Social Program*The schedule is subject to change.
- Opening Ceremony
- November 24 (Sat.), 2012
17:00 – 18:00
Kyoto International Conference Center
- Get Together Reception
- November 24 (Sat.), 2012
18:00 – 20:00
Kyoto International Conference Center
- IDF-WPR / AASD Welcome Reception
- November 25 (Sun.), 2012
19:00 – 21:00
Grand Prince hotel Kyoto
- Closing Ceremony
- November 27 (Tue.), 2012
17:40 - 18:10
Kyoto International Conference Center
Tours
There will be two optional exclusive Kyoto sightseeing tours for our participants. Please register if you are interested.
JTB Western Japan Corporation has been appointed as the official travel agent for the Congress.
#OP-1: World Cultural Heritage
Date & Time: November 26 (Mon.), 2012, 8:30-11:30 / 3 hours
Nijo Castle |
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| The Kyoto Residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603. Nijo Castle is noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors. |
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| Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple) |
| The most authentic and exquisite Japanese-style garden in the world. |
#OP-2: Higashiyama
Date & Time: November 27 (Tue.), 2012, 8:30-11:30 / 3 hours
| Kiyomizu Temple |
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| A quaint old lane lined with pottery shops leads to the temple. Enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city from its lofty terrace. |
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| Sanjusangendo |
| A renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues of Kannon that date back to the 13th century. |
Tour Information
| Fare |
2,500JPY per person |
| Meal |
Not included |
| Pick-up & Drop-off |
Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto) |
| Transportation |
Motor coach |
| Guide |
English-speaking guide service is include |
| Minimum |
30 persons per coach |
| Maximum |
100 persons |
Reservation Procedure
Tour can be booked either online or by completing and faxing / e-mailing the application form to JTB.
Reservations will be dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis and will be based on availability at the time of booking.
Deadline: 17:00, October 31 (Wed.), 2012 (UTC +9)
Description of Visiting Place
- Nijo Castle (#OP-1)
- The typical style of art of the warrior class which can be observed here, is in clear contrast to that of the Court noble. The castle was built by Ieyasu Tokugawa at the beginning of the 17th century. After the Meiji Restoration, it became the detached palace of the Imperial Household, but it was given to the city of Kyoto in 1939.
- Kinkakuji Temple (#OP-1)
- Kinkakuji Temple was originally the villa of a Court noble named Kintsune Saionji in the precincts of the present Kinkakuji Temple. The villa was greatly improved by its second owner, Yoshimitsu Ashikaga. He laid out an extensive garden and built a beautiful pavilion toward the end of the 14th century. The pavilion became known as the "Golden Pavilion" or Kinkaku because of its gorgeous gilding. After Yoshimitsu's death the villa was turned into a Buddhist Temple of the Zen sect under the name of Rokuonji. However, the temple is better known by its popular name Kinkakuji or the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion".
- Kiyomizu Temple (#OP-2)
- Kiyomizu Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kyoto, its origin dating back to the 8th century. The temple is noted for the unique style of its architecture. Its main hall stands on a cliff with a wooden platform in front, from which a panoramic view of Kyoto can be enjoyed. Most of the present buildings were reconstructed in 1633, but they reflect the style of the original ones, suggesting the style of residences of the 8th and 9th centuries.
- Sanjusangendo (#OP-2)
- Sanjusangendo literally means the "hall of thirty-three spaces". It is so called because there are thirty-three spaces between the pillars in front of its extraordinarily long altar. Thirty-three is an important symbolic number in Buddhism, especially associated with the worship of Kannon. It is preached that Kannon manifests himself in thirty-three different forms to save mankind. Sanjusangendo is a temple with the longest frontage in Japan, measuring about 120m in length. The present building was reconstructed about the middle of the 13th century, and is regarded as one of the best specimens of architecture of its kind. The temple is also known as the "Temple of Thousand Images" because of its numerous Buddhist images. As well as the main image, there are one thousand carved wooden images of Kannon on the long altar.
Contact:
- Ms. Naoko Sadamori
JTB Western Japan Corporation
Communication Division
- Tel: +81-(0)6-6252-2861
Fax: +81-(0)6-6252-2862
E-mail: westec_op3@west.jtb.jp
- Office hour: 9:30 – 17:30 UTC +9, Monday through Friday
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