Tokyo is the world's most populous metropolitan area and is the center of Japanese culture, finance, and government. It is located in the east area of Japan. A business and cultural megacenter home to tens of millions of people, Tokyo is also a major transportation hub and a world economic and industrial center. Whatever your cultural interests are, Tokyo is likely to have you covered. With many world-class art galleries and museums, historical gardens, shrines and temples, tasty Japanese foods, staggeringly diverse nightlife options and cutting-edge technology, you'll never be stuck for things to do or places to go in Tokyo.
The conference will be held at Hotel New Otani in Tokyo, Japan. Conveniently located in the center of the city, Hotel New Otani Tokyo is ideal for business travelers and tourists alike. The four stations on seven railway lines within walking distance provide good access to major facilities throughout Tokyo. Nagata-cho Subway Station and Akasaka-mitsuke subway station are a 5-minute walk from the property. The Imperial Palace is a 10-minute drive away. The hotel features a 10-acre Japanese garden with a history of 400 years, and a broad range of facilities, including over 30 restaurants and bars as well as a shopping arcade, is available.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
4-1, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578, JAPAN
TEL: +81-3-3265-1111 FAX: +81-3-3221-2619
URL (EN): https://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/
It takes about 35-45min by train, or 40-50min by taxi.
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Taxi: 40-50min / ¥9,000 |
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Hired Limousine: 40-50min / ¥28,000-31,000Sedan: Approx ¥28,000 for one-way trip (max 2 persons)
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Train: 35 - 45minFor more information |
It takes about 65-80min by train, 120-140min by Airport Limousine (shuttle bus) or 90min by taxi.
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Airport Limousine (shuttle bus) 120-140min / ¥3,600
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Hotel New Otani |
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Taxi: 90min / ¥25,000 |
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Hired Limousine: 90min / ¥50,000-53,000[Prices]
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Train: 65-80minFor more information |
Any foreign visitor desiring to enter Japan must have a valid passport. A visa is required for citizens of countries that do not have visa exempt agreements with Japan. Conference attendees can receive documents if needed as part of the visa application process. Those who need a Visa can ask for the documents from middle of February. Participants who need a visa should complete registration beforehand. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact cmi2025-reg@convention.co.jp.
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The organizer is not responsible for accidents that might occur. Participants are encouraged to purchase travel insurance before leaving their home country. Insurance plans typically cover accidental loss of belongings, medical costs in the case of injury or illness, and other possible risks of international travel.
May is another month with very pleasant, moderate temperatures and one of the best times of year to visit Tokyo. There are lots of things in bloom in the parks and gardens and the new green of spring is beautiful. The average temperature in May in Tokyo is 22℃/15℃.
Japan has a single time zone, nine hours ahead of UTC. Daylight Saving Time is not practiced in Japan and Tokyo is nine hours ahead of GMT.
2-flat-pin plugs are used instead of columnar-shaped plugs or 3-pin plugs in Japan. The voltage used throughout Japan is 100 volts, A.C. There are two kinds of frequencies in use: 60 Hertz in Western Japan and 50 Hertz in Eastern Japan.
Only Japanese yen (JPY) is accepted in regular stores and restaurants. Certain foreign currencies may be accepted at a limited number of hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. You can buy yen at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers on presentation of your passport. Withdrawing Japanese yen with foreign credit cards is possible in some convenience stores.
Japanese money comes in bills (1,000yen, 2,000yen, 5,000yen and 10,000yen) and coins (1yen, 5yen, 10yen, 50yen, 100yen and 500yen).
Roughly 28,800 Japan Post Bank ATMs located throughout Japan, as well as over 25,000 Seven Bank ATMs installed in 7-Eleven convenience stores, offer cash advances for credit cards issued overseas. Most 7-Eleven convenience stores are open 24/7. Logos displayed on or near the ATMs indicate which credit cards can be used.
Though use of credit cards and e-currency has increased in recent years, Japan is still largely a cash-based society. Traveler's cheques are accepted by leading banks, hotels and stores in major cities. International credit cards such as VISA, Diners Club, MasterCard, American Express and JCB are also acceptable at these major establishments. Credit card transactions, however, are not always convenient outside big cities. Therefore obtaining cash beforehand is recommended when you travel to the countryside.
Individual tipping is not common in Japan, since a 10 to 15% service charge is added to the bill at leading hotels and higher-class restaurants.
Tokyo is one of the world's most exciting dining destinations. The city features a wide range of both local and regional Japanese cuisine in addition to all types of international fare. To satisfy the demanding taste buds of locals and international visitors, the city's restaurants, cafes and bars strive to serve quality food and drinks at affordable prices in Japan.
In Tokyo, smoking is prohibited indoors at restaurants, drinking establishments, accommodations and other facilities used by many people, and only permitted in dedicated smoking rooms inside buildings. Smoking is also prohibited outdoors – on the streets and in parks in some areas of Tokyo. Please smoke in designated areas only.
Tokyo’s tap water is completely safe to drink and conforms to strict quality regulations. Bottled water is also available at convenience stores and out of the seemingly endless number of vending machines.
Free Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly available throughout the city. Many major hotels, public transportation hubs, coffee shops, restaurant and public facilities offer a free Wi-Fi. Probably the easiest and most convenient way to stay connected throughout your stay is to rent a pocket-Wi-Fi from one of the kiosks at the airport or pick up a travel sim to fit into your existing phone.
Tokyo is covered by a dense network of train, subway and bus lines, which are operated by about a dozen different companies. The train lines operated by JR East and the subway (Tokyo Metro) es are most convenient for moving around central Tokyo. Also make your travel as smooth as the public transportation you will ride on by purchasing a chargeable IC travel card.
Here are some helpful links about visiting Japan.