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NSX Fiesta 2010

What is NSX Fiesta? Why are people going?

NSX Fiesta is an annual two-day event put on by Honda Japan for Japanese NSX owners. For 2010 the NSX Club of Japan (NSXCJ) has worked with Honda to invite western NSX owners to attend NSX Fiesta for a special celebration of the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the NSX, first produced in 1990 (as a 1991 model year car in the US).

Who is attending from North America?

Here is the Final List of Attendees who signed up on Prime and who will be attending Fiesta. Please note that this list has some overlap with the Aussie Group:
1. RSO 34 – FLIGHTS BOOKED
2. The Don – FLIGHTS BOOKED
3. Pooh – FLIGHTS BOOKED
4. Shad Huntley – FLIGHTS BOOKED
5. Peter mills – FLIGHTS BOOKED
6. The lovely sylvia mills – FLIGHTS BOOKED
7. TonyD – FLIGHTS BOOKED
8. nsxtasy – FLIGHTS BOOKED
9. NSX-RAY – FLIGHTS BOOKED
10. Ponyboy -FLIGHTS BOOKED
11. Joseph – FLIGHTS BOOKED
12. Joseph girlfriend Naomi – FLIGHTS BOOKED
13. NSX9 – AUSTRALIA/QANTAS
14. NSX9 Son – AUSTRALIA/QANTAS
15. ExoticMD, Jr. – FLIGHTS BOOKED
16. ExoticMD, Sr. – FLIGHTS BOOKED
17. Steven Lee – FLIGHTS BOOKED
18. Jeannie Lee – FLIGHTS BOOKED
19. FuryNSX – FLIGHTS BOOKED
20. POWERED by HONDA – FLIGHTS BOOKED
21. POWERED by HONDA friend Jonathan – FLIGHTS BOOKED
22. Fastrunner – FLIGHTS BOOKED
23. Fastrunner wife – FLIGHTS BOOKED
24. ARYNSX – FLIGHTS BOOKED
25. SFNSXguy — FLIGHTS BOOKED
26. Scott Silverman – FLIGHTS BOOKED
27. The Lovely Robyn Silverman – FLIGHTS BOOKED
28. Matt_337 – FLIGHTS BOOKED
29. Myhui – FLIGHTS BOOKED
30. Ben – FLIGHTS BOOKED
31. Ben Guest – FLIGHTS BOOKED
32. Myf16 – FLIGHTS BOOKED
33. Mrs Myf16 – FLIGHTS BOOKED
34. Ms Myf16 – FLIGHTS BOOKED
35. NeverHere – FLIGHTS BOOKED
36. NeverHere Guest – FLIGHTS BOOKED
37. R0Y – FLIGHTS BOOKED
38. nsx20014me (Tom) – FLIGHTS BOOKED
39. nsx20014me’s girlfriend (Pat) – FLIGHTS BOOKED
40. Pbassjo – FLIGHTS BOOKED
41. Mrs. Pbassjo – FLIGHTS BOOKED
42. Ed (EK) – FLIGHTS BOOKED
43. Ed’s wife – FLIGHTS BOOKED
44. FrogNBoggle – FLIGHTS BOOKED
45. FrogNBoggle wife – FLIGHTS BOOKED
46. FNB Howard – FLIGHTS BOOKED
47. FNB Sue – FLIGHTS BOOKED
48. FNB Rui – FLIGHTS BOOKED
49. Bram – FLIGHTS BOOKED
50. May Lee a.k.a. Ms. Purple!!- FLIGHTS BOOKED
51. Dave Allmon a.k.a. Mr. Purple – FLIGHTS BOOKED
52. Chris Willson / ScienceofSpeed – FLIGHTS BOOKED
53. Lud – FLIGHTS BOOKED
54. Todd Simmons (trainingrevolution) – FLIGHTS BOOKED
55. Ojas – FLIGHTS BOOKED
56. Veleno1 – CONFIRMED
57. Veleno2 – CONFIRMED
58. Prelude – FLIGHTS BOOKED
59. Telly – FIESTA ONLY
60. Telly’s wife – FIESTA ONLY
61. Miled Sahleb – FLIGHTS BOOKED
62. Nuukem – FLIGHTS BOOKED

