FROM VIENNA TO THE WORLD
ARCH ON TOUR 64_JAPAN 3
Tokyo - Kanazawa - Okinawa - Osaka
OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 07, 2023
Concept and expert accompaniment: Marion Kuzmany / ARCH ON TOUR; as well as expert guiding by local architects: Issho Architects, Croton Architects, Studio Cochi Architects, Norio Yoshinaga (ofea)
Consultants: Masako Ban, Yuka Yatsuhashi, Fumio Matsumoto, Yoko and Hiroya Kawabata, u.a.
Tour operator: Mondial GmbH & Co. KG
The versatile, completely new program of this tour gives you an experience of Japan from a very special perspective and is suitable for both "beginners" and "advanced" visitors to Japan. We will explore selections of the vast repertoire of built and lived urbanity in the ultra-dense Tokyo metropolis and discover unique locations, new public spaces, and recent buildings, while paying tribute to the well-known highlights. A day trip to Hiroshi Sugimoto's Enoura Observatory takes us to the coast south of Tokyo, a trip to Kanazawa shows Sanaa's 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art and enchants with its historic old town and outstanding gardens. As a special highlight, this time the tour leads to the main island of the subtropical Okinawa archipelago, where we visit traditional island-typical wooden buildings, castle ruins and contemporary private houses guided by the architects. There will be enough time to enjoy the nature and beach in our beautiful hotel Moonbeach. The journey continues to Osaka and to the island of Awaji to Zenbo Seinei resort, an outstanding timber structure by Shigeru Ban, where we actively participate in the practice of Zen.
Besides the comprehensive program, there is also enough time for individual explorations; for selected hotels and restaurants with authentic cuisine - such as the particularly healthy Okinawan cuisine enriched with island-specific mountain and sea plants - is, as always, well taken care of.
We look forward to the common trip and shared experiences in Japan!
here to the ROUTE and TOUR PRICE
PROGRAM
as of 2023/10/11, subject to changes
approx. sunrise-sunset at our respective travel dates:
Tokyo 06:00 – 16:50
Okinawa 06:40 – 17:50
Osaka 06:20 – 17:00
Tuesday, 2023/10/24 / departure from Vienna
individual check-in
12:30 meeting at the boarding / Vienna airport
13:30 flight Vienna VIE – Tokyo NRT by AUA, OS051
Wednesday, 2023/10/25 / arrival in Tokyo, prelude in Ginza
08:50 arrival in Tokyo NRT by OS051
bus transfer
check-in The Gate Hotel Tokyo
Pola Ginza Building / Nikken Sekkei Ltd + Yasuda Atelier, 2009
lunch at Higashiya Ginza
Palace Side Building / Nikken Sekkei, 1966 (guided tour)
Siesta
walk through Ginza
Uniqlo Tokyo Ginza 3-chome / Herzog & de Meuron, 2020
Sushi dinner at Sushizanmai Okunoin in Tsukiji (former fish market)
optional: Bar TwentyEight at Conrad Hotel
1st night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo
(and The Royal Park Ginza Canvas Corridor)
Thursday, 2023/10/26 / Tokyo: new and classical highlights
breakfast at the hotel
public transportation and walks
Shibaura Office / Kazuyo Sejima, SANAA, 2011
lunch at T.Y.Harbour
Kyu Asakura House / Torajiro Asakura, 1919 (interior visit of the house and garden)
Hillside Terrace / Maki and Associates, 1969-92
Daikanyama T-Site: Tsutaya bookstore / Klein Dytham Architecture, 2012
Shibuya Scramble Square / KKAA Kengo Kuma Architects & Associates, Nikken Sekkei, 2019 (visit of the roof garden Shibuya Sky)
Shibuya Miyashita Park / Nikken Sekkei, 2020
individual dinner at Shibuya Yokochoo Food court
or
