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INVITES YOU ANOTHER UNIQUE TRIP

December 4 – 8, 2017

NAOSHIMA

DISCOVERING JAPAN’S ARTISTIC, RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

AROUND THE SETO INLAND SEA

A relaxing trip, leisurely paced to soak in the idyllic surroundings of this special

island. Immerse yourself in breathtaking beauty and atmosphere where nature, art,

architecture crosses in a most unique way.

This will be another opportunity for Jaderin members to forge enduring friendships -

the essence of Jaderin

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Dec 4 TAKAMATSU DAY 1 : Arrive Takamatsu (from Hong Kong Flight UO 3522) Seto Inland Sea is noted for its scenic beauty. Islands lie scattered across the sea’s tranquil waters, white sand y beaches rim its shores, pine groves provide welcome shade, and rice paddies terrace the hillsides. Since ancient times, the Seto Inland Sea has served as a strategic shipping route, carrying not only goods but also peoples and cultures to and from the Kansai area. The islands and coastal regions welcomed this influx of knowledge while, at the same time, developing their own unique culture and traditions. The fact that the region was formed through the workings of both man and nature is one of its many charms.

Hotel JR Hotel Clement

PM Shikoku is a world apart from the rest of Japan in feel and history. Explore the famous Ritsurin Gardens. During the Edo period feudal lords spent over a hundred years constructing this beautiful walking garden designed to provide year-round viewing pleasure. If time permits, visit the Isamu Nogichi Garden Museum Shop along a 470-meter long shopping arcade or along renovated warehouses built in the early Showa period.

Dinner Local restaurant

Dec 5 NAOSHIMA

DAY 2 Ferry to Naoshima Naoshima is a hilly island where the winding coastline reveals the natural beauty that islands

of the Inland Sea are known for.

Naoshima today is the culmination of the dreams of Benesse founder, Tetsuhiko Fukutake, of

creating an area where children from around the world could gather on an island in the Seto

Inland Sea, and that of Chikatsugu Miyake, then mayor of Naoshima, whose own dream was

to develop the south side of Naoshima as a pristine and educational cultural area. Imagine

transforming a small traditional fishing island by letting some of the world’s best artists run

free and you can understand why Naoshima rates as one of the ‘seven places in the world you

should see next’ by Conde Nast Traveller.

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Naoshima is a unique destination where modern art fuses itself into the natural beauty of the surrroundings. This is where in a relaxed atmosphere, you can explore the weird, wild, and wonderful art and architecture that marks Naoshima, and to reflect on the meaning of “Living Well”. Hotel Benesse House

AM View the interesting art installations at the port area Lunch Local restaurant PM Walk along the village to see the architectural houses of the

Art House project Ando museum Wander around the abundance of art scattered at Benesse

Dinner Benesse Issen restaurant

Dec 6 NAOSHIMA DAY 3 Relax and enjoy the abundance of modern art is exhibited in the collections of Benesse House Museum and Chichu Art. Appreciate the garden museum of the prominent Japanese-American artist, sculptor and landscape designer Isamu Noguchi, and the yellow pumpkin work of Yayaoi Kusama among others. AM Visit Lee Ufan Museum, Tadao Ando and the Chichu Museum designed by

Tadao Ando Lunch Benesse PM Enjoy the fascinating and unique outdoor art installations Dinner Benesse Terrace Restaurant

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Dec 7 TAKAMATSU

DAY 4 Back to Takamatsu On our return to Takamatsu, go Japanese at the traditional Ryokan. Relish the onsen and exquisite kaiseki dinner. Visit Konpira Shrine with its 1368 steps up to its inner-sanctum. Then wander around nearby very pleasant Kotohira town, at the foot of Kanpira Shrine. Quench your thirst with a bit of local libation at the Kinryo Sake Brewery, and visit the adjacent Sake museum. If time permits, we can stop by Kanamaru-za, Japan’s oldest Kabuki theatre. When no performances are being held, the theatre’s audience hall, basement, stage and backstage, including trap doors and a revolving stage, are open to visitors.

Hotel Konpira Onsen

AM Depart Naoshima for Takamatsu

Lunch Local restaurant

PM Visit Konpira san climbing up to the shrine with 1368 steps for those who can

make it. Or enjoy walking around the onsen town Konpira onsen. Or just

luxuriate at your onsen bath at your Ryokan

Dec 8 TAKAMATSU –HONG KONG Lunch Local restaurant 2:35 HK Express UO1331

Program subject to changes

REGISTRATION: Download Form info@jaderinclub.com Tel: 29212775 www.jaderinclub.com •First–come-first serve. Priority to Jaderin Members •Limited space and airline seats so make early decision to avoid disappointment •Airfare not included in price but designated Direct Fights: HK Express HK-Takamatsu UO1330 / Takamatsu-HK UO1330