he tour starts with a visit to the contemporary gardens of , designed by Dan Pearson and situated on Japan’s most northerly island, Hokkaido. We’ll learn about the spirit of nature and sense of place from head gardener who will demonstrate the fine art of pruning and offer advice on the tools they use. We’ll also discover both renowned gardens and lesser-known, hidden cultural gems, such as the beautifully preserved, historic in Kyoto. These varied landscapes combine the intimate essence of nature with the disciplines of cosmology, poetry and meditation, and through Hannah’s formal and informal instruction, we will come to understand the history and meaning of these serene and spiritual landscapes.
