Social Gathering (May 26)

Date

Tuesday, May 26,2026

Time

From 19:30 to 21:00

Places

Public House HOSANNA (British-style Beer Pub)

Excursion 1 (May 27)

Date

Wednesday, May 27,2026

Time

From 09:00 to 13:00

Places

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle, originally built in 1333 and completed in its present form in 1617, is renowned for its elegant white appearance, earning it the nickname “White Heron Castle.” Widely regarded as the finest example of Japanese wooden castle architecture, it was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1993. Following restoration completed in 2015, its brilliant white exterior can be fully appreciated today.

Banquet (May 27)

Date

Wednesday, May 27,2026

Time

From 18:30 to 21:00

Places

Hotel Monterey Himeji

Excursion 2 (May 29)

Date

Friday, May 29,2026

Time

From 12:00 to 17:30

Places

Engyo-ji Temple (Mt. Shosha) and Lunch at Nadagiku sake factory

Engyo-ji Temple is located on Mt. Shosha in central Hyogo Prefecture. Founded in 966 by the monk Shoku Shonin (910–1007), it has long been supported by the imperial family, aristocrats, and prominent warriors. The temple complex spans over 31 hectares and includes numerous historic buildings, monuments, and sub-temples, many dating back to the Muromachi period (1336–1573) and designated as cultural assets. Engyo-ji is also the 27th temple of the Saigoku 33 Pilgrimage, a historic pilgrimage route established in the 8th century that continues to attract visitors from Japan and around the world.

- Lunch at Nadagiku Shuzo
Website: https://english.harima-sake.jp/introduction/nadagiku/

- Engyo-ji Temple (Mt. Shosha)
Website: http://www.shosha.or.jp/