Here are some useful links for your travel from Narita Airport to the Venue. * Narita Airport, including information on domestic transport * JR train timetables ( Narita-to-Zushi Zushi-to-Narita, as of 7th Dec. 2007) * Maps around Zushi * Keikyu bus timetables From Narita Airport: |
| Take JR Narita (Sobu-Yokosuka) Line Rapid Train. Get off at Zushi
Station. (2 hours 30 mins. approx. from Narita Airport). or Take JR Narita Express. Change at Yokohama (or Shinagawa) Station to JR Yokosuka Line. Get off at Zushi Station (2 hours approx. from Narita Airport). Timetables are here( Narita-to-Zushi Zushi-to-Narita, as of 7th Dec. 2007). At JR Zushi station, follow the English sign 'East Exit'. Once you go out the gate at the east exit, immediately go to the left, pass a coffee shop 'DOUTOR' on your left and proceed to the bus-stop No.1. From the bus-stop No.1, take Keikyu Bus (No. 16 or No. 26), and get off at 'Shonan Kokusaimura Center' (~30 mins), which is located just in front of the Venue. The bus fare is 340 Yen. We will arrange some free conference buses on 10th Dec (see below). By taxi, it will take ~20 min and cost you ~3000 Yen. For those staying at 'YOMIKO Shonan OVA', if you are on a No.16 bus, the nearest bus stop is 'Shonan Kokusaimura Bus Terminal' (a minute walk up the road to OVA) which is the next and the terminal stop after 'Shonan Kokusaimura Center'. However, if you take No.26, you should get off at 'Shonan Kokusaimura Tsutsuji-ga-oka' which is one stop before 'Shonan Kokusaimura Center', since it will terminate at 'Shonan Kokusaimura Center' and will not reach to 'Shonan Kokusaimura Bus Terminal'. It is 5 minutes walk down the road from the bus stop (Shonan Kokusaimura Tsutsuji-ga-oka) to OVA. Once you drop your luggages in your room, you can then walk to the Venue (10-15min) for reception, welcome drink, and dinner. See the local map below of the Shonan Village for directions.
It may be confusing to you that all the three bus stops sound similar (the first part 'Shonan Kokusaimura' is actually identical), and there will be no English guide on the bus. You should listen and concentrate on the latter part for a difference ("Tsutsuji-ga-oka" or "Center" or "Bus Terminal", in the order of bus stop). It is not a big deal though, since all the three bus stops are located within walking distance anyway (10-15 minutes). Please also try to listen and catch the previous bus stop before 'Shonan Kokusaimura Tsutsuji-ga-oka' which will be 'Kogane-zaka-bashi', so that you can prepare. Have a good adventure! Detailed description (PDF) (This indicates that you change train at Shinagawa station if you use Narita Express, but it is faster if you change at Yokohama station.) |
Conference Buses:
We will arrange the following conference buses that you can take free of charge (there are some changes from the previous schedule announced upon registration):
Zushi --> Venue
10 Dec (Mon), 15:45 (wait for the direct train from Narita Airport 13:00-15:33, and arrive in time for the Welcome Drink)
10 Dec (Mon), 19:10 (wait for Narita express + rapid train from Narita Airport 16:43-18:57, and arrive in time for the dinner)
Venue --> Zushi
16 Dec (Sun), 06:30 (skip breakfast at the venue and catch the direct train to Narita Airport 7:11-9:58)
16 Dec (Sun), 09:30 (have breakfast at the venue and catch the direct train to Narita Airport 10:21-12:42)
17 Dec (Mon), 07:30 (skip breakfast at the venue and catch the direct train to Narita Airport 8:19-10:42)
The onward buses will stop at OVA first and then go to SVC (Venue), and the return buses will depart from SVC, stop at OVA and then go down to Zushi.
Visas:
An entry visa to Japan is not required for attendees from many countries, including South Korea, Taiwan, all European Union nations, Switzerland, Canada, and USA.
Attendees from other countries are strongly advised to consult the nearest consulate or embassy of Japan, or for more information you can visit the official website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If you need an invitation letter from the LOC, let us know.