Quality international education in Yokohama, Kanagawa K-12 | Founded in 1872 upon Christian principles | Direct train from Tokyo | Co-Ed Montessori IB https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/feed/atom/ 2024-06-07T19:45:58+09:00 Saint Maur International School Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2024-04-16T09:33:16+09:00 2024-04-16T09:33:16+09:00 https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/nezu Varsha

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date: </strong>April 25, 2024</p> <p><strong>Time and Location</strong>:&nbsp;Meet at Motomachi Chukagai station, Motomachi exit at 9 am. Should you be delayed, please contact Ms. Kise on 090-9389-2479</p> <p><br /><strong>Fee</strong>: 500 Yen</p> <p><strong>Guides/Translators</strong>: KSGG volunteers</p> <p><strong>About the excursion:</strong></p> <p>The Nezu Shrine is a must visit during spring time. A home to 3,000 azalea plants with over a 100 varieties, the shrine is studded with colorful flowers.&nbsp;</p> <p>The shrine is also very well known for its beautiful red torii gate tunnel, similar to Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine.</p> <p>More information about the festival can be viewed <a href="https://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bunka/kanko/event/matsuri/tutuji.html#tutujikaika">here</a>.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044DAEAA28A75-tours1#/">here</a> to sign up</p> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong></p> <p>- Meet at Motomachi Chukagai station at 9 am to ride the 9:12 AM train</p> <p>- Arrive at Nezu Shrine at 10:30 AM</p> <p>- Lunch in the neighborhood at 12 PM</p> <p>- Depat Nezu station at 1.12 PM</p>

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date: </strong>April 25, 2024</p> <p><strong>Time and Location</strong>:&nbsp;Meet at Motomachi Chukagai station, Motomachi exit at 9 am. Should you be delayed, please contact Ms. Kise on 090-9389-2479</p> <p><br /><strong>Fee</strong>: 500 Yen</p> <p><strong>Guides/Translators</strong>: KSGG volunteers</p> <p><strong>About the excursion:</strong></p> <p>The Nezu Shrine is a must visit during spring time. A home to 3,000 azalea plants with over a 100 varieties, the shrine is studded with colorful flowers.&nbsp;</p> <p>The shrine is also very well known for its beautiful red torii gate tunnel, similar to Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine.</p> <p>More information about the festival can be viewed <a href="https://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bunka/kanko/event/matsuri/tutuji.html#tutujikaika">here</a>.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044DAEAA28A75-tours1#/">here</a> to sign up</p> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong></p> <p>- Meet at Motomachi Chukagai station at 9 am to ride the 9:12 AM train</p> <p>- Arrive at Nezu Shrine at 10:30 AM</p> <p>- Lunch in the neighborhood at 12 PM</p> <p>- Depat Nezu station at 1.12 PM</p> 2024-02-15T11:12:50+09:00 2024-02-15T11:12:50+09:00 https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/tempuratour Varsha

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date</strong> : Monday, March 4, 2024</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/tempuratour" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date</strong> : Monday, March 4, 2024</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/tempuratour" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-01-10T12:38:19+09:00 2024-01-10T12:38:19+09:00 https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/azumayama Varsha

<p><strong>Date:&nbsp; </strong>Monday, January 29&nbsp;</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/azumayama" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p><strong>Date:&nbsp; </strong>Monday, January 29&nbsp;</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/azumayama" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-02-02T10:05:34+09:00 2024-02-02T10:05:34+09:00 https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/sakura-matsuri-at-nishi-hirabatake-park Varsha

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date:&nbsp; </strong>Tuesday, February 27&nbsp;</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/sakura-matsuri-at-nishi-hirabatake-park" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date:&nbsp; </strong>Tuesday, February 27&nbsp;</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/sakura-matsuri-at-nishi-hirabatake-park" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-02-15T11:53:12+09:00 2024-02-15T11:53:12+09:00 https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/sakuratour Varsha

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date: </strong>April 1, 2024</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/sakuratour" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p>

