1. International Access Japan takes the 'far' out of the Far East
Kansai International Airport
The closest international gateway to Kyoto is Kansai International Airport
Japan is one of the closest destinations in Asia
Japan 12 hours
Hong Kong 13 hours
Singapore 14 hours
Melbourne 21hours
Europe to USA West Coast to
Japan 10 hours
Hong Kong 15 hours
Singapore 17 hours
Melbourne 18hours
Buenos Aires 12 hours
Europe 10 hours
Japan takes the 'far' out of the Far East

2. International Access
Fast Lane Service at Airport Immigration
空港入国審査場
– Faster, Stress-Free Entry Procedure for Foreign Conference Attendees and VIPs –
Osaka Kansai international airport (KIX) and Tokyo Narita international airport (NRT) are always working to make arrival procedures as rapid and stress-free as possible.
These two airports operate a special “Fast Lane” at immigration in the inbound passport control areas intended to decrease the amount of time spent in the airport for certain foreign visitors who are conference attendees, VIPs, etc. They are able to utilize the lane not available to other passengers.
Fast Lane use is a paid service provided under a user agreement between the airports, airlines and professional congress organizers.
Airports
Immigration
Fast Lane Coupon (Face)
Fast Lane Coupon (Back)
Airports
Immigration
Immigration
Fast Lane Coupon for Conference Attendee
Welcome Sign Service at Airport
An airport welcome desk and airport welcome signs can be facilitated at no charge, as needed, at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

3. International Access Additional International Gateways
- Plentiful domestic flights and excellent transport make Kyoto very convenient to access
The nearest international airport to Kyoto is the Kansai international airport. It takes 75 minutes from the Kansai international airport and about 1 hour from Osaka international airport (Itami airport) to the Kyoto city, so there is no stress when travelling between the airport and the city center.
Kyoto is so well connected to the rest of Japan that you can choose to land at any of the international gateways around the country.
For example, one popular route is landing in Tokyo Haneda (HND) and taking a connecting flight to Osaka Itami (ITM). From ITM, Skygate Taxis can easily take you to your hotel door in about an hour for a fixed price.
● Foreign Arrivals per month ???? At Major Airports in Japan (Feb 2016) -Tokyo International Airport (Haneda): 258,798 people
-Narita International Airport: 498,677 people
-Kansai International Airport: 502,711 people
* 90% are flights to/from Asia, ’an Airport near Asia’
-Fukuoka Airport: 153,693 people
Source: Statistical Survey on Legal Migrants of Ministry of Justice
An airport welcome desk can be faciliated, as needed, at Kansai International Airport (KIX). 12

4. International Access Access from the airports to Kyoto 12
JR Haruka Express Train 75 minutes/3,080 JPY (approx. 30 USD)
The JR Haruka express train takes just a little over an hour to arrive at Kyoto Station from Kansai International Airport. The train is designed for travelers carrying luggage and has plenty of stowage space. Destinations are announced in both Japanese and English, making it easy to arrive ready for anything in Kyoto.
Shuttle Taxi 95 minutes – direct to your hotel door / 3,600 JPY (approx. 35 USD)
Travelers arriving off long-haul flights with heavy baggage are always happy to see the uniformed shuttle taxi driver who will take the weight off your shoulders and guide you to your hotel door. The taxi journey takes a little over an hour depending upon traffic conditions and the location of your hotel. Services run between Kansai International Airport & Osaka (Itami) Airport, and Kyoto.
Airport Limousine Bus 95 minutes / 2,550 JPY (approx. 25 USD)
Excellent limousine express bus services are available from both Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka (Itami) Airport (ITM) to Kyoto Station. The journey to Kyoto Station from KIX takes about 105 minutes. The buses have ample luggage space, all announcements are made in English, and you can reserve a seat or just take the next departure. 12

5. 国際会館版 Citywide Transportation Simple & Stress-Free Thirty-Minute City
Kyoto is often referred to as the “30 minutes city”; because most separate destinations can be reached within half an hour.
Thirty-Minute City
Kyoto Central Area
(10min. from ICC)
Two City Subway lines: north-south and east-west, end-to-end in 25 minutes.
Subway station signs are marked in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
Bus destinations are announced in English and Japanese and all bus stops named and labelled. Newcomers can easily follow the bus map.
Taxis are plentiful: Licensed tour guide drivers are available.
Sightseeing spots & hotels are located near subway stations and bus stops.
Kyoto Convention Pass travel discounts are available for conferences.
国際会館版
Transportation Fees
It costs 290 JPY by subway, around 4,000 JPY by taxi from Kyoto Station to the venue (International Conference Center Kyoto).

6. Transportation Support
Special discount tickets are available exclusively
for convention participants!
We offer convention participants special Kyoto Convention Passes at a special discount price.
These passes allow you to ride Kyoto City busses and subways making it very easy to get around Kyoto.
It is especially useful for traveling to and from your hotel and convention venue and for sightseeing as well.
The pass is sold to the organizers of conventions held in Kyoto in order to attract participants and improve the overall experience for participants of conventions in Kyoto.
As opposed to convention passes of other cities, with the Kyoto Convention Pass everything is combined into just one card. You can freely decide which day of your event to use them. (Including 3 days before or after the convention)
It is even possible to make a custom design just for your convention!
Foreign Friendly Taxi Service
The foreign friendly taxi system is a certification for taxis especially for non-Japanese passengers. The first ever foreigner only taxi stand was set up at Kyoto Station. (No extra charges apply)
Drivers are required to take a foreign language seminar, and be trained in customer service.
Credit cards and traffic IC cards are can be accepted. More than two pieces of luggage are able to fit in the taxi.

7. Visitor Friendly Kyoto
Tourist Information
Kyoto is dotted with information centers for tourists from all over the world. Specifically, the Kyoto Tourist Information Center is the largest public tourist service center in Kyoto, which is located in Kyoto Station and jointly operated by Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City.
Multilingual staff is stationed at the counter to assist tourists with various needs. In addition to Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean assistance is available.
City of Kyoto Visitors Host - Bringing Joy to Travelers
City of Kyoto Visitors Hosts have undergone special training and been certified by Kyoto City. As such, these guides provide interpretation guide services for a fee exclusively within Kyoto City.
In addition to having an accommodating attitude and a charming personality, City of Kyoto Visitors Hosts possess specialized knowledge and expertise regarding Kyoto. These interpretation specialists know precisely what it means to have “Kyoto quality.”
Armed with information on not only history, culture,
and traditional industries but also all of Kyoto’s
other charms, from its products to the residents
and their lifestyles, City of Kyoto Visitors Hosts
make for the perfect trip companion. Whether for
business or pleasure, all visitors are welcome to
enjoy the knowledge City of Kyoto Visitors Hosts
possess. (Please note that this is a paid service.)
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A special website named ‘Clematis’ is available to search visitors host guides.