INVITATION

The Tokyo Orienteering Association and Nippon Orienteering Kyokai (Japan Orienteering Association) are pleased to invite you to the 6th stage of the 1999 Park World Tour. This is the first World-class O-event in Japan.


(1) Hotel

The Crest Hotel Tachikawa (3km from the event centre)

1-12-1 Nishiki-Cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo, 190-0022, Japan
tel:+81-42-521-1111 fax:+81-42-521-1281


(2) Journey from Tokyo Narita Airport:

See traffic information page (How to get here) for detail.

The Asian Tour with the PWT competitors & officials from Stockholm will arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport 09.30 10th October. Special bus service will be provided to PWT hotel connecting with this flight.


(3) GMT Variation: +9

There's no "summer-time" in Japan


(4) Competition Area:"Showa Kinen Park"

One of the most popular parks in Tokyo. 35km west of central Tokyo. See PICTURES of Event Center for pictures.

(4.1) Start/Finish:

"Rainbow Pool Big Roof" in Showa Kinen Park.
200m from the South gate of the Showa Kinen Park.
400m from JR Nishi-Tachikawa station.

(4.2) Map:

Scale 1:5,000, 2m contours. Specially produced for the PWT.

(4.3) Course:

Length approx.... 3100m, climb 30m

(4.4) Shoes:

Spike shoes with metal pins are forbidden.

(4.5) Press Centre:

"Rainbow pool centre" 50 m from start/ finish


(5) Schedule:

See PWT schedule page for detail.


(6) Enquiries:

Ryohei Toshimitsu (Mr.)
2-403 Greentown, 1-4 Misumi, Higashimurayama, 189-0023
Tel/Fax : +81-42 394 9155
E-mail : toshimitsu@mth.biglobe.ne.jp