Miho Belmont International Minka Tour Program
September 4–7, 2026 | Friday–Monday
Experience the Minka in Person
Join us for a special tour of the Miho Belmont International Minka. This rare opportunity offers an in-person experience of the beauty, craftsmanship, and spirit of a traditional Japanese house.
The program will also include visits to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Mayflower Museum in Plimoth.
September 4 at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
September 7 from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Fully booked — maximum capacity reached
Approximately $1,000 per person, single-room occupancy
The estimated cost includes three nights of hotel accommodations, meals, and local transportation during the tour. Airfare is not included.
What You Will Experience
The Historic Minka
Walk through a 250-year-old traditional Japanese farmhouse, carefully transported from the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan.
Masterful Craftsmanship
Discover a “silent classroom” of sustainable design, including massive, hand-hewn bentwood beams joined entirely without nails.
Natural Agriculture Garden
Find peace in serene gardens cultivated with deep reverence for the purity of the soil and seed.
Reservations Are Closed
Thank you for your interest. The tour has reached its maximum capacity of five participants, and reservations are now closed.
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