Daum Museum of Contemporary Art
presents
Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan
A 10-day travel program, March 9 - 18, 2017
Join us for a not-to-be-missed journey to two of Japan’s ancient
imperial capitals, Tokyo and Kyoto. Our stay will highlight the
country’s cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic traditions. Select visits to
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and other significant attractions,
will allow us to develop a deep appreciation for the history and
breadth of Japanese culture through the experience of architecture, landscape design, and artwork by both court masters and
everyday people. Tokyo epitomizes Japan’s unique blend of ancient
monuments and modern high-tech; Kyoto exemplifies old Japan,
with its centuries-old Buddhist temples, Zen gardens, and Shinto
shrines. Side trips to Kamakura, Hakone, and Nara will offer alternatives to urban life, letting us experience seaside living, views of
Mount Fuji, and a peek at the cradle of Japanese art and religion. In
between there will be opportunities to sample the country’s varied cuisine, from sushi at the source to tea in a quiet garden; freetime amusements, including karaoke bars and pachinko parlors; and Japan’s famed street fashion, from teenaged
extravagance in the Harajuku section of Tokyo to geisha elegance in the Gion district of Kyoto.
Trip cost and reservations: $5,299 per person, based on two people sharing one room and including a
$200 charitable donation to the Daum Museum; single supplement is $950 (every attempt will be made to pair solo
travelers). Space is limited. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A deposit of $1,500
will hold your place. Please make your reservations as soon as possible, but no later than Thursday, December
8, 2016. Final payment must be made by Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Includes the following features:
Ground transportation: Private, deluxe, round-trip motor coach transportation between Sedalia and
the Kansas City International Airport.
Air transportation: Round-trip airfare, Kansas City–Dallas/Fort Worth–Narita and Osaka–Narita–
Dallas/Fort Worth–Kansas City on American Airlines and Japan Airlines.
While in Japan: Private motor coach transportation provided for transfers and sightseeing. In addition,
train accommodations will be provided from Hakone to Kyoto.
Accommodations: All are centrally located, first-class hotels: four nights at Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo,
one night at Fujiya Hotel in Hakone, and three nights at the New Miyako Hotel in Kyoto.
Meals: Daily breakfast buffet is included as well as seven lunches and three dinners.
Sightseeing: As indicated on the itinerary; English-speaking guide provided throughout.
Taxes, admissions, gratuities: All applicable taxes, luggage handling, admissions, and customary
gratuities to guides and drivers are included.
Luggage: Handling for one piece of checked luggage, plus one carry-on bag.
Travel packet: Containing detailed information pertaining to the tour.
Does not include the following: Meals, other than those mentioned in the itinerary; personal items, such as alcoholic and soft drinks, gifts,
souvenirs, et cetera; optional tours and excursions, other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
Please note: The features and costs outlined above are based on a minimum number of full-paying passengers participating in the program and on
US$1.00= ¥110. Costs are subject to change pending any currently unforeseen increases in existing tariffs and/or currency exchange rate s, government taxes, or airline fuel surcharges.
Cancellation policy: Please make your reservations with a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person by December 8, 2016. No other
refunds will be made for cancellations made after January 3, 2017, and up to the day of departure.
Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan
Daily Itinerary — March 9 - 18, 2017
Day one
Thur, 3/9
SEDALIA / KANSAS CITY / DALLAS-FORT WORTH / IN FLIGHT
Meet your fellow passengers at State Fair Community College. Early-morning departure from Sedalia by private motor coach to the
Kansas City International Airport to check in for the 8 a.m. overseas flight.
Day two
Fri, 3/10
ARRIVE TOKYO (D [Dinner])
We arrive late afternoon at Tokyo’s Narita Airport. After clearing customs and immigration, we board a private motor coach for the
1½ hour drive to the hotel. Our lodgings for the next four nights, the Keio Plaza Hotel, is located within sight of the magnificent
twin-towered Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in the city’s skyscraper district. Dinner is included today.
Overnight: Keio Plaza Hotel–Tokyo
Day three TOKYO (B [Breakfast], L [Lunch])
Sat, 3/11 Buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day of sightseeing. We’ll start at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, the city’s most important
Shinto shrine, surrounded by a small forest. Nearby is the Harajuku neighborhood, the center of Japan’s most extreme teenage fashion and culture. From here, we travel to the Asakusa district, the old section of Tokyo that developed around Sensō-ji, the city’s
most sacred and spectacular Buddhist temple, dating from 645. The temple complex is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
Its main approach is packed with shops selling a variety of traditional wares. A stroll through the area’s narrow, crowded streets
brings us close to the atmosphere of old Tokyo.
Today’s last stop is the Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Adjoining it is
the Imperial Palace, the main residence of the emperor. Although the palace is not open to the public, we will enjoy its Palace East
Gardens.
Overnight: Keio Plaza Hotel–Tokyo
Day four
Sun, 3/12
TOKYO (B, L)
After breakfast we will visit the Tokyo National Museum in Uneo Park. Established in 1872, it is the largest art museum in Japan
and displays the best assembly of Japanese art in the world, dating from 10,000 BC to the late 19 th century, including over 80
Japanese national treasures.
Later we will visit the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, a tranquil relic of old Japan. This small but elegant museum features
beautiful, hand-crafted objects made for daily use by artisans from all over Japan.
