2026 Japan Study Tour

Interested in what is happening internationally with ITS, C-ITS, Automation and more? Join ITS Australia and a senior delegation to experience on the ground activities in and around Tokyo with our government and industry partners.

In April 2026, ITS Australia will host a transport technology study tour in Tokyo, Japan. ITS Australia is proud to support a collaborative approach between our government transport agencies, our regulators as well as our research partners and industry. Bringing a high-level group together to explore the success of deployments and learnings in Japan will help us move forward with ambitious plans for Australia.

High-level Program:

• ITS Connect – Toyota the future of passenger vehicles, infrastructure use cases and deployment.
• Iwatsuki Traffic Control Centre
• Natural Disaster Prevention Systems - Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Natural disaster resilience, with a focus on fire, earthquake, and flood
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Roundtable with Australian Consulate and ITS Japan
• Toyota V2B
• NEC experience
• Integrated Rail networks: Rail system investment, operation, and expansion, with a focus on high-speed rail and multimodal freight.

Draft Itinerary:

• Monday 20 April: Delegates arrive in Tokyo, Japan.
• Tuesday 21 April AM: Toyota ITS Contact Platform: V2X, the future of passenger vehicles, infrastructure use cases and deployment.
• Australian Consulate Roundtable - Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
• Tuesday 21 April PM: VIP Dinner with Australian and Japanese dignitaries
• Wednesday 22 April AM: Integrated Rail networks: Rail system investment, operation, and expansion, with a focus on high-speed rail and multimodal freight.
• Wednesday 22 April PM: Transport Network Centre: Natural Disaster Prevention Systems - Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Natural disaster resilience, with a focus on fire, earthquake, and flood
• ITS Japan and Ministry of Transport Workshop
• Thursday 23 April:  Toyota V2B – Suidobashi District. Iwatsuki Traffic Control Centre Experience.
• NEC Experience

What's included:

• On-site transport and other site visits/meetings.
• VIP Dinner on Tuesday and workshop catering.
• Facilitated introductions and engagement support.

What's not included:

• Flights.
• Accommodation (we will provide attendees with hotel suggestions).
• Airport Transfers.
• Travel Insurance.

Places on the tour are strictly limited. To secure a spot you must register your interest.

Registration fee: $1500 +GST