6 – 8, September 2019
WORLD KARATE
FEDERATION
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Contents 1 Initial Greetings ...... 3 1.1 President of Japan Karatedo Federation ...... 3 2 Introduction ...... 4 3 WKF Approved Items ...... 4 4 Competition Programme ...... 8 5 Site and Date ...... 9 6 Competition Venue ...... 9 7 Media ...... 10 7.1 TV Production ...... 10 7.2 Press ...... 10 8 Contacts ...... 10 8.1 Organizer Contact Details ...... 10 8.2 Safe Sport Contact ...... 10 9 Online Registration ...... 11 9.1 Technical Support for Online Registration ...... 11 10 Categories ...... 12 11 Entry Fee ...... 12 11.1 Payment ...... 13 12 WKF Accredited Coach ...... 13 13 WKF Accredited Coach Briefing, Tokyo 2019 ...... 13 14 Olympic Seminar for Coaches (Nippon Budokan) ...... 13 15 Prize Money ...... 14 16 Ranking ...... 14 17 Ticket for spectators ...... 14 18 HQ Hotel ...... 15 19 Other Hotels ...... 15 20 General Information ...... 22 21 Visa Requirements ...... 24 22 Omissions ...... 25
2 1 Initial Greetings
1.1 President of Japan Karatedo Federation
Takashi Sasakawa President Japan Karatedo Federation
As the President of the Japan Karatedo Federation, I would like to welcome all the competitors and officials from all over the world. It is indeed a great pleasure to have the Karate 1 Premier League Tokyo at the Nippon Budokan.
This event draws the attention of many people not only in Japan but also abroad as the preliminary skirmish of the Tokyo 2020. I am sure that everybody will enjoy the powerful and fascinating competition.
I hope all the athletes gathered here will be able to demonstrate their fair techniques gained from daily training and that they will be able to strengthen their mutual friendship and promote international goodwill through Karatedo. I trust that it will lead to world peace.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude for the kind and warm support of the World Karate Federation, and my sincere thanks to the organising committee who worked very hard in preparing this event.
3 2 Introduction The Karate1-Premier League is the most important league event in the world of Karate. It comprises of a number of the most prominent Karate competitions and endeavours to bring together the best Karate athletes in the world in an open Championships of unprecedented scale and quality.
Initiated in 2011, the 2019 edition is formed by seven events being held in the cities of Paris, Dubai, Rabat, Shanghai, Tokyo, Moscow and Madrid thus stating Karate’s impact all around the world and its global scale. The city of Tokyo hosts a Karate 1- Premier League event for the second time.
At the end of the season, the champions of each category are presented with the “Grand Winners” award. In order to be eligible to receive the “Grand Winners” award, competitors have to participate in at least 4 events in 2 continents of the season.
3 WKF Approved Items The Karate 1-Premier League complies with the highest level of presentation. In order to guarantee the correct delivery of the event, and to ensure the suitable quality of the tournament, exclusively the following brands are WKF Approved for use in the 2019 Karate 1-Premier League Season.
