SOCIAL EVENTS
Tokyo Racecourse VIP Tour
On Saturday, October 31st, JRA (Japan Racing Association) cordially invites conference participants and their accompanying persons to an
exclusive Tokyo Racecourse Tour free of charge.
Experience the thrill of the races from the prestigious VIP Guest Rooms—a refined space usually closed to the general public. Enjoy a day of
luxury and world-class racing in a truly magnificent setting.
How to Register: Please check the "Tokyo Racecourse Tour" box when completing your online conference registration.
Please note that a dress code applies for access to the VIP Guest Rooms.
EXCURSIONS
On Wednesday, October 28th, several excursion tours will be available for participants and their accompanying persons.
- Fees: Included in the conference registration fee.
- Registration: Please select your top three choices when registering for the conference.
- Assignment: Final tour assignments will be communicated to you at a later date.
GK (Gotemba Kogen) Winery
Overview
- GK WINERY
- GK WINERY makes wine from grapes grown in the soil around Mount Fuji.
You could also enjoy wine tastings at the winery shop or purchase bottles.
Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai & teamLab Planets TOKYO
Overview
- Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
- This shopping complex recreates the atmosphere of the Edo period (1603–1868) and offers fresh food sourced from the neighboring Toyosu Market. The foot bath garden on the 8th floor offers panoramic views and is free for all visitors to enjoy.
- teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.com
- teamLab Planets is a unique immersive art space that you experience barefoot. It consists of a Water Area and a Garden Area, forming a museum where you walk through water and a garden where you become one with the flowers.
Kamakura
Copyright: Kamakura City Tourist Association
Overview
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
- Dedicated to Hachiman, the guardian deity of the samurai, this beautiful shrine has stood over 800 years.
- Great Buddha of Kamakura
- The bronze Great Buddha of Kamakura dates back to the 13th century and is the second-tallest bronze Buddha in Japan.
- Hasedera Temple
- Hasedera, founded in AD 686, is often called the Temple of Flowers. The temple is famous for its gardens, and visitors should not miss the view over Kamakura City and out toward the ocean from the lookout platform.
Asakusa & TOKYO SKYTREE
Overview
- Hama-rikyu Gardens
- Step into this beautiful Edo-period (1603–1867) garden and discover a peaceful world apart from the surrounding high-rise buildings. The garden features a teahouse designed to appear as if it is floating on the water.
- Asakusa
- Asakusa is a historic district centered around Sensoji Temple, home to the iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) and the Nakamise shopping street. Visitors could enjoy riverside views or stroll along traditional streets lined with stalls and authentic souvenir shops offering quintessential Japanese goods.
- TOKYO SKYTREE
- TOKYO SKYTREE is the world’s tallest tower at 634 meters, offering incredible panoramic views of Tokyo.
Hakone
Overview
- Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
- Hakone Sightseeing Cruise offers a relaxing journey across Lake Ashinoko, one of Japan’s most scenic crater lakes. Enjoy views of the rolling hills surrounding the lake and the majestic Mount Fuji (3,776 m).