7th Asia-Pacific Symposium on Radiochemistry 2025

Access

Matsue City, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, is a beautiful destination where natural landscapes and historical heritage coexist in harmony. Despite its serene atmosphere, Matsue is remarkably accessible from both domestic and international locations, making it an excellent venue for hosting global conferences and events.

From Tokyo area

International travelers can easily reach Matsue via Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), which provides direct flights to major cities across Asia, Europe, and North America. From Haneda, onward flights to Izumo Enmusubi Airport and Yonago Kitaro Airport connect travelers conveniently to Matsue.

By air

1. Haneda Airport (HND) to Izumo Enmusubi Airport (IZO)

Airline: Japan Airlines (JAL)
Flight duration: approx. 1.5 hours, 5 flights per day
Shuttle bus from IZO to JR Matsue train Station: approx. 35 minutes (¥1,050)

Kunibiki Messe is located just a 5-min walk from JR Matsue Station. 

2. Haneda Airport (HND) to Yonago Kitaro Airport (YGJ)

Airline: All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Flight duration: approx. 1.3 hours, 6 flights per day
Shuttle bus from YGJ to JR Matsue Station: approx. 45 minutes (¥1,000)

Kunibiki Messe is located just a 5-min walk from JR Matsue Station. 

By Train

Tokyo Station to Okayama Station: approx. 3.5 hours by Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi”
Okayama Station to Matsue Station: approx. 2.5 hours by Limited Express “Yakumo”

Kunibiki Messe is located just a 5-min waok from JR Matsue Station. 

Total fare (non-reserved seat): approx. ¥19,240

By Highway Bus

Shinjuku (Tokyo) to Matsue Station: approx. 12 hours

Kunibiki Messe is located just a 5-min walk from JR Matsue Station. 

Fare: approx. ¥8,000 and up

From Osaka (Kansai) area

By Air

Itami Airport (Osaka) to Izumo Enmusubi Airport (IZO)

Airline: Japan Airlines (JAL)
Flight duration: approx. 50 minutes
Shuttle bus from IZO to JR Matsue train Station: approx. 35 minutes (¥1,050)

Kunibiki Messe is located just a 5-min walk from JR Matsue Station. 

By Train

Shin-Osaka Station to Okayama Station:  approx. 45 minutes by “Nozomi”
Okayama Station to Matsue Station:  approx. 2.5 hours by “Yakumo”

Kunibiki Messe is located just a 5-min walk from JR Matsue Station. 

Total fare: approx. ¥10,010 (non-reserved seat)

By Highway Bus

Osaka (Umeda) to Matsue Station: approx. 5.5 hours

Kunibiki Messe is located just a 5-min walk from JR Matsue Station. 

Fare:  approx. ¥4,900 and up

By Car

Osaka to Matsue: approx. 4.5 hours via Chugoku and San’in Expressways (approx. 240 km)