4 SPORT PROTECTIONS
BRAND CONTACT INFORMATION
DOUBLE D 2, rue Vladimir Jankelevitch 77184 Emerainville, FRANCE Phone : +33 1 64 73 00 03 Fax : + 33 1 64 73 00 04
E-mail: [email protected] http://en.doubled-martialarts.com
ARAWAZA 724, Chemin des Anglais Mascouche (QC) J7L 3R6, CANADA Phone: + 1 450 477 4410 Fax: +1 450 477 4400
E-mail: [email protected] www.arawaza.com
SBI SPORT AB Staffanstorpvägen 115 S-23291 Arlöv- Malmö, SWEDEN Tel: +46 40 948888 Fax: +46 40 940780
E-mail: [email protected] www.budo-nord.com
DAEDO INTERNATIONAL Botánica 116, 08908 Hospitalet de Llobregat,Barcelona, SPAIN Tel: +34 93 454 15 14 Fax: +34 93 453 52 51 E-mail: [email protected] www.daedo.com
BUDOLAND Am Grießenbach 8 83126 Flintsbach, GERMANY Phone: +49 (0) 8034 909900 Fax: *49 (0) 8034 9099011
E-mail: [email protected] www.budoland.com
SHUREIDO 1-1-6 Tomari, Naha-City 900-0012 – Okinawa, JAPAN Tel No: +81(98)861 5621 Fax No: +81(98)861 5525
Email: [email protected] www.shureido-karate.com
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Sports Master Athletic International (SMAI) 96-119 Jardine St, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 2 42834363 Fax: +61 2 42855512
E-mail: [email protected] www.smai.com.au
TOKAIDO INTERNATIONAL G/FL., 13 Nanking Street Yaumatei, Kowloon, HONG KONG Phone: +49 911 98815 –11 Fax: +49 911 98815 – 99
E-mail: [email protected] www.tokaido.eu
TWIN TOWER ENTERPRISE CORP. No. 168-13, Chyuan-shin Lii, Shin-huah, Tainan, TAIWAN Tel: +886-6-598-2133 Fax: +886-6-597-0840
E-mail: [email protected] www.wacoku.com
WESING Fujian Weizhixing Sports Goods Co., Ltd. Binjiang Industrial Park, Xiamei Town, Nan’an City, Fujian Province 362302, CHINA Tel: +86-595-2688 9696 Fax: +86-595-8675 6390 E-mail: [email protected] www.wesingsports.com
All the information concerning the WKF homologated items for this event can be found on: https://www.wkf.net/karateprotections/
6 TATAMI
BRAND CONTACT INFORMATION
TROCELLEN Italia S.p.A. Via Schiavonesca Nuova 8 31040 Volpago del Montello (TV) Italy Phone: +39 0423 8735 Fax :+39 0423 621434 Email: [email protected] www.progame-tatami.com
TATAMIX srlcr Via Don Pedrinelli 48 24030 Carvico (BG) Phone: +39 039 6888492 Fax:+39 035 4362212 Email: [email protected] www.tatamix.it TAISHAN SPORTS EQUIPMENT Co., Ltd Address:No.8 Tiyuguan Road,Dongcheng District,Beijing, China Phone: +86-10-84985396 Email: [email protected]
www.taishansports.cn WESING
Fujian Weizhixing Sports Goods Co., Ltd. Binjiang Industrial Park, Xiamei Town, Nan’an City, Fujian Province 362302, China Phone: +86-595-2688 9696 Fax: +86-595-8675 6390 E-mail: [email protected] www.wesingsports.com ISHII CHEMICALS INDUSTRY Co., Ltd.
