The conference venue is conveniently located in Tsukuba Science City, approximately 45 minutes from central Tokyo by the Tsukuba Express (TX). Direct highway bus services are also available from Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport, providing easy access for international participants.
Access Overview
The map below provides an overview of transportation routes connecting Tsukuba with major transportation hubs, including Tokyo, Narita International Airport, and Haneda Airport.
For most overseas participants, Narita International Airport is the most convenient gateway, offering direct bus services to Tsukuba. Participants arriving in Tokyo may also reach Tsukuba by the Tsukuba Express from Akihabara Station.
From Airport
From Haneda Airport (HND)
- Direct Highway Bus
- From Haneda Airport to Tsukuba Center
- Approximate travel time: 100–120 minutes
- Train via Central Tokyo
- Haneda Airport → (Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu Line)
- Transfer to JR lines and travel to Akihabara Station
- Akihabara Station → Tsukuba Station/Tsukuba Center (using Tsukuba Express (TX))
- Approximate travel time:
- HND to Akithabara Station: 30-40 minutes
- Akihabara Station to Tsukuba Station: 45 minutes
- This option is often faster than the direct bus during periods of heavy traffic.
From Narita International Airport (NRT)
Direct highway buses operate between Narita International Airport and Tsukuba Center.
- Approximate travel time: 55–60 minutes
- No transfer required
From Tsukuba Station/Center, the conference venue can be reached on foot in approximately 10-13 minutes.
Detailed Transportation Guide
The diagram below summarizes the major transportation options for reaching the conference venue.
Transportation options include:
- Tsukuba Express (TX) from Akihabara Station
- JR Joban Line combined with local bus services
- Highway buses from Tokyo Station
- Direct highway buses from Narita Airport and Haneda Airport
Participants arriving at either Tsukuba Station or Tsukuba Center can easily walk to the conference venue via the pedestrian deck system.
Walking Directions from Tsukuba Station / Tsukuba Center
The venue is within walking distance of both Tsukuba Station and Tsukuba Center Bus Terminal.
- Follow signs to the pedestrian deck.
- Walk south along the pedestrian walkway.
- Continue for approximately 10-13 minutes.
- The conference venue will be on your left.
The entire route is barrier-free and suitable for participants carrying luggage.
