10th International Workshop on Seismic Microzoning and Risk Reduction: Second Circular
Travel Information (Passport and VISA)
As of June 27, 2011
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Passport and Visa
Any foreign visitor who wishes to enter Japan must have a passport, which will remain valid during the period of stay.
Nationals of most Asian countries are required to obtain a visa to enter Japan. Exceptions are: Singapore, Burnei, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. To apply for a visa, the applicant must apply in person to a Japanese Embassy or a consulate, usually in his or her home country. The following documents must be submitted whatever the purpose of visit you are going to make:
- (1) Valid passport;
- (2) Two passport photos taken within the six months of the date of application;
- (3) Two official visa application forms, available at the embassy or consulate;
- (4) Invitation letter from Conference organizer.
To obtain the invitation letter, please contact to Concierge Desk of the workshop.
Access to Tsukuba
Narita Airport (NRT) is the nearest airport, which is located ~40 km to the south east of Tsukuba city or ~60 km to the east of central Tokyo. From other airports such as Kinki (KIX) or Chubu (NGO), connecting flights are available to either Narita or Haneda (HND) airport.
Narita airport to Tsukuba by Bus
Airport bus runs 9 times a day (7:20 am, 9:05 am, 10:35 am, 12:50 pm, 14:30pm, 16:15 pm, 17:20 pm, 18:45 pm and 20:10 pm) and it takes ~100 min and costs 2,540 yen. This is the most convenient way to reach Tsukuba.
Narita airport to Tsukuba by Train
Narita Sky-Access Express runs twice per hour and it takes 38 minutes to Higashi Matsudo station of JR Musashino Line that runs 7 or 8 times per hour. From Higashi Matsudo station to Minami Nagareyama it takes 9 minutes by JR Musashino Line. From Minami Nagareyama to Tsukuba it takes 32 minutes by Tsukuba Express Line that runs 4 or 5 times per hour. This is the fastest way (about 1.5 hour) to reach Tsukuba and costs1,870Yen.
Narita airport to Tokyo by Train
Narita express (60 min, 2,940 yen to Tokyo Station) or Keisei Skyliner (51 min, 1,920 yen to Nippori Station).
Tokyo to Tsukuba by Train. Tsukuba express connects Akihabara and Tsukuba terminals in 45 or 53 min (1,150 yen).