Tour Leader: Martha Wolfe
This tour is designed and led by award-winning fiber artist Martha Wolfe, founding member of the international art quilting group, Viewpoints 9. Martha is a seasoned international traveler and has taught and exhibited in locations around the world. The tour is created for those who share Martha’s love of travel, and exploring with a focus on textiles and quilts, Japan’s rich cultural history and the beauty of the ever-changing Japanese landscape.
I’m thrilled to share this curated tour featuring some of Japan’s most beautiful and exciting destinations. We’ll closely explore Kyoto, th
e cultural heart of Japan as well as venturing off the beaten path to take a deeper dive into the broader traditional textiles and history of Japan.
Filled with museum visits and workshops led by master craftspeople, you’ll discover a wide variety of textiles and other traditional arts. We will visit many sites of great cultural and historical significance and enjoy the unparalleled serenity of Japan’s natural landscapes and beautiful gardens.
Every day, you’ll have a chance to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine, from modern street food to traditional dinners. You’ll stay at a traditional inn with the chance to experience a renowned onsen hot bath. There will be endless opportunities to purchase gorgeous, one-of-a-kind fabrics for your projects, and other treasures from the many shops and flea markets you’ll visit. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I hope you’ll join me in exploring Japan!
COVID-19 - Book with confidence
If Government imposed COVID-19 restrictions mean that we cannot run a tour, or that you cannot travel to join a tour, then you will be given a 100% refund of all monies paid to Opulent Quilt Journeys for your tour.
Vaccination requirements
Opulent Quilt Journeys requires all participants on its tours to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
