providing by Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau
Traveling to Kyoto from Overseas: Access Information from Major Airports
Kyoto does not have its own international airport, but it is easily accessible from Japan’s major airports in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kansai, and Fukuoka. Below are the recommended ways to reach Kyoto from each of these airports.
1. From Tokyo (Narita Airport & Haneda Airport) to Kyoto
Tokyo has two international airports: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND). You can reach Kyoto from either airport via Shinkansen (bullet train), domestic flight, or highway bus.
① Shinkansen (Recommended)
• From Narita Airport: Take the Narita Express (N’EX) or Keisei Skyliner to Tokyo Station (about 1 hour).
• From Haneda Airport: Take the Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu Line to Tokyo Station (about 30 minutes).
• At Tokyo Station, board the Tokaido Shinkansen “Nozomi” bound for Kyoto (about 2 hours 30 minutes).
• Arrive at Kyoto Station.
② Domestic Flight (via Osaka Itami Airport)
• Take a domestic flight from Narita or Haneda Airport to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) (about 1 hour).
• From Itami Airport, take a limousine bus or train (Osaka Monorail + JR) to Kyoto (about 1 hour).
③ Highway Bus
• Direct overnight buses are available from Narita and Haneda Airports to Kyoto (about 8–9 hours).
2. From Nagoya (Chubu Centrair International Airport) to Kyoto
Nagoya’s Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) offers several options to reach Kyoto.
① Shinkansen (Recommended)
• Take the Meitetsu μ-SKY Express to Nagoya Station (about 30 minutes).
• From Nagoya Station, board the Tokaido Shinkansen “Nozomi” to Kyoto (about 35 minutes).
• Arrive at Kyoto Station.
② Kintetsu Limited Express
• Take the Meitetsu Line to Nagoya Station (about 30 minutes).
• From Nagoya, take the Kintetsu Limited Express “Hinotori” or a regular limited express train to Kyoto (about 2 hours).
③ Highway Bus
• Buses from Chubu Airport or Nagoya Station to Kyoto take about 2–3 hours.
3. From Kansai (Kansai International Airport) to Kyoto
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the closest international airport to Kyoto, with convenient train and bus options.
① JR Limited Express “Haruka” (Recommended)
• Board the JR Limited Express “Haruka” from Kansai Airport (about 1 hour 20 minutes).
• Arrive at Kyoto Station.
② Highway Bus
• Take a limousine bus from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (about 1 hour 30 minutes).
③ Via Osaka (Shinkansen Option)
• Take the Nankai Electric Railway to Shin-Osaka Station (about 50 minutes).
• From Shin-Osaka Station, take the Tokaido Shinkansen “Nozomi” to Kyoto (about 15 minutes).
4. From Fukuoka (Fukuoka Airport) to Kyoto
Kyoto can be reached from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) by Shinkansen or domestic flight.
① Shinkansen (Recommended)
• From Fukuoka Airport, take the subway to Hakata Station (about 5 minutes).
• At Hakata Station, board the Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” to Kyoto (about 2 hours 40 minutes).
• Arrive at Kyoto Station.
② Domestic Flight (via Osaka Itami Airport)
• Take a domestic flight from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) (about 1 hour).
• From Itami Airport, take a limousine bus or train to Kyoto (about 1 hour).
③ Highway Bus
• Direct overnight buses from Fukuoka to Kyoto take about 10 hours.
Summary: Recommended Travel Options
Departure City Fastest Option Cheapest Option
Tokyo Shinkansen (2h 30m) Overnight bus (8h)
Nagoya Shinkansen (35m) Kintetsu Limited Express (2h)
Kansai JR Haruka (1h 20m) Limousine bus (1h 30m)
Fukuoka Shinkansen (2h 40m) Overnight bus (10h)
Kyoto is well connected by Shinkansen, domestic flights, and highway buses, making it easily accessible from Japan’s major airports. Depending on your priorities—speed, cost, or comfort—you can choose the best option for your trip.
交通アクセス / Access
From Kansai International Airport to Kyoto Station
1. JR Airport Express “HARUKA”
74 min./JPY 3,110~(approx. USD 20)
The Japan Railways (JR)Haruka express train takes just a little over an hour to arrive at Kyoto Station from Kansai International Airpoet.
2. Airport Limousine Bus
95 min./JPY 2,800~(approx. USD 18)
Excellent limousine express bus services are available from both Osaka Airport(Kansai KIX and Itami ITM)to Kyoto Station.
