| Welcome Reception | |
| Date: | October 14 (Tue) 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Place: | Kyoto Park Hotel |
| Fee: | Free |
| Banquet | |
| Date: | October 16 (Thu) 19:00 - 21:00 |
| Place: | Kyoto Park Hotel |
| Fee: | ¥10,000 |
| Excursion | |
| EX-1 Heian Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine | |
| Date: | October 16 (Thu) 15:00-18:00 |
| Fee: | ¥4,000 |
| Course: | Kyoto Park Hotel
- Heian Shrine - Shimogamo Shrine - Kyoto Park Hotel
Heian Shrine (a vermilion colored structure with green roofs reflects the influence of Chinese Tang dynasty architecture. The garden is also beautiful with seasonal flowers.) Shimogamo Shrine (one of the oldest shrines in Japan built in the 7th century. Enjoy its treasures and the Imperial court dances by court ladies in ceremonial costume.) These two buildings are designated as World Heritage sites by UNESCO. |
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| Accompanying Persons' Program | |
| AP-1 Kyoto Morning Tour | |
| Date: | October 15 (Wed) 8:55-12:40 |
| Fee: | Registered accompanying persons are entitled to this tour free of charge. |
| Course: | Kyoto Park Hotel
- Nijo Castle - Golden Pavilion - Kyoto Imperial Palace - Handicraft
Center
Nijo Castle (once used as the Tokugawa Shogun's family palace) Golden Pavilion (a structure covered with gold leaf, originally a nobleman's villa) Kyoto Imperial Palace (a former residence of the Imperial family) Kyoto Handicraft Center (demonstrations by skilled craftsmen) |
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| Optional Tours | |
| OP-1 Traditional Market and Cooking | |
| Date: | October 16 (Thu) 9:30-13:30 |
| Fee: | ¥8,500 |
| Course: | Kyoto Park Hotel
- Nishiki Market - Carriere Cooking School - Kyoto Park Hotel
Nishiki Market (known as the kitchen of Kyoto, it is lined with many food and daily necessities shops.) Carriere Cooking School (you can enjoy cooking Japanese cuisine) |
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| OP-2 Nara Afternoon | |
| Date: | Operated daily 13:00-19:00 |
| Fee: | ¥6,300 |
| Course: | Kyoto - drive
by bus to Todaiji Temple - Deer Park - Kasuga Shrine - Kyoto
Todaiji Temple (the world's largest wooden building that houses a 50ft high Great Buddha) Kasuga Shrine (a vermilion colored building with thousands of lanterns) |
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