-Toranomon Hills Station Tower und Tokyo Node / OMA, 2023 (currently in completion)
2nd night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo (and The Royal Park Ginza Canvas Corridor)
Friday, 2023/10/27 / day tour to the coast of Kanagawa
breakfast at the hotel
bus
Enoura Observatory | New Material Research Laboratory, Odawara/ Hiroshi Sugimoto,2017 (guided tour)
walk through Odawara Art Foundation: Uchōten "listen-to-the-rain" Tea House, Shinto shrine
common lunch at restaurant Ushio, Odawara
bus
Kait Plaza, Kanagawa Institute of Technology / Junya Ishigami + associates , 2020
free evening in Tokyo
3rd night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo (and The Royal Park Ginza Canvas Corridor)
Saturday, 2023/10/28 / a perfect Saturday: in the middle of Tokyo
breakfast at the hotel
public transportation and walks
Yoyogi National Gymnasium / Kenzo Tange, 1964 (from outside)
Meiji Jingu: walk through the garden, visit of the shrine
Meiji Jingu Museum / Kengo Kuma, 2019
individual coffee / lunch break
Japan National Stadium / Kengo Kuma, 2019 (VIP Area & Obersvation Deck Tour)
free afternoon and evening
recommendations:
- Aoyama Stores in Omotesando : Issey Miyake Pleats Please; HaaT, Comme des Garcons / Takao Kawasaki, Future Systems, 1999; Yoshi Yamamoto; Miu Miu /Herzog & de Meuron, 2015; Prada / Herzog & de Meuron, 2005; Collezione Aoyama / Tadao Ando, 1989
- Nezu Museum / Kengo Kuma, 2009 (with Japanese garden and modern tea house)
4th night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo (and The Royal Park Ginza Canvas Corridor)
Sunday, 2023/10/29 / Kanazawa: modern art
breakfast at the hotel, check-out
by Shinkansen to Kanazawa
check-in Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel
walks and public bus
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Kanazawa / Kazuyo Sejima+Ryue Nishizawa / SANAA, 2004
common dinner at restaurant Coil
1st night at Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel (and Hotel Lian)
Monday, 2023/10/30 / historical Kanazawa
breakfast at the hotel
walks and public bus
Omicho Market
lunch at Restaurant Tsutsumi-tei
Kenjo-tei / Kengo Kuma, 2019 (individual visit at the tea- and sweets-shop)
Higashi-chaya-gai historic district
Ochaya Art Museum (tea museum)
teamLab: Digitized Kanazawa Castle
2nd night at Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel (and Hotel Lian)
Tuesday, 2023/10/31 / departure to subtropical Okinawa
breakfast at the hotel, check-out
by Shinkansen to Shin Osaka, bus transfer to Osaka/Itami airport
14:00 - 16:10 Osaka (Itami) - Okinawa (Naha) by ANA, NH767
bus transfer
National Theater Okinawa / Shin Takamatsu, 2003 (short visit from outside and entrance hall)
ca. 18:00 check-in Hotel Moon Beach, Onna Okinawa / Yukifusa Kokuba, 1975
common dinner at Hotel Moon Beach (BBQ terrace)
1st night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa
Wednesday, 2023/11/01 / Okinawa: Motobu
breakfast at the hotel
bus
Nakijin Castle Ruins / 14th century
Shinminka Villa Gushiken / Jun Kanna, ISSHO Architects, 2016 (interior visit, guided by the architects)
lunch at Cafe Kokuu / Croton Architects (meeting with the architects)
Nago City Hall / Team Zoo,1981 (interior visit)
Tsukayama Sake (Awamori) Brewery (guided vsiit by the owner)
common dinner at Hotel Moon Beach (terrace of Corallo restaurant)
2nd night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa
Thursday, 2023/11/02 / Okinawa: holiday at Moon Beach
breakfast at the hotel
free time for leisure at the hotel pool and beach; boat trip to the private island YOjima (snorkeling, kayaking, etc.)
