{"title":"Textile Tours","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oct-26-blue","title":"OCT 2026 Blue Japan Indigo Tour :: DEPOSIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD OUT. To be on the Wait LIst, email Patricia \u003ca href=\"mailto:patricia@okanarts.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Patricia’s email\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e+here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e12-day Tour :: Blue Japan Indigo Tour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHU October 1 to MON October 12, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Deposit: $1,750\u003cbr\u003eTotal Tour Cost: $11,450\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Occupancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTour limited to 16 participants \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Leaders:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVictoria Stone \u0026amp; Patricia Belyea, co-owners of Okan Arts\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Travel Expert and Guide:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYumi Sugai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-16\" class=\"size-16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou venture into the mountains to dye indigo at a 13th-generation family business that makes huge \u003cem\u003ekoinobori\u003c\/em\u003e. You go behind the scenes at a banner factory to dye a koi wall hanging. You tour an indigo farm in Tokushima Prefecture. You make paper embellished with indigo at a famous \u003cem\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e factory. You wander Kojima Jeans Street, the heart of Japanese denim. And more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-16\" class=\"size-16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour tour gives you a more in-depth understanding of indigo, as well as memories for a lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-16\" class=\"size-16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour home base for your indigo adventures is Hotel Okura Kyoto. When you head off to Tokushima Prefecture, the indigo-growing region of Japan, you maintain your room in Kyoto and just take your carry-on bag! On the third night of your getaway, you return to your Kyoto nest for the last few nights of the tour!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITINERARY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e=Breakfast\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eL\u003c\/b\u003e=Lunch  \u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e=Tea  \u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e=Coffee \u003cb\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e=Dinner\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 1\u003c\/span\u003e Arrive at KIX | Transfer to Kyoto Hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 2\u003c\/span\u003e Bookbinding Workshop | Welcome Lunch | Arcade Tour \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 3\u003c\/span\u003e Miyama Walking Tour | Naoko Omae Indigo Studio \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 4\u003c\/span\u003e Koi Banner-Dyeing Workshop | Netsuke Museum \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 5\u003c\/span\u003e Day Trip to Gujo: Indigo-Dyeing Workshop at Watanabe Dye House \u003cstrong\u003eBT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 6\u003c\/span\u003e Botanical-Dyeing Workshop at Tezomeya | Nijo Castle \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 7\u003c\/span\u003e Day Trip to Ohara: Persimmon-Dyeing Workshop at Mitsuru Kogei | Jakko-in \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 8\u003c\/span\u003e Tokushima Area: AiAii Studio Visit | Ai-no Yakata Indigo Museum \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 9\u003c\/span\u003e Tokushima Area: Tour of Watanabe Indigo Farm | Workshop at Awagami Washi Factory \u003cstrong\u003eBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 10\u003c\/span\u003e Kurashiki City: Kojima Jeans Street | Bikan Historical Quarter \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 11\u003c\/span\u003e Kumihimo Workshop at Adachi | Coffee Date | Free Afternoon \u003cstrong\u003eBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 12\u003c\/span\u003e Shosei-en Garden | Transfer to KIX \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: This itinerary is subject to change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo read many blog posts about indigo adventures in Japan \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Blog post about Watanabe Farm\" href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/watanabe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Okan Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45083052277918,"sku":"L_KYOTO_OCT26","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/1109\/2126\/files\/Tour_L5_Logo_SOLD_6c8b8e2f-b81d-4786-8dcc-f098ab07823c.jpg?v=1780445358"},{"product_id":"oct-26-kyoto","title":"OCT 2026 Kyoto Textile Adventure :: DEPOSIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSOLD OUT\u003c\/span\u003e. To be on the Wait List, contact Patricia \u003ca href=\"mailto:patricia@okanarts.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Patricia's email\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e+here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e12-day Tour :: Kyoto Textile Adventure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHU October 15 to MON October 26, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Deposit: $1,750\u003cbr\u003eTotal Tour Cost: $10,450\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Occupancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTour limited to 16 participants \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Leaders:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVictoria Stone \u0026amp; Patricia Belyea, co-owners of Okan Arts\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Travel Expert and Guide:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYumi Sugai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-16\" lang=\"x-size-16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tour promises a relaxed pace in one of the most wondrous cities in the world. Once you unpack at the upscale Hotel Okura in the heart of Kyoto, you are home! Kyoto promises a truly authentic experience as the cultural center of traditional Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-16\" lang=\"x-size-16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring your stay, delight in the planned daily activities—insider visits, workshops, day trips, special group meals, and more. After hours, get to know your Kyoto neighborhood—with