| Date | Oct. 2 (Fri.), 2009, 7:30~19:15 |
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| Place to Visit | FBR Monju, Eiheiji Temple |
| Fee | Free |
| Flier | Flier of the Conference Tour Rev.2 (PDF, 154kB) |
| Application | Application due: Aug. 31, 2009. Quota: 80 people. (Closed) |
| Contact | Conference tour secretariat |
| 7:30 | NURETH-13 Bus departure from Hotel Nikko Kanazawa |
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| 9:00 | Visit to Eiheiji Temple |
| 10:30 | Departure for Monju |
| 12:30 | Arrival at Monju Lunch Site tour to Monju |
| 16:30 | Departure for Kanazawa |
| 17:00 | Tsuruga Station |
| 19:15 | Arrival at Hotel Nikko Kanazawa |
The prototype FBR Monju has an output of 280 MW electrical. Monju achieved initial criticality in April 1994. In August 1995, Monju became the first Japanese FBR to generate power. It remains the only Japanese facility that can generate electricity using a fast breeder reactor.
In December 1995, sodium coolant leaked from a temperature sensor in the secondary system piping. Since then, plant operation has been suspended. After the accident, a thorough investigation of the cause and a study of preventive measures were carried out. After a governmental safety review and gaining agreements with the local governments, plant modification and the modified system function test were conducted. Monju began the Entire System Function Test on August 31, 2007. The early restart of Monju is expected.
Eiheiji is the head temle of the Soto Sect of Zen Buddhism. It was founded in 1244 by Dogen Zenji, the Buddhist scholar who introduced Soto Zen to Japan in 1228, after studying in China for several years. Eiheiji stands in the wooded hills, about 15 kilometers outside of Fukui City. It consists of over 70 buildings and structures, connected with each other by covered walkways. Eiheiji is still an active monastery with around 150 practicing Zen monks.
