GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration Hours
The Registration Desk will be located in the Kyoto International
Conference Center at the reception area of the main entrance.
All attendees and accompanying guests must register and receive a
conference badge in order to participate in conference activities.
Hours of operation for the Registration and Information Desks will be:
| Saturday, 4th June | 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday, 5th June | 08:00 - 19:00 |
| Monday, 6th June | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday, 7th June | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday, 8th June | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday, 9th June | 08:00 - 14:00 |
Visa
Please refer to the following page for details.
http://www.ieee-icc.org/visa_assistance.php
Insurance
It is encouraged to prepare travel insurance before leaving your home country. Insurance plans typically cover accidental loss of belongings, medical costs in case of injury or illness, and other possible risks of international travel.
Duty Free Import
Personal effects and professional equipment can be brought into Japan duty free as long as the customs officer
deems their contents and quantities to be reasonable. You can also bring in 400 cigarettes, 500 grams of tobacco
or 100 cigars; 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages; 2 ounces of perfume; and gifts and souvenirs whose total market
price is less than 200,000 yen or its equivalent. There is no allowance for tobacco or alcoholic beverages for
persons aged 19 years or younger. Firearms and other types of weapons, and narcotics are strictly prohibited.
Time
The local time zone in Japan is GMT +9 hours.
Climate
June in Kyoto is the season we see transition from spring to summer. The highest temperature is around 27 Celsius (81 Fahrenheit), and the lowest temperature is around 16 Celsius (61 Fahrenheit). It is recommended to prepare layered clothes, for example, to have cardigans and other similar items, since temperature becomes higher in the mid-day, but cooler in the night, and indoor facilities are mostly air-conditioned.
Electricity
Electricity provided in Kyoto area is100 volts, A.C/60 Hertz.
A convertible type of electrical appliance such as a hair dryer, travel iron and shaver will therefore be handy; otherwise a step-down transformer may be required to convert the voltage.
The shape of electricity socket is shown above. It is what is called Type A: two flat parallel non-coplanar blades and slots.
Currency & Foreign Exchange
The local currency is Japanese Yen (JPY). Major currencies, such as the US dollar and EURO, can be exchanged at the Kyoto International Conference Center, as well as at international airports, major banks and major hotels. Banks are open from 9:00 to 15:00 on Monday to Friday.
Traveler's checks and Credits cards
Traveler's checks are accepted only by leading banks and major hotels in principal cities; the use of traveler's
checks in Japan is not as popular as in some other countries. International credit cards such as American Express,
VISA, MASTERCARD, Diners Club and JCB will be widely accepted at hotels, main facilities, and stores.
ATMs
The ATMs placed in the post offices and at 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout Japan will accept withdrawals
on credit cards issued abroad. On or around such machines, a notice "International ATM Service" and stickers
showing VISA, VISA Electron, PLUS, MASTERCARD, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express, Diners Club International, JCB,
etc., logos are displayed. Post Office opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weekday only).
Postal mark
Shopping
Shops and other sales outlets in Japan are generally open on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays as well as
weekdays from 10:00 to 20:00. Department stores, however, are closed on one weekday, differing by store, and
certain specialty shops may not be open on Sundays and national holidays.
Tipping
Tips are not required anywhere in Japan, even at hotels or restaurants.
Drinking Water
Tap water is safe to drink anywhere in Japan. Mineral water including major imported brands can be easily obtained
from supermarkets, convenience stores and other similar places.
Japanese Foods
Food is a large part of Japanese culture while dishes such as sushi and sashimi are world famous. There are also delicious dishes like sukiyaki and the very healthy shabu-shabu that are made with thinly sliced meat and vegetables. Another popular dish is tempura which is made by deep frying seafood and vegetables.
Useful Information
Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass offers overseas visitors an economical, flexible, and simple-to-use advantage over regular tickets,
allowing unlimited travel on a vast network of JR trains and some buses throughout Japan. For more information and
details, click
here.Helpful Websites
Welcome to Kyoto
Kyoto City Tourism and Culture Information System