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date: </strong>April 1, 2024</p> <p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/sakuratour" rel="noopener">Read More &hellip;</a></p> 2024-04-16T08:27:28+09:00 2024-04-16T08:27:28+09:00 https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/adult-enrichment-program/tours/yukata-dressing-and-a-traditional-tea-ceremony-experience-at-a-japanese-farmhouse Varsha

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, May 7th</p> <p><strong>Time:</strong> 9 am to 3 pm</p> <p>Should you be delayed, please call Sue Onishi at 090-1708-7139</p> <p><strong>Meeting Location:</strong> <strong>&nbsp;</strong>Meet at 9:00 am at Motomachi Chukagai station, motomachi exit.</p> <p><strong>Venue: </strong><a href="https://tminkaen.org/home-en">Tsuzuki Minaken&nbsp;</a></p> <p><strong>Description: </strong>You will be dressed in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukata">yukatas</a>, provided by KSGG.&nbsp; Volunteers will explain the concept and the basic etiquette of enjoying a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_tea_ceremony">&nbsp;Japanese Tea Ceremony</a>.&nbsp; After taking photos, you will dress back into your clothes and enjoy lunch in the main farmhouse while listening to the history and unique attributes of the farmhouse.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Fee:</strong> 1,500 yen. The fee covers the private use of the historic tea house.</p> <p><strong>What to Wear</strong><strong>: </strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <ol> <li aria-level="1">Hair up in a bun, or bring a clip so you can put it up yourself&nbsp;</li> <li aria-level="1">V-neck short-sleeve T-shirt and short spats or knee-length leggings.&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p><strong>What to Bring:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ol> <li aria-level="1">A pair of white socks or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabi">tabi</a>, and sandals, if you have them.</li> <li aria-level="1">Lunch to eat at the farmhouse.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Since you will be using authentic and very precious tea cups, kindly&nbsp; remove all rings, bracelets and wristwatches before the tea ceremony so that you do not accidently scratch or damage these special tea cups.</li> <li aria-level="1">Please take all trash with you when leaving premises of the farmhouse; there are no public trash cans on the premises.</li> </ul> <p>Click <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044DAEAA28A75-tours1#/">here</a> to sign up.</p>

<p><img src="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/" alt=""></p><p><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, May 7th</p> <p><strong>Time:</strong> 9 am to 3 pm</p> <p>Should you be delayed, please call Sue Onishi at 090-1708-7139</p> <p><strong>Meeting Location:</strong> <strong>&nbsp;</strong>Meet at 9:00 am at Motomachi Chukagai station, motomachi exit.</p> <p><strong>Venue: </strong><a href="https://tminkaen.org/home-en">Tsuzuki Minaken&nbsp;</a></p> <p><strong>Description: </strong>You will be dressed in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukata">yukatas</a>, provided by KSGG.&nbsp; Volunteers will explain the concept and the basic etiquette of enjoying a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_tea_ceremony">&nbsp;Japanese Tea Ceremony</a>.&nbsp; After taking photos, you will dress back into your clothes and enjoy lunch in the main farmhouse while listening to the history and unique attributes of the farmhouse.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Fee:</strong> 1,500 yen. The fee covers the private use of the historic tea house.</p> <p><strong>What to Wear</strong><strong>: </strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <ol> <li aria-level="1">Hair up in a bun, or bring a clip so you can put it up yourself&nbsp;</li> <li aria-level="1">V-neck short-sleeve T-shirt and short spats or knee-length leggings.&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p><strong>What to Bring:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ol> <li aria-level="1">A pair of white socks or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabi">tabi</a>, and sandals, if you have them.</li> <li aria-level="1">Lunch to eat at the farmhouse.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Since you will be using authentic and very precious tea cups, kindly&nbsp; remove all rings, bracelets and wristwatches before the tea ceremony so that you do not accidently scratch or damage these special tea cups.</li> <li aria-level="1">Please take all trash with you when leaving premises of the farmhouse; there are no public trash cans on the premises.</li> </ul> <p>Click <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044DAEAA28A75-tours1#/">here</a> to sign up.</p>