NSX Fiesta vs. Tour

The official NSX Fiesta event is just two days (Nov 21-22). Hirofumi Tomiyoshi, president of the NSX Club of Japan, helping coordinate tours and activities for interested guests during the rest of the week (see itinerary below). This is completely optional. Attendees can attend just NSX Fiesta if they prefer. Anyone skipping the tour is responsible for all of their own travel arrangements to get to Suzuka and then back home.

Are you traveling solo and are looking to share expenses?

Some Members may be traveling solo and may wish to share expenses by sharing hotel rooms while in Japan. If you are seeking to share expenses and are looking for a roommate, please post in this thread: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134919
Please also note that Honda is making the arrangements for the hotel at the track and there are no single rooms available. As a result of the large size of our group, it will become necessary to have shared rooms at the track so it would make sense for “singles” to try to pair up in advance to accommodate any personal preferences such as if someone is a smoker. In the event that “perfect matches” are unable to be made, it would be appreciated that if a smoker must be paired with a non-smoker that the smoker kindly not smoke in the room as a courtesy to your roommate.
HOTELS IN KYOTO
We are traveling to and through Kyoto during peak travel time and hotel rooms are scarce. Hirofumi was successful in booking 30 rooms at the Hotel Granvia and for those of you prone to sticker shock and who have not traveled abroad be aware that depending upon the currency exchange each room night in Kyoto may be approximately $400 USD. We suggest that solo travelers who must have a roommate for Suzuka anyway use the same roommate for Kyoto to split the expense.

Tentative Tour Itinerary

Tentative itinerary for NSX 20th Anniversary celebrations event in Japan
Nov. 15 (Monday) – Travel

  • Fly to Japan. Westerners loose a day, and will arrive in the afternoon or evening on Tuesday.

Nov. 16 (Tuesday) – “Prologue”

  • Arrive in Narita (NRT), the international airport for Tokyo
  • Move to Tokyo on your own (approx. US$35 and 1.5 hrs by bus or train)
  • Check in at hotel. Stay in Shinagawa, Tokyo.

Nov. 17 (Wednesday) – Tokyo Tours
Group 1 “Tune Up” – Race track and performance shops tour (by chartered bus):

  • Fuji Speed Way – NOVA – MUGEN – SPOON – MACS

Group 2 “Yokoso Japan” – Sightseeing by chartered bus for ladies and kids

  • Sightseeing and shopping (Akihabara, Asakusa, Odaiba, Ginza, etc.)

Everybody

  • Welcome night in Tokyo
  • Welcome party in Roppongi with NSXCJ members
  • Stay in the same hotel in Shinagawa, Tokyo

Nov. 18 (Thursday ) “HONDA tour (by chartered bus)”

  • Nikko Shrine (historical place)
  • HONDA Collection Hall, Motegi
  • Activities in Twin Ring Motegi race track
  • Stay in the same hotel in Shinagawa, Tokyo

Nov. 19 (Friday) “Scenic Kyoto Tour”
Our schedule on Nov. 19.
09:30 Start Shinagawa
11:30 Arrive at Kyoto
Check in and lunch
13:00 Start Kyoto
13:30 Change the train at Arashiyama (JR Pass invalid)
14:00 Arrive at Kameoka
14:30 Boat starts
16:30 Boat arrives
Sight seeing and dinner by yourselves
20:00 Start Arashiyama for Kyoto
Nov. 20 (Saturday) “Historical Kyoto Tour”

  • Kinkakuji temple
  • Ryoanji temple
  • Nijo castle
  • Fushimi shrine
  • Museum (TBD)
  • Stay in same hotel in Kyoto

