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Tour Japan with stopping by great quilting sites with this fully escorted Japan Quilt Tour package. This Quilt tour focuses on spots related to stitch art and unique hands on experiences. One of the hilights is the exclusive workshop by famous kimono quilter Mutsuko Yawatagaki. This Quilt vacation is ideal for arts & craft lovers looking to see something new and gain great inspirations.
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Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in HotelFeatured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more! Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour handbook for more information. |
Day 2 Tokyo | Premier Quilt & Crafts Shopping Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more!
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Tokyo
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Quilt Party Retail Shop
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Ozu Washi
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Asakusa
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Sensoji Temple
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Nippori Textile Town
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Nippori Tomato
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Mihama Cloth
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Return to the Hotel
Today, we'll show you what traditional Tokyo has to offer and the premier destination for quilters.
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Day 3 Tokyo & Yamanashi | Traditional Arts at the Kubota Art Museum Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more! We will explore some of Japan's most astonishing fabric related museums in the suburbs of Tokyo today.
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Day 4 Shimane | Visit three-star site in the Michelin Green Guide Japan Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
Today, we are taking a flight to Shimane prefecture, located in the Chugoku region and is Japan’s second least populated prefecture.
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Day 5 Izumo | Kimono Quilt Workshop with Quilter Mutsuko Yawatagaki Breakfast Lunch Dinner Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences TBA or similar
The Izumo Museum of Quilt Art
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Mutsuko Yawatagaki's Special Quilt Workshop in 2022
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Return to the hotel
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Today, we participate in the exclusive quilt workshop presented by Mutsuko Yawatagaki.
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Day 6 Okayama | Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quater Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & Experiences Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA ( Western Style )
Located in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, the Hotel Vischio Kyoto is a comfortable hotel to relax during your Japan tour featuring numerous Kyoto landmarks nearby. Higashi Honganji Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple are within walking distance, as is the convenient Kujo Station.
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Okayama Prefecture
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Kurashiki
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Japanese Masking Tape (JDT Recommend)
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Kurashiki Denim Street (JDT Recommend)
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Bullet Train
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Kyoto Prefecture
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Check into a hotel
Today we will take a train to the next destination, Kurashiki.
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Day 7 Kyoto | Stunning Japanese Craft Arts Workshop Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA ( Western Style )
Located in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, the Hotel Vischio Kyoto is a comfortable hotel to relax during your Japan tour featuring numerous Kyoto landmarks nearby. Higashi Honganji Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple are within walking distance, as is the convenient Kujo Station.
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Kyoto Prefecture
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Kyo-Yuzen Workshop
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Kyoto Shibori Museum Workshop
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Yuzawaya
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Check into a hotel
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Kyoto Station Light Show
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Convenience Store (JDT Recommends)
Today we will start with Kyo-Yuzen workshop. Kyo-Yuzen is one of traditional dyeing technique of Kyoto, and the dye is directly applied to the fabric and the designs often depict nature and animals of the different seasons with vivid and vibrant colors. You will learn how to use / wrap the "Furoshiki" (square shaped cloths used in Japan to wrap items and carry the personal belongings) and dye your own Furoshiki. You can even take your work of art home for a perfect souvenir to remember the unique experience.
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Day 8 Kyoto | Craftman's Work & Specialities Shopping Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & Experiences Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA ( Western Style )
Located in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, the Hotel Vischio Kyoto is a comfortable hotel to relax during your Japan tour featuring numerous Kyoto landmarks nearby. Higashi Honganji Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple are within walking distance, as is the convenient Kujo Station.
Kyoto Shishu Restoration Studio
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Nishiki Market
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Nomura Tailor
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Misuya Needle
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SOU SOU (JDT Recommends)
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Kimono Offcuts Shopping
Return to the Hotel
Here, we will take you to the most amazing places that produce and restore Japanese traditional crafts.
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Day 9 Kyoto | Rickshaw ride through Bamboo Forest & Hand-weaving Experience Breakfast Dinner Breakfast Dinner
Featured Destinations & Experiences Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA ( Western Style )
Located in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, the Hotel Vischio Kyoto is a comfortable hotel to relax during your Japan tour featuring numerous Kyoto landmarks nearby. Higashi Honganji Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple are within walking distance, as is the convenient Kujo Station. We will enjoy a spirited rickshaw ride through Arashiyama, the Bamboo Groove Forest. You will be welcomed by friendly smiles of Rickshaw drivers who are both entertaining and very knowlegable. They will also take you amasing picures in the Bamboo forest that you want to show all your friends back home. You have time to enjoy visiting many traditional-style shops and grab some food for lunch after the rickshaw ride.
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Day 10 Kyoto | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast Breakfast
Featured Destinations & ExperiencesYour pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. Your quilt tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy an extended stay vacation in Japan. |
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Tour Goods Package
The maximum number of participants will not exceed 26 people during your Japan tour. Your group may be joined with other tour groups during the tour. Please note that your bus and tour guide may be changed if other groups join the tour.
Single travelers are required to pay a single supplement in order to guarantee single room accommodation.
We request one suitcase, one carry-on bag, and an overnight bag per person. The tote bag we provide can be used to hold any small merchandise/souvenirs purchased during your tour. When you check out, bring your luggage to the lobby and the bus driver will assist in loading it onto the bus. When you arrive at the next hotel, the bus driver will unload your luggage for you to bring to your room.
Please note: The maximum weight of a checked in bag is typically 20 Kilograms or 44 Pounds. You will be traveling with your luggage except during the bullet train ride (if applicable).
All hotel rooms come with a full bathroom and room amenities free of charge unless stated otherwise.
