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Women's Health in Japan - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Tour leader
Richard Smith
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Dates
28 Oct
9 Nov
2024

Japan is a blend of gracious tradition, exquisite ritual and hyper modernity. Experience different facets of this exceptional country, seeing the culture, society and history of Japan through the prism of women’s health, obstetrics and gynaecology.

See Japan’s most famous traditional art and crafts, as well as contemporary art and a visit to the powerful A-Bomb dome and Peace Park in Hiroshima. Visit two of Japan’s three great gardens during their magnificent autumnal display; see one of its most imposing castles, Himeji, and the ancient capital of Kyoto. Experience lesser-known Japan, including the geisha district of Kanazawa and the laneways of Kurashiki, and cruise across the Inland Sea.

The wide range of professional visits, meetings and talks provide deep insight into women’s health in Japan. Compare Western and Japanese healthcare systems, meet with members of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Japan Society of Gynaecologic Oncology, and visit the National Cancer Center. Tour leader, Richard Smith, will also provide talks during the tour. The tour is accompanied by an experienced Japanese national guide.

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At a glance
What you need to know
Type of tour
Professional
Profession
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Nights
12
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Countries
1
Tour grade
Active
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Remaining places
10
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Dates and places

Itinerary at a glance

1
Tokyo
Monday
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28
October
Arrive in Tokyo, a vast city encompassing a multitude of distinctive personalities, and transfer to the hotel. Hear a background on Japanese medicine from Dr Itauru Deiko, including an overview of Japanese medical history, how it has developed and similarities and differences with the other countries.
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Tokyo
Tuesday
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29
October
Visit fashionable Harajuku, the Woodblock Print Museum and the Nezu Museum and its lovely gardens. Meet with the Japanese Society of OBGYN and Japanese Society of Gynaecologic Oncology. Welcome dinner with some members of local societies.
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Tokyo
Wednesday
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30
October
Visit the historic Asakusa neighbourhood and Senso-ji Temple and the Sky Tree. Cruise through canals to central Tokyo. Walk across tranquil Hamarikyu Gardens. Visit the National Cancer Centre, Japan’s leading cancer research and treatment centre, and learn of epidemiology and cancer care in Japan.
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Tokyo / Kanazawa
Thursday
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31
October
Take the bullet train across Japan to Kanazawa. Visit the geisha quarter (Higashichaya Old Town) including the Ochaya Bunkakan Sake House, Kaikaro Geisha House, a gold leaf house and museum.
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Kanazawa
Friday
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1
November
Visit Kenrokuen Garden at the best time to view stunning autumn foliage and the romantic ruins of Kanazawa Castle. Visit the Samurai Quarter, including the old pharmacy, the samurai house and garden, the Yuzen Silk Centre and the Kubani Kutaraki pottery.
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Kanazawa / Okayama
Saturday
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2
November
Travel by train to Okayama. Arrive late afternoon and visit Korakuen Gardens, one of the three great gardens of Japan, and see Okayama Castle and the gardens. See Chishio-no-mori Grove, possibly the most beautiful and certainly the most famous maple area in Korakuen.
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Okayama
Sunday
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3
November
Travel to Kurashiki and explore the town’s attractive riverside area, the old merchant’s quarter and the pharmacy museum. Afternoon at leisure in Kurashiki or option to visit the Ohara Museum of Art. Return to Okayama and at leisure.
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Okayama / Hiroshima / Okayama
Monday
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4
November
Take the train to Hiroshima, a city with a cataclysmic past that is today a powerful symbol for world peace. Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Take a cruise on the Inland Sea (with lunch) past the vivid red Torii Shrine set in the water, denoting that the entire island of Miyajima is sacred. Explore the island on a walking tour. Return by train.
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Okayama / Kobe
Tuesday
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5
November
Take the train to Kobe, stopping en route at Japan’s most iconic castles, the recently restored Himeji Castle. Continue to Kobe, a port city surrounded by the ocean and mountains. Visit the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, housed in a beautiful building on the site of a tea house. The museum details the tools and techniques involved in traditional Japanese crafts. Transfer to the hotel.
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Kobe
Wednesday
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6
November
Visit Kameda Maternity and Ladies Clinic in Kobe and meet with Dr Kameda for a meeting on international comparative systems in obstetrics and gynaecology. Visit the Kobe wharf area before continuing to a sake brewery for a tour and tastings. Optional Kobe Beef dinner.
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Kobe / Kyoto
Thursday
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7
November
Transfer to Kyoto. Walk through the Arashiyama bamboo forest. Visit the Actors’ Garden and tea house. Visit Fushimi Inari with the option to take part in the Tofukuji Walk. Continue to Kyoto and check in to the hotel.
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Kyoto
Friday
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8
November
Take a walking tour of Kyoto’s food and craft markets (walk down Nishiki and Teramachi-dori) and explore old Kyoto. Visit the shimmering medieval Golden Pavilion, with its sensuously contoured temple roofs and Shinto shrines, and take a walking tour through its raked pebble gardens. At leisure in Kyoto until a farewell dinner in the evening.
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Kyoto
Saturday
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9
November
Morning at leisure and depart after breakfast.
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Experience different facets of this exceptional country, seeing the culture, society and history of Japan through the prism of women’s health, obstetrics and gynaecology.

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Japan's great gardens
Japan

Explore two of Japan's great gardens during Autumn colours.

Specialist meetings
Japan

Meet with Japanese doctors throughout Japan.

Himeji Castle
Himeji

Explore Japan's most iconic castle, the recently restored Himeji Castle.

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Tokyo
26 - 28 Oct 2024

Arrive in Tokyo early and enjoy a 2 night pre-tour extension with a day trip to Mount Fuji. See brochure for full details.

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