1-10-8, Ryoke, Kawaguchi-city, Saitama 332-0004 Japan Phone: +81048-223-5148 Fax: +81048-224-3467 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.ishiikasei.co.jp/ishiikasei.htm
KARATEGIS WITH THE BRAND EMBROIDERED ON THE SHOULDERS The Karategis with the embroidered brand of the manufacturer on the shoulders will be accepted for use in the Premier League by those competitors who wish to do so, both for Kata and Kumite in red or blue colour, depending if the competitor is AKA or AO. All Grand Winners 2018 must use this embroidered in gold colour. The authorized brands to use these karategi models are: ADIDAS – ARAWAZA – BUDO NORD – DAEDO – HAYASHI SHUREIDO – SMAI – TOKAIDO – WACOKU – WESING
7 4 Competition Programme DAY / HOUR COMPETITION Thursday, Sep. 5th Official Accreditation (Nippon Budokan) 10:00 - 16:00 Thursday, Sep. 5th Weighing for all categories (Nippon Budokan) 10:00 - 16:00 Thursday, Sep. 5th Accredited Coach Briefing (Nippon Budokan) 14:00 - 16:00 Thursday, Sep. 5th Olympic Seminar for Coaches (Nippon Budokan) 16:30 – 17:30 Thursday, Sep. 5th Draws and Coach meeting (Nippon Budokan) 17:30 – 19:00 Thursday, Sep. 5th Referee Briefing (HQ Hotel) 19:30 – 21:00
Friday, Sep. 6th
Kata Individual Female Eliminations - Rounds Kata Team Male Eliminations - Rounds Kumite Individual Male ( -60, -67, -75 ) Eliminations & Repechages Kumite Individual Female ( -50, -55 ) Eliminations & Repechages
09:00 - 11:30 …….……. Kata Individual Female Eliminations & Semifinals 11:00 - 12:00 …….……. Kata Team Male Eliminations & Semifinals 12:00 - 13:30 …….……. Kumite Male -60 Eliminations 13:30 - 15:00 …….……. Kumite Female -50 Eliminations 15:00 - 16:30 …….……. Kumite Male -67 Eliminations 16:30 - 18:00 …….……. Kumite Female -55 Eliminations 18:00 - 19:30 …….……. Kumite Male -75 Eliminations 19:30 - 21:00 …….……. Repechages Kumite Male & Female
Saturday, Sep. 7th
Kata Individual Male Eliminations - Rounds Kata Team Female Eliminations - Rounds Kumite Individual Female ( -61, -68, +68 ) Eliminations & Repechages Kumite Individual Male ( -84, +84 ) Eliminations & Repechages
09:00 - 11:30 …….……. Kata Individual Male Eliminations & Semifinals 11:00 - 12:00 …….……. Kata Team Female Eliminations & Semifinals 12:00 - 13:30 …….……. Kumite Female -61 Eliminations 13:30 - 15:00 …….……. Kumite Male -84 Eliminations 15:00 - 16:30 …….……. Kumite Female -68 Eliminations 16:30 - 18:00 …….……. Kumite Male +84 Eliminations 18:00 - 19:30 …….……. Kumite Female +68 Eliminations 19:30 - 21:00 …….……. Repechages Kumite Male & Female
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Sunday, Sep. 8th TV Produced
THIRD PLACES BOUTS 09:30 - 10:10 Kata / Individual Female & Male 10:10 - 10:40 Kumite / Female (-50) & Male (-60) 10:40 - 11:10 Kumite / Female (-55) & Male (-67) 11:10 - 11:40 Kumite / Female (-61) & Male (-75) 11:40 - 12:10 Kumite / Female (-68) & Male (-84) 12:10 - 12:40 Kumite / Female (+68) & Male (+84) 12:40 - 13:40 Kata Team Female & Male
Break
FINALS 14:30 - 14:50 Kata / Individual Female & Male 14:50 - 15:05 Kumite / Female (-50) & Male (-60) 15:05 - 15:20 Kumite / Female (-55) & Male (-67) 15:20 - 15:35 Kumite / Female (-61) & Male (-75) 15:35 - 15:50 Kumite / Female (-68) & Male (-84) 15:50 - 16:05 Kumite / Female (+68) & Male (+84) 16:05 - 16:35 Kata / Team Female & Male
16:40 AWARD CEREMONY
IT IS COMPULSORY TO SEW CORRECTLY THE BACK NUMBER ON THE KARATE-GI BACK. IF THE BACK NUMBER IS NOT PROPERLY SEWN, IT CAN BE A REASON FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
5 Site and Date Date: September 6~8, 2019 Place: Tokyo, Japan
6 Competition Venue Nippon Budo-kan 2-3 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
OFFICIAL TATAMI FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
9 7 Media
7.1 TV Production All the events of the 2019 Karate 1 – Premier League will present TV. The competition on Sunday will be broadcast to a worldwide viewing audience through a high quality TV production which will be made available to TV networks around the world.
7.2 Press Press accreditation can only be given to professional journalists working for a media and having proof of their credentials.
