Tohoku: Art & Architecture in Northern Japan

Five Storied Pagoda at Dewa Sanzan Shrine

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Gain an in-depth understanding of the artistic, architectural and religious history of Tohoku, in the northern part of Honshu, Japan's main island
Journey northwards on an adventure from Tokyo to Sendai and Hiraizumi
Take in stunning landscapes, including the sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan with their important architectural monuments

Delve beneath Japan's surface on this brand new cultural adventure. Tohoku is characterised by mountains and deep forests, as well as some of the country's best coastal scenery, and is home to famous cultural monuments, architecture and gardens.

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Alex-Koller Tohoku: Art & Architecture in Northern Japan | October 2027

Alex Koller

Art historian and long-standing ACE Tour Director Alex Koller has a keen interest in Buddhist art and architecture.

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Alex Koller, PhD, is an expert in art history and architecture. Born in Vienna, Alex has lived and studied in Vienna, Salzburg and Cambridge, gaining his PhD in the history of art from Magdalene College, Cambridge. Alex is an accomplished linguist and has travelled extensively throughout Europe and the Far East. He has a keen interest in Buddhist art and architecture.

“Alex has a ‘supernatural’ ability to retain facts, and his knowledge is formidable! He also showed a great sense of responsibility for everyone on the tour, and looked after us very well, as well as a very witty sense of humour”

– ACE customer on a 2023 tour to Japan led by Alex Koller

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