Your journey
to Kanazawa.
Explore the conference campus, arrival routes, and practical information for delegates traveling to Kanazawa, Japan.
Kanazawa University, Kakuma Campus
Please use the campus name for general planning; the exact conference room and registration point remain to be confirmed.
Where research meets place.
ICCRAIDS 2027 is planned at Kanazawa University in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, with online participation available.
Conference building, room and check-in desk: To be announced by the organizing committee.
The campus map is useful for route planning, but it is not a final instruction to the conference venue. Wait for the committee's confirmed room and check-in address before traveling to the event.
Getting to Kanazawa
Travel-time and fare estimates below are indicative, not real-time schedules or quotations.
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo or Ueno Station to Kanazawa Station. The faster Kagayaki services take approximately 2.5 hours; timetables and reservations vary.
Take the Thunderbird limited express to Tsuruga Station, transfer to the Hokuriku Shinkansen, and continue to Kanazawa. Plan roughly 2 hours 40 minutes from Osaka, subject to connections.
Komatsu Airport (KMQ) is the nearest major airport. An airport limousine bus connects to Kanazawa Station, taking approximately 40 minutes depending on service and traffic.
The Hokuriku Arch Pass covers eligible rail travel within its specified area. Check official validity and compare its price with individual tickets before buying.
Official JR pass guidance →Reaching Kakuma Campus
Check destination displays, stops, and return departures before travel.
At Kanazawa Station, find Hokutetsu local buses at Bus Stop No. 8.
Routes 93, 94 or 97 are currently listed for Kanazawa University. Confirm your route, schedule and destination using the official operator's guide.
Current conference travel guidance lists Kanazawa Daigaku Shizenken-mae or Kanazawa Daigaku Chuo. Use the stop appropriate for the confirmed conference building once published.
Practical travel notes
Simple planning considerations for international conference delegates.
Bring some Japanese yen in cash. Supported contactless bank cards may work on Hokutetsu buses; nationwide transport IC cards are not universally accepted on all local services.
Hotels near Kanazawa Station can be convenient for bus and rail access. Confirm public transport hours if you expect an early start or late finish.
Kanazawa is known for changeable weather. Consider a folding umbrella, comfortable shoes, and a lightweight jacket for April.
Major train stations provide multilingual signs. A translation and mapping app can help with local bus destinations and city navigation.
Travel suggestions and estimates follow conference venue guidance and should be checked with official operators closer to your date of travel.
Need more travel details?
Contact the organizing committee about the confirmed meeting point or online attendance.
Make your visit straightforward.
Ask about campus access, the final conference building, registration desk, or virtual participation.