Venue & Events
ICERE 2024 will be held in Nagoya, the capital city of Aichi prefecture, which is located in the central region of Japan with a population of 2.3 million. As the center of manufacturing in Japan, this city has a vibrant and diverse international populace. Outside of Tokyo, the City of Nagoya is also a home to some of the largest inter-religious and interfaith communities in Japan, which makes it an ideal location for this event. The area, and Nagoya in particular, has played an important role in Japanese history. Near the center of the city are two of Nagoya’s most iconic landmarks: Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine.
Nagoya Castle was one of the largest castles in the country when it was built 400 years ago, and the castle town around it ultimately grew to become Japan’s fourth largest city. Although it was destroyed in WWII, the palace was later rebuilt using traditional construction materials and techniques. It recently underwent a major makeover and it is now open to the public.
Atsuta Jingu (Shrine) was originally founded nearly two millennia ago, when the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-tsurugi, one of the Imperial symbols, was enshrined. Ever since Atsuta Jingu has been specially revered by Japanese people, ranking second only to the Great Shrine of Ise. The shrine buildings were maintained by the effort of devout generals of successive times. We strongly encourage participants of this event to visit Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine, if time allows.
ICERE 2024 will be held at WINC Aichi
Address: 4 Chome-4-38 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002
Phone: 052-571-6131
Website: https://www.winc-aichi.jp/
Reception hours: 08:00 to 21:00
WINC Aichi Location
Located in Nagoya City, this exhibition and convention center is the premier location for events in the central region of Japan. Situated at the center of the city, within close proximity to train and bus stations, WINC Aichi is within easy walking distance of many hotels, all night convenience stores and a wide range of hotel accommodation suitable to anyone’s budget.
For travel information and directions to WINC Aichi, please visit Travel Information
Welcome Reception
Located in the heartland of Japan, Nagoya offers a distinctive local cuisine known as Nagoya-meshi. The area is famous for its miso, which locals have used to create innovative tasting vegetable, fish and meat dishes. The welcome dinner will be a great opportunity to relax, eat and meet new people.
ICERE 2024 is a small, special event. Free invitations to the Welcome Dinner will be given to the first 20 confirmed registrants; thereafter, a limited number Welcome Dinner tickets can be purchased at the registration table. Please understand that the capacity of the restaurant is limited. Priority will be given to confirmed registrants.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 18:00 to 20:00
Meeting Point: WINC Aichi lobby at 17:30
Cost: Free for the first 20 confirmed registrants; thereafter tickets can be purchased at the registration table — the ticket cost will be announced shortly.