The International Lisp Conference 2012 is being held on Miyakomesse -- 9-1, Okazaki Seisyoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, 606-8343. Close to Heian Jingu Shrine, Okazaki Park, National Musium of Modern Art and other historic objects.

All tutorials and presentations will be held in exhibition floor space or conference rooms.

First, of course you must come to Kyoto. And follow the access map to Miyakomesse, please.

If you are android user and you recognize Japanese character, I recommend you to install Jorudan 乗換案内. It will be very helpful when you find transfer in Japan.(For iPhone user, I'm sorry, I don't know.)

The ALU has arranged for a travel agency to book rooms at the following hotels. You are not required to book through the ALU, but be sure to book early – the conference is during a popular travel season. Please follow our on-line registration form if you'd like to reserve one of these hotels.

• Hearton Hotel: 30 singles:
• Kyoto-Gion Hotel: 30 singles:
• Hotel UNIZO: 20 singles and 5 twins:

Of course you could find Ryokan from various internet sites, if you'd like.

Autumn Kyoto has a lovely climate. It is a season of Autumn leaf color. You may go for a walk in Ginkaku-ji and Philosopher's Walk. Regional climate summaries and current weather forecasts should help you to dress appropriately.

Nabemono or Kaiseki with Yuba and Kyoto Vegetables are most famous. Also Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki are popular among people from overseas.

We also recommend you to visit Nishiki Market.

Need more information? Kyoto Travel Guide, Japan Guide or Google Street View guide to Japan might help you. If you're still stumped, the ILC Hospitality Squad will be more than happy to answer any and all of your esoteric queries. Send a message to the organizing committee It will be forwarded on to somebody who can help you out.