The 91st ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11 Kyoto Meeting http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/ ja Copyright 2010 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:45:45 +0900 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification General Information
Where?
World Heritage City of Kyoto
Access from Abroad


Fly to the Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the best
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asp
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kansai_International_Airport

Access from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kyoto
JR (Japan Railroad) Limited Express Train "Haruka"
3,490 Yen for reserved seat or 2,980 Yen for non-reserved (seat?)
About 75 minutes from Kansai Airport Station to Kyoto station
Departures every 30 minutes
JR Kansai Airport Station is on the 2nd floor of the Airport Terminal
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/train/index.html

Airport Limousine Bus
2,300 Yen to Kyoto station
About 105 - 120 min. depending on road jamming condition
Departures every 30 - 60 min.
Bus Terminal - No. 8
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/bus/index.html

Shared Taxi "Sky Gate Shuttle" by MK Taxi Co.
3,500 Yen to Kyoto City (Airport terminal to your hotel)
No charge for 1 suitcase and carry-on luggage
(Additional 1,000 Yen if you have more than one large item)
Max 9 passengers per shuttle, drop off by route sequence
Reservation at least 2 days before is needed, either online or by phone
Tel. +81-75-702-5489, open 8 AM to 9 PM in JST
http://www.mk-group.co.jp/english/shuttle/index.html
If you fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Take JR Narita Express train (NEX) to Tokyo station
3,140 Yen and about 60 min. Then,
Take JR Tokaido Shinkansen train "Nozomi" from Tokyo to Kyoto station
13,720 Yen for reserved seat and about 140 min.


Access to the KRP from your hotel

(a)From Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
15 min. walk or bus (2 stops) or taxi for 2 min.

(b)From the hotels near Kyoto station
Take JR Sagano (San-in) line local train (which stops every station) from Kyoto station to Tambaguchi station (first stop from Kyoto station, 4 min., 140 Yen) and walk 5 min.
 Note: Express or Rapid train does not stop at Tambaguchi station
Take taxi for 10 min. from your hotel


Inside Map of Kyoto Station



JR Sagano Line is track 32 and 33, Express Haruka to Kansai Airport is track 30.




JR Sagano line time table at Kyoto station








Get off at Tambaguchi station (first stop from Kyoto station).
Route map to the KRP is on the high wall of stairway as follows.
Exit the station and turn to the left, the KRP is about a 5 minute walk.


Kansai Thru Pass

If you prefer cheaper way to get to and travel around Kyoto, you can use KANSAI THRU PASS, which covers subways and railroads (except JR lines) in Kansai area, including Osaka, Hyogo, Nara Prefectures.


For details, see below:
http://www.accessjapan.co.uk/newlookfactfile/kansaithrupass.html
Location of the KRP

Site map of the KRP

  • Please visit Bldg4 -where convenience store (Seven-Eleven) is located - first when you come to KRP. Registration desk will be located at the B1 floor of the Bldg4. (Bldg4 is shown in the below picture)

    • Meeting Rooms of KRP

    Facilities of KRP
  • Every meeting room has a PC projector
  • Wireless LAN and Wired LAN will be provided in and around meeting areas (100Mbit/sec Internet link)
  • Every room has an internal telephone
    • Restaurants, stores, and food stands near the KRP

    Restaurant PATIO in the KRP Bldg 1
    　　　

    Restaurants and food shops near the KRP

    Lunch Box Stand-1: 300 Yen, Lunch Box Shop-2: 380 Yen
    　　　

    Sushi Bar (Rotation Style), Starbucks Drive-thru & Japanese Restaurant
    　　　

    Convenience store (Seven-Eleven)
    Located in the KRP bldg4. The store sells sandwiches, lunch boxes, mineral water, tea, juice, beer, liquor, stationary goods, umbrellas, cigarettes, etc
    Time
    Local Time is UTC/GMT + 9:00
    Climate and Weather
    Average temperature: 14.9C (58.8 F). Record high 33.5C (92.3 F); record low: -4 C (24.8 F). Rainfall: 545.4mm. Kyoto, nestled amid rolling mountains, has a relatively mild climate.
    Winter: Winters can be cold, so dress appropriately. Wear an overcoat or jacket outside.

