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Welcome Reception

Tue. 21 April,  evening

The reception will be held on the 4th floor of Matsue Terrsa (symposium venue).

Technical Visit 1 (Technical tour 1)

Tue. 23 April, afternoon - evening

   We will visit Daikon-jima Island located in the middle of the Nakaumi Lagoon. It takes about 30 minutes from Matsue Terrsa (symposium venue) by bus. https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/2307

Destinations
 1.    Tree peony production sites in the Daikon-jima Island (Yatsuka-cho, Matsue-shi)
 2.    Yushien Garden (1206-2 Hanyuu, Yatsuka-cho, Matsue-shi)
    https://www.kankou-shimane.com/en/destinations/9312

Yushien Garden is a Japanese garden with 250 types of tree peonies.
A commemorative group photo will be taken on the terrace in the garden.
The Gala Dinner will be held in a Japanese restaurant in the garden.
We will escort participants back to JR Matsue Station after the dinner.

 

Gala Dinner

A banquet of the symposium is scheduled on Tue. 23 evening following Technical Visit 1. The restaurant ”Momiji" in Yushien Garden is the site of the banquet.

Technical Visit 2 (Technical tour 2)

Thu. 25 April

   We will have two visit courses from JR Matsue Sation (the tourist bus stop is close to the SOUTH entrance of the station) at 8:30 a.m.

-- Course A --
Destinations
1.    Japanese Garden in the Adachi Museum of Art (320 Furukawa-cho, Yasugi-shi)
   https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/934/
   https://www.kankou-shimane.com/en/destinations/9290
   https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/adachi-museum-gardens/

2.    Tottori Flower Gallery (Hanakairou), a large flower park in neighboring Tottori Prefecture (110 Tsuruta, Nanbu-cho, Saihaku-gun, Tottori)   https://www.tottorihanakairou.or.jp/en/
     * We have Lunch (provided) at the restaurant in this flower park.

3.    Kotobuki Castle, a confectionary theme park of local sweets. (1605-1 Sada, Yodoe-cho, Yonago-shi, Tottori)  https://www.kotobukijo.jp/en/

   Course A will return to JR Matsue Sation around 5:30 p.m. via Yonago Airport (YGJ). The members who will board a plane to Tokyo (Haneda, HND) may get off at YGJ. The members who will use Izumo Airport (IZO) need to go to JR Matsue Sation and take a shuttle bus to IZO from Matsue.

-- Course B --
Destinations

1.    Production farmers of potted Hydrangea in the Izumo Plain

2.    Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, One of the most important Shinto Shrines in Japan (195 Kizukihigashi, Taisha-cho, Izumo-shi) https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5804.html

* We will have Lunch (provided) somewhere near this place (under consideration).

3.    Izumo-style Japanese garden and Tsuiji Matsu (pine tree fences) in the Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum (Izumo Cultural Tradition Hall) (520 Hama-cho, Izumo-shi) https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1023583-d1373292-Reviews-Izumo_Cultural_Tradition_Hall-Izumo_Shimane_Prefecture_Chugoku.html

   Course B will return to JR Matsue Station around 5:30 p.m. via Izumo Airport (IZO). The members who will board a plane to Tokyo may get off at IZO. The members who will use Yonago Airport (YGJ) need to go to JR Matsue Sation and take a shuttle bus to YGJ from Matsue.

Excursion - Post-conference tour –

Optional on Fri. 26 April

   This tour is optional. Participants must register separately from the symposium registration (Tour Fee: TBA). We will start this tour from JR Matsue Sation (the tourist bus stop is close to the SOUTH entrance of the station).

Destinations
1.    Oni no Shita Burui, a large gorge stretching approximately 2.3 km (Une, Minari Okuizumo-cho, Nita-gun): The natural habitat of Rhododendrons or native azaleas is found in the valley. We will take a hike on recreation trails along the river.  https://www.kankou-shimane.com/en/destinations/9285
(Photo: Rhododendron ripense Makino in Oni no Shita Burui).

2.    Mochi pounding in the traditional way (Mochitsuki) and Lunch of mochi in local styleOkuizumo-cho is one of the famous production areas of rice in Japan. We will make tasty fresh rice cakes using a big mallet.

3. In addition, we may visit another sightseeing spot (under consideration).

 

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