HALF DAY TOUR * = World Heritage Sites H-1 Kyoto Morning to UNESCO World Heritage Sites Half day visit to popular World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kamigamo Shrine, covering an area of 664,000 square meters, includes 34 shrine buildings all of which are sesignated as important national cultural assets. Golden Pavilion is Kyoto's most famous and photographed temple with the authentic and exquisite Japanese-style garden. Ryuanji Temple was established in 1450 by Hosokawa Katsumoto. Its dry landscape garden, consisting of 15 large and small rocks on a bed of white sand spread out over an east-west rectangular plot, is so famous. "Kamigamo" Shrine*--Golden Pavilion*--"Ryuanji" Temple* March 27, 29, 30 8:30-12:30 JPY 5,000 No Lunch *Minimum attendance for operation: 30 persons H-2 Kyoto Afternoon Another course to visit World Heritages in the afternoon. Nijo castle was built in 1603. The entire compound is surrounded by a tall stone embankment and moat. A corridor in the main building was ingeneously designed to make a sound like a Japanese nightingale when walk on. The main hall of Kiyomizu Temple is famous for its spacious outdoor, cliff-like balcony, supported on intricate wooden structure of pillars. The large temple area offers outstanding views of the city. Daigoji was built in 874 and is the oldest wooden building in Kyoto Prefecture. The temple is in the famous area for cherry blossom viewing. "Nijo" Castle*--"Kiyomizu" Temple*--"Daigoji" Temple* March 27, 30 13:00-17:00 JPY 5,700 No Lunch *Minimum attendance for operation: 30 persons H-3 Romantic Train and Rapid River Boating The tourist train "Torroko"offers visitors an excellent chance to appreciate the stunning natural scenery along the Hozugawa River gorge, renowned for its cherry blossoms, and the glowing green of its new leaves. The 16-km, 2-hour journey down the river through the mountains from Kameok a to Kyoto's scenic Arashiyama is a thrill not to be missed. Developed by Suminokura Ryoi in 1606 as an industrial waterway for carrying such products as lumber and fuel from the Tamba region to Kyoto, today this river is a well-known tourist attraction in Japan. The beauty of this river valley is to behold with the cherry blossoms in the spring. Torroko Saga St (Romantic Train)--Kameoka (Rapids River Boating)--Arashiyama March 28 9:00-14:00 JPY 8,000 No Lunch *Minimum attendance for operation: 30 persons H-4 Kyoto Night Kodaiji Temple was constructed by Nene in 1606, the widow of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to console her husband's spirit. The garden is a designated national historic and famous scenic place. Many artworks, once belonged to Hideyoshi and Nene, are on display. The temple has a popular garden light-up in spring. Yasaka Shrine is an extremely popular destination to pray for the prevention of diseases and illness. Maruyama Park is located right behind Yasaka Shrine. It is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, known especially for its giant willow-like cherry tree, located at the center of the park. Gion Corner offers an introduction to various traditional Japanese arts and entertainment, for example, Kyomachi dance performed by Maiko or Geisha. "Kodaiji" Temple--"Yasaka" Shrine--"Maruyama" Park--Gion Corner March 29 17:00-21:00 JPY 6,300 No Dinner *Minimum attendance for operation: 30 persons H-5 Nara Afternoon Nara is the ancient capital of Japan till the end of the 8th century. In Todaiji Temple, you can see the Great Buddha (14.98m tall) in the world's largest wooden building. At Deer Park, more than 1,000 tame deer roam freely in the verdant 1,250 acres peaceful park. If you wish to feed the deer, they will gladly eat from your hand. The most famous and beautiful Shinto shrine in Nara is Kasuga Shrine (built in 768). It features some 3,000 antique stone and bronze lanterns. "Todaiji" Temple*--Deer Park--"Kasuga" Shrine* March 28, 31 13:40-19:00 JPY 6,300 No Lunch *Minimum attendance for operation: 2 persons FULL DAY TOUR F-1 Kyoto Full Day Graceful old court life is reflected in the brightly colored Shrine, Heian Shrine, with its vermillion pillars and green roof, and its enchanting inner gardens and