    Currency, Credit card and Bank
    Local currency is the Yen (JPY). Coins are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen and bank notes in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen.



    You can buy yen at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers. At the international airports, currency exchange counters are usually open during normal office hours. Banking hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Banks and post office are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
    MasterCard and Visa are the credit cards most widely accepted followed by American Express. Foreign credit, debit and cash cards can be used at Post Office and Seven Bank ATMs throughout Japan. Post offices where this service is available display stickers indicating which cards are accepted. Cards from the Cirrus, Plus, Maestro and Visa Electron networks can be used. Accepted credit cards include Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club.
    Tipping
    Tipping is not generally expected in Japan. When applicable, tips are included in the bill as a service charge.
    Electricity and Power Plug
    Electricity in Kyoto is 100 volts 60 hertz
    Power plug with 2 flat parallel pins, or blades, is used in Japan
    Note: USA type 3-pin plug can not be used since most of Japanese outlet sockets do not have a hole for ground pin.
    　　　
    Telephone Plug and Jack
    RJ11 modular plug & jack are commonly used in Japan
    There may be connection problem if hotel PBX has different wiring connection to hotel unique telephone set.
    Mobile Phone
    Neither GSM nor WiMAX type mobile phone can be used in Japan.
    Ask your mobile phone company if your mobile phone can be used in Japan.

    Rental mobile phones are available at Kansai Airport. For details, see the link below:
    http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/service/rental/rental_list.html
    Sightseeing tours
    You can make reservations of day time and/or evening time tour courses with English speaking tour guide at the JTB travel desk in the KRP on 18 and 19 January.
    See menu at the "Guided Tours" and "From KYOTO" in
    http://www.jtbgmt.com/sunrisetour/te7/
    Useful links
    http://www.kyoto.travel/ (official)
    http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/theme/sites/shrines/w_heritage/
    http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/index.html
    http://hellokcb.or.jp/eng/index.html
    http://www.kyotowinterspecial.com/
    http://SPOTLIGHT.accuweather.com/adcbin/netweather_v2/redirect.asp?p=world-forec(weather)
    ]]>     http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/general_information.html http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/general_information.html Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:45:45 +0900     Registration
    Pre-registration to host

    Meeting has successfully finished.

    Facilities fee

    Delegates are requested to contribute a Facilities fee of JPY 50,000 (approximately US$500).
    Document handling fee (for the WG 11 meeting website management): 2,000 Yen
    The Facilities fee may be pre-paid by Visa or Mastercard.
    Alternatively, you may pay Japanese Yen (JPY) on site. Neither personal nor traveler's check is acceptable.

    [Cancellation Policies]
    If cancellations are made on or before 2009-12-18, Facilities fee will be refunded. Please note that a handling charge of JPY 5,000 will be deducted prior to issuing the refund. All cancellations must be made via e-mail. Please send the cancellation notice to mpegkyoto_at_espalier.co.jp (pls change "_at_ " to @). You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your cancellation. Cancellations made after 2009-12-18 as well as no-shows, are liable for the full Facilities fee.


    The Facilities fee includes:
    - meeting rooms with wireless Internet access, A/V equipment and power plugs
    - two coffee breaks each day (at 10:30 and 15:30)
    - registration and information desk

    Passport and VISA

    Participants are advised to check regulations regarding passport, visa and particularly the time required to obtain a visa. If you need any documents for the acquisition of a visa, please contact Ms. Yukiko Ogura(ogura_at_itscj.ipsj.or.jp - pls change "_at_ " to @), IPSJ/ITSCJ, as soon as possible.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan:
    http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

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    Contact point
    JTB Western Japan Corp., MICE Center
    the 91st ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC29/WG11 meeting Desk
    Tel: +81-6-6260-5076
    Fax: +81-6-6263-0717
    E-mail: westec_op5_at_jtb.jp (pls change "_at_ " to @)
    Office hours:9:30-17:30 (weekdays only)
    Accommodations
    Following 7 hotels are blocked. Delegates are requested to book hotels online at
    https://amarys-jtb.jp/iso-iec-jtc1-sc29-wg11/

    In every room of all hotels, high speed LAN is available free of charge except for Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, where Internet connection is provided with charge of either 1,260 yen per 24 hrs or 100 yen per 10 mins. Please note that in order to make your hotel reservation, a full deposit will be necessary.

