IMO2023

About the venue

The main venue for IMO 2023, Makuhari Messe, is in a newly developing area in Chiba City, a large commercial city 40 minutes from Tokyo by car. Makuhari Messe is one of Japan's most prominent complexes for events. It is located around Kaihin-Makuhari Station and has many event halls, hotels, shopping malls, and sports facilities that attract people.

Access from Airport

Airport Bus

From Narita Airport:: JPY 900/adult,approx. 45min

From Haneda Airport:: JPY 1,150/adult,approx. 50min

Train

Journey time may change depending on traffic and other conditions.

For more detailed access information, please refer to the official website.

https://www.m-messe.co.jp/en/access/

Map around Makuhari Messe

Contest Venue:

The contest will be held at Makuhari Messe from Saturday, July 8 to Sunday, July 9, 2023

Makuhari Messe: Address: 2-1, Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, 261-0023, Japan

Accommodation for Deputy Leaders and Contestants:

Deputy leaders and contestants will stay at APA Hotel & Resorts Tokyo Bay Makuhari during IMO2023.

APA Hotel & Resorts Tokyo Bay Makuhari: Address: 2-3, Hibino, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, 261-0021, Japan; TEL: +81-(0)570-070-111; https://www.apahotel.com/en/hotel/shutoken/chiba/makuhari/

APA Hotels & Resorts Tokyo Bay Makuhari is conveniently located, just a 7-minute walk from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station and close to the Makuhari Messe contest venue. All deputy Leaders and contestants will stay during the IMO 2023.

APA Hotels & Resorts Tokyo Bay Makuhari image

Accommodation for Leaders

Leaders will stay at

Hotel Nikko Narita: Address：500 Katori, Narita City, Chiba, 286-0106, Japan; TEL: +81-(0) 0476-32-0032; https://www.nikko-narita.com/english/

from July 3-July 9.
Then, they will move to

APA Hotel & Resorts Tokyo Bay Makuhari: Address: 2-3, Hibino, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, 261-0021, Japan; TEL: +81-(0)570-070-111; https://www.apahotel.com/en/hotel/shutoken/chiba/makuhari/

for the rest of the period of IMO2023 to join the deputy leaders and contestants.

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony will be held at Makuhari Messe on Friday, July 7, 2023

Closing Ceremony

The closing Ceremony will be held at Makuhari Messe on Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Farewell Party

The Farewell party will be held at TKP Garden City Makuhari on Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Event Venues

TBD

Travel Information for participants

VISA

Countries to participate IMO2023 should be sure to check if a visa is required to enter Japan

The following website is helpful to check online to see if you require a visa:
https://visaguide.world/asia/japan-visa/do-i-need-a-visa-for-japan/
You may find your nearest embassy using:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page22e_000921.html
Letters to assist IMO 2023 participants in obtaining a visa are available to Contestants, Leaders, Deputies, and official Observers at the organizers' discretion.
You can apply for a Japanese Visa up to 3 months before your travel to Japan. Therefore, you can start Visa applications for IMO 2023 after the first week of April 2023. The Countries that need an official invitation in paper form visa (old style) mail, should inform info[at]imo2023.jp (change [at] to @) before Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Information on Narita Airport and Haneda Airport

There are two major airports in the Tokyo area where you will arrive from your country. Both airports have signs that are easy to understand for foreigners. See the following site for details.

Narita Airport:: https://www.narita-airport.jp/en
https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/map

Haneda Airport:: https://tokyo-haneda.com/en/
https://tokyo-haneda.com/en/floor/index.html

Our staff will meet and take the leaders and contestants to the accommodation upon arrival.

How to get from Haneda Airport to Narita Airport and Hotel Nikko Narita

1.Narita Airport from Haneda Airport

There are several ways to get from Haneda Airport to Narita Airport, depending on your arrival day/time.

We recommend that you ask the best way to Narita Airport at the information counter at Haneda airport:
https://tokyo-haneda.com/en/service/facilities/info_center.html

Here are a few suggestions to get from Haneda Airport to Narita Airport:

Limousine bus: There is approximately one service per hour until 18:00.
Train route 1:
- Take the Monorail from Haneda International Airport to Hamamatsucho station
- Change at Hamamatsucho to the JR Yamanote line or JR Keihin Tohoku line to Nippori station
- Take the Keisei Skyliner to Narita Airport
Train route 2:
- Take the Keihin Kyuko line from Haneda Airport to Oshiage station
- Change to the Keisei line to Narita Airport

The following website may help you to get from Haneda Airport to Narita Airport:
https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Tokyo-Haneda-Airport-HND/Tokyo-Narita-Airport-NRT#r/Bus/s/0

N.B. It may be difficult to arrange transportation if you arrive at Haneda Airport late at night. Therefore, we do not recommend that you use a flight with a late arrival time. If you must arrive late at night, you will have to visit the information counter at Haneda Airport to arrange to get to Narita Airport.

2.Shuttle bus service from Narita Airport to Hotel Nikko Narita

There is a free shuttle bus service from Narita Airport to Hotel Nikko Narita.Please visit the following website in details
https://www.nikko-narita.com/english/access/bus_greet.html

Public Transport

Various types of public transport are available in Tokyo and in Japan, including trains, buses, monorails, taxies, airplanes and ships. Buying a ticket may involve a different process for each transportation service. For example, see the following site for details.

https://tabunka.tokyo-tsunagari.or.jp/guide_eng/info/05.html

Tokyo Metro Ginza line

Public Bus at Tokyo Station

Information for Tourists

There are many attractive tourist spots around Tokyo. For example, please refer to the following sites.

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/see-and-do/attractions/

Asakusa

Tokyo Sky Tree

Important Note for the Participating Countries

Important Days

The countries to participate the IMO2023 should be sure to check the following days of the deadlines mentioned in the annual regulation.

Tuesday, February 28, 2023: Last day for online confirmation of participation by countries and territories.
Saturday, April 1, 2023: Last day to request a paper official invitation to be posted to your country or territory.
Sunday, April 2, 2023: Last day for receipt of problem proposals. Proposals can only be submitted through the IMO official portal.
Friday, April 21, 2023: Last day for online registration of leaders, deputy leaders, observers, the number of contestants and arrival day for leaders and observers.
Friday, May 19, 2023: Last day for full payment of charges for single rooms and observers in cleared funds. Please use the reference IMO2023 and your country or territory’s name.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023: Last day for online registration of contestants.
Thursday, June 15, 2023: Last day for online registration of all travel details (please fill this in earlier if you can).