ACCOMMODATIONS/HOTELS
Tokyo 2010 AccommodationsTokyo 2010 Delegates have various housing and hotel options, as defined here. It is the responsibility of each delegate to make and confirm their housing choice, to make sure that the Tokyo Host Committee is aware of each reservation, and to come to Tokyo with a copy of housing confirmations emailed directly from the Tokyo Host Committee or Nippon Travel Agency Co. the designated Tokyo 2010 hotel travel agent.
Option #1: Private and Church Host Accommodations
Private and Church Host Accommodations are NOT available for delegates from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Europe (Western), Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. For Delegates from all other countries [ONLY IF applications have been received by March 1] payment of their $US 150 registration fee provides an option to stay in Japanese homes with host families on in Japanese churches hosted by church members for a maximum of five nights (Monday through Friday). The assignment of home or church will be at the discretion of the Japan Host Committee based upon available resources. A typical placement will include typical Japanese futon (mattress) bedding on the floor and a small Japanese breakfast.
Delegates from qualifying countries will be automatically assigned to this housing option, but will be given an opportunity to pay for hotel accommodations per the following options. Delegates should expect communications from both the International Office and the Japan Host Committee to confirm specific housing and Japan arrival plans.
Option #2: Tokyo 2010 Recommended Hotels
A choice of seven hotels of varying prices and arrangements are available. Applicants from Australia, Canada, Europe (Western), Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States are responsible to confirm and/or make and pay for their own housing arrangements.
These seven hotels are the primary recommended hotels. For information about the distance from and transportation to and from each hotel to the consultation site at the Nakano Sun Plaze, click here. Use the following links to make reservations directly with the hotels per the following list, as our travel agent, Nippon Travel Agency Co. closed registrations through their web site on April 17:
1. Shinjuku New City Hotel
http://web.travel.rakuten.co.jp/portal/my/info_page_e.Eng?f_no=1997&f_ptn1=&f_teikei=
2. Keio Plaza Hotel
http://web.travel.rakuten.co.jp/portal/my/info_page_e.Eng?f_no=930&f_ptn1=&f_teikei=
3. Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku
http://web.travel.rakuten.co.jp/portal/my/info_page_e.Eng?f_no=1026&f_ptn1=&f_teikei=
4. Tokyo Dome Hotel
http://www.tokyodome-hotels.co.jp/e/news/index.html#OnlyRates
5. Hotel Sunroute Takadanobaba
http://www.sunroutehotel.jp/takadanobaba/
6. Hotel Grand City
http://web.travel.rakuten.co.jp/portal/my/info_page_e.Eng?f_no=1128
7. Hotel Amista Asagaya
http://www.hotel-amista.co.jp/asagaya/index.html
The links to the Nippon Travel Agency Co, as follows, are still good for reservations made prior to April 17:
English
https://apollon.nta.co.jp/tokyo2010-jeh/perl/jouhou.pl?&mode=top&language=1
Japanese
https://apollon.nta.co.jp/tokyo2010-jeh/perl/jouhou.pl?&mode=top&language=0
Questions and communications are to be made directly the Nippon Travel Agency Co as follows:
e-mail: mcs_inq19@nta.co.jp Fax. +81-3-3225-1009
The conference site is the Nakano Sun Plaza, 4-1-1, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8512. The Nakano Sun Plaza is a one minute walk from JR “Nakano Station (North exit).
Please contact the Tokyo 2010 office at info@tokyo2010.org if you have special needs that the recommended hotels do not meet. If your arrival dates and departure dates are before or after the standard days listed, email the travel agent as above for options and pricing. And, click here for further information.
Delegates choosing Option #2 should also expect communications from both the International Office and the Japan Host Committee to confirm specific housing and Japan arrival plans.
Option #3: Personal Arrangements or Other Reservations
Delegates are free to make other accommodation plans, whether private accommodations or hotels. In these cases, delegates are fully responsible for their own arrangements and logistics.
Here's a list of some Other Hotels in the general area of the Nakano Sunplaza that may be booked directly by delegates.
Delegates choosing Option #3 should also expect communications from both the International Office and the Japan Host Committee to confirm specific housing and Japan arrival plans.
VENUE
Global Mission Consultation & Celebration - From Edinburgh to Tokyo
The Tokyo 2010 Conference is hosted by the Japan Host Committee, reflecting the role of non-western countries in mission outreach. The main meeting site is the Nakano Sunplaza, also known as:
Nakano Sun Plaza
4-1-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo Japan
Website: http://www.sunplaza.jp
The meeting hall is a popular place for concerts, with capacity of a few thousand people.
TRAVEL
In general, travel arrangements are the responsibility of each delegate.
Delegates should wait for official email notification of acceptance as a delegate before making travel reservations. Some regional or national coordinators may also work to arrange group tickets and fares, so you should inquire of your regional coordinator or info@tokyo2010.org if you are interested in that possibility.
The details of travel scholarship grants, if applicable, will be communicated separately.
Two North American travel agents are official travel agents of Tokyo 2010 Global Mission Consultation, and are equipped to help with travel reservations, as follows:
BCD Travel
BCD Travel has been serving the needs of mission travelers since 1991. The Ministry Travel Department is headed by Greg Angstrom, the travel manager for Campus Crusade for Christ from 1991-1997. Greg and his experienced staff are ready to provide the best possible service at the lowest possible price. We look forward to "putting wings on your vision."
Contact Greg directly at
greg.angstrom@bcdtravel.com.
407-514-3282
800-969-1595
407-514-3293 FAX
www.bcdtravel.com
RAPTIM International Travel
Welcome TOKYO 2010 participants! Raptim International Travel is proud to be a preferred travel resource for the upcoming conference. Raptim celebrates 60 years of serving those who serve the world. TOKYO 2010 participants are eligible for Raptim's exclusively negotiated missionary and humanitarian airfares for this event. In addition, Raptim has full access to our special consolidator airfares, published airfares, travel insurance, hotel and car rental companies. It is our goal to provide you with comprehensive travel planning services. We invite you to contact us today via the TOKYO 2010 travel hotline at 1-800-272-7846 or email us your request at tokyo2010@raptimusa.com. Kindly identify yourself as a TOKYO 2010 attendee to receive special pricing. Online booking is available at www.raptimusa.com. Raptim also provides 24/7 Emergency Service to provide you with total support during your travel experience.