Travel

Venue

Netdev 1.2 will be held at Akihabara Convention Hall. It is a one minute walk from the JR Akihabara station.

Getting to Tokyo

Two major airports, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT), handle the vast majority of commercial flights in the Greater Tokyo. Haneda Airport is the domestic hub, and has recently become a new hub for some international flights. Narita International Airport is the international gateway airport to the Greater Tokyo.

Narita International Airport to the city center

Two major express railways operate the transportation from Narita International Airport to the center of Tokyo. One is Narita Express (N'EX), and the other is Keisei Skyliner. Narita Express stops at Tokyo station (about 3,000 JPY/one-way). The other, Keisei Skyliner stops at Nippori and Ueno stations (2,400 JPY/one-way). Airport limousine buses are also available.

Haneda Airport to the city center

Two railways operate the transportation from Haneda Airport to the center of Tokyo. One is Tokyo Monorail bound for Hamamatsucho station (490 JPY/one-way), and the other is Keikyu Railways bound for Sengakuji which stops at Shinagawa station (410 JPY/one-way). Airport limousine buses are also available.

Local Transportation

The local transportation network in Tokyo includes public and private railway networks, buses, and taxies.

By Train

Tokyo twenty-three special ward area has many railway and subway lines. Hyperdia is one of good utilities for timetable and route search in Japan.

By Taxi

Taxies cost 710 JPY for the first two kilometers, and 90 JPY for every 280 meters thereafter. Most taxi companies tend to raise fares by 20% between 22:00-5:00.

Tips for Visitors

Cashing:

Prepare some cash before leaving the airport. Japan is still a cash-based society. It is common to pay a small amount (e.g., less than $20) in cash. Many small shops and restaurants do not accept credit cards. Sometimes, foreign credit cards are not accepted.

ATMs:

ATMs of domestic banks do not accept foreign credit or debit cards. However, ATMs at 7-Eleven convenience stores and post offices do accept international credit and debit cards.

Rechargeable IC Cards:

You can get a "SUICA" or "PASMO" card to save your time. They can be used to pay fares on public transportation, and make payments at vending machines and convenience stores.

No tipping is needed in Japan.