3. Shuttle Taxi
2~2.5 hrs.-direct your hotel door / JPY 4,980/person (approx./ USD 33).
YASAKA TAXI
https://www.yasakataxi.jp/english/shuttle/
MK TAXI
https://www.mk-group.co.jp/english/
From Narita International Airport to Kyoto
https://www.kyotostation.com/traveling-between-kyoto-and-narita-international-airport/
From Haneda International Airport to Kyoto
https://www.kyotostation.com/traveling-between-kyoto-and-haneda-international-airport/
飛行機ご利用 / Flight Information
新幹線ご利用 / JR Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
JR 京都駅から歴彩館へのアクセス / From JR Kyoto Station to Rekisaikan
・地下鉄:地下鉄烏丸線「北山駅」下車、正門まで南へ約600m
SUBWAY
Get off at 「Kitayama Station」 on the Karasuma Subway Line, walk about 600m south to the main
・地下鉄烏丸線「北大路駅」下車、南門まで東へ約800m
SUBWAY
Get off at 「Kitaoji Station」 on the Karasuma Subway Line, walk about 800m east to the south gate
・市バス4番(上賀茂神社行)「北園町」下車、正門まで西へ約300m
KYOTO CITY BUS
City bus number 4 (to Kamigamo Shrine) get off at「Kitazonocho」, walk about 300m west to the main gate
・市バス205番(四条河原町経由北大路バスターミナル行)または
市バス206番(東山通経由北大路バスターミナル行)「府立大学前」下車、正門まで北へ約350m
KYOTO CITY BUS
City bus number 205 (to Kitaoji Bus Terminal via Shijo Kawaramachi) or number 206 (to Kitaoji Bus Terminal
via Higashiyama Dori) get off at 「Furitsu Daigaku-mae」, walk about 350m north to the main gate
If you have any questions about access from other airports, please contact us.
E-mail : icse2025kyoto@or.knt.co.jp
ホテル案内 / Hotel Infomation
【会場周辺 / Near Venue】
ザ・プリンス宝ヶ池 The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kyoto/
最寄り駅 / Nearest Station
国際会館 / Subway Kokusaikaikan (2 stops from the venue station)
【京都駅周辺 / JR Kyoto Station】
ホテルヴェスキオ京都 Hotel Vischio Kyoto
https://www.hotelvischio-kyoto.jp/
都ホテル京都八条 Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/kyoto-hachijo/
京都タワーホテル Kyoto Tower Hotel
https://www.kyoto-towerhotel.jp/stay/
京都新阪急ホテル Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto
【河原町・烏丸
/ Kawaramachi・Karasuma】
からすま京都ホテル Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
https://www.hotel.kyoto/karasuma/
ホテルモントレ京都 Hotel Monterey Kyoto
https://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp/kyoto/
ホテルインターゲート京都 四条新町
Hotel Intergate Kyoto Sjijo-shinmachi
https://www.intergatehotels.jp/kyoto-shijo/
カンデオホテルズ京都烏丸六角
Candeo Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku
京都について / About Kyoto
京都は1869年まで日本の首都であった都市です。
794年以降、日本の首都として、京都は1,000年以上の間、日本の政治・文化の中心地でした。
世界文化遺産に登録された寺院や神社が多く、日本にある国宝のうち約20%は京都市内に集中しています。
京都は、794年に桓武天皇が平安京に遷都したことから始まった都です。
江戸幕府が創立されると、政治の中心は江戸に移りましたが、京都は文化や工業の中心地として栄えました。
明治維新の時に江戸が東京と改称され、天皇が東京に移り、1869年に政府が京都から東京に移されました。
太平洋戦争では京都は空襲にほとんどあわなかったため、貴重な文化財の多くが無傷のまま残され、現在では日本の伝統文化を象徴する都市となっています。
京都の文化財は、「古都京都の文化財(京都市、宇治市、大津市)」として、1994年にユネスコ世界文化遺産に登録されました。
