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ROUTES 2024

HOTEL Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo: MAP

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1. SHINJUKU - SHIBUYA ROUTE 1A. MAP Shinjuku: MAP  (2-5 hours)

1B. MAP Shibuya: MAP (3 - 4 hours)

--------------------------------------------------------------- 2. OMOTESANDO ROUTE (full day)

Yoyogi-Takeshita Street- Omotesando-Aoyama: MAP --------------------------------------------------------------- 3. KOENJI - MUSASHINO ROUTE 3A. Koenji (2-3 hours): NA House-Kenji Teather: Route MAP Na House - Sou Fujimoto: MAP   Za koeinji Teather - Toyo Ito: MAP 3B. Two Musashino libraries (3-4 hours): Route MAP Musashino Library - Fujimoto: MAP (faculty needs to ask permission in the front desk of library. They give 30 minutes) Kodaira Library - Sejima: MAP 3C. Possibility between Koenji and Musashino (3 hours): Edo- Tokyo Open Air museum: MAP Group rate: Adult Y320, Student: Y250 Admission | April～September：9:30 AM～5:30PM, Monday closed Map: NE Corridor ( Koenji Musashino): MAP ---------------------------------------------------------------

4. YOKOHAMA ROUTE (full day leaving at 8.30 am) KAIT - Junya Ishigami (video): MAP  (group leader must complete visit application: here ) Tower of Winds - Toyo Ito:  MAP Yokohama Pier - FOA:  MAP Okurayama Apartments - Sejima SANAA (video):  MAP Moriyama House - Nishizawa SANAA (video): MAP

Possible in route: Minato Mirae 21- Corporate architecture:  MAP

Map:

Yokohama: MAP

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5A.  UENO - ASAKUSA - SKYTREE ROUTE (0.8 day) Ueno Park. From Corbu to Tanoguchi: MAP   Asakusa: From Asakusa Temple, Kuma Center, Starck, Skytree: MAP   Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center - Kengo Kuma & Associates: MAP

5B. EDO MUSEUM & HOKUSAI MUSEUM ROUTE (Rainy Day: 3-4 hours) Edo Museum - to- Hokusai Museum: MAP Edo Museum - Kijonori Kikutake  (1993) Hokusai Museum - K. Sejima (please note the Sumo wrestling National Stadium Ryogukan is next to the Edo Museum and Mid-May is a big season for Sumo)

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6. GINZA ROUTE (0.75 day) Ginza Route: MAP

--------------------------------------------------------------- 7. ROPPONGI (Rainy day)

(0.5 to 0.7 day) Roppongi MAP (MA- 21 21- National Museum): MAP Galleria MA (Closed Mondays, Y0 entrace): MAP 21 21 Museum - Ando (Closed Tuesday, Y1100ad. Y800 students): MAP The National Art Center - Kisho Kurokawa (enter lobby free) Mori Museum 53F: MAP Ticket Cost | Group Visit Form | Exhibits | Weekday tickets: Adult: 1800Y online/2000Y onsite Students: 1,400Y onsite /1,300 yen online 10:00-22:00 (Daily except tuesday). 10:00-17:00 Tuesday --------------------------------------------------------------- 8. GA GALLERY (Rainy day) Architectural Gallery and Bookstore GA: MAP | MAP-2 |  (1.5 hours) (Kita-sando station. Y600 open everyday: google map hours) --------------------------------------------------------------- 9. ARCHI_DEPOT Shinagawa  (Rainy day) (3 hours) Archi-depot (New Museum of Architectural Model): GOOGLE | MAP (Archi-depot entrance Y2000 Ad. Y1000 students. ask for a discount for groups. Check. closed Monday. Museum web site)

2018 Note: Museum is closed until April 9, 2018

Pigment Terrada Store - Kengo Kuma ( a few blocks from archi-depot): MAP ---------------------------------------------------------------

10. DAINKAYAMA ROUTE (3-4 hours) Dainkayama route: MAP Dainkayama: T-Site Bookstore | Hirata Mall | Monkey Cafe

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11. ODAIBA Odaiba (go to Miraikan Museum & large robot next to it): MAP Team lab Planets:

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12. OPTIONAL: OTSUKA Area: -A. Hirata | Treeness House: MAP -A. Hirata | Greendipity House: MAP

