Post Conference Event
A post-conference event is planned after APCFS2024.
This plan will move from Matsue City to Okayama City and is scheduled for two days.
The plan ends in Okayama City, but you can move immediately to Kyoto and Osaka.
The Japan Tourism Agency subsidy will be applied, so participation is very inexpensive.
Please refer to the following guidelines and apply for the event.
Summary of the Event
The Post Conference Event has been planned by the organizers. The Japan Tourism Agency will subsidize the event, making it possible to participate at about a quarter of the regular price.
The theme of "Tatara to Katana"
Understanding the spread of technology, culture, and tradition through the sharing of the ancient iron-making technique "Tatara" and the arts and crafts of "katana" (sword)
The story of "Tatara to Katana"
Tatara iron making, an ancient Japanese iron-making technique, has been practiced in the Izumo region of Shimane Prefecture for 1,400 years. At its peak from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1868-1912), approximately 80% of the nation's iron was made in the Izumo region at the foot of the Chugoku Mountains.
Today, the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of tamahagane, a product unique to tatara iron manufacturing, is the so-called "Japanese sword," a sword made using traditional Japanese manufacturing methods. The Japanese sword has been increasingly refined as a weapon in accordance with the times, but its value has since increased from a weapon to an art and craft object.
In this event, it is possible to embody the Story of the sublimation from the formation of the material iron to the traditional craftwork called a sword.
Post Conference Event Itinerary
Post Conference Event
| Tour Schedule |
29-Nov-24 (Day 1)
Enter: Okayama castle, Okayama Korakuen, Osafune Sword Museum and lunch |
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| Operation Day | 29-30 November. 2024 (2 Days) |
| Meeting date/point | 13:10, 29 November, at Kunibiki Messe (Venue) |
| Dismissal date/point | 13:45, 29 November, at Okayama Station |
| Req. to Run Tour | 45 |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 70 |
| Tour Guide, Conductor | Available |
| Language | English |
| Price Per Person |
8,000 JPY per person (tax included) who stay at Via-inn Okayama (single room) 12,000 JPY per person (tax included) who stay at ANA Crowne Plaza (single room) 14,000 JPY per person (tax included) who stay at ANA Crowne Plaza (single-use for two bed room or double room) 13,500 JPY per person (tax included) who stay at ANA Crowne Plaza (Twin-use) 17,000 JPY per person (tax included) who stay at ANA Crowne Plaza (Delux single room) |
| Included tour fee | Entrance fee, Transportation, Hotel accommodation, Dinner (November 29),Breakfast (November 30), lunch (November 30) , Special Lecture and English Speaking Guide. |
| Chartered Bus | Ichibata Kanko Bus (November 29) Shimoden Kanko Bus (November 30) |
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Cancellation / Revision
- In case of cancellation, your deposit will be refunded after deducting the cancellation fees as shown below.
- JTB shall make the corresponding refund within the 7days from the day following cancellation, when effecting refund before tour departure.
- Please revise and/or cancel your reservation by logging in to your "My Page".
- Cancellation fee when notice is given:
| 21 or more days prior to the tour date | No charge |
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| 8 to 20 days before the tour date | 20% of tour fee |
| 2 to 7 days before the tour date | 30% of tour fee |
| 1 day before the tour date | 40% of tour fee |
| On the day (except for the lower column) | 50% of tour fee |
| After tour starts or no notice given | 100% of tour fee |
- Note: If the request is received outside business hours, the arrangements will be handled on the next business day.
Deadline for Post Conference Event
The deadline for reservations on this site is
- 23:59 of October 31st, 2024, Japan Standard Time (GMT+9)
- (Please note that reservations can not be made after tours reach the maximum number of applicants.)
Inquiries about Booking ＆ Excursion
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