



Everyday Beauty: Japanese Art and Culture
Nov 07-19, 2023
13 days | Japan | Literary Adventures
What’s included: Accommodation based on double occupancy; transportation by private coach and bullet train; most meals; experienced local English-speaking guides; all sightseeing and entrance fees; books and readings; all taxes and gratuities; Sean Forester's exclusive presentations; fully escorted.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day | Activity |
1 | Meet in Tokyo |
2 | Visit the International Forum, kabuki theatre performance |
3 | Iconic Mt. Fuji |
4 | Suntory Museum, Meiji Jingu Shrine |
5 | Bullet Train to Kyoto |
6 | Golden Pavilion, Ryoanji Temple and Zen rock garden |
7 | Ginkakuji Silver Pavilion, Museum of Traditional Crafts |
8 | Nijo Castle, grand views from the Kiyomizu Temple, Geishas |
9 | Kiyomizu Temple, Potter District |
10 | The Tale of Genji in the town of Uji, visit the ancient city of Nara |
11 | Tofukuji Temple, Fushimi Sake District |
12 | Zen Meditation, Tea Ceremony |
13 | Depart Kyoto |
Your Tour Leader

Sean Forester is a San Francisco–based artist and lecturer. He lived in Italy for ten years and trained as a classical painter at the Florence Academy of Art. Sean is Director of Art History, Humanities, and Composition at the Golden Gate Atelier.
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What’s included: Accommodation based on double occupancy; transportation by private coach and bullet train; most meals; experienced local English-speaking guides; all sightseeing and entrance fees; books and readings; all taxes and gratuities; Sean Forester's exclusive presentations; fully escorted.