Hotel Accommodations

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Shimabara has many hotels and ryokan (Japanese-style inn), and the organizing committee has blocked several of these for COV5 participants. All are comfortable and located in central Shimabara. It takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes by foot and 5 to 15 minutes by bus from these hotels and ryokan to the conference venue. Shuttle buses will be available daily between key bus stops and the venue during the conference. All hotel bookings must be made through on-line registration or by registration form to obtain the conference rate. The hotels/ryokan have both Japanese and Western style rooms. Western-style rooms are furnished with single beds and Japanese-style rooms with single futon on tatami mat floors.

Reasonably priced dormitory-style accommodation is also available. The dormitory is located more than 30 minutes from the venue by bus. Although slightly inconvenient for access to the city center and to the venue, the dormitory promises a good view. Of course, shuttle buses will be available during the conference. There are 8 beds per room and all guests share a large Japanese-style bath. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with bedclothes.

Because it is always possible that accommodations may be limited, the secretariat will allocate rooms in consideration of each applicant's preferences. Applicants should indicate their first, second and third choices out of the 7 types of rooms on the registration form: Japanese room A, B, C, Western room A, B, C and dormitory. Applicants will be informed of their rooms after June 14 by e-mail.

Hotel Accommodation Types

• *The rates are for one night's stay per person including tax, service charge and breakfast.
• *The size of Japanese room C and Western room C may vary depending on the number of persons sharing the room.
• *Japanese rooms A and B are equipped with hot spring facilities.