A Brief Introduction to Kobe
Location: Midwest Japan, Next to Osaka and KyotoPopulation: 1.5 million, 6th largest city in Japan
Average Temp (November): 9ºC - 17ºC
Compact, convenient cosmopolitan city in a natural setting (mountains & ocean) Mt. Rokko, Osaka Bay & Inland Sea etc.
International Access
①Fly to Knasai International Airport (KIX)- 2nd biggest int’l airport in Japan
- 1,126 int’l flights/week from 65 cities around the world
②Transfer to Kobe by sea or road
- 30 min transfer from Kansai Int’l via high speed ferry (1 Bay Shuttle per hour) or
- 60 min transfer via bus. (One bus every 30 mins during peak hours)
Proposed Venue & Date
Venue: The Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Ariston Hotel (connected to KCCI)Date: 23rd - 26th April 2023 (23rd reception/24th-25th conference/26th excursion)
Easy access - Located on Port Island, a man made island directly in front of downtown Kobe.
Meeting rooms are located on the 3rd floor of the Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry while poster sessions and exhibition take place on the 2nd floor.
All dining and function will take place in the adjacent Ariston Hotel Kobe which connects to the chamber of commerce via undercover walkway to make for a convenient and compact venue space.