Media professionals can register to request press accreditations through the on line registration form which can be found here: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=266#a_eventhead Video recording will not be allowed
Should you need more information about press or media related issues, please contact directly the World Karate Federation’s office: [email protected]
8 Contacts
8.1 Organizer Contact Details Japan Karatedo Federation 1-1-20 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: 81-3-5534-1953 Fax: 81-3-5534-1952 e-mail: [email protected]
8.2 Safe Sport Contact WKF events must be safe for all athletes and participants and entirely free from any form of non-accidental violence, namely, harassment and abuse. Any such behaviour will not be tolerated. If you or someone you know has been the victim of abuse or harassment in Karate, get help and report it: [email protected]
10 9 Online Registration
The registration starts two (2) months prior to the event, on July 6th, 2019 and close fifteen (15) days before the tournament, on August 22nd, 2019 at the 12:00 hrs GMT +0 and it is divided in the following three phases (all phases will close at the 12:00 hrs GMT +O of the listed day); • Phase 1, from July 6th to July 20th, 2019: limited to the NFs, TWO competitors per category and country, ranked among the 50 first of the ranking. • Phase 2, from July 21st to August 4th, 2019: In the event that any of the TWO registrations of the phase 1 have not been completed by the NFs, free registration of athletes, ranked among the 50 first of the ranking (always keeping the limit of TWO per country). • Phase 3, from August 5th to August 22nd, 2019: free registration, limited to 64 athletes per category, ranked among the 100 first of the ranking. The applicable ranking will be the one updated on the day of the registration opening, July 6th, 2019. http://accreditation.qtixx.com/wkfranking/ranking_main.php?hidemenu=true&hidedob=true &numberofranked=100&ranking_category=0&enddate=2019-07-01 All competitors must be registered online using the online platform; https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=266#a_eventhead All referees must be registered online using the online platform; https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=334#a_eventhead All coaches must be registered online using the online platform; https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=333#a_eventhead No onsite registration will be accepted. The registration will be validated once completed the online payment through the payment platform. In case of any questions concerning the online registration please directly contact the Sportdata software team via the email address [email protected]. Individuals and National Federations are responsible for the quality of the entered registration data. Once close the online registration, any comments will have to notified to the software and to the WKF at latest five day before the first day of competition.
9.1 Technical Support for Online Registration Web: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-online/index.php?active_menu=home Email: [email protected] The official accreditation will take place on Thrusday, September 5th, 2019 from 10.00 a.m. to 16.00 p.m. at the Nippon Budokan.
11 If changes are required during the official registration session because of incorrect or missing registration data, a fee of € 20 is charged for each change. At registration, accreditation cards will be issued with the participants main data, a photograph and information about registered categories. The accreditation card must be worn at all times during the event. Only members of national federations recognized by WKF are admitted to participate, as per Premier League Organising Rules 2019 (PL OR Point 6 Registration). All participants must submit an official document (passport or other valid ID card) for the WKF identification and validation at the accreditation session. The accreditation of any competitor must be done by the athlete or the athlete’s coach, in person bringing the athlete passport or other valid ID at the accreditation session. The competitor who has not collected, either personally or through his/her coach the accreditation during the official registration, will not be included in the draw. The weighing will be carried out immediately after receiving the accreditation, those athletes who will not attend the weighing will not be included in the draw.
10 Categories The competition categories are identical to those of Senior World Championships except for Kumite team.
KATA Individual Female/Male Team Female/Male
KUMITE Female -50 kg, -55kg, -61 kg, -68 kg, +68kg Male -60 kg, -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg
11 Entry Fee The entry fees are € 75 per individual category entry and € 150 per team category entry.
12 11.1 Payment All payments must be process through the online payment platform. No onsite payment will be accepted. 12 WKF Accredited Coach According to the Coach License Manual, the minimum level required to take part in the Karate 1 events is the “Accredited Coach” level. To obtain such certification, coaches must attend a compulsory Coach Briefing.
