All Congress '19 sessions and market events will take place at the Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.
Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
2 Chome-3-6 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan
This year's host hotel is the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba. Centrally located on the island of Odaiba (Tokyo's technology hub), the Grand Nikko is just a 4-minute train ride or 15-minute walk from our Congress venue, the Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, and boasts access to scenic waterfront views.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
2-6-1, Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 135-8701
Members receive preferred rates between 24,400 JPY and 29,700 JPY (depending on room). To receive the discounted rate, you must book via the Japan Tourism Board (JTB). The online booking link will be available here shortly. To book now, please contact:
Haruka Saeki
JTB Corporate Sales Inc. WCSFP Desk
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: 9:30-17:30 JST (weekdays only)
For those looking to extend their Congress experience in Japan, a 2 Day/1 Night tour package to the historical and beautiful prefecture of Kyoto in the Kansai region will be offered between Friday, December 6 – Saturday, December 7. To stay informed about the tour please contact: [email protected].
This tour will be offered by JTB Kyoto in partnership with JTB Tokyo and NHK.
Congress members save up to 25% with Delta on travel to Japan between November 27 and December 10. Book using meeting code: NY2VU
How much are flights to Japan? While prices will vary, here are a few round-trip economy flights with one stop-over:
*prices and exchange rates as of July 2019
Any foreign visitor entering Japan must have a valid passport for the duration of their stay, and all visitors must comply with the conditions of their visas.
Citizens of 68 countries coming to Japan for tourism purposes including Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, UK and almost all European nations do not require a visa (rules and conditions apply) and will be granted permission for short-term stay upon arrival. If you are a citizen of a country that doesn't require a visa, be sure to check the official rules for Japan visa requirements as they can periodically change.
Visitors from outside these 68 countries must apply for a visa in advance. Visit the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website for further information.
Japanese law requires that all short-term foreign visitors must have proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan. All short-term foreign visitors to Japan are photographed and fingerprinted upon arrival and must carry their passport with them in Japan at all times.
Working and engaging in paid activities on a short-term stay visa is strictly forbidden.
