ACP 6th WG S Meeting in Sendai - ICAO



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| |International Civil Aviation Organization |14/07/2014 |

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AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS PANEL (ACP)

Fifth Meeting of the Surface Datalink Working Group

Montreal, Canada 14-15 July 2014

|Agenda Item 8: |SET DATE AND PLACE FOR THE NEXT MEETING/S(INCLUDING TELECONS) |

ACP 6th WG S Meeting in Sendai, Japan

Prepared and presented by Koki INOUE

|SUMMARY |

|This Information Paper provides details of the meeting venue for the 6th Meeting of the ACP Working Group |

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MEETING BULLETIN

1. Dates and Venue

The sixth Meeting of the Aeronautical Communications Panel (ACP) Working Group Surface (ACP-WG/S) which will be held at the Sendai City Information & Industrial Plaza (near the Sendai Station), in Sendai, from 13 to 14 November 2014 in the 6th FL of AER Building, Conference Room “Seminar room(2)A” at the kind invitation of the member nominated by Japan.

The meeting will start at 09:30 on the first day, 13 September, and will finish by 17:00 on the last day, 14 September.

The Sendai City Information & Industrial Plaza is located at:

1-3-1, Chuo Aoba-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Tel: +81-22-724-1200

Fax: +81-22-724-1210

Location of AER Building and its adjacent are shown on a map in Attachment A.

2. Meeting Rooms and Telecons

2.1 Meeting Rooms

The meeting will take place at auditorium on the 6th floor of AER Building, Conference Room “Seminar room (2) A”.

2.2 Telecons

It’s not available to be held Telecons.

3. Hotel Accommodation

Additional hotel information near the AER Building in Sendai City can also be founded at Attachment B or Check the web site;

4. Transportation

4.1. From NARITA Airport to Sendai Airport (by Airplane)

•It to Sendai Airport takes about an hour's flight from Narita Airport. In addition, there are two flights a day.

Check the web site of ANA;

4.2. From SENDAI Airport to JR Sendai Station (by Train)

•Access of JR Sendai Station takes advantage of the rapid or local train of Sendai airport access line from Sendai Airport. About 25-minutes by local train, is a 17-minute rapid time to Sendai Station from Sendai Airport, fare 650 Yen.

4.3. From NARITA Airport to Tokyo Station (by Bus or Trains)

• Airport limousine is recommended transportation from Narita Airport to the Tokyo Station. Travel time is, subject to traffic, about 90 minutes, fare 3,000 Yen.

• JR Express Train, known as Narita Express (or NEX) is another recommended transportation from JR Narita Airport Station to the JR Tokyo Station. The JR Narita Express runs every 30 minutes during daytime. Travel time is about 65 minutes, with the fare 3,020 yen.

•The fare above subject to change without notice.

Check the web site of JR-EAST;

4.4 From HANEDA Airport to Tokyo Station (by Bus or Trains)

• Airport limousine is recommended transportation from HANEDA Airport to the Tokyo Station. Travel time is, subject to traffic, about 30 minutes, fare 930 Yen.

• Directions of Tokyo Station is recommended Tokyo Monorail from HANEDA Airport. Requires a change to the JR Yamanote Line at the Hamamatsucho Station of the Tokyo Monorail. Travel time is about 30 minutes, with the fare 650 yen.

4.5 From Tokyo Station to Sendai Station (by Train)

• From JR Tokyo Station, take the Tohoku Shinkansen Line to Sendai. Travel time is about 100 minutes, with the fare 11,200 yen.

•The fare above subject to change without notice.

Check the web site;



4.6 From Sendai Station to Meeting place

• Location of AER Building and its adjacent are shown on a map in Attachment A.

Check the web site;

5. Passport, visa and customs

All foreign nationals entering Japan must possess valid passports or other valid documents for travel. Visitors from certain countries are not required to obtain visas for a temporary visit. It should, however, be noted that the temporary visa exemption and its length are decided for each country. And the exemption issued upon arrival at the airport cannot be extended beyond the period except under extraordinary circumstances. Detailed information regarding entry visa requirements could be found on:

It would be appreciated if your confirmation of acceptance to this invitation, together with the name(s) of your advisor(s), reach Mr. Koki Inoue by e-mail at inoue-k48yf@mlit.go.jp, with copy to me by e-mail at VMaiolla@icao.int and Ms. Mie Utsunomiya by e-mail at Mutsunomiya@icao.int by no later than 16 October 2014(If you need a VISA) in order to facilitate access of the meeting participants to JCAB premises.

6. Contact points for the Meeting

Any inquiries relating to the meeting should be addressed to:

Mr. Koki Inoue

ACP Member nominated by Japan

Special Assistant to the Director CNS Planning Office, Air Traffic

CNS planning Office, Air Traffic Service Department, Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB)

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT), Japan

Tel. +81-3-5253-8742 Fax. +81-3-5253-1663

E-mail. inoue-k48yf@mlit.go.jp

Location of AER Building and its adjacent are shown on a map

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• It is a 2-minute walk from Sendai Station.