ponds. Sanju-sangendo is a renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues of Kannon that date back to the 13th century. A quaint old lane lined with pottery shops leads to the Kiyomizu temple. Enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city from its lofty terrace. "Nijo" Castle*--Golden Pavilion*--Kyoto Imperial Palace--Kyoto Handicraft Center--"Heian" Shrine--"Sanju-Sangendo" Hall--"Kiyomizu" Temple* March 29, 30, 31 9:00-18:00 JPY 11,200 Lunch included *Minimum attendance for operation: 2 persons F-2 Nara Full-day This course include visit Horyuji Temple, which is conveying images of Japan as it existed more than 1,300 years ago, during the Asuka Period (A.D. mid 6th - beginning of 8th century). This temple was founded by Prince Shotoku, who is attributed with having introduced Buddhism to Japan. Its main hall, five storied pagoda and central gate, all located in the temple's Saiin Garan(Western Precinct) and dating from the 7th century, are the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. The main attraction of the Horyuji's Toin Garan (Eastern Precinct) is the Yumedono, the Hall of Visions. In 1993, Horyuji was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Kasuga" Shrine*--"Todaiji" Temple*--Lunch--"Horyuji" Temple* March 29 8:30-18:00 JPY 12,000 Lunch included *Minimum attendance for operation: 30 persons POST CONFERENCE TOUR Fuji-Hakone One Night Tour to Tokyo Mt. Fuji, rising above the clouds, is symbol of Japan and has provided a spiritual basis for Japanese. This 12,380ft high dormant volcano is world renowned for its symmetry and serenity. Hakone is located in the Fuji Hakone Izu National Park about 80km west of Tokyo and attracts about 20 million tourists a year. Lake Ashi (Japanese: Ashinoko) was formed in the caldera of Mt. Hakone after the volcano's last eruption 3000 years ago. Today, the lake with Mt. Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone. The best views of the lake in combination with Mt. Fuji can be enjoyed from Moto-Hakone, from the Hakone Detached Palace Garden and from the sightseeing boats cruising the lake. 1st Day: 9:00-16:00 Kyoto--Mishima--Lake Ashi--Hakone-en 2nd Day: 9:00-13:00 Hakone-en--Komagatake-Hakone--Odawara--Tokyo March 31 - April 1 JPY 41,000 Breakfast and Dinner included S/E (Single Extra): JPY 4,900 *Minimum attendance for operation: 30 persons Please go to Tour Reservation Application. Click Here Hotel Accommodation Reservation is also available through this page. SOCIAL EVENTS March 27th: Opening Reception 17:00-19:00 March 29th Evening: Japanese Culture Night 19:00-21:00 -An Exciting Night with Samurai- Application is available through the registration page. KYOTO Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Kinkakuji is Kyoto's most famous and photographed temple garden. The three-story Chinese Zen-influenced Golden Pavilion has delicately curving roofs, and the walls and eaves are covered with fine gold leaf. On a clear day the villa is reflected in the mirror pond which lies in front of the building. The present structure, dating from 1955, is a copy of the original built in 1397 by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. "Heian-Jingu" Shrine Kyoto's most imposing shrine, "Heian-Jingu" was built in 1884 to mark the 1,100th anniversary of the city. It is dedicated to the first and last Emperors to reside in the old capital. The bright orange and green main hall is a scaled down replica of the Heian Period Imperial Palace. There is the exquisitely landscaped strolling garden complete with large ornamental pond, covered bridge and delightful cherry trees. Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) Kyoto Gosho was the Imperial Palace of Japan for much of its history, during the Imperial capital was in Kyoto, from the Heian Period (AD794~) to Meiji Restoration (AD1868). Today, the grounds are open to visitors, and the Imperial Household Agency hosts public tours of the buildings several times a day. Kyoto Cherry Blossoms During the height of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan, Kyoto shows a multitude of view of its spectacular beautiful blossoms around its temples, shrines, and in the town.