Venue / Accommodation

Accommodation

The deadline for reservations is
23:59 of August 23, 2013, Japan Standard Time (GMT+9)

Accommodation here

Access

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From each airport (click to enlarge)

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From JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station

On foot

The distances from JR and Kintetsu Nara stations to the venue are 2 km and 1.2 km, which are about 30 min and 20 min walk, respectively.

Taxi

The taxi fee from JR and Kintetsu Nara stations to the venue is less than 1500 JPY, respectively. It takes about 10 min from the stations to the venue.

Bus on a regular route

From JR and Kintetsu Nara station, please take the Bus Numbers 70, 97, or98, bound for "Kasugataisya Honden" (leaves from Bus Gate No. 1), and get off at "Ken Shin-Kokaido", or take the Bus Number 2 "Shinai Junkan" (leaves from Bus Gate No. 1), and get off at "Daibutsuden-Kasugataisha Mae". It will need 10 minutes ride from JR and 5 minutes from Kintetsu station.

Please visit Nara Prefectural New Public Hall

Venue

Nara Prefectural New Public Hall

Nara Prefectural New Public Hall was constructed in 1987 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Nara Prefecture. It is located in the center of Nara Park, which is famous for its beauty and 1,200 tame deer.

Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784, so, it has many historical shrines and temples containing national treasures. Famous tourist spots such as Kofukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine are within walking distance from the hall.

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Nara Prefectural New Public Hall
101 kasugano-cho, Nara, Nara 630-8212 JAPAN