2.1 Commuting

2.1.1 Local Transportation
You can find various modes of transportation such as train, bus, bicycle, motorcycle and car. If you are commuting to NAIST by bus or train, a commuting pass or a bus card is useful (see 2.1.2). There is an adjacent parking lot to the campus where you can park your automobile, bicycle or motorcycle.

Access to NAIST

2.1.2 Purchasing Passes
If you use public transportation for commuting, we recommend you to buy a pass. It is discounted by period such as 1 month, 3 months and 6 months. You can purchase a student pass if you are a full time student. If you are a non-regular student or a researcher, you are only allowed to purchase the commuting pass.
To purchase a pass, you fill out an application form at the pass sales counter at station. When purchasing a student pass, present the student ID and the student pass certificate. For buses, you can also use a bus card and / or coupon ticket instead of a pass. A pass sales counter is in Gakuen-mae and Takanohara Station: (Open hours: 7:00-20:00)

Price list for buses (As of April, 2004)

Types	Gakuen-mae Station to Daigakuindaigakumae	Takanohara Station to Daigakuindaigakumae	Place to purchasing
Single trip	350	390
Coupon tickets (11coupons)	3,500	3,900	Sales counter at station
Commuting pass (1month)	14,700	16,380	Sales counter at station
Student pass (1month)	12,600	14,040	Sales counter at station
Bus Card	A 5,000 card contains 5,700 A 3,000 card contains 3,400 A 2,000 card contains 2,250		Sales counter at station, vending machine at University Union

2.1.3 Parking Lot
If you are commuting by bicycle, motorcycle or car, you may use the parking lot adjacent to NAIST. It is available for 24 hours a day. Parking charges for automobiles is 300 (per day). We recommend a parking pass for a long-tern use. Passes can be purchased at 1 st Floor, Takayama Science Plaza or University Union.

Price list of parking passes (As of July, 2003)

	1 month	3 months	6 months	1 year
International students	1,500	4,000	7,500	13,500
Researchers etc.	3,000	8,000	15,000	27,000

If you live in a student dormitory, you may be able to use the dormitory parking. Please contact the Student Affairs Division for more information.

Parking for both bicycles and motorcycles is free of charge. However, you have to register them with the following office.;Students: Student Affairs Division. Researchers: General Affairs Division

2.2 Campus Facilities
*Campus map is here.

2.2.1 Digital Library
Unlike the conventional libraries, books and documents are digitized into electronic copies and users may access these files through the university's network. If you need more information, plaese visit Digital Library's Website

2.2.2 Health Care Center (2nd Floor, University Union)
This center is established to maintain and enhance the health of students as well as faculty members. The center conducts health-related consultations, physical check-ups and examinations. Also, dumbbells and aero bikes are available in the fitness room.

Hours :
Examination / Consultation / Resting
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-17:00
Student Lounge / Fitness Room
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-20:00, Saturday mornings

2.2.3 Student Union

	Description	Hours	Remarks
Restaurant (1st Floor University Union)	Set menus, noodles (udon, soba), domburi, curry and rice, various dishes	Mon.-Fri. 10:00 - 11:00 (Morning menu only) 11:00 - 20:00 Saturdays 11:00 - 15:00	Meal coupons are used for most menus but cash payments are made for some selected menus. Meal coupons are available at the vending machine.
Cafeteria (2nd Floor University Union)	Coffee, soft drinks	Mon.-Fri. 11:30 - 14:00
Store (1st Floor University Union)	Pastries, soft drinks, daily supplies, stationeries, books and magazines, parking coupons, etc.	Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 20:00 Saturdays 9:00 - 15:00	Dry-cleaning and photo developing services are also available.

2.2.4 Sports Facilities

	Hours / Reservations
Tennis Court	7:00 - 21:00 General Affairs Division holds a reservation lottery on the 20th of previous month (if the 20th is holiday, reservation is to be made on the next business day).
Ground	9:00 - 18:00 Make reservation at General Affairs Division.
Volleyball & Basketball Court	9:00 - 18:00 Make reservation at General Affairs Division.

2.2.5 Sports and Recreation Equipment

Following is a list of equipment you can borrow

Rental Items	Remarks	Contact
Baseball Equipment (gloves, bats, balls, bases)		Welfare Section General Affairs Division (extension 5030)
Soccer Ball	Goals are placed in the ground.
(Racing) Number
Volleyball
Basketball
Hard-ball tennis rackets	Balls are not available for rental.
Badminton rackets	Birdie is not available for rental.
Shogi (Japanese chess) set
Video camera (Sharp 8mm video)	Tapes are not included. Rental period for one week.
Barbecue set

2.3 On-campus Consultation
2.3.1 Counselors
At the Health Care Center, you can receive professional consultations on health related issues. You may also make monthly appointments with a professional counselor to discuss issues that concern you. Contact the Health Care Center for more information.

2.3.2 Academic (Course) Counselors
Advisory professor or educational working group (Confirm at each research department) will assist you in the course of your studies.

2.3.3 Sexual Harassment Counselors
Two sexual harassment counselors are available at each department.
* List of counselors is available here

2.4 Nearby Facilities
2.4.1 Takayama Science Plaza
Takayama Science Plaza is established as a base for university-industry collaboration and community exchanges and is administered by the Foundation for Nara Institute of Science and Technology. There are conference rooms, public square and residence for researchers as well as restaurant (Merchen), bookstore, bank ATMs.

Hours :
Weekdays (Mon.-Fri. excluding holidays) 9:30 - 17:00
(Restaurant Merchen 10:00-17:00)

Contact :
Foundation for Nara Institute of Science and Technology
TEL:+81-0743- 72-5810 FAX:+81- 0743-72-5819

Restaurant Merchen
TEL:+81-0743- 72-5818