Experience the dance of Japan

Here is a tour with a difference: a dance and culture tour of Japan.

The itinerary features nine dance, theatre and movement experiences including private performances, demonstrations, artist talks and introductory workshops. 

Participants will experience a Samurai kenbu (sword and fan dance) performance and workshop; the rare opportunity to observe an apprentice Geisha in training; a Butoh performance and workshop; a Mikomai (shrine maiden) experience and workshop; a Noh experience and workshop; a Koenji Awaodori (folk dance) workshop; a Taiko (drumming) workshop; a private studio ballet performance, beginner ballet and stretch class with a professional ballerina and teacher; plus a Zen Buddhist meditation class.

Further cultural highlights include: ticketed seats to a geisha dance performance at Kamogawa Odori (a geisha Spring dance festival); a temple festival; a folk festival parade; a traditional tea ceremony; visits to significant temples, shrines, and gardens; several galleries and museums; a handcraft market; an antiques market; food markets; a cooking class; travel on Shinkansen (bullet train) to a region with fabulous views of Mt Fuji; plus major iconic sites including Shibuya crossing, Gion (geisha and entertainment district) and Ningyocho (an ancient merchant hub); fabulous Japanese cuisine and much, much more!

The Japan Dance and Culture Tour is run by retreat|recreate and will run from May 14 to 26, 2025.

 

14-26 MAY 2025

Click HERE to view the tour Information Pack plus instructions on how to book your place.