Four exciting tour events in the Tokyo, Nikko and Tsukuba area were chosen for CIGR participants. However, a few number of participants signed up for the individual tour events. Finally, Nikko, the world heritages of Japan was selected for the sightseeing event in this CIGR conference. The participants who wish to enjoy Tokyo downtown tour, Sumidagawa sightseeing tour or Tsukuba Science City tour are kindly requested to participate in Nikko tour.

Nikko City Tour
Wednesday　　September 21　　8AM-5PM
Location: Tour Departs from Tower Hotel Funabori, Tokyo
Early Entry: 15 September

	Nikko is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. It is famed above all for its historic temples and shrines, but the surrounding area also offers hot springs, scenic lakes, and Edomura, a theme park where the culture and lifestyle of Edo-period Japan is recreated. The tour highlights famous Toshogu shrine, Chuzenji lake, Kegon falls and local culture in the Nikko City. The mausoleum of the first Tokugawa Shogun (1603-1868) which has gorgeous complex of colorful structures featuring the superb craftsmanship of Japan's 17th-century artisans will introduce to you.	Toshogu shrine
	The wonderful scenic attraction is the Lake Chuzenji in the mountains above the town of Nikko. It is located at the foot of Mount Nantai, Nikko's sacred volcano, whose eruption blocked the valley below, thereby creating Lake Chuzenji about 20,000 years ago. You can enjoy the most amazing scenic view of Lake and mountain from cruise and ropeway.	Lake Chuzenji
	Another most attractive sightseeing point is the Kegon waterfall. The water falls from 97m high and this is the most famous of Nikko's many beautiful waterfalls. You will enjoy the nature around the falls with Japanese myths relates with Kegon. Kegon waterfall is the only exit for the water of Lake Chuzenji. Kegon falls are counted among the three finest waterfalls in Japan.	Kegon waterfall
	Culinary adventurers in the Nikko's restaurants, offering a variety and quality of fine dining by chefs who have taken Nikko’s regional cuisine to a nationally recognized level. Visitors need not be aspiring gourmands to enjoy the city’s cuisine; stop at any of the Nikko Originals to get a taste of the local favorites. Fresh Yuba, the 'skin' that forms on top when making tofu, seems to be everywhere in Nikko. Even if you're not a fan of tofu, it tastes pretty delicious, especially with soba (buckwheat noodles in a soup broth). Recently Yuba Sushi and Yuba Curry are newly added!	Yuba from Nikko

 

Cost: ¥5000 Includes transportation and tour guide facilities. We encourage the participants for early entry to reserve transportation facilities through conference secretariat.

Refund: Participants who already signed up either any one of Tokyo downtown tour, Sumidagawa tour or Tsukuba Science City tour and does not wish to join in Nikko tour, are kindly requested to contact with conference secretariat for refund.

 

 

Multiple application is available for A and B, or D and B-Course.

A-Course : Tokyo Down Town Tour (Day-Time)Cancel

Spend the afternoon exploring Japan's most modern city on this  sightseeing tour featuring Tokyo's cultural and shopping highlights. There's also time for the shopping districts of Nakamise and Ginza.

B-Course : Sumida River Sightseeing Tour (Night-Time)Cancel

A boat trip lasting one hour where you can delight in a mix of Tokyo’s continual redevelopment combined with the atmosphere of the good old days of Edo. Enjoy at your leisure the ever-changing face of the Tokyo landscape.

C-Course : Nikko World Heritage Tour (Day-Time)

Nikko area is one of the World Heritages of Japan. The tour highlight is the world famous Toshogu Shrine , the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa Shogun. It's a gorgeous complex of colorful structures featuring the superb craftsmanship of Japan's 17th-century artisans. Sightseeing at Kegon Waterfall and Lake Chuzenji are involved.

D-Course : Tsukuba Science City Tour (Day-Time)Cancel

Tsukuba Science City is a research and education center in Tsukuba City in southwest Ibaraki Prefecture. Today, more than 200 research facilities, including laboratories of private companies. We visit some of research institutions under The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), and more.