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Venue
Venue
JMS Aster Plaza, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan
Website: https://www.hiroshimacvb.jp/en/venues-accomodation/733.html
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uuq6fkXsxwiJiEZJA
Address: 4-17 Kakomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0812
Please note that the venue opens from 9am, so if you arrive earlier you may not yet be able to enter.
Conference Dinner at Hotel Mielparque Hiroshima
Front entrance to the venue, JMS Aster Plaza.
1st floor. The poster gallery is to the left and the hall for the talks is one floor up. There are also elevators on the right to the 2F where the hall is.
2nd floor. The hall for the talks is to the right.
The front entrance to the meeting hall. Please register inside.
Access
Access
The venue, JMS Aster Plaza, can be easily accessed using the convenient nation-wide public transportation network. Please always check google maps for up-to-date information and for planning your route from A to B. Some general tips for getting around are given below.
Paying on local trains, trams & buses:
If it is your first time using public transportation in Japan, it is highly recommended that you bring coins or ¥1,000 bills (which can be exchanged for coins on most buses). Please note that buses and trams will not exchange anything greater than ¥1,000. However, ticketing machines in stations do provide change for any bills.
If you plan to travel around a lot, we recommend getting a Suica, Icoca or other type of IC card to avoid dealing with cash and paper tickets (more information on can be found here).
From Hiroshima Airport
From Hiroshima Airport
If you're flying to Hiroshima Airport, a number of buses or 'Airport Limousines' will take you to downtown Hiroshima. The two main hubs in Hiroshima city are the Hiroshima Bus Center and JR Hiroshima Station.
Hiroshima Airport -> Hiroshima Station (¥1,450)
Hiroshima Airport -> Hiroshima Bus Center (¥1,450)
From the Hiroshima Bus Center, the venue can be accessed from the Kamiyacho Bus Stop.
Tickets can be purchased either from ticket machines at the airport, or from the bus driver when you alight. The aforementioned IC cards will also work on the bus (remember to tap the card both when entering and exiting).
From Tokyo Haneda or Narita Airport
From Tokyo Haneda or Narita Airport
If you are flying into one of Tokyo's airports (Haneda or Narita) and prefer not to fly onwards to Hiroshima, the best way to reach the city is by Japan's famous shinkansen (bullet trains). A one-way ticket from Tokyo station costs ~¥18,400 for a non-reserved or ~¥19,400 for a reserved seat. Please note: 'These trains are rarely late, nor are they early, they arrive precisely when they mean to (i.e. on time)'.
From Narita Airport, you can first take the Narita Express to either Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station (the latter is recommended as it is smaller and generally less busy). Cheaper albeit slower options, such as the local train or bus, lead to Tokyo Station as well. From Haneda Airport, various public transit options (such as the Keikyu Airport Line) will also take you directly to Shinagawa Station. From there on, the Nozomi bullet train will take you directly to Hiroshima station in less than four hours. If you wish to see Mt. Fuji from the shinkansen window, please make sure to book a ticket on the right side of the train (and pray for good weather). Seats D (right side, aisle) and E (right side, window) provide the best view.
Taking baggage on the bullet trains:
There is ample space on the shinkansen for bags and other types of baggage. Most suitcases (including large ones that need to be checked in on airlines) will easily fit onto the overhead luggage space. However, if the dimensions of your bag (width + length + height) exceed 160cm, you will need to purchase a special "oversized baggage ticket". This can be done at the standard ticket machines, at the same time when purchasing your regular bullet train ticket.
Note for Japan Rail Pass users:
Please note that if you make use of the Japan Rail Pass, there is an extra surcharge to use the Nozomi service.
Accomodations
Accomodations
Due to the number of tourist attractions in Hiroshima, you should be able to find a hotel within walking distance of the conference, JMS Aster Plaza. The conference dinner will be held at Hotel Mielparque Hiroshima, located adjacent to the Hiroshima Bus Center.
Restaurants
Restaurants
Famous Hiroshima dishes:
Hiroshima is famous for okonomiyaki (occasionally incorrectly referred to as Hiroshimayaki -- in friendly competition with Osaka which also has their own okonomiyaki), and a near-infinite number of okonomiyaki restaurants can be found throughout the city. A famous albeit somewhat touristic place with several okonomiyaki restaurants is okonomimura. Other local Hiroshima specialities are oysters and conger eel.
Vegetarian, vegan and muslim-friendly restaurants:
Japan can be a difficult place to navigate for those with dietary restrictions, both due to the language barrier and the limited availability of vegetarian options in most restaurants.
This map, created by the Hiroshima Convention and Visitors Bureau, contains various vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants throughout the city. A more detailed overview of vegan and vegetarian restaurants can be found in this PDF. A specific travel guide for muslim vistors can be found in this PDF.
Japan Life Hacks
Japan Life Hacks
Convenience stores are everywhere, and are open 24/7 for those midnight munchies.
Related to the above, you can drink in public! Personal favorite: the convenience store gin & soda. However, it's coming courtesy to not walk and drink, regardless of the beverage.
Japan is very safe, but please always use common sense. You may see people leave valuables out in the open (e.g., leaving a laptop to claim a table at Starbucks while they order coffee), but this is not advised.
Japan is a cash-driven society, and while major credit cards will work, not every business/restaurant will have a credit card reader. As such, we highly recommend you always have cash on hand. Note that ATMs can be found in (nearly) all convenience stores.
There is no tipping culture in Japan, in fact it's best that you don't tip. Instead, it's better to show your appreciation (and maybe say a little Japanese!).
Electric outlets in Japan uses type-A plugs (2-flat pin plugs; similar to those in the United States) but they often do not have a ground pin and the voltage is 100 volts.
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