Neutron Stars and Pulsars
-- Thirty years after the discovery --
November 17-20, 1997
Tachikawa Hall, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, Japan
Local Information
Weather
The average daytime temperature in November, in Tokyo, is 13 oC , and
fluctuates between 9 oC and 17 oC. November is one of the most
clement months with clear skies and moderate temperatures.
Location
Rikkyo University is located in Ikebukuro, which is one of the busiest
areas in downtown Tokyo. The university campus is only 8 minutes walk
from the West Exit of the Ikebukuro station. The symposium is held at
Tachikawa Hall of Rikkyo University. Please consult the
campus map of the Rikkyo University for the location of Tachikawa
Hall. A map of the campus and its vicinity will be sent to the
registered guests with the third circular. Click here to view the map
on the screen to find the location of the conference and the hotel.
Map of the Ikebukuro Area (GIF 15KB): ikebukuro.gif
Campus map of Rikkyo University (GIF 12KB): rikkyo.gif
Transportation
Please follow instructions below on how to reach Rikkyo University or the hotels nearby.
From Narita Airport to Ikebukuro
Narita Airport (New Tokyo International Airport) is served by two
railway lines, JR and Keisei. The railway stations are located under
the airport terminal buildings. Limousine Bus is also available.
- Keisei Skyliner
- Take Keisei Skyliner to
Nippori (~60 min ride on the train). Skyliner departs every
40 minutes for most of the day. At the Nippori station, transfer to
JR Yamanote line on track no. 12 for
Ikebukuro, which is the 6th station from Nippori with a ~15
min ride. Be careful not to take the Keihin-Tohoku line at Nippori,
which has blue bands on the sides of the cars, whereas Yamanote line
cars have green bands. It is recommended to purchase a ticket through
Ikebukuro at Narita Airport (2080 yen = Keisei fare 1000 yen +
Skyliner surcharge 920 yen + JR fare 160 yen).
- Keisei express train
- Keise also has express trains, which do not require surcharge,
and the service is more frequent (every 20 minutes for most of the
day). They tend to be more crowded with commuters. It takes ~72
minutes to Nippori. It is recommended to purchase a ticket through
Ikebukuro at Narita Airport (1160 yen = Keisei fare 1000 yen + JR fare
160 yen).
- JR Narita Express
- Alternatively, you can take JR Narita Express
to Ikebukuro (~93 min ride) or
Shinjuku (~84 min ride). Do not take Narita Express for
Yokohama.
To reach Ikebukuro from Shinjuku, take JR Saikyo
line (1st station, ~5 min ride) or JR Yamanote
line (4th station, ~8 min ride) to
Ikebukuro. The cost from Narita to Ikebukuro using Narita
Express is 3110 yen.
- Other trains
- There are also slower trains to Nippori (Keisei) or Tokyo (JR).
You might need to use them early in the morning or late at night.
- Airport Limousine Bus
- You can take Airport Limousine Bus from Narita Airport to
downtown Ikebukuro (~ 2.5 hours ride, 3000 yen). The bus arrives at
Holiday Inn Metropolitan Tokyo (Crown Plaza). Hotel Clarion Tokyo and
Rikkyo University are 5 minutes walk from there. (You can also take
2-min ride on a taxi.)
Last Updated: September 6, 1997