IEEE International Conference on Microelectronic Test Structures

ICMTS 2026 Travel, Accomodations

Mar 23-26, 2026 at Kunibiki-Messe Convention Center in Matsue, Japan

Getting There

Yonago Airport and Izumo Airport are located near Matsue City. Shuttle buses operate between each airport and Matsue Station.

Matsue’s Convention & Visitors Bureau has a great diagram showing connections by plane, train, and bus
Kunibiki Messe has a page on how to access the venue
Matsue City Official Travel Guide

Hotel

ICMTS Preferred Hotel: Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu

https://www.tokyuhotels.co.jp/en/matsue-e/index.html
You may reserve this hotel when registering for ICMTS.

There are other fine options nearby as well:

Dormy Inn EXPRESS Matsue (15 minutes, 1.1 km from venue)
Green Rich Hotels Matsue (14 minutes, 990 m from venue)
Hotel Route-Inn Matsue (12 minutes, 790 m from venue)
Toyoko Inn Matsue Ekimae (14 minutes, 990 m from venue)

Venue

Kunibiki Messe Convention Center

https://www.kunibikimesse.jp/en/
Address: 1-2-1 Gakuenminami, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 690-0826, Japan

The Tutorials and Technical Sessions will be held in the International Conference Hall on the 3rd floor.
The equipment exhibition, coffee breaks, and the Tea Ceremony ☕️🫖 will be held in the Small Hall on the 1st floor.

Wednesday Banquet

The banquet will be held on Yuushien.

https://www.yuushien.com/language/en.html

Departure from Kunibiki Messe Convention Center at 17:30 by shuttle bus.
Arrival at Yushien Garden on Daikon Island at 18:00.
Garden stroll from 18:00 - 18:30
Dinner at Japanese Style restaurant “Shobu (iris)” from 18:30 - 20:30, featuring “Yasugi-bushi” song and dance.
Drop-off at Matsue Station 21:00.

Thursday Excursion

Private tour of Izumo oyashiro shrine. Izumo Oyashiro is one of the oldest and most important shrines in Japan. The origins of the shrine remain a mystery, and the current structure was built in 1744. It is designated as a National Treasure.

https://izumooyashiro.or.jp/en/

Shuttle bus will depart at 12:20 and bento box lunches will be served on the bus.
Izumo Oyashiro private guided tour: 13:20 - 15:00.
Shimane Winery visit (souvenir shopping and free wine tasting): 15:10 - 15:50.
Drop off at Izumo Airport at 16:30 and Matsue Station at 17:00.

You may add the excursion when registering for ICMTS. The cost is 8,000 JPY.

Weather

According to WeatherSpark.com, for the week of ICMTS the average high temperature in Matsue is 12 °C/54 °F and the average low temperature is 8 °C/46 °F. Historically, it has rained about only 33% of the time. Total rainfall in March is 97 mm (3.8 in).