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Accommodation and Travel
Hotels and Room Rates
| Grades and Hotel name |
Room Rate |
Location
Refer to the Map |
| Single room |
Twin room |
| A |
Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto |
¥15,000* |
¥18,000 |
5-minute walk to Kokusaikaikan
station
5-minute walk to Conference Center |
| Hotel Granvia Kyoto |
¥18,900* |
¥21,000 |
3-minute walk to Kyoto station
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| B |
Hotel Monterey Kyoto |
¥11,000 |
¥16,000 |
5-minute walk to subway
Karasuma-Oike station |
| Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa |
¥8,000 |
¥14,000 |
5-minute walk to subway
Shiyakusho-mae station |
| New Miyako Hotel |
¥11,000* |
¥16,000 |
6-minute walk to Kyoto station
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| C |
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel |
¥8,500 |
¥12,000 |
1-minute walk to subway
Shijo station |
| Aranvert Hotel Kyoto |
¥8,000 |
¥11,000 |
5-minute walk to subway
Gojo station |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto
Sanjo |
¥7,500 |
¥11,000 |
5-minute walk to subway
Karasuma-Oike station |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto
Shijo |
¥7,500 |
¥11,000 |
6-minute walk to subway
Shijo station |
| Hearton Hotel Kyoto |
¥7,500 |
¥11,000 |
5-minute walk to subway
Karasuma-Oike station |
| Hotel Gimmond Kyoto |
¥7,500 |
¥11,000 |
5-minute walk to subway
Karasuma-Oike station |
| Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto |
¥7,300 |
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5-minute walk to Kyoto station
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| Via Inn Kyoto Shijo Muromachi |
¥6,000 |
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5-minute walk to subway
Shijo station |
| Kyoto Garden Hotel |
¥5,700 |
¥9,400 |
5-minute walk to subway
Karasuma-Oike station |
| Kyoto Central Inn |
¥4,800 |
¥7,400 |
10-minute walk to subway
Shijo station |
| Note |
1) |
The above room rates include breakfast,
service charge and tax. |
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2) |
Minimum number of participants: one person |
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3) |
The room charge with * means
single occupancy of a twin room. |
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4) |
JTB Corporation, the official travel agent has reserved
a block of rooms for participants during the Congress
period at special discount rates. |
Excursion
| Date: |
Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 15:00 - 21:00 |
| Course: |
ICC Kyoto — Nishijin Textile Center — Kiyomizu
Temple — Dinner at Japanese restaurant — Each
hotel |
| Fee: |
¥8,000 |
Application
Participants who wish to reserve
hotel accommodation and an excursion should apply
via the Internet - URL: http://www.acplan.jp/ichc2012/.
Or, you can download the application form (PDF) and
send it to the JTB Corp by fax or e-mail. Application
should be accompanied by a payment covering the total
amount of hotel accommodation and excursion. No reservation
will be confirmed in the absence of this payment. All
payments must be made in Japanese yen (JPY).
Deadline for hotel application: August
17, 2012.
Hotel and Excursion Application Form
JTB Western Japan, Corp. MICE Center
11F Hommachi cross Bldg., 3-1-8 Minamikyuhoji-cho,
Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0058, Japan
Phone: +81-6-6252-2861 (Mon.-Fri. 9:30-17:30)
Fax: +81-6-6252-2862
E-mail:  |
Cancellation
In the case of cancellation, a written notification
should be sent to JTB. The following cancellation fees
will be deducted before any refund is made.
Hotel:
8 or more days prior to the first night of stay ---- None
7 to 2 days prior to the first night of stay ----
30% of daily room rate
1 day prior to the first night of stay ---- 40% of daily
room rate
On the day of the first night of stay ---- 50% of
daily room rate
After the day of the first night of stay, or in
case of failure to check in without notice ----
100% of daily room rate |
Excursion:
8 or more days prior to the tour date ---- None
7 to 2 days prior to the tour date ---- 30% of tour
fare
1 day prior to the tour date ---- 40% of tour fare
On the tour date ---- 50% of tour fare
After the departure time, or in case of failure
to join the tour without notice ---- 100% of tour
fare |
Passport and Visa
All foreign visitors entering Japan must possess a valid passport.
Participants requiring visas should apply to the Japanese
Consulate or Mission in their countries prior to departure.
For details, participants are advised to contact their travel
agencies or to visit the official website of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of Japan. For those who need to apply for
a visa, please contact the Organizing Secretariat.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/
Japanese embassy or consulate:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/
Foreign Exchange and Credit Cards
The Congress can only accept Japanese yen in cash or Master/VISA
credit cards at the registration desk. Foreign currency exchange
is available at major hotels, banks and international airports
in Japan including the Kansai International Airport. Major
credit cards are widely accepted at hotels and shops. You
can withdraw money using credit cards issued by VISA, Master
Card, American Express, Diners Club, etc. at Japanese Post
Office ATMs, but please verify this with your credit card
company before departure from your home country. It is suggested
that you bring sufficient cash in yen for your needs.
Climate and Clothing
In late August, the average temperature in Kyoto is approximately
27.6°C (81.7°F) with a high of 35.7°C (96.3°F)
and low of 20.4°C (68.7°F). Light summer clothing
is recommended.
Electric Power
Western Japan, including Kyoto is on 100V, AC/60Hz. Devices
for 110V AC will work well. The plug type in Japan is type
A with two flat blades without a ground pin, the same type
widely used in the USA and Canada.
Consumption Tax
A national consumption tax of 5% is added to almost all commodities
and services in Japan.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Japan.
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