Sightseeing

For participants who wish to explore Japan before or after the conference, the following travel services are provided for your information.

The sightseeing tour options are presented below in three categories: Package Tours, Travel Concierge Services, and Nagano Prefecture Area Tours after Industrial Tour Course [C].

The services listed on this page are provided by independent service providers. The conference organizers do not assume responsibility for any reservations, payments, cancellations, accidents, changes, or other arrangements made between participants and the service providers.

Participants are advised to contact the relevant service provider directly and carefully review the tour details, prices, availability, cancellation policies, and booking conditions before making a reservation.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact the conference secretariat.

Tokyo

Hakone

Kyoto

Nagano

Category 1: Package Tours

Travel agencies offer a variety of package tours for visitors who wish to explore Tokyo and nearby destinations. The following options are provided as examples.

Tour A: One-Day Tokyo Sightseeing

For day trips in Tokyo and excursions to nearby destinations, Hato Bus tours are very popular among visitors. Please refer to the following website to search for available tours, dates, and reservation conditions.

Agency	Reservation Information
Hato Bus	Search Hato Bus tours and reservations

Tour B: JTB Sunrise Tours Package Options

The following are examples of package tours offered by JTB Sunrise Tours and available on November 7, 2026.

Tour option	Price and booking conditions
1-Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour [Return by Shinkansen] With Lunch (From Shinjuku)	Price per person: JPY 29,500 Tour bookings may be made until departure on the day of the tour. Cancellation fees will be charged beginning 10 days before the tour.
Mt. Fuji & Shizuoka Wasabi Farm Tour with Hokusai Special Train & Shinkansen (Round Trip from Tokyo)	Price per person: JPY 28,000 The final day for accepting reservations is five days before the tour. Cancellation fees will be charged beginning 10 days before the tour.

For current tour information and reservations, please visit:
JTB Sunrise Tours

Tour prices, schedules, availability, and booking conditions may be changed by the service provider. Participants should confirm the latest information directly with JTB Sunrise Tours before making a reservation.

Tour C: Entertainment Experience

Some travel agencies provide entertainment-focused experiences in Tokyo. The following activity is presented as an example.

Agency	Sample plan in Tokyo
Rakuten Travel Experiences	THE SUMO LIVE RESTAURANT HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO: Sumo Show with Meal Plan

Category 2: Travel Concierge Services

Travel concierge services can assist participants in preparing personalized travel plans and making travel arrangements in Japan. The following agencies are provided as examples.

Depending on the agency and selected service, assistance may include:

Customized itineraries
Private and guided tours
Self-guided travel plans
Restaurant reservations
Cultural experiences
Transportation arrangements
Accommodation planning
Group travel arrangements

Agency	Contact and service information
The Japan Concierge	Contact: https://thejapanconcierge.com/contact-us Private and concierge tours: https://thejapanconcierge.com/private-tours
Japancierge	Contact: https://www.japancierge.com/contact Email: support@japacierge.com
JTB Sunrise Tours	Europe: Online consultation JTB USA Inc.: asia@jtbusa.com
Inside Japan Tours	Contact: Self-guided Japan holidays Email: info-usa@insidejapantours.com Telephone: +1 720 744 0205 Sample 1: Self-Guided Adventure — Golden Route, 9 nights Price from US$3,065 per person, based on twin-share accommodation. The itinerary combines Tokyo and Kyoto with the countryside of Hakone National Park near Mount Fuji. This flexible itinerary is suitable for first-time visitors to Japan. View the Golden Route itinerary Sample 2: Small Group Tour — IJT Essential, Must-See Japan, 10 nights Price from US$4,466 per person. Route: Tokyo – Hakone – Kyoto – Hiroshima – Osaka – Tokyo. The tour focuses on major destinations in Japan, including Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima, Osaka, and an optional day trip to Kamakura. Participants also have opportunities to separate from the group and pursue activities from their own personal travel wish lists. View the Must-See Japan itinerary
Keio Travel Agency	Contact: https://keio-travel.jp/contact/ Email: dmcjapan@keio-kanko.co.jp

The prices shown above are examples provided in the sightseeing plan. Prices, itineraries, availability, minimum participant requirements, and booking conditions may change.

Please contact the relevant agency directly to confirm the latest details before making travel arrangements.

Category 3: Nagano Prefecture Area

After Industrial Tour Course [C]

For participants joining Industrial Tour Course [C], sightseeing tours departing from Nagano Prefecture can be arranged upon request.

Nagano offers opportunities to experience mountainous landscapes, traditional communities, local culture, regional cuisine, and other attractions before returning to Tokyo or continuing to another destination.

Participants interested in a Nagano sightseeing tour should contact the conference secretariat by September 4, 2026. Early inquiries would be greatly appreciated to facilitate the arrangements.

Advance arrangements may be required depending on the requested destination, transportation availability, tour schedule, and number of participants. The conference secretariat will be happy to assist participants in arranging the tour.

Sample Sightseeing Itineraries

The following are sample itineraries for sightseeing tours in Nagano.

Plan A

Day 1: Industrial Tour Course [C] → Transfer to Matsumoto → Hotel → Matsumoto Castle night illumination and dinner.
Day 2: Japan Alps Kamikochi walk and lunch → Narai-juku Tour → Limited Express Azusa to Shinjuku.
Optional Day: Mt. Ontake → Nakasendo walk from Tsumago to Magome → Nagoya → Tokyo.

Plan B

Day 1: Industrial Tour Course [C] → Transfer to Nagano City → Hotel check-in → Free dinner.
Day 2: Zenkoji Temple Early Morning Worship Experience → Breakfast → Togakushi Five Shrine Tour → Togakushi soba lunch → Return to Nagano → Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tokyo.
Optional Day: Stay at Shibu Onsen or Yamada Onsen → Yonako Fudoson trek → Obuse → Tokyo.

Customized Travel from Nagano

If you are interested in visiting destinations other than Nagano after Industrial Tour Course [C], such as Kyoto, Kanazawa, or other regions in Japan, please let the conference secretariat know.

Depending on your preferences, it may be possible to arrange a customized travel itinerary departing from Nagano and including additional sightseeing opportunities in other regions.