Yokohama is a hub of scientific innovation and emerging technologies, as well as a convenient travel destination, making it an ideal location to host SPIE Astronomical Instrumentation + Telescopes.
Pacifico Yokohama
1-1-1, Minato, Mirai, Nishi-ku
Yokohama, 220-0012, Japan
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Local childcare service can be arranged through JOYSUPPO. More information will be available in February 2024.
The hotels listed here will be the only ones authorized for making reservations and you will never be contacted by email or phone unless you explicitly request. If you book your hotel room from another source, you may be subject to fraud or identity theft.
Housing opens in March 2024
Reserve your hotel room in SPIE-contracted hotels for discounted rates. Attendees only receive discounted convention rates by reserving their hotel rooms through the official housing reservation system for SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation.
Use the information below to plan your route, navigate the city, and find restaurants to spend time with colleagues. Also, take a look at this guide provided by the city of Yokohama.
Airport information
Yokohama is accessible from both Narita and Haneda airports
Transportation from the airport
Travel shuttles and public transportation
Limousine buses and trains provide affordable transportation from both airports to Yokohama. The limousine buses from Haneda airport will make stops at major hotels in Yokohama. Narita Express train and limousine buses from Narita airport will drop off at Yokohama City Air Terminal, near the Pacifico facility.
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