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ARCH ON TOUR 64_JAPAN 3

Tokyo - Kanazawa - Okinawa - Osaka
OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 06, 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 2023/04/18, subject to changes

(some visits and restaurants currently in request)

sunrise-sunset:

Tokyo 06:00 – 16:50

Okinawa 06:40 – 17:50

Osaka 06:20 – 17:00

 

Tuesaday, 2023/10/24 / departure from Vienna

individual check-in

12:30 meeting at the boarding / Vienna airport

13:30 departure flight – Tokyo by AUA, OS051 

 

Wednesday, 2023/10/25 / arrival in Tokyo, prelude in Ginza

08:50 arrival in Narita mit OS051

bus transfer

check-in The Gate Hotel Tokyo

walk through Ginza

lunch

Pola Museum Annex

Higashiya Ginza

Uniqlo Tokyo Ginza 3-chome / Herzog & de Meuron, 2020

Siesta

continued walk through Ginza

Sushi dinner in Tsukiji (former fish market)

optional: Bar TwentyEight  at Conrad Hotel

1st night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo

Thursday, 2023/10/26 / Tokyo: new and classical highlights

breakfast at the hotel

public transportation and walks

Shibaura Office / Kazuyo Sejima, SANAA, 2011

Tokyo Institute of Technology Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza / Kengo Kuma, 2020

Kyu Asakura House / Torajiro Asakura, 1919 (interior visit of the house and garden)

Art Front Gallery 

Hillside Terrace / Maki and Associates, 1969-92

Daikanyama T-Site: Tsutaya bookstore / Klein Dytham Architecture, 2012

ev. Toranomon Hills Station Tower und Tokyo Node / OMA, 2023 (currently in completion)

dinner

2nd night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo

Friday, 2023/10/27 / day tour to the coast of Kanagawa

breakfast at the hotel

public transportation, shuttle

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

lunch at Hamayu restaurant, Kanagawa

coach

Kait Plaza, Kanagawa Institute of Technology / Junya Ishigami + associates , 2020

free evening in Tokyo

3rd night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo

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 

Japan National Stadium / Kengo Kuma, 2019 (visit in request)

lunch

free afternoon and evening

recommendations:

- Omotesando: Aoyama Stores: 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)

- or Shibuya:

Shibuya Miyashita Park / Nikken Sekkei, 2020

Shibuya Yokochoo Food court

Or Bar and Night Club

4th night at The Gate Hotel Tokyo

 

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

Kamu Kanazawa Gallery

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Kanazawa / Kazuyo Sejima+Ryue Nishizawa / SANAA, 2004

dinner

1st night at Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel

Monday, 2023/10/30 / historical Kanazawa

breakfast at the hotel

walks and public bus 

Kanazawa Castle 

Kenrokuen Garden

Omicho Market

Higashi-chaya-gai historic district

dinner

2nd night at Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel

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

dinner at the hotel

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)

dinner near the hotel

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 teh hotel pool and beach for optional diving, surfing or picknick on the private island YOjima, etc.

walk to the restaurant for dinner

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)

Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum / Syuji Nose and Shigeru Ban, 2007

Tamagusuku House / Studio Cochi Architects, 2018 (interior visit, guided by the architects)

Mui Haus / Studio Cochi Architects, 2021 (interior visit, guided by the architects)

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

common dinner

3rd night at Hiyori Hotel, Osaka Namba

Monday, 2023/11/06 / departure from Kansai, arrival in Vienna

breakfast at the hotel, check-out

transfer by Nankai Express: Namba - Kansai

10:00 – 14:15 flight Osaka – Munich by Lufthansa LH743          

15:35 – 16:40 flight Munich - Vienna by Austrian Airlines, LH6390               

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 / flight Osaka Kansai - Munich by Lufthansa, Munich - Vienna by AUA / Ankunft in Wien

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, Ginza, 2x at Kanazawa Zoushi Hotel, 3x at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa, 3x at Hiyori Hotel, Osaka ), 14 -15 common meals (exkluding beverages); 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, coffee breaks, individual program, taxi rides, etc. 

 

 

SOLD OUT

2nd term in spring 2024, information coming up soon!

 

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

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