Accommodation

There are lots of hotel accommodation around Nakasu area and Tenjin area in down town Fukuoka. From either area, it takes about 15 minutes to Conference Venue by subway.

Nakasu Area

Hotel Okura Fukuoka

http://www.okura.com/domestic/kyusyu/okura_fukuoka/
Hakata Riverain 3-2 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
HP in Chinese and Korean language is available

Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu

http://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/en/hotel/TE/TE_HAKAT/index.html
4-6-7 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
HP in Chinese and Korean language is available

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka

http://fukuoka.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html 1-2-82 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
HP in Chinese and Korean language is available

Hotel New Otani Hakata

http://www.kys-newotani.co.jp/en/hakata/
1-1-2 Watanabe-Dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
HP in Chinese and Korean language is available

Tenjin Area

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

http://www.grand-h.jp/english/index.php
2-6-60 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
HP in Chinese and Korean language is available

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel

http://www.solaria-h.jp/english/
2-2-43 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
HP in Chinese and Korean language is available

Miscellaneous Information

Traveling, Passport, Visa

All foreign visitors entering Japan must possess valid passports. Visa is not required from citizens of most foreign countries, while visa is required from attendees from China and India. Participants should check with travel agents or diplomatic missions in their own countries, whether or not visa is required.

Letter of Invitation

The Conference Secretariat will be pleased to provide you with an official letter of invitation. Please note that such letters cannot grant any financial support. Requests should include participant's full mailing address and fax number for reply. Inquiries can be sent to the Conference Secretariat.

Liability and Insurance

The organizers have no responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the Congress. Participants are advised to carry their own personal insurance during their stay in Japan.

Banks & Currency

Most banks are open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3.00pm. International ATM service is available at ATMs of Japan Post Bank and Seven Bank for 24 hours. (http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/essential/atm.html)

Climate and Clothing

In December, the weather is cold during the whole day. On average, temperature ranges from 5 to 12 C.

Tipping

For taxi and restaurants the service charge is included in the price. You may add a tip at your own discretion to indicate appreciation of exceptionally good service.

Official Language

The official Language of the Conference will be English. Simultaneous translation will not be provided.

Name Badges

All participants and accompanying persons must wear the Congress identification badge in a visible place. Entrance to meeting hall, poster and exhibition areas will not be permitted to any person without badge.