“Oita Summit Guide” Uploaded!
Oita Summit Guide for the participants is now uploaded.




Oita Summit Guid
[PDF Files 3.9MB]


Short Introduction Video of Oita Grassroots Summit




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Oita Prefecture is located in the eastern area of the island Kyushu (located in the south-west of the Japanese archipelago). The region is blessed with rich nature as it is close to both the mountains and the sea. For these reasons, it’s Oita’s great joy to be able to serve its fresh delicacies from the sea, as well as its meat and vegetables.
Also, Oita has a rich history and cultural heritage that is unmissable for those who wish to learn about Japan. In Oita you can enjoy visiting shrines, Buddhist temples and Buddhist statues.
What is more, Oita’s pride is onsen (hot springs). Places in Oita Prefecture, such as Beppu and Yufuin, are full of onsen, and in terms of the amount of onsen sources and the amount of onsen water rushing from the earth, it is known as the “Onsen Capital of Japan” throughout Japan.


“Message from Oita Prefecture Governor, Mr. Katsusada Hirose”

I am so pleased that the 25th Japan-America Grassroots Summit will be held in Oita Prefecture.
Oita is a popular tourist destination because of its onsen, its rich nature, history, and culture, as well as its culinary delicacies from both the mountains and sea. Oita welcomes tourists from all over the world.
Please be sure to get to know Oita’s nature and food, and meet and befriend many people from Oita.
I hope you make friendships here that are comparable to or surpass the friendship between John Manjiro and Captain Whitfield.


Planned Itinerary 2015
Planned Itinerary Local Tour Choice on July 8
The second day in Oita will begin with 5 optional local tours. Each tour will take 5 to 6 hours, and incloudes the sightseeing of three famous hot springs, Chinoike-Jigoku [Blood Pond Hell], Umi-Jigoku [Sea Hell], Oniishi-Bozu Jigoku [Monk Head Hell], and lunch. Some Japanese Grassroots Summit alumni will join the tour, too.
*Please choose a tour of different area from the preferred Local Session city
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Beppu Nature Course
Unique Oita Course
Kitsuki Beautiful History Course
Yuhuin Relax Course
Beppu Learning Course
Local Sessions
One of the best features of the Grassroots Summit is the "local sessions [homestay program]." In Oita, the local sessions will start on July 9th for 4 days and 3 nights. The participants will experience person-to-person exchange and the unique local culture with their host families. There are 11 local session areas in Oita.
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Map
Post Summit Optional Program
After the Grassroots Summit, you can extend your stay in Japan to discover more and make friends in other regions!
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KUMAMOTO & TOKYO Homestay and Hotel $590
KYOTO & TOKYO Homestay and Hotel $630 (12years old & under- $560)
HUKUSHIMA & TOKYO Homestay and Hotel $490(12 years old & under- $400)
TOKYO FREE TIME Hotel Stay $160

Brochure of Oita Summit 2015
To see the detailed full brochure of the Oita Grassroots Summit, please access to the following PDF file.

Grassroots Summit Brochure（full pages）
Grassroots Summit Brochure（full pages）
[PDF Files 13.9MB]

Sectioned Brochure
Cover page, Messages, What is Grassroots Summit
[PDF Files 3.6MB]
What is Oita, Itinerary, Hotels, Local Tours
[PDF Files 3.9MB]
Local Sessions
[PDF Files 5.8MB]
Post Summit Optional Program, Important Information
[PDF Files 2.7MB]


Package Prices
The package prices include
- Round trip airfare between the listed city below and Natira airport
［Based on the departure of July 6, and the return of July 13］
- Busfare between Narita and Haneda airport
- Domestic airfare between Haneda and Oita airport
- Hotel accommodation in Oita based on the double occupancy
- Bento box dinner on July 7
- All breakfast in Oita
- Dinner at opening and Closing events
- Most of the meals during Local Session
- All transportation in Japan during the Summit
- All participation, administration and handling costs for the Summit

The package prices do NOT include
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharge
- 3% credit card processing fee
- Hotel single supplement surcharge
- Optional tour during and after the Summit program


How to apply for Oita Grassroots Summit
A.　ONLINE APPLICATION

Online Application Form


B.　“PAPER” APPLICATION
(1) Download and print the application form below and fill in the necessary information
(2) Mail the above application form to NTA GLA office with your passport copy.

Application Form
[PDF Files 125KB]

*After receiving the application form and the passport copy, NTA will send you the acknowledgement and necessary information about your travel itinerary.

Application Deadline
Application deadline is extended to May 14.

You can add your own trip before and after the Grassroots Summit, too.
Please consult with travel agent of Nippon Travel Agency in LA.

TEL: 310-808-2716
E-Mail: grassroots_summit@ntaamerica.com


Oita Summit Leaflet

　 Shimane Summit Leaflet
[PDF Files 12.8MB]


contact

REGARDING TRAVEL
［SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AND CONCIDERATIONS］
NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY AMARICA, INC., GLABRANCH
Attn: Grassroots Summit in 2015, Ms.Linda Cockrell or Mr.Minoru Ueda
1025 West 190th St., Gardena CA 90248
TEL: 310-808-2716 FAX: 310-630-0896
E-Mail: grassroots_summit@ntaamerica.com

REGARDING THE SUMMIT PROGRAM
CIE-US
［C/O National Association of Japan America Societies］
C/O National Association of Japan America Societies
819 L Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington DC 20036
TEL: 202-429-5545
E-Mail: manjiro@us-japan.org