The 55th Chubu Nippon Figure Skating Competition and The Chunichi Cup
February 28 to March 3, 2019

First Information
About The CHUNICHI Cup
The CHUNICHI Cup has been organized more than 50 years ago for the purpose of the development andpromotion of the regional figure skaters by the Regional Skating Associations and the Chunichi Shinbun(daily newspaper company).

Through this competition, the Chubu Nippon (central Japan) area became the powerhouse of Figure
Skating in Japan.
We have many top skaters both domestically and internationally, such as Midori ITO, Mao ASADA,Shoma UNO and others.

Olympians

Midori ITO 1988, 1992
Masakazu KAGIYAMA 1992, 1994
Yoshie ONDA 2002
Miki ANDO 2006, 2010
Takahiko KOZUKA 2010
Mao ASADA 2010, 2014
Akiko SUZUKI 2010, 2014
Kanako MURAKAMI 2014
Shoma UNO 2018

How to reach Toyohashi by Train
While making your travel arrangements, you can find the following recommendations useful.
If, aside from participating in the competition, you plan to go sightseeing or visit amusement parks, suchas Kyoto, Tokyo Disney Land or Universal Studio in Osaka, OC recommend you to use JAPAN RAILPASS.
Please consult with your local travel agent.

To and From the Airport
The nearest airport is the Chubu International Airport (Nagoya).

From CHUBU International Airport (Nagoya: NGO) To Toyohashi Station
Approximately 90 min. (include connection and transfer time).
Fee: 1,630JPY (adult, 12 and older), 820JPY for child (up to 12)
Meitetsu Line
Chubu International Airport Station to Toyohashi Station via limited express train(Transfer at Jingu-mae Station)

From CHUBU International Airport (Nagoya: NGO)

To Toyohashi Station

To and From JR Toyohashi Station

Access by Bus or Taxi
By Toyotetsu Bus

From Toyohashi Station East Exit, Bus Stand #7, take the Toyotetsu Bus,
Toyohashi Shiminbyouin Line.
Get off at “Sogo Sports Koen”- Approx. 20 min.
(Approx. 400JPY (adult, 12 and older), 200JPY for child (up to 12) fromToyohashi Station to “Sogo Sports Koen”)

By taxi

6.3 km south of Toyohashi Station - Approx. 20 min.
(Approx. 3,000JPY from Toyohashi Station to “Sogo Sports Koen”)

From Toyohashi Station

To Aquarena Toyohashi

Hotels
Official hotel is not decided yet.

Most of the hotels are located downtown or around the station area.

OC recommends the International hotels below because of the distance to and from the venue.
Hotel Associa Toyohashi, located next to the Toyohashi station, in front of the bus and taxi station
mentioned above.
http://www.associa.com/english/tyh/phone+81-532-57-1010

Hotel Sea Palace Resort, next to the Aquarena Toyohashi, Ice Rink
http://www.sea-palace.co.jp/en/
phone+81-532-32-8811

Useful information

Language

The official language is JAPANESE.
However, most Japanese people can understand simple English words.

Time Zone

Time zone for Japan is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. (GMT+9:00)
No DST in Japan.

Currency

The National currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY).
Cash is accepted everywhere, and it is usually no problem to use large bills to pay for small
items, except at small street vendors.
Japanese yen can be withdrawn from foreign bank accounts through ATMs found at post
offices and 7-11 convenience stores.
ATM marked with a Plus symbol accept automated banking cards from outside of Japan.
Although not as universally accepted as cash, credit cards can be used at more and moreplaces, especially major retail stores, electronics shops and department stores. Visa,Mastercard, JCB, American Express and Union Pay are among the most widely accepted
types of cards. Travelers checks, on the other hand, are not widely accepted except atmajor department stores and electronics shops that regularly cater to foreign customers.

Banks:

Open from 9:00 to 15:00 (Monday - Friday)

Electricity

The voltage in Toyohashi is 100 Volt/60Hz, which is different from North America (120V),
Central Europe (230V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs have
two, non-polarized pins(A type).