13 WKF Accredited Coach Briefing, Tokyo 2019 Please find below the Coach schedule and the details for the registration process:
DAY / HOUR COACH BRIEFING Thursday, September 5th Nippon Budokan from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs
Registration (only online) Those coaches who wish to attend to the “Accredited Coach Briefing” in Dubai must be registered online and must fill out the “Accreditation Agreement for Coaches” that can be downloaded from the online registration site.
All coach registrations must be made online latest until August 22nd, 2019, through the following link: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set- online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=332#a_eventhead
Should you have any difficulties when registering, please contact [email protected] for technical support.
Fees and payment We would like to remind you that the fee to attend to the “Coach Briefing” and to obtain a new license or to renew your expired license of WKF Accredited Coach is 300 CHF.
All payments must be made through Sportdata platform. No other methods of payment will be accepted. Registrations and payments onsite will not be accepted.
14 Olympic Seminar for Coaches (Nippon Budokan) DAY / HOUR PLACE Thursday, September 5th Nippon Budokan from 16:30 to 17:30 hrs
13 15 Prize Money For individual categories (Kumite and Kata):
• Gold Medalist: 750 € • Silver Medalist: 500 € • Third Places: 200 €
For Kata team categories:
• Gold Medalist: 750 € • Silver Medalist: 500 € • Third Places: 200 €
16 Ranking Competitors can earn ranking points in every Karate1 event according to the official WKF Ranking Criteria, point 3.2 of the WKF World Ranking Rules; https://www.wkf.net/pdf/rules/UPDATED_WKF%20World%20Ranking%20Rules%20 2019_May2019.pdf-eng.pdf The applicable ranking will be the one updated on the day of the registration opening, July 6th, 2019. http://accreditation.qtixx.com/wkfranking/ranking_main.php?hidemenu=true&hidedob=true &numberofranked=100&ranking_category=0&enddate=2019-07-01
17 Ticket for spectators
The ticket categories and prices (including tax) are:
Friday & Saturday (Two-Day Unreserved Seats): ￥2,500
Friday (Reserved Seats/South Arena): ￥4,000
Saturday (Reserved Seats/South Arena): ￥4,000
Sunday (Unreserved Seats): ￥4,000
Sunday (Reserved Seats A): ￥5,500
Sunday (Reserved Seats/South Arena): ￥12,000
Sunday (Reserved Seats/West Arena): ￥12,000
14 18 HQ Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont http://www.edmont.jp/en Address: 10-8, Iidabashi-3chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8130, Japan Tel : +81-3-3237-1111 Check in: 15:00 Check out: 12:00 *Approx. 15 mins. on foot to the Budokan
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo is just a 5-minute walking distance from 2 stations and 6 lines—a superb location for a hotel in the business district of central Tokyo. The hotel is also within walking distance to the Tokyo Dome and the Imperial Palace. Accessibility also extends to neighboring shopping and entertainment spots such as Shinjuku and Akihabara, only a 10-minute train ride away. Located just off the main street in a quiet area, our refined, comfortable rooms assure a relaxing stay for both business and leisure.
19 Other Hotels
Hotel Grand Palace
https://ww w.grandpalace.co.jp/english Address: 1-1-1, Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0072, JAPAN Tel : +81-3-3264-1111 Check in: 15:00 Check out: 12:00 *Approx. 9 mins. on foot to the Nippon Budokan
15 Perfectly located close to the Tokyo Station Terminal and Imperial Palace Garden neighborhood with excellent connections to the subway, railway (JR), and airports, the hotel has 460 refined and relaxing guest rooms with spectacular city views, all with stylishly-designed interiors and modern amenities. The hotel is ideally situated in the same neighborhood as the Imperial Palace, Kitanomaru Garden area, and the Budokan Hall which is the competition venue for the KARATE 1 premier League Tokyo 2019 A choice of restaurants and a bar will satisfy your appetite for delicious dishes and drinks with their extensive selections of local and international cuisine including French, Japanese and Cantonese.
