| OPTIONAL
TOURS |
| T-1. Lunch
Cruising |
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Date: |
November 16(Fri.), 2001 |
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Fee: |
15,000 JPY(minimum
number for operation: 30 persons) |
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Itinerary: |
Hotel Westin Awaji Island -------
Lunch Cruising on "Luminas" ------ Hotel Westin Awaji
Island |
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"Luminus" Cruising: Enjoy
the pleasant scenery and a fabulous lunch during the 140 minute
cruise around the Kobe Port area. |
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| T-2. Awaji
Island Sightseeing Course (One-day Tour) |
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Date: |
November 17(Sat.), 2001 |
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Fee: |
17,000 JPY per person(minimum
number for operation: 30 persons) |
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Itinerary: |
Hotel Westin Awaji Island ---
Naruto Whirlpools --- Lunch --- Otsuka Museum of Art---Hotel Westin
Awaji Island |
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The Otsuka Museum of Art: Founded
through a memorial event for the 75th Anniversary of Otsuka Pharmaceuticals,
the Otsuka Museum of Art contains over 1,000 exact reproductions
of Western art masterpieces, allowing visitors the full appreciation
of major Western works of art while in Japan. The Museum has been
lauded worldwide for the quality and variety of its exact replicas.
Naruto Whirlpools: Powerful
forces of nature create these magnificent whirlpools by the massive
movement of water caused by differences in high/low tide. The diameter
of the whirlpools can at times reach 30 meters. |
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| T-3. Himeji Castle Course: |
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Date: |
November 18(Sun.), 2001 |
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Fee: |
10,000 JPY per person(minimum number for operation: 15 persons) |
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Itinerary: |
Hotel Westin Awaji Island --- Himeji Castle --- Lunch --- Koko-en (Japanese Garden) -- Hotel Westin Awaji Island |
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* Note: There will not be a charter bus for the tour, so the tour guide will guide you using public transportation. |
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Himeji Castle: Himeji
Castle was built by the warlord Terumasa Ikeda, son-in-law to the
shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, in 1601, and has remarkably escaped damage
from warfare over its 400 year history. It is known as the "White
Heron" castle, so nicknamed for its stark white plaster walls.
The castle has been well preserved, and is a representative example
of architecture and design during Japan's early modern era. In 1993
it was registered as a UNESCO world heritage landmark, and is one
of only a handful of Japanese castles that has not had to be rebuilt
due to destruction from war or natural disaster. |
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| T-4. Kyoto Afternoon (3.5 hours): |
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Date: |
Daily |
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Fee: |
5,300 JPY per person |
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Itinerary: |
Kyoto Shin-Miyako Hotel ---------- Heian Shrine ---------- Sanjusangendo Hall ---------- Kiyomizu Temple ---------- Kyoto Shin-Miyako Hotel |
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*Access information to departure site (Kyoto Shin-Miyako Hotel) will be provided onsite (transportation fee from Awaji to Kyoto: 2,180JPY-one way ※Note that the transportation fee is in addition to the above tour participation fee). |
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Heian Shrine: The grace of traditional court life is reflected in this brilliantly colored shrine with its vermilion pillars and green roof. The shrine also boasts several enchanting inner gardens and ponds.
Sanjusangendo Hall: This long Buddhist hall, dating back 700 years, houses 1,001 statues of the bodhisattva Kwannon and a number of other renowned national heritages.
Kiyomizu Temple: Possibly the
most renowned of all of Kyoto's Buddhist temples, it is famous for
its sweeping views of the Kyoto basin and sundry traditional arts
and crafts shops along the steep roads leading to its main gate. |
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| T-5. Nara Afternoon: (5 hours): |
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Date: |
Daily |
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Fee: |
9,000 JPY per person |
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Itinerary: |
Hotel Granvia Osaka ---------- Countryside Drive ---------- Todaiji Temple ---------- Deer Park ---------- Kasuga Shrine ---------- Hotel Gravia Osaka |
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*Access information to departure site (Hotel Granvia Osaka) will be provided on-site (transportation fee from Awaji to Kyoto: 1,290JPY-one way ※Note that the transportation fee is in addition to the above tour participation fee). |
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Todaiji Temple: The worldﾕs largest wooden building, this temple houses an enormous bronze statue of the Buddha, and is world-renowned as a wonder of religious architecture.
Deer Park: This tranquil park
is surrounded by the Todaiji and other ancient temples, and is home
to more than 1,000 tame deer that roam the park's 1,250 verdant
acres and will eat from your hand.
Kasuga Shrine: The most famous and picturesque Shinto shrine in Nara, it features some 3,000 antique stone and bronze lanterns. |
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| ACCOMPANYING PERSONS' PROGRAM |
| AP-1. A Taste of Japanese Culture |
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Date: |
AP-1 (1) November 16 (Fri.), 2001 10:30-12:30
AP-1 (2) November 16 (Fri.), 2001 14:00-16:00
AP-1 (3) November 17 (Sat.), 2001 14:00-16:00 (invitation only) |
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Fee: |
Free (included in Accompanying Persons' Registration Fee) |
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Venue: |
Japanese Tea Ceremony House in the Garden connected from the 4th floor
of Awaji Yumebutai
Accompanying Persons will have an opportunity to experience the Japanese
Tea Ceremony,Flower Arrangement and Kimono workshop. |
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Tea Ceremony: Tea
ceremony, known in Japanese as cha-no-yu, was introduced to Japan via China and perfected by master Sen-no-Rikyu,
who was heavily influenced by 16th Century Zen Buddhism.
Flower Arrangement: The art
of arranging flowers, known as ikebana or kado, is
a unique aesthetic achievement of Japanese Culture. This art form
has close ties to the Tea Ceremony as flower arrangements are often
used to decorate the tearoom.
Kimono Workshop: The Kimono, traditional Japanese dress, now often used for formal occasions such as weddings, will be introduced and explained. There will be an opportunity to try one on. |
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| AP-2. Himeji Castle Course: |
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Date: |
November 18(Sun.), 2001 |
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Fee: |
Free (included in Accompanying Persons' Registration Fee) |
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Itinerary: |
see T-3 |