この世界遺産登録は、日本で5件目の登録で、京都にある17か所の寺社と城郭で構成されています。
多くの世界遺産が集中していることも、京都の特徴の一つです。
京都は、世界文化遺産に登録されるような有名な寺社や城が身近にあり、いつでも気軽に立ち寄ることができます。
春は桜、秋は紅葉など、京都には四季を感じることができる名所が沢山あります。
京都には、有名な料亭や生け花・茶道などの家元がひしめき合っています。
古都千年の歴史を誇る京都は、伝統を大切にする人々によって支えられています。
京料理は、旬の食材を使い、素材の味を活かして調理した、京都の伝統的な料理で、京料理は薄味の料理が多く、四季を感じることができる素材が多く使われています。
京料理には、京都で育った京野菜が多く使われ、独特な味や香りを楽しむことができます。
京料理では、見た目の美しさも重視され、季節や風情を盛り込んだ器で提供されます。
京都の主なみどころ
金閣寺 / Kinkakuji Temple https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
金閣寺は、京都市北区にある寺院です。
正式名称は「鹿苑寺」ですが、金箔を貼った舎利殿で有名なため、「金閣寺」と呼ばれています。
1994年には、世界文化遺産に登録されました。
銀閣寺 / Ginkakuji Temple https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/ginkakuji/
銀閣寺は、室町時代後期に栄えた東山文を象徴する寺院です。
正式名称は慈照寺(じしょうじ)ですが、華やかな北山文化を象徴する金閣寺に対し、質素な東山文化を象徴して、慈照寺は銀閣寺と呼ばれるようになったと言われています。
銀閣寺は、東山文化の「わび」「さび」の象徴とされています。
「わび」「さび」とは、はかなさと不完全さの中に美しさを見出す日本独特の感性です。
1994年には、世界文化遺産に登録されました。
清水寺 / Kiyomizudera Temple https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/
清水寺は、京都府京都市にある寺院です。
約1,200年前に建てられた、長い歴史のある寺院です。
清水寺には、国宝に指定されている本堂や、重要文化財に指定されている多くの建築物があります。
1994年には世界文化遺産に登録された京都を代表する観光名所で、世界中から多くの参拝客が訪れています。
伏見稲荷大社 / Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine https://inari.jp/
伏見稲荷大社は、京都府京都市にある神社です。
稲荷神社は、稲を象徴する食物の神様である稲荷神をお祀りする神社です。
伏見稲荷大社は、全国に約3万あると言われる稲荷神社の総本社です。
近畿地方では最も多くの参拝者が「初詣」に伏見稲荷大社を訪れると言う、京都を代表する神社です。
二条城 / Nijo Castle https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/
二条城は、京都市中京区にあるお城です。
二条城は、1603年に江戸幕府将軍徳川家康が、京都御所の守護と将軍が京都に来た時の宿泊場所とするために建築しました。
二条城は、城全体が国の史跡に指定されている他、二の丸御殿が国宝に指定され、他の多くの建造物や障壁画なども重要文化財に指定されています。
京都御所 / Kyoto Imperial Palace https://kyoto-gosho.kunaicho.go.jp/
京都御所は、京都府京都市上京区にある皇室関連施設です。
京都御所は,明治維新までの間、天皇がお住まいになり、儀式や公務が執り行われていた場所です。
現在では京都御所は一般に公開されており、誰でも参観することができます。
京都御所のまわりにある京都御苑は、国民公園として市民や観光客に親しまれています。
平等院 / Byodo-in Temple https://www.byodoin.or.jp/
平等院は、鳳凰堂が10円硬貨に描かれていることで非常に有名です。
平等院は、ユネスコ世界遺産「古都京都の文化財」の構成遺産の一つとして登録されています。
嵐山 / Arashiyama area
嵐山は、京都市西部にある地域のことです。
京都市西部にある標高382メートルの嵐山という名前の山と、周辺の山々、山の麓が一般的には嵐山と呼ばれています。
嵐山麓には、歴史ある寺や神社、史跡が沢山あり、有名な観光地となっています。
About Kyoto
Kyoto was the capital of Japan until 1869.
As the capital of Japan since 794, Kyoto has been the political and cultural center of Japan for over 1,000 years.
There are many temples and shrines registered as World Cultural Heritage, and about 20% of the national treasures in Japan are concentrated in Kyoto City.
Kyoto is a city that began when Emperor Kanmu relocated to Heiankyo in 794.
When the Edo Shogunate was founded, the center of politics moved to Edo, but Kyoto prospered as a center of culture and industry.
During the Meiji Restoration, Edo was renamed Tokyo, the emperor moved to Tokyo, and the government moved from Kyoto to Tokyo in 1869.
