Meeting Date
September 17 - 19, 2025
Meeting Venue
Hokto Culture Hall, Nagano Japan
You can walk from JR station to Hokto Culture Hall （10 minutes walk）.
Access to Hokto Culture Hall
Access to the Venue
It is approximately a 10-minute walk from Nagano Station to the Hokuto Cultural Center.
During the CWIG2025 conference period, a shuttle bus will operate each morning between 8:00 and 9:30 from the Yumeria Bus Park, which is directly connected to the East Exit of JR Nagano Station.
Please feel free to use this service.
Floor Map
Lunch
Lunch and coffee will be served daily at the conference venue.
Welcome Reception
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 17, 18:00–20:00
Venue: Daikanjin Zenko-ji Temple
Transportation: Complimentary buses will be provided from Hokuto Culture Hall.
Banquet
Date/Time: Thursday, September 18, 19:00–21:00
Venue: Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Transportation: Complimentary buses will be provided from Hokuto Culture Hall.
Admission: Banquet ticket required.
Registration Desk
A registration desk will be set up in the lobby of the Medium Hall at the Hokuto Cultural Center during the following hours.
Congress kits, name badges, and banquet tickets (advance reservation required) will be distributed there. Please stop by the registration desk upon your arrival.
- September 17 (Wed): 8:30–17:00
- September 18 (Thu): 8:15–17:00
- September 19 (Fri): 8:15–13:00
For those who complete registration by August 31, 2025, a printed name badge with your name will be prepared. For those who register on or after September 1, a blank name badge will be provided, and you will be asked to fill in your name and other details yourself.
Official Language
English
Wireless Internet Access
Wi-Fi will be available in the designated area.
Visa Requirements
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
Currency
Japanese Yen (￥)
Smoking
The meeting venue is designated non-smoking.
Climate in Nagano
The average temperature in September ranges from a high of 24℃ (75.2℉) to a low of 16℃ (60.8℉).