LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2025

Register now for LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference 2025, taking place from Sunday, 26 to Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at The Okura in Kyoto, Japan.

Join us for another year of high-profile speakers, fascinating panel sessions, and unrivalled networking opportunities.

If you are a Member of LBMA, LPPM or a GDL Subscriber, please contact conference@lbma.org.uk to obtain the Members code and complete the registration process.​


Book Your Hotel

We have preferential rates at the following hotels, which can be booked using the links in your registration confirmation email:

- Hotel Okura Kyoto (Conference Hotel)
- Hilton Kyoto
- Garden Inn Kyoto
- The Ritz Carlton Kyoto

Plan Your Visit Now

In the interest of planning ahead, please use the following information to plan your journey from the airport to the Conference venue or your hotel (please note that, while the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference begins on Sunday, 26 October, there will be networking events preceding this on the Friday and Saturday, so plan accordingly).

If you are travelling from Haneda Airport, Tokyo (HND):

Take a taxi from the airport to Tokyo Station (railway).

  • Taxi pick-up is at the Terminal 3 stand.
  • Taxis cost between 8,000 and 12,000 JPY (approx. £40-£60).
  • Approx. a 25-minute drive.

Or take the Keikyu Line train northeast towards Shinagawa, from the airport to Tokyo Station (railway).

  • The Keikyu Line platform is at Terminal 1 (B1F).
  • The train costs 410 JPY (approx. £2.20).
  • Approx. a 13-minute journey.

Then take Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station (approx. 130 minutes).

  • To buy a ticket, either do so:
    • via the JR website or app. A video guide for booking tickets and boarding can be found here.
    • by going to the kiosk and speaking to a member of staff.
  • Follow directions in the train station for ‘Shinkansen’ tracks.
  • Your train ticket will confirm which platform number you are.
  • Be sure to check your seat allocation and go to the correct train carriage.
  • If you are travelling with large luggage, make sure to book this with your ticket (green car) to make sure you have space to store this.
  • You can select your seats when booking your ticket. If you would like a view of Mount Fuji, book a seat on the right side of the train.

Once you arrive in Kyoto, the best way to travel to your hotel is via taxi. There are taxi stands at both the north and south entrances of Kyoto Station.

If you are travelling from Kansai International Airport, Osaka (KIX):

Take a taxi directly from the airport to Kyoto Station (railway).

  • Taxi costs between 30,000 and 50,000 JPY (approx. £155-£260).
  • Approx. an 80-minute drive.

Or take the JR Haruka Limited Express train from Platform 4 at the JR section of the train at the airport.

  • Train costs 3,500 JPY (approx. £20).
  • Approx. a 75-minute journey.
  • To buy a ticket, either do so:
    • via the JR website or app.
    • by going to the kiosk and speaking to a member of staff.

Once you arrive in Kyoto, the best way to travel to your hotel is via taxi. There are taxi stands at both the north and south entrances of Kyoto Station.

If you have any other questions, please also get in touch at conference@lbma.org.uk.

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26 - 28 October 2025

Kyoto, Japan

The Okura