Excursion Program during IFMSS Conference
06 Sep 2010 Vision Bridge , LLC Ladies & Kids Program at Grance
• Ladies & KidsMorning Program at Grance Afternoon
Not Sep 26 Japanese Calligraphy Lesson Free Yokohama Afternoon Tour Free
Not Sep 27 Kimono -Wearing Experience Free Kamakura Historic Tour Free
Sep 28 Tea Ceremony Lesson Free Great Buddha & Nyoninmai Show *
Not Sep 29 Origami Lesson Free Tokyo Afternoon Tour Free
Notes: * Includes in the Full Package and Full Package for Accompanying Person. We offer a free bus ticket from/to Shonan Village Center/ Zushi Station. Free Japanese Calligraphy Lesson Sep 26 (Sun) Morning
Learn the art of Japanese calligraphy in this hands- on, dynamic session. This program is dedicated to the area of Japanese culture which created "hiragana" and "katakana" from Kanji, (traditional Chinese Characters, once originating from China). Following this, participants will experience creating actual calligraphy. Guests will prepare the liquid ink traditionally from an ink stick then practice writing whatever they wish, such as kanji characters equivalent to the sound of your name. After some practice and concentration, participants will create a unique calligraphy piece. The perfect, original souvenir of a visit to Japan. Not Free Yokohama Afternoon Tour Sep 26 * Advanced reservations required through the IFMSS2010 website.
13:00PM Depart from Shonan Kokusaimura 13:50PM Arrive at Yokohama City and start city tour with English speaking guide to Chinatown Area & Yamashita Park/ Port Area 15:20PM Transfer to the shopping 15:40PM Shopping at Yodobashi Camera (Biggest electric store in Yokohama) 16:40PM Return to the hotel 17:30PM Arrive at Shonan Kokusaimura
Price ¥ 12,000 yen / adult & child (6 years and over) Free / child (Under 5 years)
Minimum passenger count ： 10 persons (Not include children under 5 years) ◆◆◆中華街◆中華街エリアエリア◆◆◆◆ 【【【Chinatown 】】】 Living up to its boast of being one of the biggest Chinatowns in the world, more than 500 restaurants and groceries etc. throng here. A unique look of the stores lining the streets, colored yellow and red, engenders another exotic atmosphere to Yokohama. 【【【Kantei Byo 】】】 One of the heroes in the romance of "The Three Kingdoms" , 'Kanwu', is enshrined as the God of Business in this magnificent richly colored temple. This symbol of Chinatown is beautifully illuminated at night. Admission charged.
◆◆◆山下公園◆山下公園・・・港・港港港エリアエリアエリア◆◆◆◆ 【【【YAMASHITA PARK 】】】 This park commands a romantic view of the Bay Bridge and ships passing through the port. There are many monuments showing international cultural exchange such as "The Girl with Red Shoes Statue", "Indian Water Fountain“ etc. 【【【HIKAWAMARU 】】】 HIKAWAMARU has been open to the public since its renovation on April 25th, 2008. You can see cabins featuring Art Deco interiors, including the first-class dining saloon, the first-class smoking room and the deluxe cabin, which have been remodeled based on the material from the time HIKAWAMARU was operating as a passenger ship between Yokohama and Seattle before the war. The promenade deck has a stunning view of the Yokohama Port. Free Kimono-Wearing Experience Sep 27 (Mon) Morning * Advanced reservations required from Sep 25 at Shonan Village center.
Kimono wearing is at the heart of Japanese Culture. In this program participants will experience and explore many aspects of the Kimono, particularly its origins stemming from the traditional skills of Japanese "dyeing" and "weaving". Participants will also understand the versatility and specific features of the Kimono. Even if one's shape changes, the same kimono can be worn with just some minor adjustments. Following the explanation, participants, assisted by a dresser will have the unique chance to wear a kimono. Not Free Kamakura Historic Tour Sep 27
* Advanced reservations required through the IFMSS2010 website.
