October 31 - November 12, 2018

Classic gardens, ancient temples, world-class architecture and museums, traditional villages and modern cities, blanketed with brilliant yellow, orange, and red leaves known as koh-yoh: that is Japan in the fall. An unobtrusive elegance permeates the arts and culture of the country, while cutting-edge design is still deeply rooted in the country’s oldest traditions. Highlights will include a two-night stay at Benesse House on the “art island” of Naoshima; a visit to the I.M. Pei-designed Miho Museum; Ise, where the art of stencils have an important history; and plenty of time in Kyoto. Experience time-honored traditions and benefit from the connections of SBMA on this one-of-a-kind tour to Japan. Art historian Nigel McGilchrist will provide lectures on the gardens and art, while art historian and former student of Nigel, Angus Lockyer, will lecture on Japan’s history.  A Japanese guide talks during sightseeing. $13,990 

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