Nakafuto Station
Osaka Metro New Tram (Nanko Port Town Line). Approximately 5 minutes on foot — the closest station to the venue.
Location
INTEX Osaka
INTEX Osaka is one of Japan's largest international exhibition and convention centres, located on Sakishima Island in Osaka Bay. It regularly hosts large international conferences and exhibitions.
Address: 1-5-102 Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka 559-0034, Japan
Website:
intex-osaka.com
The specific halls and meeting rooms used by IEEE ISR/SIAS 2026 will be confirmed with the conference program.
Getting there
Access
INTEX Osaka is served by three stations. Walking times below are from the venue operator; please confirm current timetables before travelling.
Trade Center-mae Station
Osaka Metro New Tram (Nanko Port Town Line). Approximately 8 minutes on foot.
Cosmosquare Station
Osaka Metro Chuo Line. Approximately 9 minutes on foot, or transfer to the New Tram.
INTEX Osaka advises Chuo Line passengers to use Cosmosquare rather than Nakafuto,
as Nakafuto becomes very crowded during large events.
Indicative journey times: approximately 40 minutes from Osaka (Umeda) or Namba, 45 minutes from Shin-Osaka, and 50 minutes from Kobe (Sannomiya). See the official access page for full routes, fares, and access by car, plane, or ferry.
Airports
Arriving by Air
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The main international gateway to the Kansai region, connected to central Osaka by rail and limousine bus.
Osaka International Airport (Itami, ITM)
Handles domestic flights, connected to central Osaka by limousine bus and the Osaka Monorail.
Osaka
About the City
Osaka is Japan's second-largest metropolitan area, known for its food culture, historic sites including Osaka Castle, and its role as a centre for manufacturing and robotics research.
December in Osaka is cool and generally dry. Visitors should bring warm clothing and check the forecast before travelling.
Visa support
Participants who require a visa to enter Japan should apply well in advance. Information on invitation letters for visa applications will be published with registration details.