13:00PM Departure from Shonan Kokusaimura 13:40PM Visit Engaku-Ji Temple 14:20PM Visit Kencho-Ji Temple 15:05PM Visit Hase-Dera Temple 15:45PM Visit Sasukeinari Jinja Shrine & Zeniarai Benten Shrine 16:30PM Return to the hotel. 17:15PM Arrive at hotel
Price ¥ 12,500 yen / adult (13 years and over) ¥ 12,000 yen / child (between 6 and 12 years) Free / child (Under 5 years)
Minimum passenger count ： 10 persons (Not include children under 5 years) 【【【Engakuji Temple 】】】 【【【Hasedera Temple 】】】
Number two of the five Kamakura temples, This temple reportedly existed before the Kamakura period, Engakuji temple was founded in 1282 by belonging to the Jodo Buddhist sect. Its principal statue of Mugaku Sogen under the sponsorship of Buddha with eleven faces is 9.18 meters tall, and is reportedly Hojo Tokimune to commemorate the deaths the largest of Japan's wooden statues. There is an elevated area of both Japanese and Mongolian soldiers near the main sanctuary where you can enjoy views of the town killed during the Mongols' attempted invasion of Hase, the sea off Kamakura, and the Miura Peninsula. of Japan. This is the main temple of the Engakuji faction of the Rinzai Buddhist sect. Its main sanctuary houses a wooden statue depicting a seated Shakyamuni Gautama. The entrance steps up to the gate are spectacular with cedar trees on either side. The temple has 18 smaller temples in its grounds.
【【【Sasukeinarijinja Shrine 】】】
This shrine is reached by climbing the steps, 【【【Kenchoji Temple 】】】 while passing through many Torii gates with red flags. In legend this shrine was built by Number one of the five Kamakura temples, Minamoto Yoritomo and dedicated to Inari, Kenchoji was founded in 1253 by a the harvest god, who advised him in his dreams high-ranking Chinese priest Rankei Doryu, to raise an army when he was in exile in Izu. under the sponsorship of Hojo Tokiyori. It features a Chinese layout of its main constituents, such as Somon, Sanmon, Butsuden, and Hatto, which are located in a straight line running through the premises. The 730-year-old Byakushin tree in front of the Butsuden building indicates the age of the temple. This is the main 【【【Zeniarai Benten Shrine 】】】 temple of the Kenchoji faction of the Rinzai Buddhist sect. Its main sanctuary houses a wooden statue of a seated Jizo Bosatsu. Kenchoji Legend has it that this shrine was constructed by Minamoto Yoritomo has 10 smaller temples sharing its precincts. Hansobo at the far end after he received a divine message in his dreams, saying "use the of the temple's premises is on the way to the Amazono hiking course. water here to offer prayers to god, and all the world will be at peace." Later Hojo Tokiyori washed money with this water praying for the prosperity of his family. Since then the water has become famous as water for washing money and getting financial success. The water, called Zeniarai-mizu (money-washing water), is one of Kamakura's five famous waters. Free Tea Ceremony Lesson Sep 28 (Tue) Morning
Called sado, the tea cult is the traditional Japanese way of drinking tea in accordance with set rules of etiquette. Both the host and guests share a sense of togetherness during the ceremony. The cult was perfected by Rikyu Sen in the Azuchi-Momoyama period in the latter half of the sixteenth century. Great Buddha & Nyoninmai Show Sep 28 ** Includes in the Full Package and Full Package for Accompanying Person.
