The 7th Meeting of the GEOSS/AWCI International Coordination Group (ICG)
Date: 5th - 6th October 2010
Venue: University of Tokyo Komaba Campus, Tokyo, Japan
Meeting Venue, Access, and Travel Information
Venue Address
Institute of Industrial Science,
The University of Tokyo Komaba Campus
4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan
Building A-north block (An), 3rd floor,
Meeting room An 301/302
● A detailed guide (ppt file) on the Narita Airport - Shibuya station - Hotel Unizo - Venue Access
Access from the Narita Airport to the Shibuya station
| Time Duration | Fare | Detail | |
| Airport Limousine | 1hr 30min - 2hr. | 3000 JPY | [e.g., Timetable] |
| Narita Express Train | 1hr 45min | 3110 JPY | [e.g., Timetable] |
Access to the Hotel UNIZO from the Shibuya station
Access to the hotel from the Shibuya station is described here. It is about 7 minutes on foot. If you use a taxi, you may wish to show this document with directions in Japanese to the driver.
Access from the Shibuya station to the venue
| Line: Keio Inokashira Destination: Komabatodaimae st. (2nd station from Shibuya) Fare: 120 JPY Time Duration: Approx. 5 min using LOCAL train !! DO NOT take EXPRESS train !! |
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Map of the route from the Todaimae station to the meeting venue. (7 - 10 minutes on foot)
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Travel Information
- Currency Exchange
The currency is the yen. The exchange rate was 1USD = 84.14JPY on 13 September. Money can be exchanged at major banks and limited number of hotels.
Banknotes: 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 yen. Coins: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 yen. - Traveler's Cheque, Credit Cards & VAT
Traveler's cheques are not as widely used in Japan as in most other countries and are accepted only by major banks and hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted for payment, however, foreign credit cards (not issued by Japanese banks) are not usually accepted by ATMs in Tokyo for cash withdrawal. ATMs accepting foreign credit cards are at the Narita Airport and in central Tokyo (e.g. Ginza). Conventional checks are almost unheard of in everyday life. The consumption tax (VAT) rate is 5%. - Insurance
Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own overseas travel insurance. - Time
In relation to Greenwich, Tokyo is +9 hours. - Electrical Appliances
100-110 volts and a flat two-pronged plug, type A, are used. A Japanese quirk: 60 Hz in western Japan; 50 Hz in eastern Japan, including Tokyo. Please use your own electrical outlet adapter to adjust the AC plug on your equipment to the above-mentioned Japanese AC power supply as it is difficult to purchase it locally. Please bring the power transformer such as from 200V AC to 100V AC. - Tipping
Tips are not required or expected in Japan, at hotels, restaurants and anywhere else. A 10-20 percent service charge is included in some bills. - Passport and Visa
Visitors from nations whose citizens must have visas should apply to a Japanese consular office or diplomatic mission in their country.
- Climate and Travel
The climate in Tokyo at the beginning of October is usually very pleasant with warm days (24-26ºC) and cooler nights (16-18ºC). However it may be rainy even with heavy rain showers.
Actual Weather forecast is available here.
Travel and Sightseeing information at the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) website.