-R. Nishisawa | Treeform: MAP

-M. Fuji | Hotel Siro: MAP -M. Fuji | Sengyogi: MAP

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13. OPTIONAL: KAMAKURA ROUTE (full day) Kamakura: Station | Guide

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14. OPTIONAL: MISCELLANEOUS

Akihabara (Electronic Anime District): MAP Yoyogi Park: MAP Disney Tokyo: MAP --------------------------------------------------------------- 11. OPTIONAL: NIKKO ROUTE (full day) Nikko: MAP Nikko: WEB SITE GUIDE 

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15. SPECIAL ROUTES (OFF THE MAPS)  -Sou Fujimoto | H House: MAP

Otsuka Area: -A. Hirata | Treeness House: MAP -A. Hirata | Greendipity House: MAP -KAIT - Junya Ishigami (video): MAP  (group leader must complete visit application: here )

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-------------------------------------------------------------- OUTSIDE TOKYO: KYOTO Kyoto - MAP of Interesting sites: MAP (two important sites to visit in your own Ryoan-Ji and Kinkaku-Ji... sadly both sites are incredibly crowded but are part of the essence of Japan-ness) List of Attraction Map: MAP

TESHIMA & NAOSHIMA ISLAND BELOW

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MEETINGS 2023 Sure, May 19 at 10:30 am works for me. Please come to the 6th floor (meeting floor) Address: 〒101-0052 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Ogawamachi, 2 Chome−12 小川町進興ビル 受付 6階 https://goo.gl/maps/3ReRrba3UY9LTJxd6?coh=178572&entry=tt

MEETINGS 2019: -May 9. Kokushikan University. Workshop & TNA Architects lecture: MAP -May 11. AIA Japan/FIU Seminar Conference Rm. 2nd Fl. Academy Common, Surugadai Campus, Meiji University: MAP

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MAPS

1. Shinjuku - Akihabara - Ueno - Asakusa: MAP

2. Omotesando - Aoyama (yoyogi-takeshita): MAP 3. Shibuya - Roppongi - Dainkayama: MAP

4. Ginza - Tokyo station: MAP

5. Yokohama: MAP 6. N.E. Corridor (Koenji Mushashino): MAP

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ORIENTATION: JAPAN 23/19

1. HOTEL You will have accommodations in a double room for 13 nights in Tokyo during these dates:

Arrival:  Sunday, May 7, 2023 (2 PM check-in) Departure: Saturday, May 20, 2023  (11 AM departure) Free weekend: Sat & Sun, May 13-14. 2023

Hotel Address: The Hotel is not fully confirmed at this point but it will be in Shinjuku area in Tokyo

2. AIRPLANE TICKET Buy your tickets as soon as possible. Students in the past have traveled in groups. We recommend this especially if you travel the week before. The two major airports for Tokyo are: NARITA and HANEDA. You can travel to both of them. Haneda is closer to the city center and it handles most domestic Japanese flights. Narita is farther, and is the main international airport. Guide 1 and Guide 2. It is recommended that you also buy flight insurance.

3. TRAVEL THE WEEK BEFORE THE PROGRAM BEGIN See this link for more information to go Kyoto and the islands of Teshima and Naoshima.

NOTE: You DO NOT need a “Japan Rail Pass” for the 2 weeks of our program in Tokyo. It is cheaper to use PASMO or SUICA cards inside Tokyo.

4. HOW DO WE MOVE INSIDE TOKYO between May 7-20? You can buy a rechargeable SUICA or PASMO card in any train station (they cost Y500). You can only use cash in Yen to buy both cards. SUICA or PASMO Cards are touchless cards that act like debit cards every time you use public transportation in Tokyo. Video.  

5. VISA to enter Japan Do this in January. It is your responsibility to: 5a- See if your country needs a visitor visa to enter Japan. If you need a visa then you need to go to the Japanese Consulate in downtown Miami: hours here 5b- Make sure your passport is valid at least 6 months after you exit Japan. 5c- Covid-19 requirements: here

6. WiFi-DATA It is recommended that you have a Data plan (Several US carriers offer free international data) or rent a pocket Wifi in Japan. 7. Credit/Bank Cards It is recommended that you travel with credit cards that do not charge foreign transaction fees & have a debit card to withdraw money for cash transactions. Make sure you call your banks and credit cards about travel notification before departure.

