Kamakura!

In addition to the opportunity for a home stay, every group gets one night at a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese style inn where you sleep on futons on tatami mats and soak in hot baths.) We got back to Tokyo from our evening at the ryokan early enough on Monday to race out to Kamakura. On the way home, we finally slowed down and allowed ourselves to wander slowly through the streets. Not being in a hurry, for once, allowed us to stumble upon a used kimono shop and excitedly browse the beautiful fabrics. We were tired when we finally got back to the hotel in Tokyo, but it was absolutely worth the trip!
Lots of pictures if you click above...