EAROPH 2015 Regional Seminar in JAPAN
EAROPH 2015 Regional Seminar in JAPAN (Ureshino/Saga)
Characteristics of Saga Prefecture and Ureshino City
Saga Prefecture is located at western part of Japan and near to Korean Peninsula by 200 km, and significantly closed to EAROPH member countries. Saga Prefecture has a long history of porcelain industry. and a large amount of its product was exported to South-East Asia as well as Europe for 100 years from the end of 17th century. Saga Prefecture is located at crossroads of major transportation networks as highways and railroads, and less than one hour to Fukuoka, the gateway city to Asian countries.
Ureshino City at south-west of Saga Prefecture is expanded at the river basin of Shiota-Gawa, and has 28 thousand inhabitants and 126.51 k㎡ land area. 45% of land is occupied by forest hills. There are many hot springs with high quality along the river of Shiota-Gawa and these hot springs have extended the urbanization of Ureshino City. Each Ryokan, Japanese style hotel, with hot spring has many visitors from foreign countries as well as all over Japan. This hot spring attracted the medical facility in 1930s and this facility has the regional function at present. The hilly area surrounding the basin is occupied by the spectacular tea plantation which is very famous in Japan and one of major industries in Ureshino City. Agricultural industry such as rice and wheat plantation is performed along the downstream of Shiota-River, and in addition, the historical buildings are grouped at Shiota village faced to Shiota-River.
The strategy for urban development and management of Ureshino City is to focus on the local resources as tea plantation, hot springs, Shinkansen to be operated in 2022, and to reorganize and to systematize these resources for future vibrant society.
For 2015 Regional Seminar in Ureshino/Saga
The mayor of Ureshino City, Taichirou Taniguchi, proposed that Ureshino City is to be the host city of 2015 Regional Seminar and approved at the EXCO meeting of EAROPH in November 2013. The agreement for the Regional Seminar in 2015 was officially signed in August 2014, and the Organizing Comittee / the Working Committee of EAROPH 2015 Regional Seminar was organized in September 2014.
Organizing Committee
| Chairman | Governor, Saga Prefecture | |
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| Vice Chairman | Taichiro Taniguchi | Mayor, Ureshino City |
| Vice Chairman | Tadao Ogawa | President, City Planning Association of Japan |
| Member | Masahiko Ozeki | Director General, City Department, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism(MLIT) |
| Member | Kimihiro Hashimoto | Director General, Housing Department, MLIT |
| Member | Kenji Kanao | Director General, Kyushu Regional Development Bureau, MLIT |
| Member | President, City Planning Association of Saga Prefecture |
Working Committee
| Chairman | Taichirou Taniguchi | Mayor, Ureshino City |
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| Vice Chairman | Takashi Yajima | Chairman, International Committee of City Planning Association of Japan |
| Vice Chairman | Akira Kotaki | Vice Director General, Kyushu Regional Development Bureau, MLIT |
| Member | Hirohide Konami | Director General, Institute of Land Policy |
| Member | Hajime Sabo | Chairman, Sabo Planning and Design Studio |
| Member | Masahide Sugiyama | Managing Director, City Planning Association of Japan |
| Member | Shinichi Yano | Senior Research Fellow, City Planning Association of Japan |
| Member | Kenichi Ogasawara | Director General, Land Acquisition and Compensation Organization |
| Member | Hiroki Fumoto | Manager, Construction Policy Department, Kyushu Regional Development Bureau, MLIT |
| Member | Haruji Kuroiwa | Director General, Saga Prefectural International Affairs & Tourism Department |
| Member | Yoshihiko Soejima | Director General, Saga Prefectural Planning head office |
| Member | Yoji Nakashima | Vice Mayor, Ureshino city |
| Member | Eiichi Ikeda | Chairman, Ureshino Onsen Tourism Association |
| Auditor | Hisayoshi Yamaguchi | Accounting General, Ureshino city |
| Auditor | Koji Tate | Secretary General, City Planning Association of Japan |
Greeting
Mayor of Ureshino City
Taichirou Taniguchi
I would like to welcome EAROPH members and all delegates to Ureshino.
