Bookings are now open for the April 2012 Japan Architecture Tour.

Japan is a country of great contrast with architecture that is an eclectic mix of ancient and modern, east and west.

Tokyo is a dynamic metropolis where you will find some of the worlds most unique and fascinating architecture. Kyoto is a city steeped in tradition with an abundance of ancient temples, shrines and gardens scattered throughout a bustling modern city.

This is not just the typical sight seeing tour, but a definitive display of Japanese architectural expression that also affords the opportunity to meet with local Japanese architects and to visit some of Tokyo’s newest contemporary masterpieces, famous classic buildings, art and architecture exhibitions, famous temples and gardens of Kyoto and other interesting tourist spots during the Spring Cherry Blossom season.

A truly unique architectural experience, this fully guided 9 Day tour will be conducted and guided by Architect, former Tokyo resident, Licensed Travel Agent and Japan expert, Robert Day. The tour will visit fascinating buildings in Tokyo, famous temples in Kyoto and the three remaining Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Japan.

Architectural highlights include buildings by Tadao Ando, Kisho Kurokawa, Le Corbusier and Kenzo Tange such as 21-21 Design Site, Prada Boutique, National Art Center Tokyo,  Mikimoto 2, Omotesando Hills, National Museum of Western Art, Olympic Gymnasium & Nakagin Capsule Building.

To book your place on the tour or to find out more details, contact Robert on robert@rdayarch.com.au or leave a comment for Robert in the Comments box above.

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The October 2010 Japan Architecture Tour will include a visit to historic Kawagoe as part of the tour itinerary. Once again, we will be escorted by Mr Kondo and the Saitama Architects Association. Kawagoe was a “post town” during the Edo Period and the town is famous for the preservation of it’s historic Kurazukuri storehouses.