FROM VIENNA TO THE WORLD
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)
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
Uniqlo Tokyo Ginza 3-chome / Herzog & de Meuron, 2020
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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