Komoro Local Sightseeing / Cultural Experience

Date:  Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time:  12:20 – 17:00

Participants

Priority given to ‘international’ participants of the SOX Meeting (maximum 45 people)

 If you wish to participate, please register again at the Day 0 reception!

*Those with buckwheat (soba) or related food allergies cannot join the lunch program

Transportation

Private chartered bus (round trip from Karuizawa Prince Hotel)

Schedule

12:20 –  Meet at the hotel front lobby and depart by bus

(punctuality required)

13:00 –   Nakadanasou / Harikoshitei Annex  https://nakadanasou.com/en/

    Address: 1210 Otsu, Komoro, Nagano　

Traditional soba lunch

14:00 – 16:00 –  Explore Komoro Kaikoen (Komoro Castle Ruins Park)

https://www.komoro-tour.jp/english/komoro_castle/

Address: 311 Tei, Komoro, Nagano 　

16:20 – 17:00 –  Depart Komoro and return to Karuizawa Prince Hotel

What to Wear / Bring

・  Comfortable clothing and walking shoes (lightwear)

・  Heat / Rain protection: bottled tea/water, hat, or parasol

・  Small amount of cash: for drinks during lunch or souvenirs

Please prepare these items in the morning so that you can smoothly join the excursion immediately after the conference session. We kindly ask for punctuality to ensure a timely departure.