama Check out of Seto hotel (luggage stored) Morning exploration in Seto Travel to Okayama Hotel check-in Visit to Korankei and Okayama Castle Group dinner
Day 11 — Thursday, June 4 | Hiroshige Museum & Departure Hotel check-out (luggage stored) Visit to the Hiroshige Museum Lunch Departure and farewell
Day 2 — Tuesday, May 26 | Kamakura Cultural Tour Guided cultural tour of Kamakura Visit to the Great Buddha at Kōtoku-in Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Hasedera and Engakuji Temples Lunch along Komachi Street Visit to Kamakura Bori Kōgei Kan Evening free time to explore
Day 7 — Sunday, May 31 | Kibi Plain & Sake Brewery Travel along the Kibi Line Kibi Plain bike ride Visit to Futamo Sake Brewery Local cultural stops Return to Okayama
Day 3 — Wednesday, May 27 | Seto & Ceramic Experience Check out from Kamakura hotel Travel to Seto via Nagoya Hotel check-in in Seto Ceramic workshop with local artisan Group dinner Evening return to hotel
Day 8 — Monday, June 1 | Korakuen & Tokushima Check out of hotel (luggage stored) Visit to Korakuen Garden during tea harvesting festival Travel to Tokushima by train Hotel check-in Visit to Awagami Washi Paper Factory Visit to Ai no Yakata Evening free time and dinner
Day 4 — Thursday, May 28 | Mino & Obara Washi Experience Travel to Mino Sightseeing in Mino Lunch in town Travel to Obara Washi paper-making experience Light refreshments Return to Seto hotel Evening free time
Day 9 — Tuesday, June 2 | Indigo Dyeing & Natural Dyes Indigo dyeing workshop at In Between Blues Lunch Visit to Kamiyama natural dye sites Return to Tokushima Evening free time and dinner
Day 5 — Friday, May 29 | Asuke & Seto Travel to Asuke Visit to Asuke Crafts Village Explore traditional craft centers Return to Seto Dinner in Seto
Day 10 — Wednesday, June 3 | Tokyo Arrival & Sightseeing Hotel check-out Travel to Tokyo (Haneda) Hotel check-in Sightseeing in Asakusa Visit to Kitchen Street area