＜Group A ＞ 13:30PM Departure from Shonan Kokusaimura 14:00PM Visit Great Buddha & Kotoku -In Temple 14:30PM Enjoy a traditional Nyoninmai Show 15:00PM After the show, transfer by private bus. 15:20PM Visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine 16:00PM Transfer to Komachi Shopping Street on foot 17:30PM Transfer to Yokohama City (Sakuragi cho) 18:30PM Arrive at Pier for traditonal Yakatabune Dinner ＜Group B ＞ 13:15PM Departure from Shonan Kokusaimura 13:50PM Visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine 14:30PM Transfer to Kotoku-In 15:00PM Enjoy a traditional Nyoninmai Show 15:30PM Visit Great Buddha & Kotoku-In Temple 16:00PM Transfer to Komachi Shopping Street 17:30PM Transfer to Yokohama City (Sakuragi cho) 18:30PM Arrive at Pier for traditonal Yakatabune Dinner
＜Group C ＞ 13:30PM Departure from Shonan Kokusaimura 14:05PM Visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine 14:45PM Transfer to Kotoku-In 15:05PM Visit Great Buddha & Kotoku-In Temple 15:30PM Enjoy a traditional Nyoninmai Show 16:00PM Transfer to Komachi Shopping Street 17:30PM Transfer to Yokohama City (Sakuragi cho) 18:30PM Arrive at Pier for traditonal Yakatabune Dinner 【【【Kotokuin Temple (Daibutsu) 】】】 【【【Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine 】】】
Kotokuin Temple, better known as Kamakura Daibutsu, belongs to This temple was founded in 1063 by Minamoto Yoriyoshi as a the Jodo Buddhist sect. Construction of Daibutsu, a 11.31-meter-tall branch of Iwashimizu Hachimangu in Kyoto. It was originally gilt bronze seated statue, was commenced in 1252. It was originally located in Tsurugaoka near the Yuigahama coast, but was moved covered with gold leaf. The statue sat indoors, but repeated to the present location in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo to make it disasters destroyed the building that housed to give the open-air the core of the planned city of Kamakura. After being destroyed by statue seen now. The Daibutsu statue is Kamakura's only national a fire in 1191, the temple was rebuilt with the present layout. The treasure that is a statue of Buddha. view from Hongu, the main building of the temple, of the Kamakura city along the Wakamiya Oji street is magnificent.
【【【Komachi Dori 】】】
Komachi Dori is a street running from East Exit of Kamakura Station to the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, in parallel with the Wakamiya Oji street. On either side of Komachi Dori there are a broad range of traditional souvenir shops, boutiques, and restaurants which attract tourists. Free Origami Lesson Sep 29 (Wed) Morning Origami is a unique Japanese art in which various forms such as animals and flowers are created by folding square paper without the use of glue or scissors. Not Free Tokyo Afternoon Tour Sep 29 * Advanced reservations required through the IFMSS2010 website.
12:00PM Departure from Shonan Kokusaimura 13:20PM Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine 14:00PM Transfer to Asakusa 14:40PM Visit Senso -Ji Temple & Shopping at Nakamise Arcade 15:40PM Return to the hotel 17:00PM Arrive at hotel
Price ¥ 12,500 yen / adult, child (6 years and over) Free / child (Under 5 years)
Minimum passenger count ： 10 persons (Not include children under 5 years) 【【【Kaminarimon 】】】 【【【MEIJI JINGU 】】】 The main gate to the Kinryuzan-Senso-ji Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine. Shinto is called Temple, Kaminarimon is an eight-pillared Japan's ancient original religion, and it is gate, painted vermillion with a unique deeply rooted in the way of Japanese life. architecture. Shinto has no founder, no holy book, Originally erected in 942 A.D., and not even the concept of religious the present structure is a reconstruction conversion, but Shinto values for example built in 1960. harmony with nature and virtues such as " Magokoro (sincere heart)". In Shinto, some divinity is found as Kami (divine spirit), or it may be said that there is an unlimited number of Kami . You can see Kami in mythology, in nature, and in human beings. 【【【Nakamise Dori Street 】】】 From ancient times, Japanese people have felt awe and gratitude towards such Kami and dedicated shrines to many of them. The temple entrance between This shrine is dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his Kaminari-mon and Senso-ji Temple is consort Empress Shoken (their tombs are in Kyoto). known as Nakamise Street. Emperor Meiji passed away in 1912 and Empress Shoken in 1914. Lining along the street are approximately After their demise, people wished to commemorate their virtues 90 shops famous for their sweets, and to venerate them forever. Kimono, toys and crafts. So they donated 100,000 trees from all over Japan and from overseas, and they worked voluntarily to create this forest. Thus, thanks to the sincere heart of the people, this shrine was established on November 1, 1920.
【【【Senso-Ji Temple 】】】 From Kaminari-mon (Thunder Gate), Nakamise-Dori leads straight to Senso-ji. 87 small shops packed with senbei rice crackers, small ningyoyaki pancakes, kimonos and fans, etc. line the street. [Cancellation policy] Cancellation charge will be imposed on you in the case that the notification is made:
Prior to 09 days of your tour date : No cancellation charge Prior to 03 days of your tour date : 30% of the total amount Prior to 01 day of your tour date : 40% of the total amount On your tour date : 50% of the total amount No show without any notification : 100% of the total amount Application Form
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