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Itinerary - revised September 29th
Trip to Kyoto in October 2009
The trip details will only change if we encounter conditions outside of our control, but the expected itinerary is as follows:

 Sunday

 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
 5/18:
Each member departs separately for Japan from your local airport. Lose a day in transit and arrive in Japan on the 19th.

5/19:
Arrive in Japan and make your way to The Palace Side Hotel in Kyoto. (We will help with directions.)

 

Dinner provided

5/20:
Get acclimated - Folks usually rise very early the first morning - we stroll the Imperial Palace Park, walk along the river ....adjust to Japan. Afternoon of sightseeing for whoever has the energy...

Lunch provided

 5/21:
Toji Temple Market
Early morning will find us at the market, showing you the best places to find bargains on textiles and everything else. Spend as much of the day as you like here. Show and tell later...
Dinner provided

5/22:
Free Day

But those who would like to join us for Jidai Matsuri, we have parade tickets.

Also, Kurama Fire Festial is in the evening for any brave souls ...

Meals on your own

5/23:
Workshop #1
Organic Dyes
We make our own t-shirts and scarves in a natural vegetable dying workshop at an organic farm in Ohara, a small mountain village just north of Kyoto. (Full day!)

Lunch provided

5/24:
Workshop #2
A half day rozome (wax resist) at a small family-run studio where we make our own souvenirs.

Afternoon open for sight-seeing to suit the group.

Lunch provided

5/25:
Kitano Temple Market
Another great flea market day. Pick up what you missed at Toji or seek new treasures. Again, we help you find the best deals!

Move to the ryokan inn and get to know our new neighborhood.

Dinner provided

5/26:
Free Day

Come along with me to my favorite temple if you like...

Traditional breakfast Provided

5/27:
Free Day

Meals on your own

5/28:
Workshop #3 - A special day that takes us north of Kyoto to the village of Miyama.

Lunch provided

Afternoon workshop from a master indigo dyer and fiber artist.

 

5/29: Depart Kyoto (or stay longer....!)

Arrive in US on the same day.

 

 


FREE TIME: There's so much to do in Kyoto and everyone needs time to pursue their own interests. We can help with transportation, reservations, ticketing - even arranging a private guide - whatever you'd like to see or do as long as you let us know IN ADVANCE. There are thousands of websites about things to do in Kyoto, so please do your research and then let us know how we can help. A few suggestions are to tour of a kimono or sake factory, hike around Kyoto, or an excursion to some lovely temples. The museums have elegant exhibits - oh, there's so much to choose from! Nearby villages that you could visit include:
Arashiyama (A town west of Kyoto with many, many temples and gardens, as well as an amazing bamboo forest)
Kurama (a small town north of Kyoto with great hiking and hot springs!)
Nara (a larger town southeast of Kyoto, home of the famous Big Buddha and deer park)
You might also take a day trip to other cities, such as Himeiji (where the famous castle is), Osaka (to taste the big city life), Hiroshima (the Peace Museum), Kobe (an international city), or many others places.
 

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