| Town and Country Life in Kyoto and the Noto Peninsula | October 5 - October 14, 2010 |
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Faculty
Minh Luong, International Security Studies, School of Management
Program Rates:
From $5,395
Immerse yourself in the timeless splendor of Japan, a mysterious and beautiful land where ancient traditions and customs of the East permeate one of the world's most modern societies. View the elegant imperial riches of Kyoto and Nara, traditional capitals of emperors and shoguns. Experience life in rural Japan on the shores of the Noto Peninsula, a region rarely visited by Western travelers, and discover an enchanting world of ancient pagodas, terraced rice fields and centuries-old fishing villages. Learn about the ancient performance art of Noh (Nohgaku), a play that combines the refined practices of dance, drama, poetry, and music. Witness the alluring grace of a geisha in Kyoto's Gion District, and savor the sweet sake of Ishikawa during a private tour of a traditional brewery.
Post-trip extension: Tokyo
