Venue & Travel Information
Venue
Yokohama City Port Opening Memorial Hall
1-6 Hon-chō, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0005, Japan
Built in 1917 and known locally as “Jack’s Tower,” this red-brick landmark sits in the historic Kannai district. The main assembly hall seats 180 delegates; adjacent heritage rooms will host posters and tabletop exhibits. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout the building.
Getting to Yokohama
From Haneda Airport (HND)
• Keikyū Line or Airport Limousine Bus → Yokohama Station (≈ 30 min) see more bus info here >>>
• Subway Minatomirai Line from Yokohama to Nihon-ōdōri Station, Exit 1 (5 min walk to the venue)
From Narita Airport (NRT)
• JR Narita Express direct to Yokohama Station (≈ 90 min)
• Transfer to Minatomirai Line as above
Accommodation
For the shortest commute, we recommend booking within the Kannai – Yamashita Park – Minatomirai zone.
All hotels listed below are within a 10- to 15-minute walk (or one subway stop) from the venue.
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Hotel New Grand, 1927 heritage landmark - 6 min walk
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Hyatt Regency Yokohama - 7 min walk
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Citadines Harbour Front - 8 min walk
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Rose Hotel Yokohama - 5 min walk
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APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower (Budget‑friendly) - 15 min walk / 5 min by city bus
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InterContinental Yokohama Grand - 10 min by subway (Minatomirai → Nihon‑odori)
For a visual overview of hotel locations and airport‑bus stops,
Visa Support & Invitation Letters
If you require a short-term business visa, please begin the application no later than six weeks before travel.
Upon request, we will issue a signed PDF Invitation Letter.
Processing time
Documents are normally emailed within five business days after we receive all information below.
How to request
Submit the following form with:
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Your institutional affiliation and postal address
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Any embassy forms that must be countersigned
Please note that the organizing committee cannot intervene with embassies or guarantee visa approval. All attendees are responsible for their own applications, travel insurance, and compliance with Japanese entry regulations.
Request a letter
contact: quest2025@aozorium.org