2024 Auction Lots

Lot #9 ~ Next Stop, Japan!

 

  • Weeklong tour of Japan with unique cultural experiences in Tokyo, Kamakura, and Kyoto curated by Classical Music Collection Japan
  • 4 nights’ luxury accommodations in Tokyo
  • 3 nights’ luxury accommodations in Kyoto
  • Private concert in an historic temple setting
  • Curated culinary experiences featuring the best in Japanese cuisine
  • A traditional Noh theater performance in Tokyo
  • Day trip to the tranquil seaside town of Kamakura
  • Guided tours of historical and cultural sites in Kamakura and Kyoto
  • Zen meditation and tea ceremony experience in a Kyoto temple
  • Finale dinner featuring traditional Japanese cuisine and Geiko and Maiko dance performances

 

Immerse yourself in the beauty, heritage, and cuisine of Japan on this curated adventure during the magic of cherry blossom season. Created especially for Festival Napa Valley by Classical Music Collection Japan, your guided itinerary features rare experiences of Japan’s renowned culture and luxurious hospitality, from private concerts in Tokyo to the serenity of Kamakura and the rich history of Kyoto.

During four days in Tokyo, you’ll experience the city’s fast-paced glamour as well as its renowned traditional arts, including a private concert in one of the city’s magnificent temples and a performance of Noh, a traditional dance-drama dating to the 14th century. The finest Japanese cuisine is known only to locals, and you’ll partake in unique, truly unforgettable experiences of food, wine and sake curated just for us.

Just south of Tokyo is the resort town of Kamakura, framed by Mt. Fuji on one side and the sea on the other. You’ll discover a different side of Japan on a day trip to this thousand-year-old city, with its many UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Shinto shrines, Zen temples, and a 13thcentury Great Buddha statue.

In Kyoto, you’ll experience Japan’s noble heritage at a private tea ceremony and Zen meditation. Your trip culminates in an elegant dinner featuring performances by traditional Geiko (the word for geisha in the Kyoto dialect) and Maiko dancers, bringing centuries of Japanese heritage into the twenty-first century.
 



A Festival Napa Valley Experience
To be sold by the couple. Single spots available with hotel supplement. Space is limited.
Trip Dates: April 3-10, 2025
Airfare not included