For anyone who might be interested, we are offering a HOTEL PACKAGE in San Francisco prior to tour. Please contact our Sew Many Places offices and speak with Colleen.

Today, we begin our exciting quilting expedition to Japan, as we fly nonstop from San Francisco International Airport and fly direct to TOKYO, JAPAN. During our flight, dinner will be served onboard the plane. D

Today, before our arrival, we will be served breakfast onboard the plane before our arrival into the Tokyo International Airport. We will collect our luggage, pass through custom formalities and meet our professional guide and motorcoach driver who will take us to our first class hotel. Tonight, a "welcome dinner" awaits us at our hotel, and Luana will provide for the group, a very special introduction and briefing into the world of Art, Color and Design. B, D

This morning following a delicious breakfast, we will enjoy a PANORAMIC TOUR OF TOKYO. We will visit many of the familiar places that make this city the International center for business, art and history. We will enjoy a special Japanese Tempura lunch at a local restaurant and in the afternoon, we will visit the BLUE & WHITE SHOP where we will have an opportunity to purchase authentic hand-stenciled, indigo-dyed Japanese cotton Yukata Fabric. We will return back to our hotel in the late afternoon, where the remainder of your day is at your leisure. B, L

Today we will check out of our hotel and take the very modern Bullet Train from Tokyo to the city of KYOTO. Upon our arrival, we will be met by our motorcoach driver who will give us a tour of a local Textile Factory. In the middle of the afternoon, we will check into our first class hotel and relax. Tonight, following dinner, Luana will provide an informative lecture. B, D

This morning following a delicious breakfast, we will be met by our motorcoach driver who will take us on a PANORAMIC TOUR of the city. This tour will include a stop at the spectacular Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple. In the afternoon, we will meet with a master artist who will provide for us a class on Japanese painting and calligraphy. Don't forget your cameras, it will be a very special event you want to capture! Tonight we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and return to our hotel later in the evening. B, D

Today, following breakfast, we will drive to the bustling city of NARA. This full day tour will provide a fascinating look at Japan through its gardens, temples and culture. We will enjoy lunch today at a very special place. (It's a surprise!) We will return back to our hotel in Kyoto in the late afternoon, and the remainder of the day is at your leisure for shopping and touring on your own. B, L

This morning following a delicious breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and take the Bullet Train back to TOKYO. Upon our arrival we will meet our motorcoach driver who will take us to a special Textile Factory. We will also visit the Ichiku Kubota Museum and marvel at the spectacular kimono collection done in the Tsujigahana method. We will drive to our hotel in the later part of the afternoon and check in. After enjoying dinner at a special restaurant we will return back to our hotel where Luana will provide a briefing about tomorrow's special day at the Quilt Festival. B, D

Following breakfast this morning, we will attend the INTERNATIONAL TOKYO QUILT FESTIVAL, located at the Tokyo Dome. This will certainly be one of the highlights of our tour. There will be on-hand a personal Japanese guide who will provide an introductory tour of the festival before we go off on our own. Tonight, we will all meet for dinner which will be followed by a very special presentation by Luana, recapping the Art, Color and Design of Japan. B, D

Today is completely free at your leisure. You may opt to go back to the festival or just relax at the hotel with a nice spa treatment or relaxing massage. There is time for shopping on your own or sightseeing at any of the incredible museums. In the afternoon, we are offering a very special "optional" tour with Luana, that will be announced just prior to the tour. Tonight, a "farewell dinner" will bring our special Japanese expedition of Art, Color and Design to a close. Luana and eQuilter.com will be sponsoring this special dinner. B, D

Today, following breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and transfer to the airport for our return flight back to SAN FRANCISCO. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard the plane during our non-stop flight. L, D