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ARCH ON TOUR 67_JAPAN 4

Kanagawa - Osaka - Okinawa - Tokyo  
07. - 20. MAI 2024

Concept and expert accompaniment: Marion Kuzmany / ARCH ON TOUR; as well as expert guiding by local architects: Norio Yoshinaga (ofea), Issho Architects, Croton Architects, Studio Cochi Architects, e.a.

Consultants: Masako Ban, Yuka Nakamura, Fumio Matsumoto, Yoko und Hiroya Kawabata, e.a.

Tour operator: Mondial GmbH & Co. KG

The second version of the completely new Japan program again lets you experience the diverse country from special perspectives and is suitable for both "beginners" and "advanced" visitors to Japan. For a refreshing start after arrival, the tour takes us to Hiroshi Sugimoto's Enoura Observatory in Kanagawa, on the coast south of Tokyo. The journey continues to Osaka and to the island of Awaji to Zenbo Seinei, an outstanding wooden building by Shigeru Ban, which we not only visit, but also actively experience while practicing Zen. A day trip to Ise is dedicated to the Shinto shrine Ise Jingu, which is considered a sanctuary in Japan, as well as its extensive shrine complex. As another highlight  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. As the grand finale, the tour leads directly back to Tokyo, where 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.

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 2023/06/29, subject to changes

(some visits and restaurants currently in request)

approx. sunrise – sunset on our respective travel dates:

Osaka: 05:00 – 18:45

Okinawa: 05:35 – 19:20

Tokyo: 04:35 – 18:40

Tuesday, 2024/05/07 / departure from Vienna

individual check-in

12:30 meeting at the boarding / Vienna airport

13:30 departure flight – Tokyo Narita by AUA, OS051 (BOEING 777-200/200ER)

 

Wednesday, 2024/05/08 / arrival in Tokyo, prelude in Kanagawa

08:50 arrival in Tokyo Narita by OS051

Narita Express and Shinkansen to Odawara, Kanagawa (coastal province south of Tokyo)

bus transfer

check-in Hilton Odawara or Fujiya Hotel, Hakone (in request)

lunch snack

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

Siesta and free time at the hotel, spa, garden, etc.

common dinner

1st night at Hilton Odawara or Fujiya Hotel, Hakone, Kanagawa

Thursday, 2024/05/09 / Kanagawa - Osaka

breakfast at the hotel, check-out

bus

by Shinkansen to Osaka

check-in Swissotel Nankai, Osaka Namba

Fujita Museum / Taisei Design, 2020

walk in Osaka Shinsaibashi, Dotombori

common dinner in Osaka

1st night at Swissotel Nankai, Osaka Namba

Friday, 2024/05/10 / day tour to Ise

breakfast at the hotel

by train to Ise

Ise Jingu and complex with numerous Shinto shrines

common dinner

2nd night at Swissotel Nankai, Osaka Namba

Saturday, 2024/05/11 / Zen on Awaji-shima island

breakfast at the hotel

bus

Gonda Haus, 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

recommendation: Kumokumo Bar at Royal Classic Hotel Osaka / Kengo Kuma, 2020

3rd night at Swissotel Nankai, Osaka Namba

 

Sunday, 2024/05/12 / departure to subtropical Okinawa

breakfast at the hotel, check-out

by airport limousine bus to Osaka/Itami airport

11:00 - 13:10 Osaka (Itami) - Okinawa (Naha) by ANA, NH765

bus transfer 

check-in Loisir Hotel Naha

National Theater Okinawa / Shin Takamatsu, 2003 (short visit from outside and entrance hall)

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

common dinner at Nuchigafu, Naha

1 night at Loisir Hotel Naha

 

Monday, 2024/05/13 / Okinawa: Naha and Tamagusukuio

breakfast at the hotel, check-out

bus

Shikinaen Royal Garden / 1799

Sora no Mori Clinic / Tezuka Architects, 2014 (interior visit in request)

common lunch at Hyakunagaran 

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

Mui House / Studio Cochi Architects, 2021 (interior visit guided by the architects in request)

bus transfer to teh hotel

approx. 18:00 check-in Hotel Moon Beach, Onna, Okinawa / Yukifusa Kokuba, 1975

common dinner at the hotel

1st night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa

 

Tuesday, 2024/05/14 / Okinawa: Motobu

breakfast at the hotel

bus

Nakijin Castle Ruins  / 14. Jhdt. (walk through the castle complex)

Shinminka Villa Gushiken / Jun Kanna, ISSHO Architects, 2016 (interior visit guided by the architects in request)

Mittagessen im Cafe Kokuu / Croton Architects (meeting with the architects in request)

Nago City Hall / Team Zoo,1981 (interior visit)

common dinner near the hotel

2nd night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa

 

Wednesday, 2024/05/15 / Okinawa: holiday on Moon Beach

breakfast at the hotel

free time for leisure at the hotel pool and beach for optional diving, surfing or picknick on the private Island YOjima, etc.

