Each year the Takayama Festival attracts thousands of visitors to play witness to some of the most colourful and vibrant festivals in Japan.
Noted as one of the three most beautiful festivals in the country, the festival takes place twice every year; once in the spring and then later in the ...
One of Asia’s true enigmas, Japan is a dazzling fusion of old and new that makes it one of the most unique destinations to visit. The country is famous for its colourful festivals (called matsuri) and Kyoto’s Aoi Matsuri is no exception. Around 500 people wearing splendid ancient costumes and ...
With special solar eclipse departures, monastic stays at Mount Koya and easier access into North Korea…
Our new Orient 2009-10 brochure has now been launched, offering an increased choice of inspirational journeys. The programme introduces brand new escorted journeys to post-Olympic China, monastic stays at Japan’s holy Mount Koya, Bassac cruises ...