8. Health Insurance The program covers your health insurance in Japan for the period of the program. INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

1. See lecture of Sou Fujimoto (1 hour): video here 2. See lecture of Junya Ishigami (1 hour): video here

NA House by Sou Fujimoto - 2012 .

SunnyHills at Minami-Aoyama by Kengo Kuma - 2014.

On the roof of osanbashi .

Teshima Art Museum .

Naoshima Pavilion by Sou Fujimoto - 2015 .

KAIT by Junya Ishigami - 2008 . KAIT Plaza: Junya Ishigami: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e64wqffkc_U

2019

HOTEL You will have accommodations in a double room for 13 nights in Tokyo during these dates:

Arrival:  Sunday, May 5, 2019 (2 PM check-in) Departure: Saturday, May 18, 2019   (11 AM departure)

Hotel Address: Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo: MAP 1-28-13 Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160 0022 +81 3 5379 7208 Hotel name/address in Japanese (for taxi driver): MAP (JP) シタディーン新宿 〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿1-28-13

AIRPLANE TICKET Buy your tickets as soon as possible. Students in the past have traveled in groups. We recommend this especially if you travel the week before. The two major airports for Tokyo are: NARITA and HANEDA

TRAVEL THE WEEK BEFORE THE PROGRAM BEGIN See this link for more information to go Kyoto and the islands

Many students have chosen to travel on their own the week before the program start: Kyoto, Teshima, and Naoshima Islands are great destinations. If you choose to do this you should buy a 7-day JAPAN RAIL PASS that gives you unlimited travel for 7 days in JR lines through JAPAN (including bullet trains). The price is approx. $270. You need to buy it in the US and well in advance as they have to snail-mail it to you. Two random links where you can buy the JR pass are below but you can search online or in travel agencies: https://www.jrpass.com https://www.jrailpass.com

NOTE: You DO NOT need a “Japan Rail Pass” for the 2 weeks of our program in Tokyo. Is cheaper to use PASMO or SUICA cards inside Tokyo.

HOW DO WE MOVE INSIDE TOKYO? You will buy for Y500 a SUICA or PASMO card in any train station. SUICA or PASMO Cards are touchless cards that act like debit cards every time you use public transportation in Tokyo.

VISA to enter Japan Do this by December. It is your responsibility to: 1- See if your country needs a visitor visa to enter Japan. If you need a visa then you need to go to the Japanese Consulate in downtown Miami: hours here 2- Make sure your passport is valid at least 6 months after you exit Japan.

INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

1. See lecture of Sou Fujimoto (1 hour): video here 2. See lecture of Junya Ishigami (1 hour): video here

NA House by Sou Fujimoto - 2012 .

SunnyHills at Minami-Aoyama by Kengo Kuma - 2014.

On the roof of osanbashi .

Teshima Art Museum .

Naoshima Pavilion by Sou Fujimoto - 2015 .

KAIT by Junya Ishigami - 2008 .

House N by Sou Fujimoto - 2008 .

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KYOTO + TESHIMA & NAOSHIMA Unofficial guide to travel on your own a week before the program

“If you travel on your own, we recommend you travel in groups, keep safe, and keep in contact with the rest of your classmates and professors

YOU CAN BUY A 7 DAY PASS “JAPAN RAIL PASS”

In past years many students have arrived to Japan a week before and on their own they have traveled through Japan.  Students have bought the JAPAN RAIL PASS. Like the EuroRail pass (in Europe) the JAPAN RAIL PASS allows you travel for 7 days through Japan. You can use any JR local train and certain bullet trains. You can buy this pass online or via a travel agent. YOU NEED TO DO IT WELL IN ADVANCE AND YOU NEED TO RECEIVE IT PHYSICALLY BEFORE YOU DEPART:

https://www.jrpass.com

https://www.jrailpass.com

VISIT KYOTO

Kyoto - MAP of Interesting sites: MAP (two important sites to visit in your own Ryoan-Ji and Kinkaku-Ji… sadly both sites are incredibly crowded but are part of the essence of Japan-ness, we recommend you go early morning) List of Attraction Map: MAP

VISIT TESHIMA & NAOSHIMA ISLANDS (Guide) NOTE: during 2019 there is the triennale of ART in these islands: https://setouchi-artfest.jp/en/ (there are a special pass ticket and ferry discounts in the  “getting around the Triennale” link)

Teshima and Naoshima islands are in the south of Japan and an emerging center of contemporary Japanese art & architecture. You will need at least 2 days to visit them.

