2 Days Journey through Japanese Aesthetics Experience

Deep Dive Journey: In Praise of Shadows A Two-Day Immersive Journey into Japan's Timeless Aesthetics Inspired by Junichiro Tanizaki's In Praise of Shadows, this exclusive two-day journey reveals Japan's quieter beauty through craftsmanship, tradition, and refined hospitality. Travel by Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano with your licensed English-speaking guide for exclusive encounters with a master swordsmith, bonsai artist, and Haku Art workshop. Visit Zenkoji Temple, the famous Snow Monkey Park, and stay at a luxury ryokan, where natural hot springs, seasonal kaiseki cuisine, and authentic omotenashi complete the experience. Offered in collaboration with the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Sword Culture (NBSK), the tour also offers opportunities to purchase authentic Japanese swords and handcrafted artworks with expert guidance, international shipping, and export support.