Classical Japan
Dr. Linda Johnson (History)

                    Traveling To Kyoto, Japan

                   Corresponds to History 341

                    Estimated Price: $1,450

We’ll travel to Kyoto, the ancient capital and center of Japanese traditions, to visit imperial palaces and villas, a samurai mansion, Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. We’ll also visit the old geisha quarter,
 Zen-inspired gardens, a potter’s house and kiln, and a wealth of shops selling handmade crafts. There will be opportunities for participating in the tea ceremony, Buddhist meditation, mountain hikes, a temple street fair and a shrine festival. Kyoto is a visitor-friendly city that will give us the opportunity to easily pursue our own interests, either active or contemplative.