All motor coaches come equipped with air-conditioning, plenty of space, comfortable seats, and Wi-Fi.
All of our tours begin in either Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto. When beginning or ending a tour in Tokyo, please book flights to or from Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. For tours beginning or ending in Osaka/Kyoto, please book flights to or from Kansai International Airport or Itami Airport.
We recommend you do not book your flights until the tour status changes from Book Now to Guaranteed Departure. You can also contact us if you would like for Japan Deluxe Tour's to arrange your flights.
Traveling and visiting sights in Japan includes a good amount of walking. To fully enjoy the tour, please be prepared to keep up with the pace of the group, climb stairs with no difficulty, and wear comfortable shoes for all day use.
Guests with tattoos may not be able to use the hot-springs or onsens while in Japan. We apologize if you are unable to enjoy this experience during your stay.
We understand sometimes unanticipated situations may arise before or even during your Japan tour. In order to best assist you when things don't go as planned, Japan Deluxe Tours recommends purchasing travel insurance offered through Travel Guard® Insurance.
Travel Guard® Insurance offers coverage for: Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Delay, Medical Expense (deductible required), Emergency Medical Transportation, and an Exclusive Family Protection Plan: One child 16 or under will receive coverage at no additional cost for every adult that purchase a protection plan. Every Travel Guard policy includes 24-hour emergency travel assistance services for emergencies or last-minute travel changes, such as re-booking flights, hotel reservations or ground transportation, tracking lost luggage, and more!
For more information about coverage, view our Travel Insurance Page.
Please notify us before your tour starts if you have any dietary restrictions or requirements we should be aware about. Japan Deluxe Tours can provide Vegetarian
meals for guests, and we will do our best to cater to any serious allergies or dietary restrictions. We will not be able to substitute or change meals after your tour begins.
Day | Itinerary
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Day 1 |
Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in HotelWelcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour handbook for more information.
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
Day 2 |
Day 2 Tokyo | Premier Quilt & Crafts Shopping Breakfast Lunch
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Tokyo
]
Quilt Party Retail Shop
|
Ozu Washi
|
Asakusa
|
Sensoji Temple
|
Nippori Textile Town
|
Nippori Tomato
|
Mihama Cloth
|
Return to the Hotel
Today, we'll show you what traditional Tokyo has to offer and the premier destination for quilters.
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
Day 3 |
Day 3 Tokyo & Yamanashi | Traditional Arts at the Kubota Art Museum Breakfast Lunch
We will explore some of Japan's most astonishing fabric related museums in the suburbs of Tokyo today.
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
Day 4 |
Day 4 Shimane | Visit three-star site in the Michelin Green Guide Japan Breakfast
Today, we are taking a flight to Shimane prefecture, located in the Chugoku region and is Japan’s second least populated prefecture.
TBA or similar |
Day 5 |
Day 5 Izumo | Kimono Quilt Workshop with Quilter Mutsuko Yawatagaki Breakfast Lunch Dinner
The Izumo Museum of Quilt Art
|
Mutsuko Yawatagaki's Special Quilt Workshop in 2022
|
Return to the hotel
|
Today, we participate in the exclusive quilt workshop presented by Mutsuko Yawatagaki.
TBA or similar |
Day 6 |
Day 6 Okayama | Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quater Breakfast
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Okayama Prefecture
]
Kurashiki
|
Japanese Masking Tape (JDT Recommend)
|
Kurashiki Denim Street (JDT Recommend)
|
Bullet Train
|
[
Kyoto Prefecture
]
Check into a hotel
Today we will take a train to the next destination, Kurashiki.
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar |
Day 7 |
Day 7 Kyoto | Stunning Japanese Craft Arts Workshop Breakfast Lunch
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Kyoto Prefecture
]
Kyo-Yuzen Workshop
|
Kyoto Shibori Museum Workshop
|
Yuzawaya
|
Check into a hotel
|
Kyoto Station Light Show
|
Convenience Store (JDT Recommends)
Today we will start with Kyo-Yuzen workshop. Kyo-Yuzen is one of traditional dyeing technique of Kyoto, and the dye is directly applied to the fabric and the designs often depict nature and animals of the different seasons with vivid and vibrant colors. You will learn how to use / wrap the "Furoshiki" (square shaped cloths used in Japan to wrap items and carry the personal belongings) and dye your own Furoshiki. You can even take your work of art home for a perfect souvenir to remember the unique experience.
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar |
Day 8 |
Day 8 Kyoto | Craftman's Work & Specialities Shopping Breakfast
Kyoto Shishu Restoration Studio
|
Nishiki Market
|
Nomura Tailor
|
Misuya Needle
|
SOU SOU (JDT Recommends)
|
Kimono Offcuts Shopping
Return to the Hotel
Here, we will take you to the most amazing places that produce and restore Japanese traditional crafts.
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar |
Day 9 |
Day 9 Kyoto | Rickshaw ride through Bamboo Forest & Hand-weaving Experience Breakfast Dinner
We will enjoy a spirited rickshaw ride through Arashiyama, the Bamboo Groove Forest. You will be welcomed by friendly smiles of Rickshaw drivers who are both entertaining and very knowlegable. They will also take you amasing picures in the Bamboo forest that you want to show all your friends back home. You have time to enjoy visiting many traditional-style shops and grab some food for lunch after the rickshaw ride.
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar |
Day 10 |
Day 10 Kyoto | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast
Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. Your quilt tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy an extended stay vacation in Japan.
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All small-group journeys are guaranteed to operate with just 6 guests.