Excursion

The bus for the excursion will depart at 13:00 in front of the conference venue. Depending on the weather on the day, we are planning to go to the following place.

5th Station of Mt. Fuji

Fujisan (Mt. Fuji) , which has given a significant influence on the formation of Japanese people’s view of nature and culture, was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO as "Fujisan as an object of faith and the source of art" in 2013. Fujisan that has fostered the faith typified by Fuji-ko sect and a variety of arts including ukiyoe is the world treasure that should be inherited in the future as the one symbolizing the symbiosis of people and nature.

We will go to 5th Station of Mt. Fuji, which is the highest point that can be reached by bus. The elevation of the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji is about 2400m. The temperature at 5th station of Mt. Fuji is about 15 ^OC. In addition, the weather in the mountains often changes drastically. You should bring a long-sleeved shirt or other clothing to protect against cold and rain.

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine is part of the Mt. Fuji UNESCO Wold Cultural Heritage site. This shrine is one of approximately 1300 Asama shrines in Japan that enshrine the deity of volcanoes in general and Mt. Fuji in particular.

Schedule

13:00

Departure from the conference venue

14:00-14:50

5th Station of Mt. Fuji

16:00-16:50

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

17:10

Arrival at the conference venue

Reference

Official Web Site for Mt. Fuji Climbing

Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja

Transportation to the banquet after excursion

The bus will drop off those who wish to get off the bus at Fujisan Eki Station and arrive at the conference venue at 17:10.

After leaving their luggage in their rooms and getting ready, the bus will pick up participants again at 18:00 at Fujisan Eki Station. It will arrive at the Highland Resort hotel before 18:15. The banquet will then begin.

Registered accompanying person can participate in the following accompanying Person Program on July 9th. The bus for the accompanying person program will depart at 9:00 in front of the conference venue. Depending on the weather on the day, we are planning to go to the following place.

Chureito Pagoda

Chureito Pagoda is a five story pagoda located in Arakurayama Sengen Park. The observation deck of the park is know as one of the most beutiful place to view Mt. Fuji. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the magnificent Mt. Fuji spreading symmetrically beyond, along with the town scape of Fujiyoshida below, together with the Chureito Pagoda.

Oishi Park by Lake Kawaguchi

Oishi Park, located on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi, is a tourist spot visited by many people every year as a place where visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt.Fuji. In July, many of the lavenders are in full bloom, and Oishi Park offers a spectacular view of the purple carpet that covers the entire foot of Mt. Fuji. Oishi Park has a promenade called “Hana Kaido” (flower highway) where visitors can enjoy the colorful flowers that bloom in each season. The lavender in early summer is especially famous, and visitors can enjoy the unique view of Mt. Fuji.

Schedule

9:00

Departure from the conference venue

9:35-10:30

Chureito Pagoda

11:10-11:50

Oishi Park by Lake Kawaguchi

12:10

Arrival at the conference venue, Lunch on the 2nd floor