Discover the venue for this year’s conference.
Hotels
Information on nearby hotels is provided below.
Distance : 15-minute walk (1.1 km)
Distance : 6-minute walk (400 m)
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection by IHG
Distance : 6-minute walk (450 m)
Distance : 12-minute walk (800 m)
Hotel Elsereine Osaka
Distance : 12-minute walk (800 m)
Distance : 13-minute walk (900 m)
Distance : 10-minute walk (700 m)
Airport Directions
Please note that travel times may vary depending on traffic and train schedules.
| Route | Kansai-Airport Station → JR Fukushima Station |
| Final access | Walk from JR Fukushima Station to Osaka University Nakanoshima Center |
| Duration | Approximately 75–85 minutes in total |
| Estimated price | ¥1,200 one way |
| Route | Kansai International Airport → Osaka Station / Umeda area → Taminobashi |
| Bus from Osaka Station | Osaka City Bus No. 53 or No. 75 |
| Final access | Walk from Taminobashi to Osaka University Nakanoshima Center |
| Duration | Approximately 80–100 minutes in total |
| Estimated price | ¥2,010 one way |
Things to do in Osaka
Explore Osaka's iconic attractions, rich culture, and unforgettable experiences.
Built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi; the current keep (rebuilt in 1931) houses a history museum with a panoramic observation deck. Surrounded by a park famous for cherry blossoms, moats, and massive stone walls. ~15–20 min from the center.
Osaka CastleBuilt in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi; the current keep (rebuilt in 1931) houses a history museum with a panoramic observation deck. Surrounded by a park famous for cherry blossoms, moats, and massive stone walls. ~15–20 min from the center.
Osaka's largest entertainment and food district, known for the Glico Running Man sign, canal-side illuminated billboards, and street food like takoyaki and kushikatsu. Close to Shinsaibashi shopping street and Kuromon Market. ~15 min away.
Dotonbori Osaka's largest entertainment and food district, known for the Glico Running Man sign, canal-side illuminated billboards, and street food like takoyaki and kushikatsu. Close to Shinsaibashi shopping street and Kuromon Market. ~15 min away.
Twin towers connected by a rooftop circular observatory ~173m high, offering 360° views of the city and Yodo River, popular for sunset and night views. Very close to the center (~10 min).
Umeda Sky BuildingTwin towers connected by a rooftop circular observatory ~173m high, offering 360° views of the city and Yodo River, popular for sunset and night views. Very close to the center (~10 min).
One of the world's largest aquariums, famous for whale sharks in a deep Pacific Ocean tank and a spiral walkway through Pacific Rim ecosystems. Near Tempozan Ferris wheel and harbor cruises. ~25–30 min.
Kaiyukan AquariumOne of the world's largest aquariums, famous for whale sharks in a deep Pacific Ocean tank and a spiral walkway through Pacific Rim ecosystems. Near Tempozan Ferris wheel and harbor cruises. ~25–30 min.
An early-20th-century retro district modeled after Paris and New York, centered on the 103m Tsutenkaku Tower and lined with kushikatsu restaurants. Near Abeno Harukas, Japan's tallest building. ~20 min.
Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku TowerAn early-20th-century retro district modeled after Paris and New York, centered on the 103m Tsutenkaku Tower and lined with kushikatsu restaurants. Near Abeno Harukas, Japan's tallest building. ~20 min.
Head shrine of Inari worship nationwide, famous for thousands of vermillion torii gates (Senbon Torii) winding up the mountain. Open 24 hours; full hike takes 2–3 hours, though the main torii tunnel can be seen in less time. ~60 min via Keihan Line.
Fushimi Inari TaishaHead shrine of Inari worship nationwide, famous for thousands of vermillion torii gates (Senbon Torii) winding up the mountain. Open 24 hours; full hike takes 2–3 hours, though the main torii tunnel can be seen in less time. ~60 min via Keihan Line.
A UNESCO World Heritage temple founded in 778, known for its wooden stage built without nails, offering sweeping views of Kyoto, plus the wish-granting Otowa Waterfall. Near Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka and Gion. ~75–85 min.
Kiyomizu-deraA UNESCO World Heritage temple founded in 778, known for its wooden stage built without nails, offering sweeping views of Kyoto, plus the wish-granting Otowa Waterfall. Near Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka and Gion. ~75–85 min.
Formerly a shogun's villa, now a UNESCO-listed temple with a gold-leaf-covered pavilion reflected in a mirror pond. Rebuilt in 1955 after a 1950 fire. Near Ryoan-ji's rock garden. ~100 min.
Kinkaku-jiFormerly a shogun's villa, now a UNESCO-listed temple with a gold-leaf-covered pavilion reflected in a mirror pond. Rebuilt in 1955 after a 1950 fire. Near Ryoan-ji's rock garden. ~100 min.
A park famous for ~1,200 free-roaming wild deer, home to Todai-ji, one of the world's largest wooden buildings, housing a 15m bronze Buddha statue. A UNESCO World Heritage site near Kasuga Taisha and Kofuku-ji. ~60 min via Kintetsu Nara.
Nara Park & Todai-jiA park famous for ~1,200 free-roaming wild deer, home to Todai-ji, one of the world's largest wooden buildings, housing a 15m bronze Buddha statue. A UNESCO World Heritage site near Kasuga Taisha and Kofuku-ji. ~60 min via Kintetsu Nara.
