■Location
The RAKO Hananoi hotel is 5 min by taxi from JR Kamisuwa Station.
JR Kamisuwa Station is 2 hr 30 min by Super Express train (Azusa)
from JR Shinjuku Station, Tokyo.JR Shinjuku Station can be reached
from Narita Airport by either the JR Narita Express train (approximately
1 hr 15 min), or by a limousine bus (1.5 – 2 hr, depending
on traffic). Tickets for these can be purchased in the arrival lounge
at Narita Airport. Counter staff speak English.
■Climate
The temperature in Suwa City during the period of the 1st IPTA Congress
is mild to warm, around 18-23° C (64-73° F), with a comfortable
level of humidity. You will not need an overcoat!
■Currency
The yen (¥) is the currency in Japan. At present, € 1
= approximately ¥143; GB £1 = ¥207; and US $1 = ¥116.
Please note that not all banks have a foreign exchange section,
and international credit cards are not accepted in all shops. There
is a CitiBank automated teller machine (ATM) on the arrivals level
at Narita Airport which accepts all major credit cards, in addition
to Plus, Link and Cirrus cards. Most of the major Japanese bank
ATMs will accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards. Currency
exchange in limited amounts may be available at the Congress hotel,
and the hotel will accept most major credit cards in payment of
the bill.
■Social Program
Bus tour around beautiful
Lake Suwa (included in the Registration Fee) Date: July 1,
pick up at the RAKO Hananoi Hotel, 15:00-16:30
June 30th: |
Welcome reception (included in the Registration Fee)
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July 1st: |
Presidential Banquet (included in the Registration Fee)
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July 2nd: |
Farewell Party |
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(Invited speakers free, all others ¥8,000 per person)
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■Optional Tour
Bus tour to Kamikochi,
the true highlands of the Japanese Alps; monumental mountain
peaks, rushing rivers and fabulous forests. Stroll around Kamikochi
and work up a good appetite for lunch at the Kamikochi Imperial
Hotel
Date: July 3rd, pick up at RAKO Hananoi Hotel at 07:00; drop
off at
Kami Suwa station (for return to Tokyo) at 15:00
Fare: JP ¥15,000 per person (Lunch included)
■Hotel
Accommodations
RAKO Hananoi Hotel: http://www.hananoi.co.jp
2-1200-3 Takashima, Suwa City, Nagano, Japan
392-0022
TEL: +81-266-54 -0555 |
Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out 11:00
Room Rates: Single with bath . . . . . JP ¥9,600
Twin with bath . . . . . . JP ¥17,000
A booking form will appear with the Second Announcement |
Hotel Map

■Congress Secretariat:
Address:
6525-1 Shimosuwa, Suwagun, Nagano, Japan 393-0093
Tel: +81-266-27-8414
Fax:
+81-266-27-7936
E-mail: asagai@shinano-iryo.or.jp

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