shrines, temples, shops, and restaurants around every corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"size-16\" lang=\"x-size-16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd, you are right on time to be totally beguiled by Fall colors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITINERARY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e=Breakfast\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eL\u003c\/b\u003e=Lunch  \u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e=Tea  \u003cb\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e=Dinner\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 1\u003c\/span\u003e Arrive at KIX | Transfer to Kyoto hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 2\u003c\/span\u003e Yuzen-Dyeing Workshop | Hosotsuji Museum | Arcade Tour \u003cstrong\u003eBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 3\u003c\/span\u003e Day Trip to Ohara: Indigo Master | Botanical-Dyeing Workshop \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 4\u003c\/span\u003e Weaving Workshop | Temple Lunch | Raku Museum \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 5\u003c\/span\u003e Nara Park: Todai-ji Temple | Sashiko Workshop \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 6\u003c\/span\u003e Chusen-Dyeing Workshop | Teramachi Walkabout \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 7\u003c\/span\u003e Toji Temple Flea Market | Fushimi Inari Shrine \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 8\u003c\/span\u003e Day Trip to Arimatsu: Shibori Workshop | Tie Dye Museum \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 9\u003c\/span\u003e Wagasa Workshop | Itoroku Thread Shop | Tea Ceremony \u003cstrong\u003eBT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 10\u003c\/span\u003e Nishijin Asagi Museum | Gold Leaf Printing Workshop \u003cstrong\u003eBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 11\u003c\/span\u003e Roketsu-Dyeing Workshop | Tea Party | Free Afternoon \u003cstrong\u003eBT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 12\u003c\/span\u003e Golden Pavilion | Transfer to KIX \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: This itinerary is subject to change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo read a blog post about the March 2024 Kyoto Textile Adventure \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/kyoto-snippets\" title=\"Blog post about the Kyoto Textile Adventure Tour in March 2024 with Okan Arts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Okan Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45083053424798,"sku":"M_KYOTO_OCT26","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/1109\/2126\/files\/Tour_M_Logo_SOLD_724f3585-17a6-48e1-bf5d-59024a13be1e.jpg?v=1782182801"},{"product_id":"deposit-feb-2027-textile-treasures-of-okinawa","title":"FEB 2027 Textile Treasures of Okinawa :: DEPOSIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSOLD OUT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTo be on the Wait List email Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Victoria Email\" href=\"mailto:victoria@okanarts.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e12-day Tour :: Textile Treasures of Okinawa Tour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMON February 15 to FRI February 26, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Deposit: $2,500\u003cbr\u003eTotal Tour Cost: $12,725\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Occupancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTour limited to 16 participants \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Leaders:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVictoria Stone \u0026amp; Patricia Belyea, co-owners of Okan Arts\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Travel Expert and Guide:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYumi Sugai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-20\" class=\"size-20\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to a laid-back wonderland where traditional crafts are honored. Of the sixteen Okinawan crafts that are nationally designated, thirteen are related to weaving and dyeing. The warmth of the people, the unique culture of the land, and the stunning natural beauty of this paradise are calling you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-20\" class=\"size-20\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond island living, you are busy with a plethora of hands-on activities—including a pottery session, a calligraphy class, and a three-morning dyeing workshop with a bingata master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-20\" class=\"size-20\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou stay for six nights at a waterfront hotel in Naha, the biggest city in Okinawa with a mix of modern urban vibes and deep-rooted Ryukyuan influences. Then you move north to a beachside resort in Nago to be close to nature and your next adventures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITINERARY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e=Breakfast\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eL\u003c\/b\u003e=Lunch  \u003cb\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e=Dinner\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 1\u003c\/span\u003e Arrive at OKA | Transfer to Naha hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 2\u003c\/span\u003e Fukushū-en Garden | Kariyushi Patchwork \u003cstrong\u003eBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 3\u003c\/span\u003e Kasuri Weaving | Shuri Castle Park \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 4\u003c\/span\u003e Zakimi Castle Remains | Pottery Workshop \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 5\u003c\/span\u003e Fly to Kumejima\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e | Tsumugi Weaving \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 6\u003c\/span\u003e Shiyon Studio | Calligraphy Class \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 7\u003c\/span\u003e Hanaori Weaving | Southeast Botanical Gardens \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 8\u003c\/span\u003e Bingata Dyeing Workshop (1) | Kouri Island Bridge \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 9\u003c\/span\u003e Bingata Dyeing Workshop (2) | Nakijin Castle \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 10\u003c\/span\u003e Bingata Dyeing Workshop (3) | Churaumi Aquarium \u003cstrong\u003eBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 11\u003c\/span\u003e Bashō-fu Experience | Banananesia \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 12\u003c\/span\u003e Shikina-en Royal Garden | Transfer to OKA \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: This itinerary is subject to change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read a blog post about the February 2026 Okinawa tour \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Blog post about FEB 2026 Textile Treasures of Okinawa with Okan Arts\" href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/okinawow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read a blog post about Fujisaki Sensei, a renowned bingata master\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/fujisaki-bingata\" title=\"The bingata kingdom of Fujisaki\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read a blog post about tsumugi weaving on Kumejima\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/kumejima\" title=\"Tsumugi weavers of Kumejima\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read a blog post about bashō-fu, Okinawa’s banana textile\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/bashofu\" title=\"Kijoka Bashofu — Banana Cloth of Okinawa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read a blog post about hanaori weaving\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/chibana-hanaori\" title=\"Chibana Hanaori Weaving of Okinawa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read a blog post about Shiyon Studio\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/shiyon\" title=\"Shiyon Studio in Okinawa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read a blog post about Okinawa’s Kasuri Road\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/kasuri-road\" title=\"Kasuri Road in Okinawa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Okan Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46472036483230,"sku":"N_OKI_FEB27","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/1109\/2126\/files\/Tour_N_Logo_SOLD.jpg?v=1778610562"},{"product_id":"deposit-mar-2027-kyoto-textile-adventure","title":"MAR 2027 Kyoto Textile Adventure :: DEPOSIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSOLD OUT. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTo be on the Wait List, email Victoria \u003ca href=\"mailto:victoria@okanarts.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Victoria's Email \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e+here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e12-day Tour :: Cherry Blossom Kyoto Textile Adventure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMON March 1 to FRI March 12, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Deposit: $2,500\u003cbr\u003eTotal Tour Cost: $10,950\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Occupancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTour limited to 16 participants \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Leaders:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVictoria Stone \u0026amp; Patricia Belyea, co-owners of Okan Arts\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Travel Expert and Guide:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYumi Sugai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-20\" class=\"size-20\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou stay every night in Hotel Okura beside the Kamo River in downtown Kyoto. No packing and moving every few days! And lots of 4-star amenities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-20\" class=\"size-20\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay trips take you to the village of Ohara, the ancient capital of Nara, and Arimatsu—the birthplace of shibori. On additional days, stay close to your home base with local craft experiences such as dyeing, weaving, and making a Japanese parasol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"x-size-20\" class=\"size-20\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe timing of your visit is right at the cusp of cherry blossom season. Get ready for sakura happiness! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITINERARY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e=Breakfast\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eL\u003c\/b\u003e=Lunch  \u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e=Tea  \u003cb\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e=Dinner\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 1\u003c\/span\u003e Arrive at KIX | Transfer to Kyoto hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 2\u003c\/span\u003e Yuzen Dyeing Workshop | Hosotsuji Museum | Arcade Tour \u003cstrong\u003eBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 3\u003c\/span\u003e Day Trip to Ohara: Indigo Master | Botanical Dyeing Workshop \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 4\u003c\/span\u003e Temple Garden\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e | Weaving Workshop | Raku Museum \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 5\u003c\/span\u003e Day Trip to Nara: Todai-ji Temple \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e| Sashiko Workshop \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 6\u003c\/span\u003e Chusen Dyeing Workshop | Teramachi Walkabout \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 7\u003c\/span\u003e Fushimi Inari Shrine\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e | Saiho-ji Temple \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 8\u003c\/span\u003e Day Trip to Arimatsu: Shibori Workshop | Tie Dye Museum \u003cstrong\u003eBL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 9\u003c\/span\u003e Parasol Workshop | Itoroku Thread Shop | Tea Ceremony \u003cstrong\u003eBT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 10\u003c\/span\u003e Asagi Museum | Gold Leaf Printing Workshop \u003cstrong\u003eBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 11\u003c\/span\u003e Roketsu-Dyeing Workshop | Tea Party | Free Afternoon \u003cstrong\u003eBT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDAY 12\u003c\/span\u003e Golden Pavilion | Transfer to KIX \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: This itinerary is subject to change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo read a blog post about the March 2024 Kyoto Textile Adventure \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"March 2024 Kyoto Textile Adventure Tour with Okan Arts\" href=\"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/blogs\/blog\/kyoto-snippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e+click here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Okan Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46475593253022,"sku":"O_KYOTO_MAR27","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/1109\/2126\/files\/Tour_O_LogoSOLD.jpg?v=1774841534"}],"url":"https:\/\/okanarts.com\/collections\/textile-tours.oembed","provider":"Okan Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}