Ureshino in Saga Prefecture is located at north-western part of Kyusyu and has 28 thousand inhabitants.
The major resources are tea plantation, hot springs and porcelain industries. Such Japanese green tea and porcelain has a long history of export for foreign countries through Nagasaki. Hot springs – Ureshino Onsen was appeared at the ancient topography of Nihon Hizen Fudoki prepared in 713, and more than 30 hotels with hot springs, most of them are Japanes Style Ryokan, have annually more than 2 million visitors at present.
The aim of EAROPH Regional Seminar is to exchange knowledge and information on activating local resources. Ureshino has been vigorously performing urban developments such as Kukakuseiri projects(Land Readjustment) for vibrant human environment from 1942 with focusing on local resources, and one of these Kukakuseiri projects is now progressed around the new railway station of Shinkansen to be operated in 2022. In addition, Ureshino promotes “Universal Design Program” for aiming pleasant daily life.
I look forward to meeting you and engaging in discussion and learning about diverse regional experiences related on sustainable human settlements. And I hope all of you enjoy the Japanese style hospitality during your stay in Ureshino.
Theme and Schedule
Theme : Planning and Housing foucused on Local Resources
- Sub-Theme(1) Human Settlement;Ecology and Environment
- Sub-Theme(2) Healthful human life and Tourism
- Sub-Theme(3) Infrastructure and Development
Schedule June 1(Mon)～June 3(Wed) 2015
| June 1 | (AM) | Registration / Site Visit |
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| (PM) | Opening Ceremony/Keynote Speech/Panel Discussion/Welcom Reception | |
| June 2 | (AM) | Concurrent Sessions / EXCO Meeting |
| (PM) | Concurrent Sessions/Closing Ceremony | |
| June 3 | Optional Tour | |
Preliminary Program
Monday, June 1 2015
| Time | Program | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08：30～09：30 | Registration for Site Visit | Uresino City Hall |
| 09：30～12：45 | Site Visit at Local Tea Industries in Ureshino | |
| 10：00～12：30 | Registration | Uresino City Hall |
| 12:30 | Depart to Uresino Social and Culuture Center (LIBERTY) | |
| 12：00～13：30 | Registration at Conference Sight | Uresino Social and Culture Center (LIBERTY) |
| 13：30～14：15 | Opening Ceremony | Uresino Social and Culture Center (LIBERTY) |
| 14：15～15：00 | Keynote Speech | Uresino Social and Culture Center(LIBERTY) |
| 15：00～15：30 | Coffee Break | Uresino Social and Culture Center (LIBERTY) |
| 15：30～17：15 | Panel Discussion | Uresino Social and Culture Center (LIBERTY) |
| 17：15～18：15 | Visit Cultural Heritages and move to the venue for Welcom Reception | |
| 18：30～20：30 | Welcom Reception | Wataya Bessou（Japanese Style Accommodation / RYOKAN) |
Tuesday, June 2 2015
| Time | Program | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09：00～12：00 | EXCO Meeting | Taisho-Ya (Fukujyu Room) |
| 09：00～11：45 | Concurrent Sessions 1-2 | Taisho-Ya (Heian Room / Tancho Room) |
| 11：45～12：45 | Lunch | Taisho-Ya (Heian Room / Tancho Room) |
| 12：45～14：00 | Concurrent Sessions 3 | Taisho-Ya (Heian Room / Tancho Room) |
| 14：15～14：45 | Closing Ceremony | Taisho-Ya (Heian Room) |
Wednesday, June 3 2015
| Time | Program | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09：00～14：00 | Optional Tour - Porcelain Ateliers and Museum in Arita | Meeting Place - Taisho-Ya |
Access
From Ariake/Saga Airport to Ureshino
Ariake Saga Airport is the closest airport to Ureshino City. There are routes to Tokyo (Haneda), Narita, Shanghai (Pudong), and Seoul (Incheon), and the latter three are serviced by low cost carriers.
