Category: Travel

Travel Tip: Narita Airport access on the Skyliner

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IsoEcol delegates arriving at Narita Airport are highly recommended to use the Keisei Skyliner express train direct from the airport to Keisei Ueno Station.  It takes about 41 minutes from Terminal 2 with only one stop.  Ueno is the last station so it can’t be missed.

Transfer from Ueno

From Ueno it is easy to transfer to the subway system, or a short taxi ride to the venue and surrounding accommodation (about 10 minutes and ￥1000). The taxi stand can be found by turning immediately left and left again when exiting the ticket gates at Ueno.  Pass the lockers and there is an underground parking area, push the button and a taxi will come shortly.

Underground taxi stand in Keisei Ueno station, press the button and a taxi will come.

Discounted Tickets

Discounted e-tickets for the Skyliner can be purchased online or at the airport station directly before boarding.  If you are planning on sighseeing in Tokyo on the subway we recommend a discount return ticket that includes a two day subway pass:

How to Purchase and Use Tickets

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Last minute accommodation – 1 room available on campus!

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The room has been claimed, thanks for your interest.

If there are any IsoEcol 2016 delegates looking for a last minute accommodation option, we have a single room booking on campus at Sanjo Hall available.

This room is subject to the conditions below.  If it is suitable, please email us – the room booking will be provided on a first-come first-served basis.

Room Details

Sanjo Hall, Single Room

Sanjo Hall, Single Room

Cherry Blossom Forecast Released

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Great news for IsoEcol 2016 delegates – the weather service Weathermap published its first cherry blossom forecast for 2016 on January 22. Despite a very warm winter so far and long-term forecasts predicting a warm February and March, Weathermap expects the season to follow a relatively average pace this year.

Best viewing in Tokyo: April 2-10, 2016

Timing will be ideal to catch the peak blooms in Tokyo during and after the conference. Delegates heading to other areas before or after the conference can check the predicted blooms here.

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Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park

More details on hanami (花見 = cherry blossom party) spots in Tokyo can be found here. Ueno Park, a short walk from the conference venue, is one of Japan’s most crowded, noisy and popular spots for cherry blossom parties.  It features more than 1000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum and around Shinobazu Pond and has a nighttime illumination. Ueno Park’s blossoms typically open 1-3 days ahead of the blossoms in other spots in the city.