You can chat, eat, drink, and try your hand at origami paper folding and Japanese musical instruments. Since its establishment as the seat of the Imperial Court late in the 8th century, the city has prospered as a center of politics, commerce, culture, and the arts. With its innumerable cultural treasures and traditional crafts, Kyoto has continued to attract visitors from around Japan and throughout the world. Those leaving through Kansai International Airport must pay a facility user fee of 2,600. Banks are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
All banks have similar exchange rates.
Autumn weather is generally mild to cool, so light clothing and a sweater or light coat are advised. Hotels and the conference halls are fully heated and air-conditioned. Currency Most foreign currencies and traveler's cheques are easily exchanged at banks and hotels. A passport may be required for currency-exchange services. It is recommended that participants purchase traveler's cheques in yen or US dollars before leaving their home country.