On-site Info

Conference Outline

Date: December 1 (Sat.), - December 5 (Wed.), 2007
Venue: the Clock Tower of Kyoto University
Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
Phone: +81-75-753-2285 Fax: +81-75-753-2286
*Note* Clock Tower of Kyoto University is located at the southern area of
              Main Campus in Yoshida Campus.
Language: The official language of the Conference is English.

Registration

* On-site registration is available. Please pay in JPY cash or by credit cards.

1 Dec. 15:00 - 18:00
2 Dec.   9:00 - 17:00
3 Dec.   9:00 - 17:00
4 Dec.   9:00 - 17:00
5 Dec.   9:00 - 11:00


<On-site registration fee>

Conference Registration: 30,000JPY (Students: 15,000JPY)

Lunch Service

Lunchboxes will be served for all attendees.

Social Program

Welcome reception

Date: 18:00-20:00 on Saturday, December 1, 2007
Place: Place: 2F, at the Clock Tower of Kyoto University
Dress Code: Casual (Buffet style)


Banquet

Date: 19:00-21:00 on Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Place: Ganko, Takasegawa Nijo-en
Dress Code: Casual

Weather

Visitors to Kyoto in November should expect temperatures in the range of approximately
15C(high) and 5C(low).

Yahoo Weather (Kyoto)

Autumn is the most beautiful season for viewing the deep red foilage of the Japanese Maple.

Power

* The Kyoto area uses 100V AC/60Hz.
* Devices that take 110V AC will work fine.
* The shape of power outlets http://kropla.com/!ab.htm is identical those used in the United States
    (two blades in parallel) except most outlets do not have third hole for a ground pin.

those used in the United States (two blades in parallel) except most outlets do not have third hole for a ground pin.

Shopping/Dining/Currency

* Most small shops, taxicabs and train stations do not accept credit cards.
    It is advised to carry some JPY cash.
* There is no tipping habit in Japan.
* VAT of 5% will be added to every purchase you make.
* 1USD = 110JPY ; 1EUR = 160JPY (roughly)
    Yahoo currency converter
* Citibank ATMs are located in Kansai International Airport (KIX). Open 24 hrs.
    List of Citibank branches in Kyoto area.
* Foreign credit, debit and cash cards can be used at Post Office ATMs.

Cellphones

The Japanese cellphone network is not compatible with GSM, but it IS compatible with 3G technology.
CDMA is in service, however, if you need a cellphone,

 (1) rent it at the airport
         Kansai Airport: Shop location
         Narita Airport: Shop location
 (2) buy prepaid-card phones at a convenience store.
         Show ID to shop staff to buy. The cost is about 10,000 JPY - 20,000 JPY for the phone itself
         and have to get phone card as well. If your stay is short, a rental phone is much cheaper
         than prepaid phone.

Emergency calls: Fire department/Ambulance: 119, Police: 110

Links

Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO)
Japan Information and Culture Center
Discover Japan (General Information)
Kyoto Convention Bureau
Kyoto City Tourism and Cultural Information
KYOTO VISITOR'S GUIDE
wikitravel Japan
about Japan (wikipedia)
Onsen, Japanese hot springs (wikipedia)
Kyoto light up bus tour (Japanese site only)