All inquiries regarding visas should be sent to:

SIPit 24 Japan Executive Committee Office
email: sipit24-info [at] nic.ad.jp
fax: +81-45-534-3882

1. All foreign visitors entering Japan must possess valid passports.
2. Citizens of some countries may be required to apply for entry visas in advance.
3. Depending on the country, visa applications can take up to ONE MONTH to be processed. It is therefore recommended that participants contact their local Japanese Consular Offices to determine whether or not a visa is required, as soon as possible.
4. A list of countries with visa exemptions can be found here. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/02.html
5. Should a visa be needed, participants should submit the Visa Information Form visa_info_form.pdf(PDF, 40.3KB) to the SIPit 24 Japan Executive Committee Office well in advance.

VISA SUPPORT CANNOT BEGIN UNTIL EVENT REGISTRATION AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

RESERVATION FORM - RETURN by FAX: +81-3-3502-3169

• Reservation Form (text)
• Reservation Form (PDF)

An email confirming your reservation will be sent to your registered email address within two business days of receipt. A copy of this email should be presented at the front desk on check in.

SIPit 24 Accommodation Desk

c/o JTB Tokyo Metropolitan Corp., Shinbashi Office
email: shinbashi_sales@jtb.jp
Tel: +81-3-3504-2591 (weekdays 9:30-17:30 JST)
Fax: +81-3-3502-3169

The SIPit 24 room block is guaranteed at the room rates below FOR RESERVATIONS MADE PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2009 (17:00 JST).

Rates are ONE NIGHT, PER ROOM RATES INCLUDING service charges and taxes, and breakfast.

http://www.dh-ryogoku.com/english/

Located just 15 minutes away from Tokyo Station, Ryogoku provides modern service in the heart of old, downtown Tokyo.

1-6-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 81-3-5611-5211
Fax: 81-3-5611-5212

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• Keisei Skyliner (train) from Narita International Airport to JR Nippori Station (JR Yamanote Line) to JR Akihabara Station (JR Sobu Line) to JR Ryogoku Station
• 6 min. walk to JR Ryokoku Sta. and 4 min. by train (JR Sobu Line, 2 stations) to Akihabara Stn. (event venue)
• free Internet access
• Check In: 14:00
• Check Out: 12:00
• Single (20 square meters) 11,550 JPY

http://www.tokyodome-hotels.co.jp/e/

Located at the center of Tokyo's citywide JR Yamanote Line, the Tokyo Dome Hotel is an ideal base for business, leisure or sightseeing.

1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 81-3-5805-2111
Fax: 81-3-5805-2200

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• direct airport limousine access from Narita International Airport schedule
• 5 min. walk to JR Suidobashi Sta. and 4 min. by train (JR Sobu Line, 2 stations) to Akihabara Stn. (event venue)
• free Internet access
• Check In: 14:00
• Check Out: 12:00
• Twin (Single use) (33 square meters) 22,775 JPY
• Twin (33 square meters) 26,450 JPY

http://www.remm.jp/akihabara/ (Japanese only)

Located a two minute walk from Akihabara Station and the Akihabara Convention Hall venue.

TX Akihabara Hankyu Bldg.
1-6-5 Kanda Sakuma-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 81-3-3254-0606
Fax: 81-3-3254-0607

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• Keisei Skyliner (train) from Narita International Airport to JR Nippori Station (change to JR Yamanote Line) to JR Akihabara Station
• 2 min. walk to Akihabara Stn. and the Akihabara Convention Hall event venue.
• free Internet access
• Check In: 14:00
• Check Out: 12:00
• Single (14 square meters) 12,600 JPY
• Twin (23 square meters) 16,800 JPY

A JPY 5,000 deposit is required to guarantee the reservation. The deposit will be deducted when settling the bill with the hotel on check out. Cancellation / Revision

In the case of a cancellation, your deposit will be refunded after deducting the cancellation fees as follows:

Cancellation fee when notice is given:

1. 10 days or more days prior to the first night of stay
   * no charge
2. 2 to 9 days prior to the first night of stay
   * 10% of the total room charge
3. 1 day before the first night of stay
   * 20% of the total room charge
4. The first night of stay
   * 80% of the total room charge
5. No notice given
   * 100% of the total room charge