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Japan: Arts Beyond Time

Pilgrimage with Joan Halifax Roshi and Kazuaki Tanahashi

Apri l 13 – Apri l 28, 2010

The splendor of Japan’s ancient and contemporary arts will be experienced in many

extraordinary settings in the course of this journey. We begin our time in Japan by staying at

the Daishin’in Temple in Kyoto, part of the enormous Zen training compound of Myoshinji

Temple, with traditional Buddhist buildings and stone gardens. We meditate and join a

morning service led by the abbot, and visit Daitokuji, another main Zen temple of the old

capital city, noted for its exceptional gardens and paintings related to tea ceremony.

We then travel west to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and its artworks

sourced in the tragedy of the atom bombing of Hiroshima. We also visit nearby Itsukushima

Shrine, one of Japan’s most beautiful Shinto shrines, built in the twelfth century off the

shores of the inland sea.

We then travel to Kurashiki, and the ancient merchant quarter, the Bikan historical

area. This area of the city is surrounded by unique examples of seventeenth-century wooden

warehouses called kura plastered white with traditional black tiles, along a canal framed with

weeping willows and filled with koi. We visit the Kurashiki Folk Art Museum and Korakuen

Garden, which is one of the three most renowned gardens of Japan. Kurashiki is also home

to Japan's first Western art museum, the Ohara Museum of Art. Established in 1930 by

Magosaburo Ohara, it contains masterpieces by El Greco, Monet, Matisse, Gauguin, and

Renoir. The collection also has fine examples of Asian and contemporary art.

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From Kurashiki, we take a train across the inland sea to Shikoku Island and visit the

Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum in Yashima. We stay at a hot spring ryokan in Takamatsu,

where in the morning, we take a ferry to the small island of Naoshima, which is an island

located in the Seto Inland Sea. It is renowned for its collection of contemporary art galleries

and exhibits. Best known for the Benesse House complex and there has been extensive

domestic attention to the recently (2006) completed radical Chichu Art Museum. Designed

by the architect Tadao Ando, it is a tour de force of architectural expression integrating art

and architecture. The work of Claude Monet, Walter de Maria and James Turrell will never

have more appropriate exhibition. Old village houses as well have been converted into art

spaces showcasing Japanese and international artists. The island itself has been settled as

long as there have been Japanese. We spend two full days on the island of Naoshima,

exploring the arts, practice, beaches, and the natural beauty of the remarkable environment.

From Naoshima, we travel to the hot spring town of Ishiyama, near Lake Biwa. We

visit the Miho Museum, designed by I.M. Pei. We also visit Shigaraki, the ancient center for

pottery making. Shigaraki wares were originally daily utensils with tsubo (jars), kame (wide-

mouthed jars) and suribachi (grinding bowls). Not until the tea masters of the Muromachi

(1336-1568) and Momoyama (1568-1603) periods favored these natural wares did they

develop into one of Japan's most loved ceramic styles. Works produced here are known as

Shigaraki-yaki. Many local potters use wood-fired anagama kilns. Shigaraki pottery is thought

to have begun in the end of the Kamakura period (1192-1333).

In our last days, we return to Kyoto and visit Sanjusangen-do, a temple that

enshrines over one thousand Buddhist images—all national treasures. We also visit the

Shinto shrine, Fushimi Inari Jinja, with its innumerable vermillion Torii gates.

Our journey includes enjoying the works of Zen nun Rengetsu and great painter

Hokusai, traditional temples, hotsprings, the fine cuisine of Japan, free time for walks and

exploring rural and urban Japan, time for practice and dharma talks by Roshi Joan, and

discussions by Kaz on the arts of Japan.

