Meet us in Kyoto Sangyo-Kaikan Hall at the Kyoto Keizai Center building. Located in the heart of Kyoto, near Shijo-Karasuma, with quick access to sights such as Gion, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Nijō Castle.
The City of Kyoto is conveniently reached via two major airports serving the Kansai region—Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka Itami Airport (ITM). Both offer fast rail and bus links to Kyoto Station. Upon arrival, we recommend heading to Kyoto Station first and continuing on to your hotel from there.
Unless you pay each fare individually, you will probably want a public-transport pass. Japan uses a prepaid IC-card system (ICOCA, also Suica/Pasmo compatible). Cards are sold at most subway stations and convenience stores, and can also be used at many shops, vending machines, and restaurants.
Tourists can buy 1- or 2-day Kyoto Subway & Bus Passes, which may be cheaper overall. You may be asked to show your passport when purchasing. For details, see Kyoto City Bus & Subway
- the fastest option is the JR Limited Express Haruka (≈ 75 minutes, ~3,060 JPY one-way)
- cheaper alternatives include local trains or the Airport Limousine Bus (up to two hours; less intuitive for first-time visitors).
- a regular taxi from KIX to central Kyoto costs around 30,000 JPY depending on destination
For a fuller overview, see Transportation to and from KIX.
- the most convenient link is the direct Airport Limousine Bus to Kyoto Station (≈ 50 minutes, ~1,340 JPY)
- a taxi from ITM to central Kyoto is typically 12,000 – 15,000 JPY, route-dependent
See Transportation to and from Itami Airport for details.
Japan’s public transport is renowned for ease of use, but Kyoto’s mix of buses, subways, and private railways can feel confusing at first. Navigation apps (Google Maps, Apple Maps, OpenStreetMap, etc.) are strongly recommended. Most subway stations provide free Wi-Fi.
Kyoto Sangyo Kaikan Hall
78, Hakoya Hokocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8009
We will arrange venue according to layout (coming soon!).
If you would like to check out venue by yourself take the virtual trip!
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district.
IMPORTANT: Attendees planning to participate onsite are strongly encouraged to make hotel reservations as soon as possible. Due to the World Expo 2025 and other events taking place in the region, accommodation near the conference venue may be very limited during the conference dates. Secure your stay early to avoid inconvenience!
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