The conference will be held at the Integrated Research Center of Kobe University, located on Port Island -a prominent reclaimed island in Kobe. The center is situated adjacent to the Japanese supercomputer 'Fugaku.' For convenient access, the venue is directly in front of the Keisan Kagaku Center Station on the Port Liner, which provides a direct link between Kobe-Sannomiya and Kobe Airport.

Integrated Research Center of Kobe University
http://www.ircpi.kobe-u.ac.jp



Access from Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Sannomiya is the central hub of Kobe. For international participants, Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the most convenient gateway, located across Osaka Bay from the conference venue.

•By Train (JR Lines): Take the "Haruka" Express to Osaka Station, then transfer to the JR Kobe Line for Sannomiya. The total journey takes approximately 90-100 minutes (approx. 2,400 JPY; discount tickets may be available for 2,000 JPY).
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/timetable/pdf/ubn_en.pdf

•By Limousine Bus: Direct buses depart from Bus Stop No. 6 at KIX Terminal 1. The journey to Sannomiya takes about 65-75 minutes (2,200 JPY).
https://www.hanshin-bus.co.jp/limo_en/index_k_sannomiya1.html

•By High-Speed Ferry (Bay Shuttle): This is the fastest route, taking just 30 minutes to reach Kobe Airport (1,880 JPY). Special Offer: International visitors can purchase a one-way ticket for only 500 JPY by presenting their passport at the ticket counter.
https://www.kobe-access.jp/eng/areamap.php

For more details, please visit the following website.
https://www.kobestation.com

Access from Sannomiya or Kobe Airport
•Port Liner
https://www.knt-liner.co.jp/en/