Keio Presso Inn Kudanshita
https://www.presso-inn.com/english/kudanshita.html Address: 1-7-1 Kudan Kita, Chiyoda ku, Tokyo 102-0073, JAPAN Tel : +81-3-3511-0202 Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 *Approx. 10 mins. on foot to the Nippon Budokan Very close to the Nippon Budokan Hall, where concerts and martial arts competitions are held. The academic district of Kudanshita has good access to all parts of Tokyo. A two-minute walk from Exit 5 of Kudanshita on the Hanzomon and Tozai Subway Lines, and the Toei Shinjuku Line A six-minute walk from Exit A2 of Jinbo-cho Station on the Hanzomon Subway Line and the Toei Mita and Shinjuku Subway Lines Hotel Wing International Korakuen
https://hotelwinginternationalkorakuen-jp.book.direct/en-gb Address: 1-25-11 Hongou, Bunkyo-ku, 112-0033 Tokyo, JAPAN Tel : +81-3-5804-1011 Check in: 15:00
16 Check out: 10:00 *Approx. 25 mins. on foot to the Nippon Budokan *Approx. 20 mins. by train to the Nippon Budokan 6 minutes on foot from JR Suidobashi Station and Subway Korakuen Station. Tokyo Dome. A quiet and calm hotel, right in the middle of Tokyo, convenient to go anywhere. It can be used as a business or sightseeing hub. There is also a non-smoking floor, and the hotel offers a relaxing space to meet the needs of each customer.
BestWestern Tokyo Nishikasai
https://tokyo-nishikasai.bwhotels.jp/# Address: 6-17-9 Nishikasai Edogawa-ku, 134-0088 Tokyo, JAPAN Tel : +81-3-3675-8900 Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 *Approx. 25 mins. on foot to the Nippon Budokan *Approx. 20 mins. by train to the Nippon Budokan As a motto of “COMFORTALE””CLEAN””KINDNESS””SAFETY” and “STYLISH SPACE” BESTWESTERN Tokyo-Nishikasai will provide you relaxing space and room for business and leisure travelers. Front-staff will be always at your service with the best selection of leisure spots and business access to anywhere you like.
Toyoko Inn Tokyo Tozai-sen Nishi-kasai
https://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/search/detail/00019 Address: 5-11-12, Nishikasai Edogawa-ku, 134-0088 Tokyo, JAPAN
17 Tel : +81-3-5676-1045 Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00 *Approx. 30 mins. by train to the Nippon Budokan During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tokyo Bay. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities. This 3-star hotel has 197 rooms. Each room includes amenities such as free WiFi and a TV.
Tokyo Green Hotel
http://www.greenhotel.co.jp/en Address: 1-1-3 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 122-0004, JAPAN Tel : +81- 3-3816-4161 Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 *Approx. 22 mins. on foot to the Nippon Budokan *Approx. 20 mins. by train to the Nippon Budokan Situated at 1 minute walk from JR Suidobashi Station West Exit and 8 minutes walk from Marunouchi/Namboku Line Korakuen Station. Tokyo Green Hotel Korakuen is conveniently surrounded by 3 train stations including Jimbocho Station with 6 railroad lines, offering prime access to popular tourist destinations. From accommodation for business trips, recreational activities such as concerts, sports matches at The Budokan Hall. Free Wi-Fi is available to our guests in the hotel. Along with the nearest convenience store at 1 minute walk, there is a variety of bars and restaurants in the area.
