Discover the art of Japan with experts… and help build the Gallery’s collection

Orion Expedition Cruises, in conjunction with the Art Gallery of NSW, is offering an all-inclusive educational voyage around the southern island of Honshu.

A specially designed, all-inclusive voyage

The itinerary has been tailored for those keen to know more about Japanese culture – traditional and contemporary. The tour will embrace ancient shrines, gardens and museums as well as contemporary art and architecture. A highlight will be time spent at the renowned contemporary art complex on Naoshima Island.

With illuminating talks by experts

The experts accompanying the group and giving talks on board and at the sites include Jackie Menzies, head curator of Asian art at the Gallery; Tony Bond, the Gallery’s assistant director, curatorial services, and his artist wife Anne Graham, who has worked in Japan; and Dr Julian Droogan, a scholar of comparative religions, archaeology and material culture.

Helping us buy art

For each guest who mentions the Gallery when booking, the Gallery will receive a commission from Orion Expedition Cruises, which will go toward purchasing artworks for the collection.

Departing 19 April 2012
9 days / 8 nights
$7490-$15,070
Book by 28 February 2012 and save 15% on the listed brochure fare. Past Orion guests receive an additional 5% saving.

Art of Japan itinerary (PDF 385.6 KB)