MODEL COURSE

Himeji, Tatsuno, Toyooka: leather masterpieces for something special all your own [Day 3]

In places where leather and bag-making traditions live on, Japan leather masterpieces by skilled, devoted artisans await—along with the finest hospitality.

Higashi-Ueno, the historic wallet district: three hideaway atelier shops

Higashi-Ueno carries on its craft as a wallet district, with shops in converted workshops tucked down backstreets—Japan leather in many styles awaits.

Discover Japan leather's new sophistication in Toyooka & Kobe, where a history of craftsmanship lives on [Day 1]

Toyooka has made bags for 1,000 years; the port city of Kobe is known for shoes. Tour new shops offering bags, shoes, and small goods that refresh tradition.

Experience the evolution of Japan leather in the leather districts of Tokyo’s East Side [Day 2]

Tanneries and makers of shoes, bags, and wallets thrive on both banks of the Sumida River. Tour bold new shops and factories to see Japan leather evolve.

Experience the evolution of Japan leather in the leather districts of Tokyo’s East Side [Day 3]

Tanneries and makers of shoes, bags, and wallets thrive on both banks of the Sumida River. Tour bold new shops and factories to see Japan leather evolve.