Textile Tour of Japan
Shuji Yamazaki has been running small group textile tours of Japan since 2006. The group is never more than twelve, and the hallmark of the tours are carefully curated workshop activiteies and the opportunity for genuine connection with local quilters and textile artists. The small group means that we travel as the Japanese do, experiencing the trains and the backstreets, the hidden stores and delights. Travelling with Shuji means having a an elgish-speaking Japanese guide with a deep knowledge of textiles and Japanese life who is keen to share with you.
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General
Shuji has been running Textile Tours to Japan for 19 years. They are constantly sold out, filling very quickly! Why?
Shuji is a Japanese national from Gunma prefecture who has been running a specialist textile business in Australia for more than 20 years. So he understands both where you're going, and where you're coming from!
With him as your guide, you can travel with a small group of 12 people. You will get up close to Japan, traveling on trains as the Japanese do, walking the backstreets, eating in carefully selected restaurants.
The five hands-on activities are wonderful experiences, learning textile techniques. They include days spent with Japanese textile artists and quilters in their homes and studios, with plenty of time to make real connections.
The group dines together most nights, relaxing over shared experiences and interests – you are not left to fend for yourself to try and find dinner.
You have an Australian-based Japanese guide. Shuji’s expertise, experience, and let’s just say it, Japanese-ness means everything runs like clockwork! You need worry about nothing – all arrangements are made and optimised so that you can relax, become deeply absorbed in all Japan has to offer and you get the absolute most out of your holiday.
Details
- The travelers are responsible for organising their own air ticket and travel insurance.
- Please be advised that wheat allergy/vegetarians are not catered for during the tour. If you have special food requirements (food allergy or religious needs), please talk to Shuji before the application.
- General fitness is required to participate this tour. (ie: walking up & down stairs unaided)
If you have any questions regarding this trip, please feel free to contact Shuji Yamazaki on 0408 177 344 or send a message to shujiwabisabi@gmail.com
Custom Tours
Shuji runs custom tours for groups (minimum eight, maximum twelve), often with special interests: autumn walking, weaving, more textiles and so on.
If you have a group and would like to discuss the possibilities, feel free to contact us using the 'Contact Us' page.