Osaka Institute of Technology — Umeda Campus (OIT Umeda Tower)
Address:
OIT Umeda Tower, 1-45 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8568, Japan
Google Map Location
Recommended Accommodation
Hotel Hankyu International
19-19 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0013, Japan
Approximately 3 minutes walk from the venue (OIT Umeda Tower).
Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel
1-9-20 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
Approximately 8 minutes walk from Osaka / Umeda Station.
Getting to Osaka
By Air
Kansai International Airport (KIX) — Main international airport (approx. 50 km from venue)
- Nankai Airport Express "Rapi:t" to Namba, then Midosuji Subway to Umeda (approx. 50 mins)
- Airport Limousine Bus directly to Osaka Station (approx. 60 mins)
- Taxi directly (approx. 45-60 mins, ~¥15,000)
By Train
Osaka Station / Umeda Station — Major railway hub (5 mins walk to venue)
- JR lines, Hankyu, Hanshin and subway converge at Umeda
- Direct shinkansen (bullet train) access via Shin-Osaka Station, then 1 stop to Osaka
- Taxi from Shin-Osaka to venue (approx. 15 mins)
Local Transport
Around Osaka
- Subway: Efficient and cheap (¥180-370 per ride)
- Taxi: Readily available (¥660 starting fare)
- ICOCA / Suica: Rechargeable smart cards for all trains and buses
Osaka Highlights
Osaka Castle
Iconic 16th-century castle with a museum and beautiful surrounding park, especially stunning in cherry-blossom season.
Distance: 4 km from venue
Dotonbori
Famous riverside district with neon signs, street food and the iconic Glico running man.
Distance: 3 km from venue
Umeda Sky Building
Landmark twin-tower with a floating garden observatory offering panoramic city views.
Distance: 1 km from venue
Travel Tips
Money Matters
- Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Credit cards widely accepted in hotels and major restaurants
- Carry some cash for small shops, temples and taxis
- ICOCA / Suica cards convenient for public transport
Food & Dining
- Try local specialties: takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu
- Umeda and Dotonbori offer countless dining options
- Tap water is safe to drink; bottled water also widely available
Important Notice
Please note that the conference hotel or conference secretary will not contact any participant for reservation. Be careful when anyone asks you to provide your credit card information to book rooms for you. If you have any questions, please contact us only via the official conference email address, phone or WeChat listed on the contact page.