Excursions
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Please fill in this form, only if you are really sure that you will and can take part in the excursion. So, please prepare for the visa and your travel to Japan first and then book the excursion!
Japanese Tea Ceremony
September 9, 2022
Fee: 3,500 yen
*Please pay for the excursion on the first day of the conference at the registration desk.
*Admission fee for the garden is included.
Maximum number of the participants: 20
Meeting place and time: Kanazawa Bunka Hall, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Gyokusen-en
Duration of the event: 1-1,5 h
You can learn how to serve and drink green tea as well as the history of tea ceremony, and enjoy the scenery of the garden of Gyokusen-en, the oldest tea-ceremony room in Kanazawa.
One-day trip to Echizen area
September 9, 2022
Fee: 7,000 yen (incl. lunch)
*Please pay for the excursion on the first day of the conference at the registration desk.
*Admission fees for both Eiheiji Temple and Maruoka Castle are included.
*Automatic guide system in English is available in the bus.
Maximum number of the participants: 40
Preliminary itinerary
8:45 Meeting at West gate of Kanazawa Station
09:00 Depart from Kanazawa Sta (West Gate)**
10:10–11:10 Maruoka Castle
11:45–13:45 Eiheiji Temple & Lunch
14:45-15:45 Tojinbo Cliffs
17:15 Arrive at Kanazawa Sta. (West Gate)**
**The exact place for the departure and the arrival is still subject to change.
Maruoka Castle - Japanese oldest castle tower
"Maruoka Castle is located in Fukui Prefecture. It has the oldest existing donjon and is designated as one of the National Important Cultural Properties. Also, Maruoka Castle is recognized as one of "Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots." As many as 400 Somei-Yoshino (Yoshino cherry trees) surround the castle, making it appear like a floating castle in the hazy curtain of flowers during spring's cherry blossom season. For that reason, it is also known as the "Kasumigajo Castle," which means "Hazy Castle."" (Source: https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/activities/detail_307.html)
Eiheiji Temple-Temple of Eternal Peace
"Eiheiji Temple is a historically famous old temple located in Fukui Prefecture surrounded by mountains on three sides. Dogen Zenji founded it in the year 1244. It is the first Zen practicing monastery of the “Japanese Soto Sect,” making it the head temple of the Soto sect. Eiheiji Temple is composed of about 70 magnificent halls and towers of the temple in its premises, and even to this day, there are nearly 200 trainees and trainee monks undergoing strict Zen training day after day. The treasure house of Eiheiji Temple called Rurishobokaku holds Dogen Zenji’s handwritten “Fukan-zazengi,” other writings, relics, ancient documents, paintings, and calligraphic works of the temple masters from each generation, which present 800 years history of Eiheiji Temple. Eiheiji Temple is one of the tourist spots recognized worldwide that was awarded two stars in 2015 by Michelin Green Guide Japan, the travel guide issued in France." (Source: https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/activities/detail_307.html)
Tojinbo Cliffs - The legendary wonder of nature
"Tojinbo Cliffs are located in the northern part of Fukui Prefecture and are famous for their unique and scenic spot with a stretch of a spectacular precipitous cliff, which was created by the rough sea waves of the Japan Sea. It is a rare landscape in Japan and the world from a geological perspective. It is designated as a natural treasure of Japan. You will be able to discover and enjoy fresh seafood at restaurants, and souvenir stores lined up in the Tojinbo Cliffs shopping street located near Tojinbo Cliffs. Some restaurants serve grilled seafood such as squid, turban shell, and scallop, which can be eaten while walking around in the area." (Source: https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/activities/detail_307.html)