Nov. 21 (Sun) “NSX Fiesta Day 1: Track event”

  • Move to Suzuka by chartered bus (1.5hrs)

NSX Fiesta for 20th anniversary

  • Sample Activities (actual schedule is up to Honda and is not available yet)
    • Parade
    • Go karting
    • Driving on slippery track – Competition
    • Driving NSX (if you can drive RHD)
    • Group photo
    • Exhibition (display of NSX merchandise, memorabilia, etc.)
    • others
    • Kids can enjoy the amusement park at Suzuka Circuit
  • NSX Fiesta Banquet Dinner
  • Stay at Suzuka Circuit hotel (included in NSX Fiesta registration)

Nov. 22 (Monday) “NSX Fiesta:Technical event”
NSX Fiesta for 20th anniversary

  • Sample activities (actual schedule is up to Honda and is not available yet)
    • Factory tour at NSX Refresh Plan facility and lecture from HONDA
  • Move to Nagoya station (method of transportation TBD)
  • Move from Nagoya to Tokyo or Narita by Shinkansen (2 hrs)
  • Stay in Tokyo or Narita

Nov. 23 (Tuesday) “Farewell”
Check out your hotel, travel to the airport on your own via bus or train, and fly home.
If returning to the United States, you typically arrive on the same day you depart Japan. Additionally, many flights for the US depart in the late afternoon so you may be able to spend the morning in the city before heading to the airport.

Hotel Details

You are responsible for making your own hotel arrangements with the sole exception of the night of Sunday, November 21. Dates and suggested hotels are listed below. Of course you are welcome to stay at other hotels, but will need to meet at the designated “main group hotel” on time for all activities such as tours, dinners, etc. so you should consider staying close to the main hotel.
Shinagawa, Tokyo

  • Check-in: Tuesday Nov 16, 2010
  • Check-out: Fri, Nov 19, 2010
  • Main group hotel: Possibly Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, but not yet confirmed.

Kyoto

  • Check-in: Fri, Nov 19, 2010
  • Check-out: Sun, Nov 21, 2010
  • Main group hotel: (TBD)

Suzuka

  • Check-in: Sun, Nov 21, 2010
  • Check-out: Mon, Nov 22, 2010
  • Main group hotel: Booked by Honda and paid for in your NSX Fiesta registration fee.

Tokyo or Narita

  • Check-in: Mon, Nov 22, 2010
  • Check-out: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 (fly home)
  • Main group hotel: (TBD)

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HOTELS IN KYOTO

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We are traveling to and through Kyoto during peak travel time and hotel rooms are scarce. Hirofumi was successful in booking 30 rooms at the Hotel Granvia and for those of you prone to sticker shock and who have not traveled abroad be aware that depending upon the currency exchange each room night in Kyoto may be approximately $400 USD. We suggest that solo travelers who must have a roommate for Suzuka anyway use the same roommate for Kyoto to split the expense.

Dates and Deadlines

  • July 2010 – Estimated date when Honda will announce the official NSX Fiesta event schedule
  • August 31, 2010 -Estimated date for registration with Honda for the official NSX Fiesta weekend event. Registration for all western guests will be coordinated through the NSX Club of Japan.
  • November 16, 2010 – Westerners attending the full week tour arrive in Tokyo (if flying from this US, this means you must depart on Nov 15!)
  • November 21, 2010 – Official NSX Fiesta event begins in Suzuka.
  • November 22, 2010 – Official NSX Fiesta event ends in the afternoon
  • November 23, 2010 – Westerners attending the full week tour fly home

Approximate Costs (all US$)

These are all rough costs. Your actual cost will of course vary depending on changes in airfare and hotel pricing, whether you select more or less expensive lodging and meals, the USD/JPY exchange rate, etc.
$8,00 – $1,300 round trip to Tokyo from most major hub airports in the US
$65 – $75 Airport transportation
Need to add:

