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Accommodation Application Form For Hotel Reservation TRAVEL INFORMATION OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENT JTB Corp. has been appointed as the Official Travel Agent for the Symposium and will handle all related travel arrangements including hotel accommodation. Inquiries and applications concerning arrangements should be addressed to:
JTB Corp. Tours & Convention Division, Kansai District Nittochi-Dojima Bldg. 1-4-19 Dojimahama, Kita-ku Osaka 530-0004, Japan Tel: +(81)6-6345-9516 Fax: +(81)6-6345-0910 Email: itdw_ec1@kns.jtb.co.jp
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION JTB has reserved a sufficient number of rooms at the hotels for Symposium participants at special discount rates. Those persons who with to apply for hotel reservation are requested to complete the enclosed application form, and send it to JTB not later than May 7, 2001 with the necessary deposit (10,000 yen per room).
GENERAL INFORMATION PASSPORT AND VISAS All foreign visitors entering Japan must possess valid passports. Participants requiring visas should apply to Japanese Consulate or Missions in their countries prior to departure. For details, participants are advised to contact their travel agencies.
WEATHER and CLOTHING The climate in Osaka on June is hot and humid with an average temperature of 25°C (76°F) and humidity of 70%. A Shirt or blouse with half-length sleeves is suggested. Because the rooms in the hotel are air-conditioned, long-sleeved garments will be useful.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE Most foreign currencies and traveler's checks can be exchanged at the airport, hotels, or banks. A passport is required for currency exchange services. Traveler's checks are exchanged at a more favorable rate than cash. The Organizing Secretariat will accept only Japanese yen.
TIPPING In Japan the service charges are included in hotel and restaurant bills.
ELECTRICITY The standard electrical voltage in Japan is 100V(AC), 60Hz in western Japan(Osaka), 50Hz in eastern Japan(Tokyo).
TRANSPORTATION TO CONFERENCE VENUE (RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL) The most convenient and economical means to Osaka is to take a direct flight to Kansai International Airport. From Kansai International Airport to Osaka;
JR-West Japan [KIX (Kansai Int'l Airport) --> JR (Japan Railways) Osaka Station (55min.)] Special Limited Express "Wings" : 1,160yen (Optional reserved seat additional 500yen) From Osaka station, take either taxi (10min. approx. 700yen- 1,000yen) or Rihga Royal Hotel Shuttle Bus (every 20min. no charge)
Nankai Railway [KIX --> Nankai Namba Station (29min.)] Airport Express Train "Rapi:t" : Super seat 1,700yen Regular seat 1,400yen From Namba Station, take either taxi (20min. 1,500yen-2,000yen) or proceed to subway Midosuji Line. Buy a ticket for 230 and go three stops (toward Senri Chuo) to Yodoyabashi Station, From here, go outside exit #4 and take either Rihga Royal Hotel Shuttle Bus (every 15 min. no charge) or taxi (5-8 min, 700yen-800yen).
The Rihga Royal Hotel Shuttle Bus runs from 07:45 until 21:50.
Airport Limousine Bus [KIX --> Rihga Royal Hotel (80min.)] Limousine Bus : 1,300yen (Leaves at 17:45 and only runs once in a day) Airport Limousine Bus [KIX --> HARBIS OSAKA (OSAKA Station) (60min.)] Limousine Bus : 1,300yen (It's runs every 20-30 min.)
Travelers who are planning to stay at Hotel NCB, or Hotel Links & Spa, take taxi from Osaka Station. (5-10 min, approx. 700yen-1,000yen)
Participants arriving at New Tokyo International Airport (NARITA) may choose from the following three alternatives ;
(1) A limited number of domestic flights to Osaka Airport is available at NARITA. Board on a domestic flight to Osaka Airport. Take an airport limousine to Osaka.
(2) From NARITA ,take an airport limousine to HANEDA Airport which takes about 100 minutes. Board a domestic flight to Osaka Airport and take an airport limousine to Osaka.
(3) Take an airport limousine or a Narita express train to JR Tokyo Station, the traveling time is about 100 minutes and 60 minutes, respectively. Board JR SHINKANSEN (Bullet Train) to JR Shin-Osaka Station, which runs every 15 minutes; the traveling time is 3 hours.
Osaka city has a home page : http://www.city.osaka.jp/english/index.html. At this web site, you can get various information: city history, transportation, tourist information.
TECHNICAL TOUR Date & Hours : June 8(Fri) 9:00 18:30 Tour Highlights: Sharp Corp. (Memorial Hall & Technology Hall, Factory of manufacturing LCD driver IC) Memorial hall was established in 1981 in honor of Sharp's founder, Tokuji Hayakawa. Exhibited here are historic products, including Japan's first crystal radio, the world's first electronic calculator, etc. In technology hall, Sharp's latest technological developments such as solar cells and LCD technologies are introduced in an easy-to-understand.
Its main hall and the five-storied pagoda are considered to be the oldest wooden structures in the world. The temple was designated as one of the first World Cultural Heritage in Japan by the UNESCO. Its colossal wooden structure is dedicated to "Big Buddha," a 15m-high bronze statue. Designated as the World Cultural Heritage. Fare: 7,000yen per person (Box lunch included) Getting together : the lobby of Rihga Royal Hotel June 8, 9:00 a.m. Minimum attendance for operation - 30 persons
Those who wish to join technical tour may sign up the registration form.
OPTIONAL TOURS 3 optional tours are planned for participants and accompanying persons. For optional tour reservations, please contact JTB Corp.
JTB Corp. Tours & Convention Division, Kansai District Nittochi-Dojima Bldg. 1-4-19 Dojimahama, Kita-ku Osaka 530-0004, Japan Tel: +(81)6-6345-9516 Fax: +(81)6-6345-0910 Email: itdw_ec1@kns.jtb.co.jp
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