walk to common dinner near the hotel

3rd night at Hotel Moon Beach, Okinawa

 

Thursday, 2024/05/16 / Okinawa and departure to Tokyo

breakfast at the hotel, check-out

bus

Nakamura Residence / 18. Jhdt (interior visit)

15:25 - 17:55 flight Okinawa (Naha) - Tokyo (Haneda) by ANA, NH470

check-in Hotel New Otani The Main

common dinner

1st night at Hotel New Otani The Main, Tokyo

 

Friday, 2024/05/17 / Tokyo - new and classical highlights

breakfast at the hotel

visit of the japanese garden at Otani Hotel

public transportation and walks

Shibaura House / Kazuyo Sejima, SANAA, 2011

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

common lunch

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

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

optional: Or Bar und Night Club

2nd night at Hotel New Otani The Main

Saturday, 2024/05/18 / 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, vsiit of the shrine

Meiji Jingu Museum / Kengo Kuma, 2019 

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

common lunch

free afternoon and evening

recommendations for individual walks:

- 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 contemporary tea house)

3rd night at Hotel New Otani The Main, Tokyo

 

Sunday, 2024/05/19 / Tokyo – Ginza

breakfast at the hotel

public transportation and walks

Toranomon Hills Station Tower und Tokyo Node / OMA, 2023

walk through Ginza

Palace Side Building / Nikken Sekkei, 1966

Pola Museum Annex

Higashiya Ginza

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

e.a.

Sushi dinner in Tsukiji (former fish market area)

optional: Bar TwentyEight at Conrad Hotel

4th night at Hotel New Otani The Main, Tokyo

 

Monday, 2024/05/20 / departure from Tokyo, arrival in Vienna

breakfast at the hotel, check-out

bus transfer to the airport

11:10 - 18:25 flight Tokyo (Narita) – Vienna by OS52 (BOEING 777-200/200ER)       

 

ROUTE

 

2024/05/07 / 13:30 flight Vienna – Tokyo Narita by AUA, OS051

2024/05/08 / - 08:50 arrival in TOKYO Narita / continue to Odawara, KANAGAWA / 1 night at Hilton Odawara or Fujiya Hotel, Hakone (in request)

2024/05/09 / visits in Kanagawa, by Shinkansen to OSAKA / 1st night at Swissotel Nankai, Osaka

2024/05/10 / by train to ISE / 2nd night at Swissotel Nankai, Osaka

2024/05/11 / by bus o AWAJI-shima / 3rd night at Swissotel Nankai, Osaka

2024/05/12/ flight 11:00 - 13:10 Osaka Itami - Okinawa Naha by ANA, NH765 / 1 night at Loisir Hotel Naha, Okinawa

2024/05/13 / visits by bus in Naha / 1st night at Hotel Moon Beach, Onna, Okinawa

2024/05/14 / visits by bus in Okinawa / 2nd night at Hotel Moon Beach, Onna, Okinawa

2024/05/15 / free time / 3rd night at Hotel Moon Beach, Onna, Okinawa

2024/05/16 / 15:25 - 17:55 flight Okinawa Naha - Tokyo Haneda by ANA, NH470 / 1st night at Hotel New Otani The Main,Tokyo

2024/05/17 / public transportation and walks in Tokyo / 2nd night at Hotel New Otani The Main, Tokyo

2024/05/18 / public transportation and walks in Tokyo / 3rd night at Hotel New Otani The Main, Tokyo

2024/05/19 / public transportation and walks in Tokyo / 4th night at Hotel New Otani The Main, Tokyo

2024/05/20 / 11:10 - 18:25 flight Tokyo Narita – Vienna by OS52

 

TOUR PRICE per person in a double room 6.890 EUR (incl. tax.); single room supplement: 1.530 EUR

surcharge for Premium Economy Class at the long-haul flights by AUA: 1.100 EUR

inkluding: direct flights (Economy class or Premium Economy with surcharge) by Austrian Airlines: Vienna - Tokyo Narita – Vienna; domestic flights (Economy) by All Nippon Airways: Osaka Itami – Okinawa Naha, Okinawa Naha - Tokyo Haneda; 12 nights with breakfast in selected central hotels (1x at Hilton Odawara or Fujiya Hotel, Hakone 4*, Kanagawa (in request), 3x at Swissotel Nankai 5*, Osaka,  1x at Loisir Hotel Naha 4*, Okinawa, 3x at Hotel Moon Beach 4*, Okinawa, 4x at Hotel New Otani The Main 5*, Tokyo ), 14 common meals (excluding beverages); private 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

number of participants: maximum 35 persons

 

IMPORTANT: Good walking ability is required for this tour!

here to the TRAVEL- and CANCELLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS: modified cancellation terms for this tour!

 

 

 

Fotos: Archive ARCH ON TOUR, Virtual DynamiX, KATTAT by Artmanas

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