  • NSX Fiesta registration fee
  • Hotels (3 nights Tokyo, 2 nights Kyoto, one night Tokyo/Narita or Osaka)
  • Estimated meals
  • Charter buses
  • Tours and entry fees
  • Trains (local; Tokyo to Kyoto; Nagoya to Tokyo/Narita or Osaka)

We will be traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto on the “bullet train”. Assuming we take the fastest bullet train (apparently bullets can go different speeds in Japan) the fare from Shinagawa to Kyoto on the Nozomi (the fastest of the fast) is 13,520Y per adult and it is half price for children. [Basic fare: 7,980 yen + Express Surcharge (during regular season periods): 5,540 yen ]
We will be traveling to Suzuka by bus from Kyoto and anticipate coming back on the bullet train from Nagoya. The current fare from Nagoya – Tokyo is 10,780Y per adult. [Basic fare: 6,090 yen + Express Surcharge (during regular season periods): 4,690 yen ]
(The child price is half of the adult price, with amounts of five yen or less rounded off.) The basic fare would involve a “local train” which is not something any of us would want to be on for that distance.
Based upon a conversion (as of March 2010) of 90Y per USD, the approximate cost of the bullet train would be $270 for the round trip.
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BULLET TRAIN TO/FROM KYOTO

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In order to reduce the cost of the Bullet Train, Hirofumi will be booking us as a group and the price will be included in the overall fee for the event. If anyone is purchasing a Rail Pass, please let us know so that the fees may be adjusted as necessary.

AIRLINES/FLIGHT INFO

This will be updated as itineraries are being confirmed but to assist those who may wish to travel as part of a larger group and book the same flights, here is a list of current reservations: (Note: this list only includes the “main” flight meaning a non-stop segment. Connecting flights are not included at this time but may be added in the event a particular region has mutliple people leaving from an “interim” airport”)
Newark, NJ – Narita (***NOTE: this group is arriving early and adding additional tours for sightseeing separate from the Fiesta Group Itinerary***)
11/13/10 Continental Flight CO9
11/15/10 Continental Flight CO9
11/23/10 Continental Flight CO8
New York/JFK – Narita
11/14/10 United Flight 9670
11/23/10 United Flight 9671
ALSO
11/14/10 American Flight 167
Chicago – Narita
11/15/10 American Flight 153
11/23/10 American Flight 154
Dallas – Narita
11/15/10 American Flight 175
11/23/10 American Flight 60
ALSO
11/25/10 American Flight 60
Houston – Narita
11/14/10 Continental Flight CO7
11/23/10 Continental Flight CO6
Los Angeles – Narita
11/14/10 Korean Air Flight 2
ALSO:
11/15/10 All Nippon Flight 5
11/15/10 Korean Air Flight 2
11/23/10 Korean Air Flight 1
San Francisco – Narita
11/13/10 United Flight 853
11/15/10 United Flight 837
11/15/10 United Flight 853
11/15/10 Delta Flight 59
11/23/10 Delta Flight 58
11/23/10 United Flight 852
11/23/10 United Flight 838
11/25/10 United Flight 852
Toronto – Narita
11/15/10 Air Canada Flight 001
11/23/10 Air Canada Flight 002
ALSO:
11/24/10 Air Canada Flight 002
Orlando – Toronto
11/15/10 Air Canada Flight 923

Questions & Additional Information

There is an NSX 20th Anniversary Event message forum set up here on NSX Prime dedicated to discussion and coordination of westerners interesting in attending this event. If you have any questions, please post a message there.

NSX FIESTA 2010 Blog

Photos and descriptions of events and activities ultimately will be posted on a blog here:
http://www.nsxfiesta2010.com/
Depending upon internet access in Japan, we hope to keep the Community “involved” with Fiesta as much as possible while it is ongoing and provide summaries along with memories of the festivities.