walk to the restaurant
common dinner at Fugetsuro Onna
3rd night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa
Friday, 2023/11/03 / Okinawa: Naha and Tamagusukuio, departure to Kansai
breakfast at the hotel, check-out
bus
Nakamura Residence / 18th century (interior visit)
Tamagusuku House / Studio Cochi Architects, 2018 (interior visit, guided by the architects)
Mui Haus / Studio Cochi Architects, 2021 (interior visit, guided by the architects)
common lunch at Hyakunagaran
Sora no Mori Clinic / Tezuka Architects, 2014 (interior visit)
Shikinaen Royal Garden / 1799
19:35 - 21:30 flight Okinawa (Naha) - Osaka (Kansai) by ANA, NH1740
transfer by Nankai Express: Kansai - Namba
check-in Hiyori Hotel, Osaka Namba
1st night at Hiyori Hotel, Osaka
Saturday, 2023/11/04 / Zen on Awaji-shima island
breakfast at the hotel
bus
Gonda House, Osaka / ofea, office for environmental architecture, 2022 (interior visit, guided by the architect)
ZEN Wellness Seinei, Awaji / Shigeru Ban 2022 (participation at an exclusive Zen-Wellness-program, lunch and tea ZEN-CHA & ZEN-SHO)
Honpukuji Water Temple, Awaji / Tadao Ando, 1991
Farmer´s Restaurant Haru San-San, Awaji / Shigeru Ban, 2021
free evening in Osaka
2nd night at Hiyori Hotel, Osaka Namba
Sunday, 2023/11/05 / chill-out in Osaka
breakfast at the hotel
public transportation
Fujita Museum / Taisei Design, 2020
free afternoon in Osaka / recommendation: Nakanoshima Museum of Art / Katsuhiko Endo, 2021
exhibition "Nagasawa Rosetsu: The Legendary Edo Master of Eccentric Painting"
exklusive dinner at the Sky Banquet room Ruri at Royal Classic Hotel Osaka / Kengo Kuma, 2020
optional: Kumokumo Bar at Royal Classic Hotel
3rd night at Hiyori Hotel, Osaka Namba
Monday, 2023/11/06 / Osaka and departure from Kansai
breakfast at the hotel, check-out (until 11:00)
free day
or optional program:
- 09:00 - 17:00 guided tour to Kyoto (with Atsuko Hori): Ninna-ji Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple and rock garden, lunch at Yudofu Seigenin, historical Ponto-cho alley
or
- 11:00 - 17:00 walk in Osaka (with Marion Kuzmany): Louis Vuitton Midosuji / Jun Aoki, Peter Marino; Galleria Akka / Tadao Ando, 1988; Kirin Plaza / Shin Takamatsu, 1987; Cross Hotel Osaka; Dotombori street; Hozen-ji Temple; shopping, lunch, coffee breaks, etc.
17:30 meeting for all at the hotel
approx. 18:00 transfer by Nankai Express: Namba - Kansai
22:05 – 05:40 +1 flight Osaka KIX – Munich MUC by Lufthansa LH743
Tuesday, 2023/11/07 / arrival in Vienna
08:40 – 09:45 flight Munich MUC - Wien VIE by AUA, OS112
ROUTE
2023/10/24 / flight Vienna – Tokyo by Austrian Airlines
2023/10/25 / arrival in TOKYO / walks / night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo
2023/10/26 / public transportation and walks in Tokyo / night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo
2023/10/27 / Shinkansen to Shuttle to KANAGAWA, back by coach / night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo
2023/10/28 / public transportation and walks in Tokyo / night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo
2023/10/29 / Shinkansen to KANAZAWA / public transportation and walks in Kanazawa / night at Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel
2023/10/30 / public transportation and walks in Kanazawa / night at Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel
2023/10/31 / Shinkansen to Shin Osaka, flight Osaka Itami - OKINAWA Naha by ANA / night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa
2023/11/01 / bus in Okinawa / night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa
2023/11/02/ leisure day and night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa
2023/11/03 / bus in Okinawa / flight Okinawa Naha - OSAKA Kansai by ANA / night at Hiyori Hotel, Osaka
2023/11/04 / bus to AWAJI-SHIMA / night at Hiyori Hotel, Osaka
2023/11/05 / public transportation and walks in Osaka / night at Hiyori Hotel, Osaka
2023/11/06 / Osaka / flight Osaka Kansai - Munich by Lufthansa
2023/11/07 / flight Munich - Vienna by AUA / arrival in Vienna
TOUR PRICE per person in a double room: 6.250 EUR (incl. tax.); single room supplement: 1.165 EUR
including: flights (economy class). direct flight Vienna - Tokyo by Austrian Airlines, return flight Osaka Kansai - Munich - Vienna by Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, domestic flights by All Nippon Airways Osaka Itami - Naha, Naha - Osaka Kansai; 12 nights with breakfast in selected central hotels (4x at The Gate Hotel Tokyo 4*, Ginza, 2x at Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel, 3x at Hotel Moon Beach 4*, Okinawa, 3x at Hiyori Hotel 4*, Osaka ), 14 common meals (exkluding beverages, except at the banquet dinner in Osaka); Zen Wellness program at Zenbo Seinei; all entrances and guided tours according to the above schedule; airport transfers, public transportations, private coach; tipps; expert guiding and program by Marion Kuzmany
not included: individual meals and beverages, beverages at common meals (except at the banquet dinner in Osaka), coffee breaks, individual and optional program, taxi rides, etc.
SOLD OUT
IMPORTANT: Good walking ability is required for this tour!
here to the TRAVEL- and CANCELLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Fotos: Archive ARCH ON TOUR, Virtual Dynamix, KATTAT by Artmanas