The location

The 9th International Conference on Vibrational Optical Activity will be held at the campus of Saga University
The Saga University is reached from the city center by a bus within about 15 minutes.

By Air

From Tokyo (Narita Airport):
Transfer to Haneda Airport or fly to Fukuoka Airport, then follow the route below.

From Tokyo (Haneda Airport):
Direct flights to Saga Airport take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
From Saga Airport, take the airport limousine bus to Saga Station (about 35 minutes).

From Overseas via Fukuoka Airport:
Saga City is approximately 1 hour from Fukuoka Airport by highway bus or train.

By Train

From Fukuoka (Hakata Station):
Take the JR Nagasaki Line (rapid or local) to Saga Station.
Travel time is around 40–50 minutes.

From Osaka / Kyoto / Tokyo:
Take the Shinkansen to Hakata Station, then transfer to the JR Nagasaki Line toward Saga.

Accomodations

There are many hotels in Saga. We recommend the two hotels listed below.

(1) Hotel New Otani Saga
Hotel New Otani Saga is situated near historic attractions such as Saga Castle and the Saga Balloon Museum. The hotel is also conveniently located near Saga University, approximately 20 min walk from the campus, providing easy access for conference participants.

(2) Saga City Hotel
Saga City Hotel is located just a short walk from Saga Station, offering excellent access to transportation, restaurants, and local attractions. Its convenient location and practical services make it an ideal option for conference attendees.From Saga station, there is a bus that takes you directly to the campus in less than 15 minutes.

You can take a city bus from the Saga Station Bus Center (Platform 4).
The following bus routes go directly to “Saga University Mae” (Saga University Front): Route 4, 11, 12, 63
All depart from Platform 4 at the Saga Station Bus Center.