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Oshogatsu (New Year) is one of Japan’s most important holidays. For travelers on our private Japan tours, it offers a unique opportunity to experience an atmospheric holiday steeped in Buddhist and Shinto traditions.
Templestay is a cultural program run by many Buddhist temples in South Korea that immerses travelers in the traditions and practices of Korean Buddhism. Artisans of Leisure can arrange visits to temples and overnight temple stays in the countryside as part of our private South Korea tours.
One of the most iconic sites in Bhutan is Tiger’s Nest Monastery, a breathtaking Buddhist complex clinging to the side of vertiginous cliffs in the foothills of the Himalayas. The gravity-defying temple complex is a highlight of a visit to the Himalayan kingdom, and Artisans of Leisure includes private day excursions to Tiger’s Nest on all of our private Bhutan tours.
For a wonderfully immersive cultural experience, we arrange for travelers on our private Japan tours to spend the night in a private room at one of the best temple lodges at Koyasan (Mount Koya).
Artisans of Leisure can incorporate lessons in the traditional Japanese arts of refinement, including ikebana and tea ceremony, into our private tours of Japan.
South Korea is a wonderful destination for families, foodies, culture lovers, history enthusiasts, K-pop fans and other travelers. Read about our top 10 favorite things to do during a private South Korea tour.
Read about our favorite places and experiences in South Korea, including touring ancient Buddhist temples and royal palaces, shopping for traditional crafts and trendy K-pop items, taking tasting tours of Korean cuisine, touring contemporary art and architecture, and seeing spectacular landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Thousands of temples and stupas on the plains of Bagan make it a highlight of Myanmar and a cultural wonder of Southeast Asia.