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PLAN

[For 2-4 Participants] Authentic Nihonga Painting Experience & Art Appreciation Tour with a Professional Nihonga Artist

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  • Tour Details
- Nihonga, Japanese painting, is said to be a comprehensive art form that embodies the Japanese view of nature, aesthetic sense, and spirituality. It is a valuable form of art allowing people to understand the depth of Japanese culture through a unique method of expression different from Western painting. Continuing to challenge new expressions while preserving tradition even today, Japanese painting is highly regarded internationally and is set as an important artistic field that disseminates Japanese culture to the world.

- This tour takes customers to spots in Fukuoka related to Japanese art, with a focus on a Japanese painting experience The tour is especially recommended for those interested in Japanese art and cultural experience.

- On the Japanese painting experience, customers will be participating in a Japanese painting experience in an atelier under the guidance of a professional Japanese painting artist. Under careful instruction from the artist, and with sketches prepared as well, even those experiencing Japanese painting for the first time can participate with confidence.

- The first stop of the tour is Fukuoka Art Museum, which displays a diverse collection of art ranging from ancient to modern. Enjoy touring around with guidance by a professional Nihonga Japanese painting artist who will be instructing the Japanese painting experience.

- For the last leg of the tour, stop by a shop specializing in brushes, which are essential for the art of painting. Heisukefude Fukkodou in Fukuoka is famous as one of Japan's oldest brush shops.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
- This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
- We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the dedicated page for details. http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs


the Japanese painting experience (image)
 
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
2guest(s)
Departs
Fukuoka
Guide Service
Not Available
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
In front of Fukuoka Tourist Information Center (Tenjin)/12:15
Included
English interpretation; Art museum admission fee; Nihonga Japanese painting experience led by a Japanese painting artist (with tea and sweets); Other transportation expenses included in the itinerary
 
Not Included
Lunch; Other personal expenses
 
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

       Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

    Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- The number of customers for 1 group booking for this tour is 1-4.

- This plan is for 2 or more participants.
For solo travelers, please book with the tour code for 1 participant.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 15 days prior to the tour.

- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.

- Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- On the Japanese painting experience, if the artwork is completed earlier than expected, the remaining destinations may be visited ahead of schedule and the tour may end earlier.

- Depending on transportation conditions and physical stamina of tour participants, arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed. Furthermore, itinerary locations and itinerary order may be changed depending on the weather and operating conditions of locations to be visited (Fukuoka Art Museum/Heisukefude Fukkodou). Even when changed, the tour charge will not be refunded.

Alternative Destinations: Yamamoto Bumpodo, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

- Public transportation will also be used to move around on this tour. Please note that seating is not guaranteed due to congestion.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

in front of Fukuoka Tourist Information Center (Tenjin)

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.

Access:

- Immediately from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station

- 3 min on foot from subway Tenjin Station

- 5 min on foot from subway Tenjin-minami Station
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

There is no accompanying tour conductor on this tour.

An English-speaking local staff member from the Japanese painting atelier will accompany the tour from the meeting location until the tour ends.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with experience activities and seats. If preferred, please make a booking under the child rate. In addition, the train fare is free for up to 2 children 0-5 years old per adult, but customers themselves are to pay the child fare for any additional children at the location.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- As public transportation is used on the tour, please wear clothes and shoes that are easy to walk in.

- As coloring materials will be used in the Japanese painting experience, wearing clothes that you won't mind getting dirty is recommended.

- As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Staff Language: English

*A Japanese-speaking Nihonga artist will provide instruction and art commentary on Japanese painting, and English interpretation will be provided by a staff member from the local atelier.
 

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Tour Calendar

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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
JPY
Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants

Payment in Advance Total
JPY
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  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
112:1512:2510Meet in front of Fukuoka Tourist Information Center (Tenjin)Please show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
120TransferTogether with an English-speaking staff member, customers will take the subway from Tenjin Station to Ohorikoen Station.On Foot & Train
115Ohori ParkStroll around Ohori Park heading to Fukuoka Art Museum.