Access Method 1: Taxi
There is share taxi service providing direct connection between Ariake Saga Airport and Ureshino Onsen (Ureshino City). Reservations are required one day in advance and the ride is approximately 60 minutes, 2000 yen per adult one-way. Online reservations are possible in Korean.
Serviced by: Onsen Taxi (Telephone: 0954-23-6161)
Please visit Ariake Saga Airport Limousine Taxi for more information.
Access Method 2: Rental Car
Car rentals are currently available at the low price of 1000 yen for the first 24 hours under a special discount campaign. Reservations must be placed with the rental car company one day in advance. All vehicles come equipped with navigational systems and can support Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese languages. *Due to the type and model year of the vehicle, some navigational systems might not offer these languages. Please contact the rental car company in advance to check availability. *For a limited time, a discount campaign is being offered through the website below. The rate of 1000 yen for 48 hours is available until March 31st, 2015.
Please visit Ariake Sage Airport Rent-a-Car for more information.
Access Method 3: Bus/Train
1. Board a Saga City Bus at the Ariake Saga Airport bus stop heading for JR Saga Station (Bus Center). (Approximately 35 minutes, 600 yen)
2. From JR Saga Station, travel to JR Takeo Onsen Station via limited express train.
(Approximately 25 minutes, 1,180 yen)
3. From JR Takeo Onsen Station, travel to Ureshino Bus Center via JR Bus.
(Approximately 30 minutes, 660 yen)
From Fukuoka Airport to Ureshino
Highway Bus
The direct bus services are available from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Ureshino Highway Interchange or Ureshino Bus center (Kyusyugo-bound for Nagasaki).
Please proceed to the bus ticket counter at the arrival lobby to get the ticket.
Wait at No.2 bus stop.
See the map
The fare is 1900JPY for one way.
It takes approx. 90 minutes.
From the Highway Interchange bus stop to your hotel, please take a taxi.
(5 minutes)
From the Ureshino bus center, you can walk to most of the hotels in Ureshino.
(Some hotels or Ryokans have their own shuttle bus service from the bus stop, please check when you reserve the room.)
From Nagasaki Airport to Ureshino
Please proceed to No.2 bus stop and take a bus bound for Huis Ten Bosch.
See the map
Change at Sonogi Motomachi for the JR bus bound for Takeo Onsen.
Get off the bus at Ureshino Onsen Bus center.
It takes approx. 90 minutes.
The fare is 1600JPY for one way.
If you have any questions, please contact to Ureshino City Hall.(E-mail adress below)
Inns and hotels
Hotel List(Including Breakfast Only)
| 0954-42-0210 / (81)954-42-0210 / Web SiteWataya-Besso | |
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| 15,000~45,000JPY Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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service in English   |
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| 0954-42-1170 / (81)954-42-1170 / Web SiteTaishyo-Ya | |
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| 18,900~36,750JPY Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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| service in English |
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| 0954-42-3000 / (81)954-42-3000 / Web SiteHotel Sakura | |
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| 13,650~36,900JPY Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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| service in English |
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| 0954-43-3181 / (81)954-43-3181 / Web SiteWarakuen | |
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| 15,900～40,050JPY Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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| service in English |
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| 0954-43-0153 /(81)954-43-0153/ Web SiteShoen | |
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| 10,440～27,050JPY Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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| service in English |
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| 0954-42-0185 /(81)954-42-0185/ Web SiteGrandhoyo | |
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| 10,650～26,400JPY Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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| service in English |
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| 0954-42-0026 /(81)954-42-0026/ Web SiteYoshida-ya | |
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| 13,800JPY～ Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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| service in English |
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| 0954-43-1234 /(81)954-43-1234/ Web SiteOomura-ya | |
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| 10,650～23,000JPY Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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| service in English |
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| 0954-42-0035/(81)954-42-0035/ Web SiteTakasago | |
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| 10,150～24,300JPY Price is per person Breakfast and Dinner included. Not included: Tax and Service charge |
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| service in English |
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Detailed Information is shown at below:
Ureshino Onsen Tourism Association
+81-954-66-9117 