Access to Kyoto
A direct flight to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the most convenient and economical route for overseas participants. From there, participants can reach Kyoto by the following means.
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JR (Japan Railway) Airport Express Train, Haruka directly connects you to JR Kyoto station.
Traveling time: 75 min. Fare: JPY 3,290 for reserved seats, JPY 2,980 for non-reserved seats. - Airport limousine bus service. Buses depart every hour. Traveling time: 95 min. Fare: JPY 2,500.
- Kansai airport shuttle service. Traveling time: 3 hours (subject to change due to traffic conditions).

Participants arriving at Narita (New Tokyo) International Airport may choose from the following alternatives;.
- Narita Express train to JR Tokyo station. Traveling time: 60 min. Board JR Shinkansen (Bullet train) to Kyoto station, which runs frequently. The traveling time is approx. 2hours and 20 minutes. The total train fare from Narita to JR Kyoto station: JPY 15,830 and 10 minutes by taxi to hotel.
- A limited number of domestic flights to Osaka Itami Airport from Narita Airport (Flight time: 70 minutes). From there take an airport limousine bus to JR Kyoto station (55 minutes, JPY 1,280) and 10 minutes by taxi to hotel.

