29th tRNA Conference

Guidelines for Participants

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Information for Participants

  • 1. About Kanazawa

    Kanazawa is located in central Japan, next to the Sea of Japan. It has a population of about 500,000 people and a history of more than 400 years. The city is rich in art and culture, and many traditional crafts are still passed down. On the other hand, the IT-related industry is also thriving, and in addition to the artisan spirit existing from long ago, there are many companies in the city that excel at innovation and have established their own technologies with an up-and-coming spirit of ingenuity.

    Many historical buildings and streets remain in the center of the city, such as Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, temples, and teahouse districts. It is a city dotted with contemporary architecture featuring innovative designs, such as Kanazawa Station and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.

    The venue, Kanazawa Bunka Hall, is located in the central area of the city. There are many business areas, restaurants and bars nearby, and also fresh food markets and department stores within walking distance.

    Kanazawa is known as a town of delicious food, blessed with delicacies from the mountains and the sea.

    In addition, the tea ceremony has remained popular since the Edo period, and as a result there is a wide variety of Japanese sweets available in many long-established sweets shops.

    https://www.ishikawatravel.jp/en/
    https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/

  • 2. Weather in Kanazawa in November

    Kanazawa is a city with distinct seasonal changes. In spring and summer, the weather is sunny, hot and humid. In the second half of November, the weather may become cold with cloudy skies. You might need a sweater or jacket. There are also many rainy days, so be sure to carry an umbrella.

  • 3. Money / currency exchange

    (1) Banks

    9am - 3pm (closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
    Banks near the venue do not exchange foreign currency. We recommend that you exchange your money for yen before departure or at an airport.

    (2) Currency exchange near the venue

    1. Kanazawa New Grand Hotel front desk (USD to Japanese yen only, up to $100 per time) (Only for participants and accompanying guests) .

    2. Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel SMART EXCHANGE (USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, KRW, etc.) up to 100,000 yen each time (10am - 8pm).

    3. Daiwa Department Store Atrio Money Exchange Machine (USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, KRW, etc.) up to 100,000 yen each time (8am - 9pm).

    (3) Convenience stores

    Open 24 hours. However, most ATMs will not accept credit cards issued outside of Japan.

    (4) Post offices

    Kanazawa Takaoka-machi Post Office is located in the Nakaya-Mitsui Building on the main street. Some post office ATMs accept cards issued by foreign countries. Post office ATM time: 7am - 9pm.

    (5) Payment Recommendations

    Many places do not accept cards. We recommend that you prepare Japanese yen (cash) in advance.
    Only items purchased within Atrio can be processed for tax exemption on the first floor of Atrio (10am - 7pm).