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Pacific Horticulture Tours
Kyoto: More than Gardens: A Pacific Horticulture Tour
Led by Allan Mandell
May 2012
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Once the Imperial capitol of Japan, Kyoto is a treasure trove of traditional arts including garden-making, which flourished here. We will explore elegant stroll gardens, serene Zen temple courtyards and rustic Shinto shrines, where one encounters the quiet within. We will also visit a pottery village and enjoy a hands-on lesson with an ikebana master. Our tour dates coincide with the colorful Aoi Festival, one of the three major 'matsuri' of the year in Kyoto. This is a city that is safe, clean, and attuned to the changing seasons. Iris, azalea, and wisteria will be blooming, and maples will be opening their delicate new green foliage.
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For more information please contact:
Sterling Tours - Kyoto
2907 Shelter Island Drive
Suite #105-262
San Diego, CA 92106
800-976-9497
http://www.sterlingtoursltd.com/KyotoSpring.html