Discover TOKYO

Visiting Tokyo

Tokyo is the capital and the largest city in Japan with a population of about 13 million and is the center of various activities in Japan, including politics, economy, and culture.

Tokyo offers various sightseeing attractions including historic buildings, unique museums and cultural experiences.

Ryogoku/Asakusa/Sumida area

Ryogoku, where the venue locates, is famous as the center of the “Sumo”. There are Sumo-related attractions like sumo stables and Ryogoku Kokugikan, Sumo stadium where the annual sumo tournaments are held.

There are some of other Tokyo's most famous tourist attractions in this area.

This area is filled with the spirit of the old town atmosphere and historical temples like Asakusa Sensoji temple. And yet you can also experience and explore new attractions such as TOKYO SKYTREE, the tallest tower in the country where you can enjoy the entire Kanto region view including Mt. Fuji on sunny days.

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/destinations/eastern-tokyo/ryogoku/index.html

Transportation in Tokyo

Public transportation

With a very efficient transportation network, you can easily move around Tokyo.

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/plan/getting-around/index.html

JR

The Japan Rail (JR) network of trains covers the whole country.

Railway lines network (Metropolitan area)

https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/info/map_a4ol.pdf

Valuable ticket can be purchased from JR-East

N'EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket

Subways

The Tokyo Metro and the Toei Transportation

Accommodation

Hotels in Ryogoku area

The venue, KFC Hall&Rooms, is located in Ryogoku. The nearest station is Ryogoku station in Toei Oedo line and it is within a 10 mins walk from Ryogoku station in JR Sobu line. If you look for a hotel around the venue, you may refer to the following hotel list.
If there is no availability around Ryogoku stations, there are more hotels around Akihabara station in JR lines.
Please note that IIGANN2023 does not book rooms on your behalf and it is not guaranteed their availabilities at the listed hotels. Accommodation should be booked by the participants themselves.

Hotel list

Ryogoku area

Akihabara area

*There are more hotels around Akihabara station. Please try searching them on any booking sites.

Booking sites for your reference

Here are some booking sites for your reference.
The keyword to put in the searching bar would be "Ryogoku" and/or "Akihabara".