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**Itinerary 13 Tu Leave USA 14 W Arrive at Osaka Kansai Airport Train to Kyoto Taxi to Daishin’in Temple

Stay at Daishin’in Temple 15 Th Visit Daitokuji, two sub-temples

Lunch at a local restaurant FREE AFTERNOON to explore and rest; dinner on one’s own

Stay at Daishin’in Temple 16 F To Hiroshima Visit Hiroshima Peace Park Lunch at a local restaurant

Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum View atom bomb related art works

Dinner and lodge at WelCity Hiroshima 17 Sa To ferry port Ferry to Itsukushima Island

Visit Itsukushima Shrine Lunch at a local restaurant

FREE AFTERNOON to explore; dinner on one’s own Stay in Wel City Hiroshima

18 Su To Kurashiki Lunch at a local restaurant

Visit Kurashiki Folk Art Museum Stay in a ryokan in Kurashiki 19 M FREE DAY to explore

Stay in a ryokan in Kurashiki 20 Tu Train to Yashima

Visit Isamu Nokuchi Garden Museum Stay at Hanajukai Hot Spring Ryokan in Takamatsu

21 W Ferry to Naoshima Visit Naoshima art sites Lunch at local restaurant

Stay at a ryokan in Naoshima 22 Th FREE DAY to explore art sites and beaches

Stay at a ryokan in Naoshima 23 F Ferry from Naoshima to Uno

Okayama Castle Ishiyama

Stay at Bodaiju Hot Spring Ryokan 24 Sa Miho Museum

Lunch at Miho Museum FREE AFTERNOON to explore; dinner on one’s own

Stay at Bodaiju Hot Spring Ryokan

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25 Su Shigaraki Visit pottery studios and shops in Shigaraki FREE AFTERNOON to explore; dinner on one’s own

Stay at Bodaiju Hot Spring Ryokan 26 M To Kyoto Visit Sanjusangen-do Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine FREE AFTERNOON, dinner on one’s own

Stay at PalaceSide Hotel 27 Tu Breakfast

FREE DAY to explore and wander in Kyoto Farewell dinner Stay at PalaceSide Hotel

28 W Breakfast Shuttle to airport

Departure

Note: We will have time for meditation practice, talks on art by Kaz, dharma talks by Roshi, and enough time for wandering slowly through the various places we will be visiting. We will be using trains, taxis, buses, and ferries to move from place to place. Trip cost: 15 person minimum: $5400 16 - 20: $5100 21-25: $4800 Limited registration. Deposit: $500 reserves your place on the trip. To reserve a place, either register on-line with a credit card (MC or VISA); contact Natalie@upaya.org or call 505 986 8518 X17. Early registration is advised. Your deposit secures your reservation. Balance: The balance of the cost of the pilgrimage is due by December 31, 2009. If your reservation is made aft er that date, then please send the whole amount. This price includes: all guide services, transportation ins ide Japan, food, lodging arrangements (on a twin-sharing basis) for the duration of the pilgrimage. Please note that the cost does not cover: international airfare, visas and other international arrangements, any extra days spent before or after the dates of the pilgrimage, excess baggage on the flights, phone calls and faxes during the pilgrimage, laundry during the pilgrimage, medical and other insurance coverage. We do encourage t r ip/trave l insurance . Single rooms are not available during the journey as we stay in temples.

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The trip leaders are good friends who have traveled often to Asia together. Kaz Tanahashi is a renowned calligrapher, author, translator of Dogen, and social activist. Roshi Joan Halifax, is Co-Abbot of Upaya Zen Center, an author, and anthropologist.

Cancellation: For cancellations received up to six weeks before the commencement of the journey, a cancellation fee of 30% of the total cost will be levied. Cancellation six weeks before the journey, the cancellation fee will be 50% of the total cost. The cancellation fee within one month of the beginning of the pilgrimage will be 100% of the total cost. International flights: Coming into Japan, participants are responsible for making their own flight arrangements and paying directly. Please note that the arrival is to Kansai Airport, Osaka. We wi l l l e t you know the f l i ght s that Kaz wi l l be taking i f you wish to f ly with him; Roshi Joan ’s departure lo cat ion is present ly unknown…most like ly it wi l l be from somewhere in Europe ! Arrival: For international flight arrangements, you should ensure that tickets are booked as early as possible. Flights are frequently full, and this is the high tourist season, so it is recommended to book very early. Most international flights arrive at night or in the early morning. Travel documents required for this trip: Depending on your country of origin/passport, please check on what documents you may need for entering Japan, i.e., visa, etc. Here is a website that is helpful (http://www.traveldocs.com/jp/vr.htm). Three months before the pilgrimage Each participant should provide to Upaya the following details in order to reserve train, air and hotels. This form appears at the end of this document. Name (as it appears on passport), Gender, Date of Birth, Passport Number, Date of Issue of Passport, Date of Expiry of Passport and Place of Issue of Passport.

