

The 37th International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP) will be held at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Kyoto, Japan, on March 25 - 30, 2012. The ICASSP meeting is the world's largest and most comprehensive technical conference focused on signal processing and its applications. The conference will feature world-class speakers, tutorials, exhibits, and over 50 lecture and poster sessions.
Kyoto is the culture Heart of Japan, whichi is literally located in the central western part of the Honshu (main) island, Japan.
Kyoto has many ancient temples and national treasures. It was formerly the capital of Japan from 8th century through 19th century for over 1000 years, thus became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Seventeen properties of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Kyoto, dominated by 2000 temples and shrines. It is a cultural and sightseeing center where people worldwide return, time and time again.
Basically, Japan has four distinct seasons, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing beauty of nature with each season. Spring is the season for tender green and beautiful flowers in Japan, and one of the best seasons to be visited. With the many picturesque spots, visitors can thoroughly enjoy the gorgeous scenery that nature unveils in its valleys, parks, and gardens.
There are many things to do in Kyoto, such as sightseeing, experiencing traditional Japanese culture, shopping, and nightlife. Also, famous Zen temples and shrines are just a walking distance away from the venue.
Arrival in Kyoto is best by train or bus from the airport.
The closest international airport to Kyoto is the Kansai International Airport (KIX).