![WCTC2024. World Cutting Tool Conference Osaka,JAPAN [Date]May.21-24 2024 [Venue]Osaka International Convention Center](images/sub_visual.png)
Tours and Accompanying persons' programs will be offered as the followings.
If you plan to participate, please apply from the application form linked from the button below.
Online Application Form For
Tours and Accompanying persons' program
The application had been closed on April 19th, 2024.
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. (JTB GMT) has been appointed as the official travel agent for the Congress and will handle tours.
The following tours are operated by JTB GMT, and Clients who participate in tours will conclude an Agent-Organized Tour Contract (“Tour Contract”) with JTB GMT. The tour conditions are subject to the followings, Tour Conditions attached otherwise, Final Tour Itinerary delivered before departure and “Terms & Conditions of Travel Contract” (Agent-Organized Tour Contract). If there is a divergence between the following description and the Tour Conditions attached otherwise, the following description is preferentially applied.
※Remarks
- - Buses will be used for all tours
(Bus is operated by any of the followings; Chuokotsu Bus, Nihon Kotsu Bus) - - When the minimum number of participants as stipulated by JTB GMT has not been reached, JTB GMT shall notify the clients of tour cancellation not later than April 19th, 2024.
- - Technical Tour attendees are required to provide specific personal information according to each visiting company’s regulations. Please understand that there is a possibility of refusing your participation for the security reason.
Tours
T22-3 May 22 (Wed) MST Corporation Factory Tour
Itinerary
Maximum Participants: 60 persons
Minimum number of participants: 1 person.
The factory tour allows you to see everything inside our factory and office.
T22-2 May 22 (Wed) Kirin Kobe Beer Factory
Itinerary
Maximum Participants: 30 persons
Minimum number of participants: 15 persons.
Chartered coach, English Speaking Guide, Escort
T22-1 May 22 (Wed) Kobe Shushinkan (Japanese sake brewery)
Itinerary
Maximum Participants: 40 persons
Minimum number of participants: 15 persons.
Chartered coach, English Speaking Guide, Escort
The destination information
Kobe Shushinkan (Japanese sake brewery)
Sake brewing is the harmonious integration of nature's processes and human skills. The preservation and advancement of breweries not only are indispensable for understanding Japan's history, traditions, and culture, but also form the foundation for the future development and improvement of culture. The Kobe Shushinkan, based on these principles, embraces both tradition and innovation, and this ethos has been passed down through generations.
T23-1 May 23 (Thu) Osaka Castle
Itinerary
Maximum Participants: 74 persons
Minimum number of participants: 1 person.
Chartered coach, English Speaking Guide, Escort
The destination information
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle has a deep and continuous connection with Japanese history up to the present day, starting as the main temple of Osaka (Ishiyama Honganji Temple) during the Sengoku period, had witnessed the Ishiyama Battle fought against General Nobunaga Oda, the construction by General Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the fall during the Siege of Osaka, the reconstruction by the Tokugawa shogunate, the destruction during the turbulence of the Meiji Restoration, its subsequent administration by the Imperial Japanese Army, and after the war, having been developed into a public park. The stone walls, moat, and historic structures such as the Otemon Gate, Tamon Yagura, and Sengan Yagura that can be seen today are all from the Tokugawa period, and the entire area is designated as a special historic site, and most of the historic structures are designated as important cultural properties. The main castle tower is the third generation, rebuilt in 1931 through donations from the citizens. It has a history of over 90 years and is also designated as a registered cultural property. Since its restoration, it has functioned as a historical museum called Osaka Castle Tower, housing a rich collection of cultural properties related to General Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the Sengoku period, and the history of Osaka Castle, which artifacts are displayed in the internal exhibition rooms that changes regularly.
Accompanying persons' programs
A1 May 22 (Wed) Visit to Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum and tea ceremony experience in Sakai City
Itinerary
Maximum Participants: 60 persons
Minimum number of participants: 1 person.
* The group will be Divided into 2 groups and take turns. The participants will need to walk between the two venues.
The destination information
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
tea ceremony experience
The first-time visitors can enjoy the authentic tea room.
Under the guidance of a tea ceremony master, you will not only experience the etiquette of the tea ceremony, such as nijiri, sitting seiza, admiring the Tokonoma (alcove), and how to serve sweets and tea, but you will also be able to actually make tea yourself.
Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum
The museum introduces “5 points” for better understanding of Sakai cutlery: “Japan's representative cutlery production area,'' “the history of Sakai connected to metal processing,'' “forged cutlery,” “division of labor,” “Overwhelming popularity and support from professional chefs."
The French inbound coordinator in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture with experience as a blacksmith will explain about the cutlery.
A2 May 23 (Thu) Food Sample Making & Walking around Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
Itinerary
Maximum Participants: 60 persons
Minimum number of participants: 1 person.
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
Minami, Osaka, which was known as the kitchen of the nation in the Edo period, and is also famous today as a city with a rich food culture, is home to Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street, which is famous for the saying, “If you want to start a restaurant, just go to the Dogu Shop!'' Recently, not only restaurant owners and professional chefs, but also the general public and tourists come visit the street, making it a popular tourist destination.
Food Sample making
Food samples, also called “food models”or “cooking samples,” are models of dishes displayed at the facade of or inside restaurants. Each of them serves as a menu by visually describing the product in detail and presenting the name and price next to them. They can tell the guests what kind of dishes, quantities, and ingredients being contained by just looking at it, so in recent years, increasing number of food samples has been demanded at restaurants catering to both national and international visitors.
A3 May 24 (Fri) Japanese culture experience 1 Kimono Dressing, 2 Origami
Program at the venue
Maximum Participants: 60 persons
Minimum number of participants: 1 person.
9:30-10:30 Kimono Dressing
This is a course where you can wear casual kimono. Kimono is a lighthearted and playful attire that can be used for various occasions other than formal events.
10:30-11:30 Origami
Please feel the creativity of Japanese people through this traditional game of "paper folding" that transforms into various shapes such as animals and flowers.
Online Application Form For
Tours and Accompanying persons' program
The application had been closed on April 19th, 2024.
Reservation and Entry into Effect of Tour Contract
The deadline of application for Tours is April 19th, 2024. JTB GMT accepts reservations for a Tour Contract by online specified by JTB GMT.
Before you apply for the tours, please complete the online registration.
Cancellation
If a client cancels the tour for personal reasons after the conclusion of the Tour Contract, the client shall pay the cancellation fees described below.Cancellation Policy
| 21 or more days prior to the first night of stay | No charge |
|---|---|
| 20 to 8 days before the first night of stay | 20% of total room rate |
| 7 to 2 days before the first night of stay | 30% of total room rate |
| 1 day before the first night of stay | 40% of total room rate |
| On the day of arrival (until 12:00) | 50% of total room rate |
| On the day of arrival (after 12:00) or no notice given | 100% of total room rate |
This Tour condition is on the basis of January 31st, 2024. Tour Price is calculated on the basis of effective transportation charges and rules on January 31st, 2024. We will not re-operate the tour in any circumstance.
Official Travel Agent
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
2-3-14 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 140-8604 Japan
Phone: +81-3-5796-5445
E-mail: wctc2024@gmt.jtb.jp
OFFICE HOURS: 10:00-16:30 except Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays
Your requests of change or cancellation by e-mail after Office Hours above is seemed to be done at the next day.
Tours are operated by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Registered Travel Agency No. 1723
An official member of Japan Association of Travel Agents
Tokyo Front Terrace Bldg. 6F, 2-3-14 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8604 Japan
Kenichiro Masui, a Tour Handling Officer.
