ASPIRE visitors who come to KAGRA usually stay in a hotel in Kamioka Town. It is a quiet and small town. A local bus runs between the town and the KAGRA control room, and the trip takes about 40 minutes. The supermarket is located near the hotel, making it convenient for daily shopping.
Kamioka is surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers, offering a peaceful environment for both research and relaxation. The town is also known for hosting major underground physics experiments such as Super-Kamiokande and KAGRA.
There are also many restaurants and izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) in the town. However, most staff do not speak English and menus are usually available only in Japanese. Fortunately, translation tools such as ChatGPT can be very helpful for understanding the menu.