Social Programs
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To make your stay in Kyoto more enjoyable, the following social
programs are planned by the organizers. Join the programs and deepen
your understanding of Japan and its culture.
Get Together
| Date: |
Monday, March 31, 2008, 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Place: |
Kyoto International Conference Center |
| All participants are cordially
invited to the Get Together with buffet. |
Welcome Reception
| Date: |
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Place: |
Daikakuji Temple |
| All participants are cordially
invited to the Welcome Reception with buffet. |
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Daikakuji Temple
*Detached Palace of Emperor Saga.
This temple was built by Emperor Saga as his detached palace
and was converted to Daikakuji Temple by his daughter in 876
AD. Since then, chief priests have been succeeded by members
of the imperial family. It is decorated with many precious
and beautiful Kano School Fusuma (sliding doors) paintings.
These are all important cultural properties. The Welcome Reception
will be held in the special Shinden Building within the Daikakuji
complex. This lighted-up event will be a unique and exceptional
opportunity.
In early April the weather is still chilly, especially
in the evening. Participants are advised to dress warmly at
the Welcome Reception.
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Banquet
| Date: |
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 18:30 - 20:30 |
| Place: |
Westin Miyako Hotel |
| Fee: |
¥ 10,000 |
Miyako Odori and Farewell Party
| Date: |
Thursday, April 3, 2008, 15:30 - 19:30 |
| Place: |
Gion Kaburenjo Theater Heian Shrine |
| Fee: |
¥ 8,000 (including buffet) |
Miyako Odori (a spring dance performance)
This dance is performed by the Maiko and Geiko at the Gion quarters,
and has become one of the biggest spring attraction of Kyoto. |
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Heian Shrine
The shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary
of the foundation of the Heian Capital. Farewell Party will
be held in the shrine. |
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Heian Shrine Benishidare Concert
A live music concert will be performed in the evening in the
shrine garden, full of beautiful illuminated weeping cherry
trees. You can enjoy the music as you stroll through the garden. |
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Application for Social Programs
Those who wish to join the Social Programs are requested to indicate
this in the Registration
Form and send it to the Organizing Secretariat by January
15, 2008 via Internet. Or you can download the Registration
Form (PDF) and send it by fax or post-mail.
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