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[Special Autumn Seminar] A special lecture by Kashihara-Asuka Monogatari Kashihara-jingu Shrine Negi and Kenichi Nagakura, and historical writer Yuji Seki, to learn from Japan
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Kashihara and Asuka are the beginnings of Japanese history and culture. I would like visitors to this area to know the stories and charms of Kashihara and Asuka-from such thoughts, this time we welcome Negi and Kenichi Nagakura of Kashihara-jingu Shrine and Yuji Seki, a historical writer, We will hold a special seminar in autumn. Would you like to enjoy the autumn of learning together?
Outline of the Event
- Date of the event
- November 1 (Sat) and November 22 (Sat), 2025
- Place
- 2nd floor special venue
- Reservation
- Not required
- Remarks
- ・The amount includes consumption tax and service charge.
・The contents are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Thank you for your understanding.
Contents of the event
Special Lecture in Autumn: Kashihara-jingu Shrine Negi and Kenichi Nagakura - On the occasion of the 2700 A.D.
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time from 19:00 to 20:00
Capacity: 50 (first come first served)
Rate Guest: Free (Only guests can participate)
A special seminar will be held at the hotel by Kashihara-jingu Shrine Negi and Kenichi Nagakura, who also serve as "Musubibito" of the hotel original experience program. An easy-to-understand introduction of the history from the foundation of Kashihara-jingu Shrine to the present. You can enjoy both those who are familiar with history or those who do not. At the end of the seminar, there will be a question-and-answer session, and we will answer your questions carefully. On the day after participating in the seminar, please visit Kashihara-jingu Shrine and experience its sacredness.
Autumn Special Lecture History Writer Yuji Seki-Aiming to be registered as a World Heritage Site! 'Asuka and Fujiwara no Miyato'
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time one copy 18:30 to 19:30 / 2 copies 19:30 to 20:00
Capacity: 100 (first come first served)
Rate Guest: for guests staying at the hotel.
＊Participation only (reception at the front desk on the 1st floor)
Adults: 2,100 yen / High school and university students: 1,000 yen / Junior high school students and younger: for guests staying at the hotel.
"Asuka-Fujiwara no Miyato" aims to be registered as a World Heritage Site. We invite history writer Yuji Seki to introduce the highlights of Kashihara and Asuka to tell you about the value and how to enjoy it before registering. Fun commentary on famous places such as Asuka-dera Temple, Ishibutai Tumulus, Kawahara-dera Temple, and Toushikozuka Tumulus, along with the history and culture related to Soga. It will be held in two parts that can be satisfied from beginners to history lovers.
Part 1: For beginners + small story introduction
Part 2: For intermediate and advanced users + Q&A session
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