July 25-27, 2025 / Uji, Kyoto, Japan
The symposium will take place at Kihada Hall (Uji Obaku Plaza), located on the Uji Campus of Kyoto University. The Uji Campus is the second campus of Kyoto University, located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Wi-Fi:
eduroam is available at the conference venue. If you do not have a valid eduroam account, a guest account can be issued upon request at the registration desk.
You can travel from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Osaka Itami Airport (ITM — domestic flights only) to Kyoto Station by train, limousine bus, or taxi. For details, please refer to the following official access guides:
The conference venue, Kyoto University Uji Campus, can be conveniently reached by train from Kyoto City. The nearest stations are JR Nara Line's “Obaku Station” and Keihan Uji Line's “Obaku Station”, both within walking distance of the campus.
Take a local train (futsū) on the JR Nara Line. Trains from Kyoto Station to Obaku Station take approximately 18 minutes. The fare is 240 yen by IC card.
Please be aware that not all trains on the JR Nara Line stop at Obaku Station. Some rapid or express trains skip this station—make sure to board a local train, or transfer at Uji or Rokujizo if necessary.
* The hotel reserved through the symposium registration system (VIA INN Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi) is located very close to Kyoto Station.
[Route A: via Subway → JR] For example, starting from Shijo Station on the Subway Karasuma Line, take the subway south to Kyoto Station (about 4 minutes). From Kyoto Station, please refer to the earlier section for how to reach Obaku Station by JR Nara Line.
[Route B: via Keihan Line] For example, starting from Sanjo or Gion-shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, take the train to Chushojima Station, then transfer to the Keihan Uji Line and ride to Obaku Station. Both legs take around 10-15 minutes.
Please refer to the maps below.
After ISIAC 2025, participants heading to Sapporo for ICPEAC can travel via domestic flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM) to New Chitose Airport (CTS). Direct flights are frequent, with a flight time of around 2 hours. It is also possible to travel to Sapporo on the afternoon of the final day (July 27).
Uji City, located in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture, is renowned for its historical significance, traditional tea culture, and beautiful landscapes. Visitors can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple and enjoy the serene Uji River area.
For more information, please refer to the following websites:
Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is one of the country's most iconic cultural destinations. With its numerous temples, shrines, traditional townscapes, and seasonal beauty, Kyoto attracts visitors from all over the world throughout the year.
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Participants can reserve a hotel "VIA INN Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi" through the Registration site. The reservation through this system should be completed by June 24 (CLOSED).
In Kyoto City, a wide range of accommodation options is also available, including hotels, traditional inns, and guesthouses, so participants can arrange their own accommodation independently. Please note that accommodation options in Uji City, where the conference venue is located, are quite limited.
For those who require a visa to enter Japan and need visa support documents, such as an invitation letter from the organizer, please visit the Registration site. The deadline of registration for Visa Support Applicants is June 20 (CLOSED).
