Ancient Arts, Textiles and Photography
Japan has long been a mysterious place for any visitor. It is a country full of surprises, that has a very protected culture and can only be glimpsed if the right doors are opened.
Having just just returned from an extensive trip to Japan, Gina will lead her first tour there, looking at the ancient arts, including textiles, embroidery, Japanese dress and photography.
Gina Corrigan
In 1989 Gina organised her first textile tour to South West China and, from then on, became fascinated by the textiles. She began collecting costumes and textiles from Guizhou Province because she was worried that they were going to disappear from common use. Her collection has been exhibited at three major venues in U.K. She wrote and illustrated the Odyssey Guide to Guizhou, which was first published in 1995 and a photographic book 'Images of China' published in 1997.
Please contact our expert for details of 2011 group tour dates and prices.
Group Tour Outline
Days 1 to 3:
Overnight flight to Tokyo, day at leisure. Guided tour of City
Days 4 to 9:
Bullet train to Kyoto. Several days of visits to local museums, textile workshops and traditional villages
Days 10 to 11:
Drive to Tango Peninsula. visit to local crafts people and tour of the area, overnight in a Japanese Inn. Return to Kyoto
Days 12 to 14:
Further time to explore Kyoto and surrounding area.
Days 15 to 16:
Return to Tokyo by bullet train. Morning return flight
Our Experts
Gina Corrigan
Tour Expert
A well published expert in Chinese & Japanese textiles and art