Overnight: Keio Plaza Hotel–Tokyo
TOKYO
/
KAMAKURA
/
TOKYO
(B,
L)
Day five
Mon, 3/13 After breakfast at the hotel we depart by motor coach for Kamakura, a seaside town of temples, shrines, and historical monuments.
It was the political center of Japan during the 12th through 14th centuries. The first stop is Hōkoku-ji, a temple established in 1334
and famous for its grove of over 2,000 bamboo. We continue on to Hachimangū, the most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura,
built in 1063 and dedicated to Hachiman, the god of samurai. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Kōtoku-in, where a bronze statue of
Amida Buddha stands on the temple grounds. Known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, this Japanese icon dates from 1252 and is
over 43 feet tall. Later, we’ll visit the Hase-dera temple, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Kannon, dating from 721.
Made of gilded camphor wood, it is over 30 feet tall and has 11 heads, each representing a different phase in the search for enlightenment. Once back in Tokyo, the remainder of the day is free.
Overnight: Keio Plaza Hotel–Tokyo
TOKYO / HAKONE (B, L, D)
Day six
Tues, 3/14 After breakfast we travel to Hakone, a two-hour trip. Hakone is a hilly, hot-springs area on the old route between Edo (Tokyo) and
Kyoto. We’ll visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the most visited national park in Japan. It is home to Mount Fuji and Fuji Five
Lakes. Throughout the day, we’ll have the chance to glimpse Mount Fuji, but it is a notoriously shy mountain and it needs to be a
clear day for a proper viewing.
We will overnight at Fujiya Hotel, Japan’s first western-style hotel, founded in 1878. It has its own hot springs, koi pond,
and gardens, and has been host to such well-known guests as Charlie Chaplin, Helen Keller, and John Lennon.
Overnight: Fujiya Hotel–Hakone
Day seven HAKONE / KYOTO (B, L, D)
Wed, 3/15 This morning we’ll head to the Odawara train station to catch a ride on the world-famous Shinkansen bullet train for the two-hour
trip to Kyoto. Upon arrival, we’ll have a tour of Japan’s cultural capital, offering a glimpse into the traditional Japanese way of life
with over 1,000 temples, Zen gardens, and colorful shrines. After check-in at the hotel, the rest of the day is free. Dinner is included tonight.
Overnight: New Miyako Hotel–Kyoto
Day eight KYOTO / NARA / KYOTO (B, L)
Thur, 3/16 This morning we take a very rewarding day trip from Kyoto to Nara. Located at the end of the Silk Road, Nara, founded in 710,
was Japan’s first recognized capital and a center of Buddhism. We’ll visit Tōdai-ji, a world heritage site temple and home to the
world’s largest bronze image of the Buddha (Great Buddha Vairocana, 752), housed in the world’s largest wooden building. Later,
we’ll visit Hōryū-ji, the cradle of Japanese art. Another world heritage site, the temple complex contains the world’s oldest surviving
wooden structures, conveying images of Japan as it existed more than 1,300 years ago. Its Kudara Kannon is regarded as one of
the most important sculptures of ancient Japan; the Yumedono Kannon bears the portrait of Prince Shōtoku, early proponent of
Buddhism in Japan. Our final stop, Byōdō-in, is our third world heritage site temple. Its Phoenix Hall is depicted on the back of
the Japanese ¥10 coin.
Overnight: New Miyako Hotel–Kyoto
Day nine
Fri, 3/17
KYOTO (B, L)
Today we’ll further explore this former imperial capital. We’ll start with a visit to Nijō Castle. Built in 1603 for the first shogun of
the Edo Period, its buildings are among the best surviving examples of castle palaces. Another world heritage site, it is known for
its ornate interiors and so-called “nightingale floors.” We’ll continue on to Ryōan-ji, famous for its rock garden, the ultimate expression of Zen Buddhism. Founded in 1450, its austere collection of 15 carefully placed rocks on an oblong of sand is the epitome of
simplicity and harmony. We will also visit Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion. A glimmering example of medieval Japan, its graceful
three-story structure is totally covered in gold leaf. Next we stop at Kiyomizu-dera. Sited on the wooded hills of eastern Kyoto, the
temple’s veranda offers amazing views of the city. Founded in 780, it, too, is a world heritage site. The busy approach to the temple, through the atmospheric Higashiyama district, is lined with quaint shops and restaurants that have been catering to pilgrims for
centuries.
Overnight: New Miyako Hotel–Kyoto
Day ten
Sat, 3/18
KYOTO / OSAKA / NARITA / DALLAS-FORT WORTH / KANSAS CITY (B)
An early morning departure from Osaka International Airport begins our return trip to Missouri by way of Narita and Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airports. We arrive mid-afternoon in Kansas City, with private motor coach return to Sedalia.
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art
State Fair Community College
3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301-2199
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Daum Museum of Contemporary Art
presents
Tokyo and Kyoto,
Japan
March 9 - 18, 2017
Tour Leaders
Tom Piché, director,
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art,
and
Paul Allen, art faculty member,
State Fair Community College
Japan
March 9 - 18, 2017
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Please, make your reservation as soon as possible, but no later than December 8, 2016. Final payment must be made
State Fair Community College
by January 3, 2017.
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Sedalia, MO 65301-2199
Participants may expect moderately demanding physical activity during our excursions.
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