2018 A.S.I. Asia-Oceania Best Sommelier Competition in Kyoto
This tour is only available for visitors from overseas.Those who live in Japan can not apply.
Dates
Monday, October 15th 2018 – Friday, October 18th, 2018
Venue ＆ Accommodation
Kyoto Hotel Okura
Kawaramachi-Oike Nakagyo-ku Kyoto 604-8558
Tel +81-75-211-5111
http://okura.kyotohotel.co.jp/
* The nearest airport is Osaka-Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Probably the easiest and fastest option from KIX to Kyoto is to take a train
(about 75 minutes)
“Limited Express Haruka” operated by JR West (Japan Railway) is the only rail service between the 2 points.
A Limousine Bus is also available, it runs regular services between KIX and Kyoto Station (southern exit Hachijo-guchi). (about 90 minutes)
* From Kyoto Station to the hotel, it takes 15 minutes by taxi
Programme
All the tests (for contestants) will take place at the hotel (Kyoto Hotel Okura)
Monday, October 15th
Arrival, Check-in at the hotel and Registration
(no ground transportation provided from the airport/station to the hotel)
18:00 Welcome Party (buffet-style) with Maiko ＆ Geisha performances at the hotel
Dress code : Suit and Tie for men, Dress or Pantsuit for women
Tuesday, October 16th
9:30 Departure from hotel
10:00 Visit of Sake Brewery (with Sake seminar) located in Fushimi area (Kyoto)
12:00 Lunch (Japanese) at Seiwa-so
14:00 Visit of Suntory Yamazaki Distillery ＆ Tasting
19:00 Buffet-style Dinner at Chouraku-kan
Western style cuisine with Japanese ingredients
21:30 Transfer back hotel (or you may stroll back to the hotel)
Dress code : Business Casual
Wednesday, October 17th
9:00 – 12:00 Semifinal “Qualification of Asia ＆ Oceania” (Open to delegations)
12:30 Transfer to Heian-shrine
13:00 Lunch at the restaurant in Heian-shrine
15:00 Transfer back to hotel
Free for the rest of the day
Thursday, October 18th
9:00 Visit of Matsuo-Taisha (one of Japan’s most ancient shrines where a god of sake is enshrined) and Kinkaku-Ji (The Golden Pavillion, UNESCO World Heritage site)
11:30 Lunch at Nanzen-ji Junsei (Japanese-style hot pot, Shabu-shabu)
13:00 Transfer back to hotel;
14:30 - 18:00 Final (Open to delegations)
19:00 Gala dinner at the hotel
Dress code :Business Casual (during the daytime), Suit and Tie for men, Dress or Pantsuit for women (Gala dinner)
Friday, October 19th
Departure
(no ground transportation provided from the hotel to the airport/station)
Online Registration ＆ Dead line
PLEASE COMPLY STRICTLY WITH BELOW DEADLINES.
As Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations throughout the year (and furthermore October is high travel season), JSA cannot guarantee any registration received after below deadlines.
DEADLINE
Friday, August 15th
All inquiries
Japan Sommelier Association (JSA)
E-mail：asi-kyoto@sommelier.jp
TEL：+81. 3. 3256. 2020 ／ FAX：+81. 3. 3256. 2022
Cancellation Policy：
・There will be no refund for any cancellation received after the deadline.
・For cancellation noticed before the deadline, we will refund through paypal excluding a cancellation fee.
・If you do not complete payment within one week after applying, it will be treated as cancellation.
Note regarding deadline：
・Booking accepted on a first come, first serve basis. We will stop accepting application earlier before the deadline once the limit is reached
・If cancellation occurs, we may accept additional booking
・If you wish to stay the night before or extend your stay, please make arrangement by your own.
・Rooms are allocated by the hotel.
Visa application：
Please check visa requirement of your country and apply by yourself if needed.
Travel insurance：
We do not provide special insurance. Please take overseas travel insurance in your country.
Registration Closed