1. Uno Port. There is practically no way to sleep in Teshima or Naoshima Island. Previously students have stayed at UNO Port (They have reported they have used Airbnb)

2. Ferry Schedule from  Uno Port to Teshima and Naoshima island:  Online schedule (We do not know how accurate it is):  http://www.shikokukisen.com/en/instant/

3. Going to Teshima Island: 1. Ferry Uno Port to Karato Port (allow some time to find pier) 2. Rent ���Bicycles with engine” and go to Teshima Art Museum (you need 2-3 hours) 3. Go with “Bicycle with engine” to Luera Port. See Yokoo House. Go around the city and return bicycle in Leura port 4. Ferry Leura to Uno Port.

MAP: http://benesse-artsite.jp/en/access/teshima/

4. Going to Naoshima Island (Guide link): 1. You can go from Uno Port to Miyanoura Port or Honmura Port. 2. Miyanoura Port visit Miyanoura Terminal (Sejima) and Naoshima Pavilion (Fujimoto) 3. Visit Chichu Art Museum (Tadao Ando). About 30-40 minutes walking from Miranoura Port. Or via Bicycle fro Honmura Port. 4. Honmura port and visit House Art Projects (do not miss the James Turell exhibit). See the bicycle rental pavilion by SANAAA. Naoshima Hall by Hiroshi Sambuichi. 5. Ferry Honmura or Miyanoura Ports to Uno Port. 

MAP:https://www.japanhoppers.com/en/shikoku/naoshima/kanko/453/

5. Article about the  2 islands: here 

Teshima Art Museum (Teshima Island)

Chichu Museum (Naoshima Island)

Naoshima Pavillion (Naoshima Island)

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ORIENTATION 1: JAPAN STUDY ABROAD 2019

 HOTEL You will have accommodations in a double room for 13 nights in Tokyo during these dates:

Arrival:  Sunday, May 5, 2019 (2 PM check-in) Departure: Saturday, May 18, 2019   (11 AM departure)

Hotel Address: Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo: MAP 1-28-13 Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160 0022 +81 3 5379 7208 Hotel name/address in Japanese (use this if you use a taxi driver): MAP (JP) シタディーン新宿  〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿1-28-13 

AIRPLANE TICKET Buy your tickets as soon as possible. Students in the past have traveled in groups. We recommend this especially if you travel the week before. The two major airports for Tokyo are: NARITA and HANEDA 

TRAVEL THE WEEK BEFORE THE PROGRAM BEGAN Many students have chosen to travel on their own the week before the program start: Kyoto, Teshima, and Naoshima Islands are great destinations. If you choose to do this you should buy a 7-day JAPAN RAIL PASS that gives you unlimited travel for 7 days in JR lines through JAPAN (including bullet trains). The prize is approx. $270. You need to buy it in the US and well in advance as they have to mail it to you. Two random recommendations but you can search online or in travel agencies.  https://www.jrpass.com https://www.jrailpass.com

NOTE: You DO NOT need a “Japan Rail Pass” for the 2 weeks of our program in Tokyo. Is cheaper to use PASMO or SUICA cards inside Tokyo. 

HOW DO WE MOVE INSIDE TOKYO? You will buy for Y500 a SUICA or PASMO card in any train station. SUICA or PASMO Cards are touchless cards that act like debit cards every time you use public transportation in Tokyo. 

VISA Do this by December. It is your responsibility to: 1- See if your country needs a visitor visa to enter Japan. If you need a visa then you need to go to the Japanese Consulate in downtown Miami: hours here 2- Make sure your passport is valid at least 6 months after you exit Japan.

INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

1. See lecture of Sou Fujimoto (1 hour): video here 2. See lecture of Junya Ishigami (1 hour): video here

NA House by Sou Fujimoto - 2012 .

SunnyHills at Minami-Aoyama by Kengo Kuma - 2014.

On the roof of osanbashi .

Teshima Art Museum .

Naoshima Pavilion by Sou Fujimoto - 2015 .

KAIT by Junya Ishigami - 2008 .

House N by Sou Fujimoto - 2008 .