Travel Info / Hotel Reservation The symposia are returning back to Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto in 2009. Kyoto, an old capital of Japan, has never failed to fascinate foreign as well as domestic travelers with its historic monuments. When you visit Kyoto Convention Bureau, Kyoto Visitor's Guide , and Kyoto City Web you can time-travel the history and learn the culture of the historical city of Japan. You can also find useful information for planning your travel by visiting Kansai-International Airport (the closest international airport to Kyoto), Narita Airport(New Tokyo International Airport), and access to Kyoto. Enjoy your memorable holidays in Kyoto and its surrounding Kansai area before and after the Symposia! OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENT Online Hotel Reservation JTB has been appointed as the official travel agent of the Symposia. Please visit the homepage for hotel reservation, as well as inquiries and additional trip arrangements. JTB also offers package tours of the Kyoto area. Please visit the Sunrise Tours page for more information. INSURANCE The organizer cannot accept responsibility for accidents which might occur. Delegates are encouraged to obtain travel insurance (medical, personal accident, and luggage) in their home country prior to departure.