    No. Hotel Room type Rates (JPY)
    per person including breakfast, tax and service charge
    1
    		 Kyoto Tokyu Hotel (Nearest hotel to KRP)
    From Kyoto station: Take Kyoto city bus #28 to the Horikawa Gojo (4th) bus stop then walk 3 min. or take taxi from Kyoto station
    		 Single 10,500
    Twin 7,500
    Twin (Single use) 12,500
    Double
    Double (Single use) 12,500
    2
    		 Hotel Granvia Kyoto
    Within the Kyoto station building
    		 Twin 13,650
    Twin (Single use) 25,200
    3
    		 Hotel Keihan Kyoto
    3 mins. walk from Kyoto station thru underpass to south
    		 Single 8,500
    Twin 6,500
    Twin (Single use) 13,000
    4
    		 Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto
    1 min. walk from Kyoto station to north
    		 Single 8,000
    Twin 7,000
    Twin (Single use) 12,000
    5
    		 APA Hotel Kyoto-Ekimae
    5 min. walk from Kyoto station north exit to west
    		 Single 8,000
    6
    		 Aranvert Hotel Kyoto
    20minutes on foot (5min. by car) from JR Kyoto Station.
    		 Single 8,500
    Twin 7,500
    Twin (Single use) 11,000
    7
    		 Comfort Inn Kyoto Gojo
    5 min. by car from JR Kyoto Station (Room rates are different from day to day)    		 Single 6,300 through 7,600
    Deadline of Hotel Reservation

    The Deadline for reservation is at 2009-12-28 17:00 [Japan Standard Time GMT+9]

    Cancellation/Revision
    Please revise and/or cancel your reservation online at
    https://amarys-jtb.jp/iso-iec-jtc1-sc29-wg11/

    *In case of cancellation, your deposit will be refunded after deducting the cancellation fees as follows.
    *Please note that all refunds will be made after the meeting.
    *Cancellation Fee when notice is given:
    　8 days or more days prior to the first night of stay 　No charge　
    　2 to 7 days before the first night of stay　 　20% of daily room charge　
    　1 day before the first night of stay　 　40% of daily room charge　
    　The first night of stay　 　50% of daily room charge　
    　No notice given　 　100% of daily room charge　

    ]]>     http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/hotel_reservation.html http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/hotel_reservation.html Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:40:07 +0900     Room Allocation [AHG Room Allocation (1/16-17)]


    [Meeting Room Allocation (1/16-22)]


    See larger image here.

    This is tentative plan. Room allocation will change as the meeting proceeds and such changes will be announced at registration desk.

    ]]>     http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/room_allocation.html http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/room_allocation.html Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:47:09 +0900     Social Event
    Enjoy Traditional Noh Play and Maiko Dance
    Date: Wed, 2010-01-20

    17:30 Meet at Bldg.4 entrance



    18:00 Buses depart to Kawamura Noh-butai (theater)

    18:30 Noh Play (traditional Japanese theatergoing)


    19:10 Buses depart to Kyoto Kokusai Hotel

    19:30 Banquet starts

    22:30 Close

    Return: Take metro
    ]]>     http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/social_event.html http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/social_event.html Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:47:57 +0900     Demonstrations
    On Site Demonstrations in KRP
    Date: Jan.21(Thu) - Jan.22(Fri)
    Place: Banquet hall (B1F, Bld.4)
    Theme: MPEG7-based Lecture Archive system
    Multiview/Depth camera system for 3DTV
    IPTV/CODEC development platform
    NHK Lab. Tour in Tokyo
    Date: Jan.23(Sat) 13:30-15:30
    Bus: Free shuttle buses depart 12:30 at Marunouchi gate of JR Tokyo station.
    Place: NHK Science & Tech Research Lab., Tokyo
    Theme: Super Hivision System, etc.
    ]]>     http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/call_for_exhibitions_and_demon.html http://mpeg.espalier.co.jp/call_for_exhibitions_and_demon.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:30:48 +0900