Excursion (Aug. 27)
We plan to go to Mount Tsukuba (筑波山 Tsukuba-san) and Mt. Tsukuba Shrine on Aug. 27 as an excursion of the conference.
Mount Tsukuba is an 877 m (2,877 ft) mountain located near Tsukuba,
Japan. It is one of the most famous mountains in Japan. Mt. Tsukuba
shrine is a centuries-old Shinto shrine. They are both a source
of blessing for the Japanese people.
The main building of Mt. Tsukuba Shrine
Wikipedia (Mount Tsukuba)
PhotoJapan( Mt. Tsukuba Shrine)
Climing Mt. Tsukuba
Information of Local Attractions
Sightseeing of Tsukuba and around Tsukuba
You can see the following site for local
sightseeing spots:
http://rso.kek.jp/Activities/Travel/Tsukuba.html
http://rso.kek.jp/Activities/Travel/Tsukuba.html
Events of Tsukuba local area
There is a festival in Tsukuba
called Matsuri Tsukuba 30, 31 August. Matsuri Tsukuba is the
biggest festival in Tsukuba area. You can see the English
explanation below:
http://globe.asahi.com/feature/article/2013100300007.html
Official site of Matsuri Tsukuba is here, but only in Japanese.
http://www.matsuri-tsukuba.com
http://globe.asahi.com/feature/article/2013100300007.html
Official site of Matsuri Tsukuba is here, but only in Japanese.
http://www.matsuri-tsukuba.com
Annual event schedule in Tsukuba area