Cherished by local residents, Ohori Park is one of Japan's leading parks with water scenery. The park has a pond approximately 226,000 sqm surrounded by a walking path approximately 2 km lined with spots such as a wild bird forest, children's playground, Noh theater, and Japanese garden.
On Foot
150Fukuoka Art Museum[With Guidance by a Professional Nihonga Artist!]
Tour around Fukuoka Art Museum with guidance from a Japanese painting artist. (with English interpretation)
Standing by the pond in Ohori Park, the Fukuoka Art Museum displays a collection of over 16,000 pieces of art, ranging from ancient to modern art. Enjoy art appreciation accompanied by a professional Japanese painting artist. The museum also has a cafe and a gift shop selling original goods based on the museum's collection.
110TransferOn Foot
1180Nihonga Japanese Painting Experience[With Guidance by a Professional Nihonga Artist!]
Experience creating a Japanese painting in a special atelier under the full guidance of a professional Japanese painting artist. Not only will customers receive an explanation of Japanese painting itself, but they will also be taught first of all how to hold and use a brush, so even those experiencing Japanese painting for the first time can feel at ease. Customers can enjoy not only painting, but also getting to know Japanese culture by listening to stories about the history and culture of Japanese painting. Customers can take home their very own creation.
Local tea and sweets will be served during the experience.
— Experience Outline —
Nihonga Japanese painting explanation → Practice using a brush → Copy the sketch → Trace the sketch with ink → Color with natural mineral pigments
*A sketch will be used on this experience.
*Colored paper size: 12 cm × 13.5 cm
*Those who finish painting early can enjoy a town stroll around the atelier.
130TransferTogether with an English-speaking staff member, customers will take the subway from Ropponmatsu Station to Tenjin-minami Station.On Foot & Train
125Heisukefude FukkodouTo conclude the tour, customers will stop by Heisukefude Fukkodou, one of Japan's oldest brush specialty stores with a history of over 500 years. In addition to brushes and other supplies, they also have paper items such as letter paper and envelopes.
118:00Tour EndsThe tour ends in front of Heisukefude Fukkodou Building.
*Heisukefude Fukkodou Building is about a 10-minute walk from downtown Tenjin.
 
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
112:1512:2510Meet in front of Fukuoka Tourist Information Center (Tenjin)Please show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
120TransferTogether with an English-speaking staff member, customers will take the subway from Tenjin Station to Ohorikoen Station.On Foot & Train
115Ohori ParkStroll around Ohori Park heading to Fukuoka Art Museum.

Cherished by local residents, Ohori Park is one of Japan's leading parks with water scenery. The park has a pond approximately 226,000 sqm surrounded by a walking path approximately 2 km lined with spots such as a wild bird forest, children's playground, Noh theater, and Japanese garden.
On Foot
150Fukuoka Art Museum[With Guidance by a Professional Nihonga Artist!]
Tour around Fukuoka Art Museum with guidance from a Japanese painting artist. (with English interpretation)
Standing by the pond in Ohori Park, the Fukuoka Art Museum displays a collection of over 16,000 pieces of art, ranging from ancient to modern art. Enjoy art appreciation accompanied by a professional Japanese painting artist. The museum also has a cafe and a gift shop selling original goods based on the museum's collection.
110TransferOn Foot
1180Nihonga Japanese Painting Experience[With Guidance by a Professional Nihonga Artist!]
Experience creating a Japanese painting in a special atelier under the full guidance of a professional Japanese painting artist. Not only will customers receive an explanation of Japanese painting itself, but they will also be taught first of all how to hold and use a brush, so even those experiencing Japanese painting for the first time can feel at ease. Customers can enjoy not only painting, but also getting to know Japanese culture by listening to stories about the history and culture of Japanese painting. Customers can take home their very own creation.
Local tea and sweets will be served during the experience.
— Experience Outline —
Nihonga Japanese painting explanation → Practice using a brush → Copy the sketch → Trace the sketch with ink → Color with natural mineral pigments
*A sketch will be used on this experience.
*Colored paper size: 12 cm × 13.5 cm
*Those who finish painting early can enjoy a town stroll around the atelier.
130TransferTogether with an English-speaking staff member, customers will take the subway from Ropponmatsu Station to Tenjin-minami Station.On Foot & Train
125Heisukefude FukkodouTo conclude the tour, customers will stop by Heisukefude Fukkodou, one of Japan's oldest brush specialty stores with a history of over 500 years. In addition to brushes and other supplies, they also have paper items such as letter paper and envelopes.
118:00Tour EndsThe tour ends in front of Heisukefude Fukkodou Building.
*Heisukefude Fukkodou Building is about a 10-minute walk from downtown Tenjin.
 

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