• Please get off at the 6th floor to ride the elevator from the 2nd floor of the building to the AER Building (Seminar room(2)A).

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|Major Hotels around Central|Rank |Number of |Distance from |Comments |

|Sendai | |Rooms |Sendai Stn. | |

|The Westin Sendai |★★★★ |292 |8 min. walk |A downtown retreat with city skyline views, close to commercial |

| | | | |offices, subway, shopping and restaurants. Experience refined |

| | | | |Japanese hospitality. |

|Hotel Metropolitan Sendai |★★★★ |295 |Directly |Located adjacent to JR Sendai Station, the Hotel Metropolitan Sendai|

| | | |connected |is second-to-none in terms of accessibility. Its exceptional |

| | | | |restaurants offer the finest in dining pleasure. |

|Sendai Kokusai Hotel |★★★★ |234 |5 min. walk |Only a five-minute walk from JR Sendai Stn., it has a sophisticated |

| | | | |urban atmosphere and quiet appearance. All the rooms are provided |

| | | | |with free Internet access. |

|Hotel Monterey Sendai |★★★★ |206 |3 min. walk |The countless art objects on display at the hotel bring to mind |

| | | | |images of historic Prague and Central Europe. On the top floor, |

| | | | |there is a hot spring “Sala Terrena” reminiscent of a palace garden.|

➢ High Standard Hotels

➢ Economy Hotels

|Major Hotels around Central|Rank |Number of |Distance from |Comments |

|Sendai | |Rooms |Sendai Stn. | |

|Hotel JAL City Sendai |★★★ |238 |5 min. walk |A hotel for meeting venues and banquets. There are high quality |

| | | | |Japanese and western delicacies with a bar lounge that showcases |

| | | | |the horizon of Sendai city. |

|Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai |★★★ ★ |275 |3 min. walk |A Spanish connection of the hotel is reflected on its design. |

| | | | |The rooms combine a refined elegance with modern practical amenities|

| | | | |for a relaxing and comfortable stay. |

|Koyo Grand Hotel |★★★ |149 |Short walk from |Located right in front of the Hirosedori Subway Stn., the many |

| | | |Hirosedori Subway|spectacular art objects convey an atmosphere of elegance and class. |

| | | |Stn. |It is only a five-minute walk from Jozenji-dori Ave.. |

|Comfort Hotel Sendai |★★ |202 |5 min. walk |A world known hotel brand which could provide you favorable rates. |

|Station (east) | | | |It has always accommodated different needs and demands. |

|ANA Holiday Inn Sendai |★★ |165 |6 min. walk |One of the most loved hotel chain in the world. ANA Holiday Inn |

| | | | |offers substantial services with It’s ample facilities measuring up |

| | | | |to international standards. |

★★★★: Average room charge 　JPY 10,450

★★★ : Average room charge JPY 7,900

★★ : Average room charge JPY 6,980 (Above price is based on Standard Single Room charge during December)

Numbers in front of the hotel names correspond to the numbers shown on the map.

➢ Other Luxury Hotels

| |Rank |Number of |Distance from |Comments |

| | |Rooms |Sendai Stn. | |

|Sendai Royal Park Hotel |★★★★★ |110 |15 min. by taxi |Located in the suburbs of Sendai, this hotel has an elegant |

| | | |from Izumi Chuo |exterior with a luxurious garden along with the latest amenities. |

| | | |Subway Station. |The popularity of the hotel’s restaurants lies in their superb |

| | | | |original dishes using local ingredients. |

➢ Japanese Style Inn

Those two outstanding Japanese inns are located in the famous AKIU. It is a heaven of hot springs attracting nature lovers and puts you right beside a number of natural spots.

| |Rank |Number of |Distance from |Comments |

| | |Rooms |Sendai Stn. | |

|Hotel Sakan |★★★★★ |173 |30 min. by taxi |A hotel with about 1,000 years of history. All of the 173 guest |

| | | | |rooms are Japanese style rooms with a grand atmosphere. There are|

| | | | |attractive facilities such as the pool for summer season, a wine |

| | | | |bar and tea salon. |

|Hotel New Mitoya |★★★★ |166 |30 min. by taxi |The large bath “Yakushi-no yu” has 16 kinds of baths. Enjoy your |

| | | | |time appreciating art at the gallery with the works of ceramists.|

| | | | |The master chef’s authentic KAISEKI cuisine sumptuously uses food |

| | | | |in season. |

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JR Sendai Station

Sendai City Information & Industrial Plaza

(6th floor of AER)

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Sendai Kokusai Hotel

The Westin Sendai

Hotel Monterey Sendai

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Hotel Sakan

Sendai

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Sendai Royal Park Hotel

Sendai

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