Spouse programs are arranged for the partners.

* All excursions will depart from the entrance on Banquet floor of The Main, Hotel New Otani Tokyo (conference hotel). To ensure a punctual program schedule, please come to the entrance 10 minutes pior to the departure time.

Time required: 7 hours

Hama Rikyu Garden:

Hama Rikyu, the garden of a feudal lord's residence during the Edo Period, is one of Tokyo's most attractive landscape gardens. It is located alongside the Tokyo Bay, next to the futuristic Shiodome district.

Seawater ponds, whose water level changes with the tides, former duck hunting grounds, forested areas and a teahouse are some of the park's attractions.

Tokyo Bay Lunch Cruise:

Enjoy your lunch on a contemporary and luxurious ship. This two-hour cruise will show you the sights of Tokyo's modern waterfront areas such as Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba fortifications, Maritime Museum and million dollar mansions.

Meiji Shrine:

Meiji-Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor and Empress Meiji, the first sovereign of the modern Japan. In Shinto, it is not uncommon to enshrine the deified spirits of important personalities. Emperor Meiji ascended to the throne in 1868 when the power was switched from the feudal Tokugawa Shogun government to the Emperor. During his reign, Japan abandoned the isolationist policy that had been adopted for more than 2 centuries, opened its door to the world and modernized herself to meet the international standard.

Time required: 7 hours

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa:

Dating from 628, Sensoji is the oldest and most impressive temple in Tokyo. It is dedicated to Kannon—an aspect of the Buddha worshipped as the Goddess of Mercy. People in Tokyo have prayed here for their prosperity and good health. Along the narrow avenue stretching from Kaminarimon Gate (a gate with a huge red paper lantern) to the temple, you will find numerous souvenir shops.

Tokyo National Museum:

Tokyo National Museum is the largest museum in Japan and one of the world's greatest repositories of East Asian art works and archaeological objects. It possesses a rich collection of masterpieces of Japanese art, such as Ukiyo-e and lacquerwares.

Imperial Palace:

The Imperial Palace where the Emperor and Empress live is situated at the center of Tokyo. The site were once the grounds of Edo Castle, the headquarter of the feudal Tokugawa Shogunate which governed Japan since 1603 to 1867.

The palace is surrounded by a water-filled moat. In the East Garden, which is open to the public, you can find stone walls from the Tokugawa Era.

Time required: 7 hours

Japanese Culture:

All participants will have the opportunity to try Ikebana, a Japanese flower arrangement. You can also enjoy experiencing tea ceremony to touch the heart of Japanese culture.

Ginza:

The Ginza is Japan’s most sophisticated shopping and dining district, featuring numerous department stores, elegant boutiques, restaurants and cafes. The land price is also exclusive, making the district one of the most expensive real estates in Japan.