After the symposium, a post tour (optional, \ 50,000) is organized to allow the participants to discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Hiroshima and Miyajima.
NOTES： Time schedule may be flexible according to convenience of the participants.
To register to the post-tour, please follow this link:
https://biz2.knt.co.jp/ecs51/FJS-2019/
Post-Tour Program
- Start at Hakata JR Station (Wednesday afternoon)
- Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine (Wednesday afternoon, Hotel and dinner)
Miyajima or Itsukusima is the name of the island.
From the web-site
Itsukushima Shrine
The Floating Shrine on the Sea
The shrine has more than 1400 years of history, and is a registered World Heritage Site. The vermillion lacquered shrine, located at the beautiful Itsukushima, fits well with the Prussian blue sea, and the green of the virgin forest, recreating the elegance of the Heian era. Many visitors from all around the world continue to visit.
Miyajima Light-up and cruise
- Kintaikyo-Bridge and Iwakuni Castle (Thursday morning)
The name means Brocade Belt in Japanese.
One of the most famous wooden bridges
From the web-site
In 1673, the lord of the Iwakuni Domain, Hiroyoshi Kikkawa built a wooden bridge, which was to serve as the prototype for the bridge that exists today. Unfortunately, this bridge was soon washed away. The following year, the bridge was reconstructed with improvements. This bridge retained its majestic appearance for 276 years, until it was carried away by Typhoon Kezia in September 1950. After it was destroyed, the bridge was rebuilt again as a timber bridge, at the strong request of the local residents.
- Hangetsuan (Thursday Lunch at Kintaikyo)
The name means Half Moon Shanty
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)(Thursday afternoon)
http://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/english/
http://www.hiroshimapeacemedia.jp/?post_type=signpost&lang=en
From the web-site
A number of buildings and monuments that recount the catastrophe of the atomic bombing stand in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, visited by people from around the world with hopes for peace.
- Finish at Hiroshima JR Station (Thursday at around 6 pm)
https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00077/
From the web-site
