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| We would like to thank you for your participation and
hope this workshop will be a successful meeting for you. |
| Travel Information |
| About Kanazawa: The modern, refined capital
of Ishikawa-ken and 3 hours away from Osaka by the express train.
Kanazawa offers the visitor a nice blend of cultural/historical sights
and natural beauty.
History: Its history stretches back over seven hundred years to when the region was known as Kaga. During the 15th century, Kanazawa once came under the control of an autonomous Buddhist government and became Japan's only independent Buddhist states. Attraction: Kenrokuen Garden - one of Japan's most famous gardens Myoryu-ji - knowns as 'Ninja' temple Nomura Samurai House - located in the Nagamachi district, once inhabited by Samurai For more information: |
| Venue |
| ISHIKAWA KOUSEI- NENKIN KAIKAN
Address: 4-17-1 Ishibiki, Kanazawa city, Ishikawa 920-0935 Japan For more information (Japanese only): |
| Accommodation |
| APA HOTEL ISHIKAWA EKI-MAE (Economy)
Address: 1-9-28 Hirooka, Kanazawa city, Ishikawa 920-0031 Japan OR KANAZAWA MIYAKO HOTEL (Deluxe) Address: 6-10 Konohana-cho, Kanazawa city, Ishikawa 920-0852 Japan How to make reservations: The secretariat has reserved a block
of rooms during the workshop. If you would like to make reservations,
please fill out the attached FORM B and send it back with a registration
form. |
| Official Agency |
| KINKI NIPPON TOURIST CO., LTD (Toranomon Int'l Travel
Dept.)
Address: Shin Toranomon Jitsugyo Kaikan |
| Registration |
| Date: November 7th (Tue.) Place: In front of the main meeting room, FUYO, of Ishikawa Kousei-Nenkin Kaikan Time: 11:00~13:00 |
| Reception |
| Date:November 7th(Tue.) Place: Ishikawa Kousei-Nenkin Kaikan Fee: \3,000 |
| Access to Kanazawa - Hotel |
| - Kansai International Airport (KIX) - Kyoto -
Kanazawa by Railway
\9,750/one way £Ï£Ò - Narita Airport(NRT) - Haneda - Komatsu - Kanazawa by Air Take Airport Limousine Bus from NRT to Haneda Airport (90 minutes/\3,000), then fly from Haneda AP into Komatsu AP(1 hour/\18,500). Take Airport Limousine Bus from Komatsu AP to Kanazawa sta. (40~60 minutes/\1,100) Kanazawa to Hotel - To Apa Hotel - To Kanazawa Miyako Hotel |
| Access to the venue |
| Take the Bus #10,11,15,18 e.t.c./ Bus stop #4 or #5
from WEST EXIT of Kanazawa sta. And get off at Dewa-machi (about 15 minutes ride). \200/one way |
| Money |
| Currency Exchange
The currency is Yen/\. Please check the exchange rate. Yen can be purchased at all foreign exchange banks, major hotels and authorized money exchanges upon presentation of your passport. Bank notes: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 Yen. Coins: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 *Please note that some currencies can not be exchanged into Yen in Japan. Changing into Yen or US dollars before arriving in Japan is recommended . Traveler's Cheque and Credit Cards Traveler's cheques are not as widely used in Japan as in the most other countries and are accepted only by major banks and hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted. Conventional checks are almost unheard of in everyday life. A service charge is included in some bills. The consumption tax (VAT) rate is 5 %. Tipping Tips are not required or expected in Japan including hotels and
restaurants. |
| Passport and Visas |
| Every foreign visitor entering Japan must have a valid
passport. Visitors from nations whose Citizens must have visas should
apply to a Japanese consular office or diplomatic mission in their
respective country. |
| Insurance |
| Participants are recommended to arrange their own
overseas travel insurance. |
| Climate |
| During the period of the workshop, Kanazawa is in the
fall-winter season. The temperature can be ranged from 7°C to 14°C. ( 50°F - 65°F) |
| Time |
| Despite Japan's east-west distance, the country is all on
the same time. 9 hours ahead of GMT. |
| Electrical Appliances |
| 100 volts and a flat two-pronged plug is used. A Japanese quirk: 60 Hz in Ishikawa and other western Japan. 50 Hz in Tokyo and other eastern Japan. |
| Any Questions? |
| If you have any questions, please contact the number or
address below.
Official Travel Agency: KINKI NIPPON TOURIST CO., LTD Attn: Mr. Adachi |
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| REGISTRATION FORM/QUESTIONNAIRE (gli_trvlj_info.pdf : 25kB) |
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