Suidobashi Grand Hotel
http://www.hatago.co.jp/English.html Address: 1-3-22 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JAPAN Tel : +81-3-3816-2101 Check in: 15:00
18 Check out: 10:00 *Approx. 28 mins. on foot to the Nippon Budokan *Approx. 20 mins. by train to the Nippon Budokan Offering a restaurant, Suidobashi Grand Hotel is located just a 1 minute walk from Tokyo Dome and Spa La Qua. The nearest 5 subway/train stations are all conveniently located within 5-minute walk from the hotel. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer. Extras include a desk and bed linen. At Suidobashi Grand Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and a vending machine. The hotel is a great choice for travelers interested in sightseeing, convenient public transportation and shopping. VIA INN Iidabashi Korakuen
https://www.viainn.com/en/iidabashi-k Address: 4-11 Shinogawamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0814, JAPAN Tel : +81-3-3235-5489 Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 *Approx. 30 mins. by train to the Nippon Budokan Close to Asakusa Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and Tokyo Skytree, the hotel is an excellent base for sightseeing Asakusa. Free WiFi is available in all guest rooms, the hotel's restaurant, and the conference room. Guests may also use LAN connection in the guest rooms. Hotel Keihan Asakusa
https://asakusa.hotelkeihan.co.jp Address: 2-12-4 Asakusa,Taito-ku, 111-0032, Tokyo Japan Tel : +81-3-5830-0321 Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
19 *Approx. 35 mins. by train to the Nippon Budokan Only 2 minutes walk from “Asakusa” station of Tsukuba Express, and 9 minutes walk from “Asakusa” station of Tobu railway, Tokyo metro and Toei subway. Hotel Keihan Asakusa is great location to explore of course Sensouji temple, Kaminarimon and another famous attractions including Tokyo skytree, Ueno Zoo and Ryogoku Kokugikan which is Sumo museum.
Hotel Room Rate Summary
Breakfast Hotel Single /1 guest Double/2 guest Breakfast Voucher
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont ¥20,000 ¥11,000 YES included HQ Hotel
Hotel Grand Palace ¥21,500 ¥13,000 YES included
Keio Presso-in Kudan-shita ¥12,500 ー YES included
Hotel Wing-International ー ¥9,000 NO ― Korakuen
Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai ¥9,000 ¥8,500 NO \1,300
Toyoko Inn Tokyo Tozai-sen Nishi- ¥8,000 ¥6,000 NO ― kasai
Tokyo Green Hotel ¥10,500 ー NO \900
Suidobashi Grand Hotel ¥9,500 ¥8,500 NO \1,300
Via inn Iidabashi Korakuen ¥12,000 ¥8,500 YES included
Hotel Keihan Asakusa ¥12,500 ¥9,000 NO \1,600
*Service charge and VAT are included
*Room rate is for per night and per person
*Breakfast voucher is only available for advance purchase
20 Airport Transfer Fee Summary
NARITA airport HANEDA airport Reamrks
CAR \36,000 \19,000 depends on number of luggage UP to 3 passengers
MINI VAN \49,000 \32,000 depends on number of luggage UP to 7 passengers
BUS \86,000 \59,000 depends on number of luggage UP to 45 passengers
TRAVEL TIME TO approx. 90-100 mins. approx. 40-50 mins. EACH HOTEL
*Transfer fee is only for one way
*Transfer fee on the list is rough estimate and it will be changed according to the reservation timing and pick up time
ACCOMMODATION
Due to the increase in foreign visitors, hotels in the center of Tokyo become continuously booked solid. For hotel reservation, please send “ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM” to JTB, official travel agent of the KARATE 1 premier League Tokyo 2019, as soon as possible. Deadline: August 5, 2019 There is no transfer between each hotel and the Nippon Budokan. Individual transfer can be arranged on request with additional cost.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Attention to: Ms. Shizuko MINAMI / JTB E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +81-3-5909-8090
BOOKING & PAYMENT CONDITION
The number of available rooms are limited and a first-come, first-serve policy will be followed. ➣For reservation & booking, please send an email with the accommodation request form to [email protected] ➣The invoice will be sent to you upon receipt of the form.