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Money exchange, acceptance of credit cards and tipping/donations information: As far as money is concerned, we recommend that you bring most of it in cash and travelers checks for expenses like gifts, etc. We shall be covering your hotel, food and transport bills during the pilgrimage. However, you will need money if you intend to stay in Japan before and/or after the pilgrimage. Credit cards like VISA or American Express are acceptable in most places. We recommend you convert some money at the airport when you arrive in Osaka Kansai Airport. There is no need to change it in the US; it is best to do so in Japan. There are a couple of banks with a standard exchange rate at the airport immediately after you clear customs. Please keep your bank receipts carefully in case you need to change the money into dollars when you go back. Tipping is done on an individual basis and is not included in the pilgrimage cost. Kaz and Roshi will make recommendations. Weather and clothing needs: Weather will be cool to mild, so bring simple conservative clothes that you can layered. As we will be in temples, make sure your dress is conservative. Bring walking shoes and shoes that easily slip on and off. We do not go for treks, but one or two of the optional walks are long. We also visit a number of temples where you need to remove shoes so it is helpful to bring a pair of socks which you could wear specially in the temples (the airline slip-ons are very convenient). We recommend that you travel light. Laundry facilities are available at all the places we stay, and laundry is returned within 24 hours. Health concerns: We stay in clean, safe places and the food in the places where we stay will be clean, fresh and prepared to suit a delicate digestive system. You will be provided bottled mineral water for drinking. If you are coming from Africa or some parts of Latin America, a certificate of Yellow Fever inoculation is required by the Indian authorities. There is no other medical restriction upon your entry into Japan. We normally recommend a Hepatitis A shot and a tetanus shot. If you prefer to be more careful then please speak to your physician. We do carry a first-aid kit with us, and many people prefer to bring their own supply of medicines. We would recommend you bring stomach medicine for both diarrhea and constipation as one's stomach has its own way of adjusting to different foods. Liability: Upaya Zen Center, Roshi Joan Halifax, and Kazuaki Tanahashi, while undertaking tours, transportation, hotel accommodation and other services only act on the clear understanding that they shall not be in any way responsible or liable for any accident, damage, loss, delay or inconvenience caused in connection with travel and other facilities arranged by the company, their employees or agents. All bookings are accepted and executed with utmost care, yet no responsibility is taken for any change or deviation on account of factors beyond their control.

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It i s recommended that you insure yourse l f and the t r ip be fore you arrive in Japan.

MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM – return to Upaya (either via fax, email or post) To be prepared for medical emergencies during our time together, we require all participants to supply the following information. Although we treat this information as confidential, we will encourage you to share information about pre-existing conditions and any personal concerns with others in your group, so they can help you in the best way possible in any emergency. NAME: ______________________________________ Age: _____ Height: _____Weight: _____ Please circle any of the following which apply, giving details in the space provided, or on the back of this sheet: •Current medications: (since __/__) •Allergies (including insect bites/stings): •Hypoglycemia: (since __/__) •Altitude sickness: •Susceptibility to headaches: Hospitalized in the last year? If yes, why? •Appendicitis (date: __/__): •Diabetes: •Epilepsy: •Heart problems/Blood pressure: •Kidney disease: •Current medication: •Back, knee, or other joint injuries? If yes, when?: •Counseling history: •Other concerns: Your degree of fitness (in your own words): Dietary preferences: Medications/remedies you would like us to add to the First Aid kit: Medications & remedies that you will be bringing: Health Insurance: _______________________ Group #: _______________________ Last medical visit (date and doctor): (__/__) _______________________ Last medical check-up (date and doctor): (__/__) _______________________ Last tetanus shot (date): __/__ Your doctor: ________________ Medical Group: ______________ Hometown/Phone: ( )___________ Contact in case of emergency: _______________________ Relationship: _______________________ Hometown/Phone: ( ) ____________ Does this person know you are participating in this journey? Y / N

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