Tokyo Great Quilt Festival, Japan

with Karin Hellaby
* 15-day Tour January 2013 Ref: 13003
Price: TBA * Please note: At the time of printing the organisers were unable to confirm the dates for the 2013 Festival but you may register in advance for this tour for a deposit of just £50 per person (fully refundable).

Your Hotels

TOKYO DOME HOTEL
The Tokyo Dome Hotel towers 155 metres above the city and has 1,006 guest rooms, 9 restaurants and lounges, and 18 banquet rooms. The magnificent, unobstructed views from the guest rooms encompass the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Bay and towering Mount Fuji to the south. The hotel is part of Tokyo Dome City, offering easy access to the Great Quilt Festival.

KAZE NO TERRACE KUKANA, LAKE KAWAGUCHI
Located on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, in the shadow of Japan’s highest mountain, Fuji, the Kaze No Terrace offers the facilities of a modern hotel with a touch of a traditional Japanese ryokan. Rooms are available in Japanese style with futon beds, or western style bed on request. Relax in the indoor hot spring baths, sample excellent traditional Japanese cuisine and enjoy the picturesque setting on one of the ‘Fuji Five Lakes.’
KYOTO HOTEL OKURA
Conveniently situated in central Kyoto near Nijo Castle, this peaceful hotel captures the essence of the 1920’s with its warm décor, imperial elegance and classic guestrooms with modern facilities. This lovely hotel is a Kyoto landmark, with many delightful lounge bars and restaurants including the Michelin-star Kyo Cuisine Awata Sanso Restaurant.

RHIGA ROYAL HOTEL, HIROSHIMA
Located in the heart of Hiroshima adjacent to Hiroshima Museum of Art, this modern hotel provides excellent facilities along with stylish guestrooms. With an impressive exterior designed in the image of Hiroshima Castle, it has 10 restaurants and bars offering everything from Japanese, Chinese and French cuisine to teppanyaki grilled steak and an izakaya-style pub. The Sky Lounge provides breathtaking views over the city.