21 ➣The booking is confirmed after the payment is completed before due date indicated on an invoice. *All reservations with missing payment will be canceled without further notice. *The bank transfer fees at your charge. *The credit card is also accepted.
CANCELATION POLICY
・Cancellation is not accepted after your booking is confirmed.
20 General Information CURRENCY
1 Yen 5 Yen 10 Yen
50 Yen 100 Yen 500 Yen
10000 Yen ( New ) 10000 Yen ( Old )
5000 Yen ( New ) 5000 Yen ( Old )
2000 Yen
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1000 Yen ( New ) 1000 Yen ( Old )
The unit of Japanese currency is yen. Coins are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen and bank notes in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen. The smallest form of currency is the 1 yen coin, and the largest form of currency is the 10,000 yen bill. The 5 yen coin and 50 yen coin are rare worldwide in that they have holes in the middle of them. Please note that the values of all coins and bills excluding the 5 yen coin are written in Arabic numerals. Only the 5 yen coin has no Arabic numerals on it.
The 1,000 yen bill and 100 yen coin are used often. In addition to being accepted by many vending machines, the 1,000 yen bill makes your shopping go smoothly at the cash register. In addition, the 100 yen coin is the most widely-used coin in areas with automated installments such as coin-operated lockers and washing machines.
Financial services and Banking hours Regular banking hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 15:00. All banks are closed on Saturday, Sunday and national holidays. Also you may withdraw money with major credit cards or international cash card in Japan Post Bank ATMs or ATMs at major convenience stores. ATM marked with a Plus symbol will accept automated banking cards from outside Japan. Note: for transactions that incur service charges, a fee is charged for the number of transactions. Major credit cards are accepted in most business establishments. The Japanese Yen has a favorable exchange rate. Most shops and restaurants will accept major international credit cards e.g. Visa, MasterCard, American Express Card, Diners Club, but no Euro Card is accepted in Japan; but it is recommended to visit the nearest major bank to change it to CASH for your convenience.
Taxes GST(8 % ) is collected in the entire country for all services and products. The stores used to be required to show the after-tax prices; however, since the increase of GST in 2014, some shops are now also displaying pre-tax prices. Tax free shopping is available to international guests only at licensed stores when making purchases of over 5,000 yen at a given store or mall. A passport is required when shopping tax free. 23 Note that at many shops and malls, it is necessary to first pay the full price (including GST) at the cashier and then obtain a refund at a customer service desk. http://tax-freeshop.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.php With regard details of shopping district, please visit following URL http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3053.html
Gratuity Tipping in restaurants is not necessary. Hotel restaurants or cafe automatically add a service charge to the bill.
Liquor laws The minimum legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years. At liquor stores, bars, you may be asked to show your identification.
Electricity 100V plug type A
21 Visa Requirements
All participants must hold a valid passport and requested to take care of their individual travel documents & permits (visa, etc.) on a timely basis. Check the following URL to find out if you need to obtain a visa to enter Japan. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html The procedure is shown in the following page to apply for a visa. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
JTB, official travel agency, they will contact you directly and ask you to for some application questions and JTB will send you the necessary package “official invitation letter” to your mentioned address by DHL or EMS as soon as possible. After receiving the package, applicants need to submit the passport with the necessary forms to the Consulate with the jurisdiction at a Japanese Embassy or Consulate General which is mentioned in your paper. It will take at least one week for the visa to be issued, so it is highly recommended to consider the timing for the application.
24 If your country and regions are NOT on visa Exemptions List, please send the Visa Application Form (each form for each applicant) and the passport copy to: Shizuko MINAMI (Ms.) / JTB Corp. Sports Desk e-mail: [email protected] Deadline: August 5th, 2019
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Passport validity: duration of stay
More than 2 blank stamp pages are required.
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As regards that the specific items are not expressly foreseen in the present bulletin reference is to be made to the general rules and guidelines contained in WKF Regulations.
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