GENERAL
INFORMATION
LOCATION OF CONFERENCE SITE
Keihanna Plaza, 1-7 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Kyoto, 619-02 Japan
Map
of Keihanna Plaza & Hotels
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE & BANKING
The local currency is Japanese Yen (JPY). Major foreign currencies
such as U.S. Dollars, Deutsche Marks, French & Swiss Francs and Pounds
Sterling can be changed at the airport or authorized banks. It is possible
that you may have trouble in changing money into local currency if you
bring other than main international currencies.Banking hours are 9:00 to
15:00, Monday through Friday except National Holidays.
The following local serveice near
the conference site is availbale.
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Keihanna Branch of
Nanto Bank |
Front Desk of Keihanna
Miyako Hotel |
| Currency |
foreign bills |
T/C |
foreign bills |
T/C |
| US dollar |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
| sterling pound |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
| Deutsche Mark |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
| Canadian dollar |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
| French Franc |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
| Australian dollar |
OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
| Italian lira |
OK |
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OK |
OK |
| Euro |
OK |
OK |
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| Opening hours |
Mon.-Fri.
// 9:00-15:00 |
Every
Day // 6:00-24:00 |
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| RATEs(cash and T/C) |
change
everyday |
change
everyday |
| *Rates are indentical in bank and
hotel. |
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INSURANCE
All Conference participants are strongly advised to carry the proper
travel and health insurance.
The conference cannot accept liability for any accidents or injuries
that may occur at the Conference. Please consult your travel agent regarding
the matter.
VACCINATIONS
No vaccinations are necessary, unless a visitor comes from an area
infected with cholera.
JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR PASS)
A convenient and economical pass can be used by visitors from abroad
for traveling in Japan. For details please contact travel agents in your
countries. The Japan Rail Pass cannot be purchased in Japan.
TIPPING
Tipping is not as common in Japan as in U.S.A. and in Europe, except
when special service is requested.
SIGHTSEEING INFORMATION
The following links contain some sightseeing infomation around
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe areas.
Kyoto
Kyoto
City -- The Sights and Charms of the Ancient Capital
Kyoto
Visitor's Guide
Nara
Nara
--- The Beginings of A Nation
Nara
City Tourism Section's HomePage
Osaka
Osaka
Tourist Guide
Kobe
Welcome
to Urban Resort City of Kobe
Surrounding Area
Major
Sightseeing Areas
Nation Wide
Regional
Tourist Information