Excursion

Date : 2nd November (Sat.), the day after LCWS

There are two options as follows:

1. Modern TOHOKU Destination:
OGATA-YAMA + Jyogi-Mountain
Time:
9:00 (Depart Sendai Station) ~ 17:00 (Arrive at Sendai Station)
Fee:
Free
Number of participants:
up to 15
Overview:
OGATA-YAMA is the residence and base of a furniture/interior designer Kinichi Ogata whose activity is well known internationally. It is a modern-art architecture surrounded by nature of Tohoku region where there will be presentations on history and traditional culture of Tohoku. While enjoying regional foods, participants are asked to express their opinions and requests on the topic. The results will be used to formulate the strategy to promote food and tourism of Tohoku aimed at visitors from overseas. There will also be a visit to Saiho-Ji temple at Jyogi-Mountain which was established about 1200 years ago. The fee is free, since the main goal of the tour is to obtain inputs from the participants.
The detail will be updated later.

2. Vintage MIYAGI Destination:
Matsushima
Time:
13:00 (Depart Sendai Station) ~ 20:00 (Arrive at Sendai Station)
Fee:
7000 Yen (We will ask you to pay at the registration desk on the first day of LCWS2019. Cash and Credit cards are acceptable.)
Number of participants:
up to 40
Overview:
Matsushima is said to be one of the three most beautiful scenic places in Japan, and has been an object of admiration by poets and alike since ancient times. When Einstein visited Tohoku University in December 1922, he extended his trip to Matsushima for scenery with moon. It is reported that he was deeply impressed by the sight saying 'even the most accomplished craftsmen would not be able to record this beauty'. Zuigan-Ji temple located at the center of Matsushima was established about 1200 years ago and was significantly expanded and renovated about 400 years ago by the warlord Masamune Date. It is a rare example of Momoyama architectures that survive to today. This tour covers a few key spots around Matsushima including a cruise in or around Matsushima Bay.
The fee covers transportation, entrance fees, cruise, and dinner.
The detail will be updated later.

If you plan to join one of tours, please register from the link below to count heads. We will ask you to pay by cash or credit cards (for the Vintage-MIYAGI case) at the registration desk on the first day of LCWS2019. Please note that we can not refund after the payment.