Guide to Social Programs and Tours
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Social Programs
Get Together
| Date: |
Monday, March 31, 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Place: |
Kyoto International Conference Center, Banquet
Hall "Swan" |
All participants are cordially invited to the Get Together with
buffet. "Maiko" will welcome you. This will be a chance
for you to talk with "Maiko."
Welcome Reception
| Date: |
Tuesday, April 1, 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Place: |
Daikakuji Temple, Temple garden in front of the
"Shinden." |
All participants are cordially invited to the Welcome Reception
with buffet dinner.
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Please put on something warm; because the weather
is chilly in spring evening. |
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Try not wear high heels because of inconvenience
when walking on gravel paths in shrines, temples, and gardens. |
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The buses will leave for Daikakuji at 17:00-17:20
in front of the Main entrance of ICC Kyoto. |
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The buses from Daikakuji are available. |
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Banquet
| Date: |
Wednesday, April 2, 19:00 - 21:00 |
| Place: |
Westin Miyako Hotel, Banquet Room "Yamashiro-no-ma" |
| Fee: |
¥10,000 |
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Please exchange your Banquet ticket with your
seating card (Table number) at the reception desk. |
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The buses will leave for Westin
Miyako Hotel at 18:00-18:20 in front of the Main entrance
of ICC Kyoto. |
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The buses from Westin Miyako Hotel are available. |
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Miyako Odori & Farewell Party
| Date: |
Thursday, April 3, 15:30 - 21:00 |
| Place: |
Gion Kaburenjo Theater (a Spring Dance Performance)
Heian-Shrine (Private Cherry Tree Concert and Farewell Party)
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| Fee: |
¥8,000 |
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You should bring your name-tag to the Farewell
Party, because only participants of the Bárány
Society Meeting are invited. |
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The buses will start at 15:00-15:20 in front
of the Main entrance of ICC Kyoto. |
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The buses from Heian shrine are available. |
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Tours in Kyoto
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 9:00 - 15:00
OP - 1 Nijo Castle, Kimono Studio & Japanese Culture
| Course: |
ICC Kyoto - Nijo Castle - Kimono Studio - lunch
- the head master's residence of Misho-ryu Sasaoka School -
ICC Kyoto & each hotel |
| i. |
A visit & experience of Kimono designs |
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Flower arrangement performance and Practice
of the tea ceremony |
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This tour has a limited number of seats. |
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The Jumbo taxies will start at 9:00 in front
of the Main entrance of ICC Kyoto. |
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Wednesday, April 2, 9:00 - 15:00
OP - 2 Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Zen Rock Garden
& Lunch on a boat at Arashiyama
| Course: |
ICC Kyoto - Kinkakuji Temple - Ryoanji Zen Rock
Garden - Lunch on a boat & stroll near Arashiyama* - ICC
Kyoto |
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The bus will start at 9:00 in front of the
Main entrance of ICC Kyoto. |
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Free time (1 hour) at Arashiyama
You can spend your time:
- Strolling around the Arashiyama and Togetsukyo area,
- Enjoy the 30- to 40-minute walk in the Beautiful Bamboo Grove
with a guide. |
Thursday, April 3, 8:00 - 12:30
OP - 3 Zen Meditation & a Traditional District near Kiyomizu
Temple
| Course: |
ICC Kyoto - Zen meditation at Kenninji Temple
- a light breakfast - stroll in the traditional district near
Kiyomizu Temple - ICC Kyoto |
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The bus will start at 8:00 in front of the
Main entrance of ICC Kyoto. |
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Please come to the Main entrance of ICC Kyoto
with your name-tag 15 minutes before each tour starts. |
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An English speaking guide is available on every
tour. |
Note) ICC-Kyoto: Kyoto International Conference Center
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