You may also like<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> You\u2019ll learn about the spirit of nature and sense of place from head gardener and international speaker Midori Shintani, as well as enjoying a cultural workshop and foraged forest lunch prepared by the gardeners. Returning to the mainland you will delve into the traditional gardens, culture and the unforgettable architecture of Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Nara, where gardens will provoke thought and delight in equal measure.<\/p>\n Meet with the gardeners of the Chion-in Temple<\/strong> who will demonstrate the fine art of niwaki<\/a> pruning<\/a> and offer advice on the tools they use. Discover both renowned gardens and lesser-known hidden cultural gems, such as the beautifully preserved historic Sumiya Pleasure House<\/strong> in Kyoto. The varied landscapes visited meld the intimate essence of nature with the disciplines of cosmology, poetry and meditation and through Hannah\u2019s formal and informal instruction, your journey will unpick the complexity and seek to understand the history and meaning of these serene and spiritual landscapes.<\/p>\n Tour dates<\/strong> September 2023 \u2013 exact dates to be confirmed.<\/p>\n Tour leader Hannah Gardner<\/strong> Kew trained horticulturist, Hannah works as a head gardener and garden consultant with a particular passion for studying plant communities worldwide \u2013 including time spent in Japan. She has written The Outsider column for Gardens Illustrated<\/em>.<\/p>\n Booking details<\/strong> Final pricing to be confirmed. It will be based on all hotels, trains, other transportation, most meals and all sightseeing. It does not include hotel extras or travel insurance, or international flights, although these can be arranged through Distant Horizons if required. For more details and for an in-depth itinerary with details of day-to-day visits, meals, etc, please contact Distant Horizons.<\/p>\n![\""Jardin\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2019\/09\/B3PDK9-2-7c1e64a.jpg?quality=45&resize=556,556"\" "\\"\"Jardin\\"")
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