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Expand Your Design Horizons Design & Maintenance of Japanese Gardens Coordinators: Dr. Takahiro Naka Department of Environmental Design, Kyoto University of Art and Design Dr. Seiko Goto Department of Environmental Science, Nagasaki University “Trip of a lifetime!” -Linda Jewell, UC Berkeley, Department of Landscape Architecture. SCHEDULE Day 1: Aug.10 (Mon) Morning Introduction to Japanese gardens at Kyoto University of Art and Design Lecture: “Introduction to Japanese garden styles” Dr. Naka Afternoon Tour: Shimogamo &Kamigamo Shrine Day 2: Aug.11 (Tu) Medieval Gardens Morning Tour: Tenryu-ji Arashi Mountain district Afternoon Tour: Ryoan-ji Golden Pavilion Day 3: Aug. 12 (Wed) Hill and Pond Gardens Morning Tour: Byodo-in Afternoon Tour: Nijo Castle Day 4: Aug. 13 (Thu) Imperial Gardens Morning Tour: Katsura Villa Afternoon Tour: Shugaku-in Villa Day 5: Aug. 14 (Fri) Tour to Nara Day 6: Aug. 15 (Sat) Workshop on maintenance techniques Hikone Castle Genkyu-en (1hour by train from Kyoto) Day 7: Aug.16( Sun) Japanese Garden with Western Influence FEE $1000 ($200 non refundable deposit +$800 ) This fee includes; * 8 nights lodging with breakfast: PalaceSide Hotel (twin room), Kyoto * Admission fees to gardens * Domestic transportation (bus and train) This fee does not include airfair and travel insurance. PROCESS OF SELECTION APPLICATION DEADLINE March 10, 2015 OTHER DETAILS Morning Tour: Murin-an Afternoon Tour: Silver Pavilion Evening:Daimonji Summer Festival Selection will be based on a letter describing why he/she wishes to participate. The letter should: 1. Explain how you are interested in Japanese gardens, 2. Whether you are planning to stay in Japan before or after the workshop, 3. Describe a plan for securing funding for the trip. We expect to have approximately 10 participants in this workshop. Proposals should not exceed two single-spaced pages of narrative. The proposal must also include (not included in the two-page limit): a CV with address, phone number, fax number, email addiress, passport number, and educational background. Proposals should be submitted to Dr. Seiko Goto by 4:30 p.m. on March 10, 2015. Electronic submission is required (Word documents acceptable; PDF preferred). Send the proposal to [email protected]. Applicants will be noticed of the result no later than March 20, 2015. If you have any questions about this request for proposals, please e-mail Seiko Goto ([email protected]). Applicants are highly recommended to take online course “Japanese Garden within Cultural Context” offered by Rutgers University in spring 2015. For moreinformation of this course: Joe Canzano ( [email protected]) 1. Workshop and its staff are not responsible for any difficultires resulting from accident, illiness, crime, etc. 2. Because of weather conditions or other reasons, the itinerary of the garden tour many be subject to change. 3. Participants must have valid passports. 4. Participants must cover their own expenses. 5. Participants must purchase their own airline tickets. 6. Participants must purchase their own travel insurance. 7. Participants must arrive at the designated hotel by 9:00 p.m. on Aug.9th, 2015. 8. Participants must stay at the designated hotel during the workshop. 9. Participants must wear good walking shoes. 10. After the selection, the participants will be provided with more information about climate, appropriate clothing, and any other necessary supplies, the permissibility of photography (videos on the iPhone, etc.). What can contemporary landscape architects learn from the historic Japanese garden? Many prominent American landscape architects have been inspired to create new designs after an encounter with the Japanese garden, which became a turning point in their careers. Japanese garden is unique not just in its design but also its maintenance techniques, which can only be understood through hands-on experience. In this workshop, participants will visit different styles of Japanese gardens, including Shinto shrines, Zen gardens, Tea gardens, castle gardens, and imperial villas, to lean historical background, design principles, and the maintenance techniques and procedures that have kept garden plants in perfect condition for over 300 years. The instructional tours also will include a hands-on garden maintenance workshop with imperial gardeners at the Hikone Castle. Translators will be present at all events.
