Important Information
CPAL 2027 will take place March 23–26, 2027 at Hitotsubashi Hall (一橋講堂) in central Tokyo. The hall is part of Hitotsubashi University’s Chiyoda Campus and is located inside the National Center of Sciences (学術総合センター).
Conference Venue
National Center of Sciences Building, 2F
2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 101-8439, Japan
The National Center of Sciences sits in the Jimbocho / Takebashi area, immediately north of the Imperial Palace and close to Otemachi and Tokyo Station. Hitotsubashi Hall occupies the lower floors of the complex and is a purpose-built academic conference venue.
Please check the address above when navigating. The destination is Hitotsubashi University’s Hitotsubashi Hall inside the National Center of Sciences, 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi.
Transportation
By subway
The venue is a short walk from two major subway stations:
- Jimbocho Station (神保町駅) — Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Toei Mita Line, or Toei Shinjuku Line. Use Exit A8 or A9; the venue is approximately 4–5 minutes on foot.
- Takebashi Station (竹橋駅) — Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. Use Exit 1b; the venue is approximately 4–5 minutes on foot.
The official Hitotsubashi Hall access guide recommends Jimbocho Exit A9 or Takebashi Exit 1b. Both stations are convenient; Jimbocho is particularly useful if you are arriving from Shinjuku or southern Tokyo, while Takebashi provides a direct Tozai-line connection to Otemachi.
From Tokyo Station
The simplest options are:
- walk through the underground/nearby connection to Otemachi Station, take the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line one stop to Takebashi, and walk from Exit 1b; or
- take a taxi directly to Hitotsubashi Hall / National Center of Sciences (学術総合センター).
From Haneda Airport (HND)
A convenient rail route is the Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport to Mita Station, followed by the Toei Mita Line to Jimbocho Station. From Jimbocho, walk from Exit A8/A9 to the venue. An alternative is an airport limousine or rail connection to Tokyo Station followed by a short taxi ride.
From Narita Airport (NRT)
A convenient route is the Narita Express (N’EX) to Tokyo Station, then continue via Otemachi/Takebashi as above. From Tokyo Station, a taxi to the National Center of Sciences is also straightforward, especially with luggage.
Official Hitotsubashi Hall Access Map
The university’s official access information is also available on the Hitotsubashi Hall access page and the Hitotsubashi University Chiyoda Campus directions page.
Interactive Map
Around the Venue
The venue is in a highly walkable university and publishing district. Jimbocho is known for bookstores, cafés, curry shops, and casual restaurants; Takebashi borders the Imperial Palace grounds; and Otemachi / Tokyo Station are only a short subway or taxi ride away. Convenience stores, coffee shops, and restaurants are available throughout the surrounding blocks.
Emergency Information
For police assistance in Japan, call 110. For an ambulance or fire emergency, call 119. Hotel staff and venue staff can also assist with local medical and transportation questions.