Excursion

We are pleased to announce that AT workshop 2023 holds an excursion!
This event is one of the symposium highlights and enables attendees to catch-up, reminisce, and make new friends in an informal atmosphere as well as enjoy the beauty of Kyoto.
If you are keen to participate, please indicate through the registration form by February 20th (JST).

Date and time Saturday, March 4th, 1:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Fee 6,000 JPY
An invited speaker can join free of charge with one accompanying person . Please register.

*The tour includes half-day bus, lunch, entrance fee to the temples and a tour guide.
If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements for lunch, please comment in the registration form.


Highlights

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion in Kyoto):One of the most iconic sights and popular attractions in Japan
whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, beautifully reflected in the mirror pond.





Arashiyama: Beautiful sightseeing district in Kyoto. There are many attractions such as the Bamboo
grove and the Togetsukyo Bridge.





Tenryu-ji temple: considered the most important Zen temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama area, with one of the finest Zen gardens
in Kyoto and wonderful mountain views.





Excursion plan

1:15pm Pick up from the workshop venue, Rekisaikan in bus with a driver and a guide.
1:30pm - 2:20pm Kyoto-cuisine Lunch
2:20pm - 3:00pm Visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion in Kyoto) and discover its history.
3:00pm - 3:30pm Bus travel time
3:30pm - 5:10pm Visit Arashiyama, explore its beautiful district, Tenryu-ji temple,
Bamboo grove and Togetsukyo Bridge.
5:10pm - 6:00pm Bus travel time, back to Karasuma Kyoto hotel.