Electrical Plugs

Japan uses 2 types of electrical plugs (100V 50/60 Hz)

1. two parallel flat prongs - "American" type
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2. Similar to above but with an earth connector
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Optional tour details

1FULL DAY TOUR KYOTO with guide services (Lunch)
After breakfast, we travel to historical city Nara and our first stop to visit Todaiji Temple where you will find one of the largest bronze Buddha structure in Japan. Take a walk in the Nara Deer Park where hundreds of deer roam around freely. Next, we will proceed to Kasuga Shrine and rebuilt several timer over the centuries, it is the shrine of the Fujiwara family. Thereafter, take a drive to city Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan for more than 10 centuries. Our first stop, explore the Kiyomizu Temple, nested in the quite foothills of Mt. Otawa. The main hall (a National Treasure) has a platform, which commands a panoramic view that one must not miss. To appreciate the delicate Japanese traditional wear, we are treated to a Kimono show at Nishijin Textile Centre. Nishijin district s world-famous for its traditional silk weaving and it is reputed to be the place for Japan’s highest-grade textiles. Another majestic architecture that one shall not miss is the Golden Pavilion Temple, one of the Kyoto’s best –known attractions. Golden Pavilion Temple is a three story pavilion covered in gold leaf and if on a clear day, the Golden Pavilion shimmer against a blue sky, its reflection capture in the waters of a calm pond. Be sure to explore the surrounding park with its moss-covered grounds and teahouses.

Group size minimum 10 – 20 passenger S$ 240 per person
Group size minimum 21 – 40 passenger S$ 200 per person

Map

Transportation Info

More About EEL

Everytime I told someone from Japan that I am going to Hamamatsu, they will say to try the EEL.

The specialty dish in Hamamatsu is "Unagi no Kabayaki"

It is charcoal-broiled eel basted with a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and sake

Some Info about Kabayaki

In Japan, kabayaki -style cooking (split, butterflied and glaze-grilled with sweet soy sauce) is the most popular manner of preparing unagi . Unagi eels are born at sea, then migrate to rivers and swamps. Many parts of the Japanese archipelago are known for their unagi , and regional preferences are evident in the manner of preparation. In the Kansai region, that includes Osaka and Kyoto, eels are slit hara-biraki ("belly-split") style, keeping the meat along the back connected. These fillets are threaded on thin, round, metal skewers, before being dipped in a mirin and soy glaze and grilled. This results in a richly burnished, intensely flavored eel with fairly crispy skin.

List of Concerts

Opening Concert : 15 May 2009, Friday , Approx 12pm
千葉県柏市立柏高等学校 from Chiba Prefecture

Welcome Concert : 15 May 2009, Friday Approx 6pm
千葉県柏市立柏高等学校 from Chiba Prefecture
大阪府立淀川工科高等学校 from Osaka
Guest Marimba Soloist: 神谷百子

Afternoon Concert : 16 May 2009 Saturday, Approx 1pm









Evening Concert : 16 May 2009, Saturday, Approx 6pm
Solo Concert by Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet, Christopher Martin
神奈川大学吹奏楽部 (from Kanagawa)


Final Concert: 17 May 2009, Sunday, Approx 11am
Combined Primary School Bands from Nara Prefecture
(奈良県の生駒市立あすか野小学校、河合町立河合第三小学校、桜井市立桜井南小学校)
市立山王中学校
ヤマハ吹奏楽団浜松 (Yamaha Wind Band from Hamamatsu)

Proposed Itinerary

Proposed Itinerary 6D5N +1 (may be subjected to changes)
Departure: 14 May 2009, 0100hr from Singapore/ ETA 0835 Nagoya
Return: 19 May 2009, 1100hr from Osaka/ ETA 1630 Singapore
Airline: Singapore Airline, direct flight
Estimated cost: S900 per PAX

Day 1: 13 May 2009, Wednesday

• 2230hr: Assemble at Changi Airport, T3, Row 10

Day 2: 14 May 2009, Thursday

• ETD 0100hr: Flight to Nagoya (meals on board)
• ETA 0835hr: Arrival at Nagoya Centrair Airport
• 0930 - 1245hr: Transfer by Coach to Hamamatsu
• 1300hr: Lunch provided
• 1400hr: Check-in hotel
• 1430hr: Depart for Yamaha Factory
• 1500 - 1630hr: Yamaha Factory Tour
• 1715hr : Transfer back to Hotel
• 1715-1830hr: Dinner on your own
• 1830-2030hr: Rehearsal in middle size hall
• 2030hr: Free Time in Evening

Day 3: 15 May 2009, Friday

• 0700hr Morning Call
• 0800hr: Breakfast provided, Morning free
• 1200hr TBC: Welcome concert if you choose to watch
• Lunch on your own
• 1500-1800hr: Rehearsal in Studio
• Dinner Provided
• 1800hr TBC: Welcome concert if you choose to watch

Day 4: 16 May 2009, Saturday

• Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner provided
• 0900 - 1015 : Rehearsal at studio
• 1100 - 1140 : Short sound test in ACT City Concert Hall
• 1300 - 1430: 45 mins concert (to perform after university band)
• Evening concert if you choose to watch, else free and easy

Day 4: 17 May 2009, Sunday

• 0700hr: Morning call
• 0800hr: Breakfast/ Lunch provided
• 1200hr TBC: Final Concert if you choose to watch
• 1300hr Depart for Osaka with local guide
• 1700hr: Hotel Check-in: Osaka Dai-Ichi
• Free and Easy in Evening

Day 5: 18 May 2009, Monday

• Only Breakfast provided
• Free and Easy
• Optional Tour: Universal Studio (minimum: 10 to go)
  (own expenses, can be pre arranged, approx $260 w transfer & entry tickets, no meals)
• Optional Tour: Kyoto (minimum: 10 to go)
  (own expense, can be pre arranged, approx $240 w transfer & lunch)

Day 6: 19 May 2009, Tuesday

• 0545hr: morning call
• 0645hr: Breakfast provided
• 0730hr: wait at lobby for transfer to Kansai Airport
• Depart for Singapore (Dep 1100hr, ETA 1630hr)