Since Kyoto was rarely hit by air raids during the Pacific War, many of its valuable cultural assets were left unharmed and are now a symbol of traditional Japanese culture.
The cultural property of Kyoto was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994 as “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)”.
This World Heritage registration is the fifth registration in Japan and consists of 17 temples and shrines and castles in Kyoto.
Kyoto is close to famous temples, shrines and castles that are registered as World Cultural Heritage, so you can easily stop by at any time.
Kyoto is close to famous temples, shrines and castles that are registered as World Cultural Heritage, so you can easily stop by at any time.
There are many famous places in Kyoto where you can feel the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn.
In Kyoto, there are many famous Japanese restaurants and head of school such as flower arrangement and tea ceremony.
Kyoto, which boasts a history of 1,000 years, is supported by people who value tradition.
Kyoto cuisine is a traditional Kyoto dish that is cooked using seasonal ingredients and taking advantage of the taste of the ingredients.
Kyoto cuisine has a light taste and uses many ingredients that allow you to feel the four seasons.
Many Kyoto vegetables grown in Kyoto are used in Kyoto cuisine, and you can enjoy the unique taste and aroma.
In Kyoto cuisine, the beauty of appearance is also emphasized, and it is served in a vessel that incorporates the seasons and taste.
Main Sights in Kyoto
金閣寺 / Kinkakuji Temple https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
Kinkakuji is a temple located in Kita Ward, Kyoto City.
The official name is “Rokuonji”, but it is called “Kinkakuji” because it is famous for the building with gold leaf.
In 1994, it was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
銀閣寺 / Ginkakuji Temple https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/ginkakuji/
Ginkakuji is a temple that symbolizes Higashiyama culture, which prospered in the latter half of the Muromachi period.
The official name is “Jishoji”, but it is said that Jishoji has come to be called “Ginkakuji”, which symbolizes the simple Higashiyama culture, as opposed to Kinkakuji, which symbolizes the gorgeous Kitayama culture.
Ginkakuji is a symbol of Higashiyama culture’s “wabi” and “sabi”.
“Wabi” and “sabi” are Japanese sensibilities that find beauty in fragility and imperfections.
In 1994, it was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
清水寺 / Kiyomizudera Temple https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/
Kiyomizu-dera is a temple located in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
It is a temple with a long history, built about 1,200 years ago.
Kiyomizu-dera has a main hall designated as a national treasure and many buildings designated as important cultural properties.
It is a tourist attraction that represents Kyoto, which was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1994, and is visited by many worshipers from all over the world.
伏見稲荷大社 / Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine https://inari.jp/
Fushimi Inari Taisha is a shrine located in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Inari Shrine is a shrine that enshrines Inari God, the deity of food that symbolizes rice.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari Shrine, which is said to have about 30,000 nationwide.
It is a representative shrine in Kyoto, where the largest number of worshipers in the Kinki region visit Fushimi Inari Taisha for “Hatsumode”.
二条城 / Nijo Castle https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/
Nijo Castle is a castle located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City.
Nijo Castle was built in 1603 by Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa of the Edo Shogunate to protect the Kyoto Imperial Palace and to serve as a place to stay when the Shogun came to Kyoto.
The entire castle of Nijo Castle is designated as a national historic site, the Ninomaru Palace is designated as a national treasure, and many other buildings and barrier paintings are also designated as important cultural properties.
京都御所 / Kyoto Imperial Palace https://kyoto-gosho.kunaicho.go.jp/
Kyoto Imperial Palace is an imperial facility located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the place where the emperor lived and performed ceremonies and public affairs until the Meiji Restoration.
Today, the Kyoto Imperial Palace is open to the public and anyone can visit it.
Kyoto Gyoen, which surrounds the Kyoto Imperial Palace, is popular with citizens and tourists as a national park.
平等院 / Byodo-in Temple https://www.byodoin.or.jp/
Byodo-in Temple is very famous for the Phoenix Hall drawn on a 10-yen coin.
Byodo-in Temple is registered as one of the constituent heritage sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”.
嵐山 / Arashiyama area
Arashiyama is an area in the western part of Kyoto City.
The mountain named Arashiyama at an altitude of 382 meters in the western part of Kyoto City, the surrounding mountains, and the foot of the mountain are generally called Arashiyama.
At the foot of Arashiyama, there are many historical temples, shrines, and historic sites, making it a famous tourist destination.