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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 |
¥25,000* |
¥31,000 |
5-minute walk to
Conference Center |
| Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto |
¥29,900* |
¥37,750 |
5-minute walk to
subway Keage station |
| Kyoto Hotel Okura |
¥21,500 |
¥39,000 |
1-minute walk to
subway Shiyakusho-mae station |
| Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto |
¥27,510* |
¥34,020 |
5-minute walk to
subway Shijo station |
| Hotel Granvia Kyoto |
¥30,000* |
¥31,000 |
3-minute walk to
Kyoto station |
| B |
Hotel Monterey Kyoto |
¥19,500 |
¥28,000 |
5-minute walk to
subway Karasuma-Oike station |
| Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa |
¥16,000 |
¥24,000 |
5-minute walk to
subway Shiyakusho-mae station |
| New Miyako Hotel |
¥21,500* |
¥25,000 |
6-minute walk to
Kyoto station |
| Aranvert Hotel Kyoto |
¥10,700 |
¥18,000 |
4-minute walk to
subway Gojo station |
| C |
Hearton Hotel Kyoto |
¥9,500 |
¥16,000 |
5-minute walk to
subway Karasuma-Oike station |
| Karasuma Kyoto Hotel |
¥10,500 |
--- |
1-minute walk to
subway Shijo station |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel
Kyoto Sanjo |
¥10,500 |
¥17,000 |
5-minute walk to
subway Karasuma-Oike station |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel
Kyoto Shijo |
¥12,000 |
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5-minute walk to
subway Shijo station |
| Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto |
¥9,500 |
¥18,000 |
3-minute walk to
Kyoto station |
| APA Hotel Kyoto-Ekimae |
¥9,000 |
¥16,000 |
5-minute walk to
Kyoto station |
| VIA Inn Kyoto Shijo-Muromachi |
¥7,000** |
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5-minute walk to
subway Shijo station |
| Note |
1) |
The above room rates include tax and
service charge. |
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2) |
The room charge with * means single occupancy
of twin room. |
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3) |
The room charge with ** includes a breakfast. |
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4) |
JTB Corporation, the official travel agent has
reserved a block of rooms for participants during
the Symposium period at special discount rates.
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Application
Participants who wish to reserve hotel
accommodation and tours should apply from our Website
- URL: http://www.acplan.jp/meniere2010/. Or, you can
download the application form (PDF) and send it to the
JTB Corp by fax or post-mail. As the middle of November
is a high season for sightseeing, early application
for hotel reservation is strongly recommended. Your
reservation will be made upon receiving your completed
form, and deposit for hotel reservation (¥ 10,000
per room) and optional tour fees to be paid by your
Credit Card.
Deadline of Hotel and Tours Application: October
15, 2010.
Hotel and Tours Application Form
The address,
phone and fax numbers of JTB Western Japan, MICE
Center have changede to :
JTB Western Japan, Corp. MICE Center
Honmachi Cross Bldg. 11F, 3-1-8 Minami-Kyuhoji-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: westec_op3@west.jtb.jp
The old phone and fax numbers
will be transferred to the new ones. |
Cancellation
In the case of cancellation, a written notification
should be sent to JTB Western Japan, Corp. MICE Center
by Fax or E-mail. Cancellation charges are as follows.
| Hotel: |
Up to 9 days before the first night
of stay ---- ¥2,000
2 - 8 days before ---- 20% of daily room charge
(minimum ¥2,000)
Less than 2 days before, or no notice given ----
100% of daily room charge |
| Tours: |
Up to 21 days prior to departure day ---- ¥2,000
20-8 days before ---- 10% of tour fare (minimum
¥2,000)
7-1 days before ---- 20% of tour fare (minimum ¥2,000)
Prior to starting time, or failure to show 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/
Visa exemption countries:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/02.html
Japanese embassy or consulate:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/
Letter of Invitation
An official letter of invitation will be sent by the
Organizing Committee upon request to those who have
registered and paid the registration fee. However, such
solicited invitations will not include an offer for
payment of any expenses, such as registration, travel
or hotel accommodation for the Symposium.
Certificate of Attendance
If you wish to have a certificate of attendance, please
apply for it at the Secretariat during the Symposium.
Foreign Exchange and Credit Cards
The Symposium 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,
the Kansai International Airport and the Narita (New
Tokyo) International Airport. Major credit cards are
widely accepted at hotels and shops. You can withdraw
money using credit cards issued by VISA, MasterCard,
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 you bring sufficient cash in yen for
your needs.
Japan Rail Pass
Participants planning to travel within Japan are recommended
to purchase a Japan Rail (JR) Pass before departure
from their home country, as it cannot be purchased in
Japan. This pass covers all JR trains, including the
Haruka, Narita Express and Bullet train, but some restrictions
apply; the pass is not valid for "NOZOMI"
trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen line. A 7-day
pass costs ¥28,300 (ordinary class) or ¥37,800
(first class). URL: http://www.japanrailpass.net/
Climate
In mid November, the average temperature in Kyoto is
approximately 12°C (53°F) with a high of 17°C
(62°F) and low of 7°C (45°F).
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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