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Welcome to Kyoto Culture Heart of JapanWelcome to Kyoto Culture Heart of Japan

Buddhist Temples & Shinto Shrines

Japanese Gardens

Great Japanese Festivals

Internationally Celebrated Performing Arts

Finest Cuisine

Heritage-Rich Crafts

UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites


Where Kyoto is

Tokyo

Sapporo

HiroshimaNagoya

Osaka

KYOTO


International Access

KIX

Kansai International Airport has direct flights to 71 cities worldwide

ExamplesKorea 2 hr

Hong Kong 4 hrSingapore 5 hr

Australia 9 hr

Europe 10 hrUSA West Coast 10 hr

New Zealand 11 hrUSA East Coast 12 hr

China 3hr


Kansai International Airport Transfer

Access to Kyoto from Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

KYOTO

Osaka


Kansai International Airport Transfer

JR Haruka Express Train

75 minutes

2,980 JPY

Shuttle Taxi

95 minutes – direct to your door

3,500 JPY

Airport Limousine Bus

95 minutes

2,300 JPY


Domestic Access Map


Tokyo

NagoyaOsaka

JPY 2,30095 minLimousine Bus

JPY 3,５0095 minShuttle Taxi

JPY 2,98075 minJR Haruka Express Train

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

KYOTO

Shinkansen

“Bullet” Train

JPY 1,28055 minLimousine Bus

JPY 2,３0055 minShuttle Taxi

Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)

JPY 2,940 JPY 13,220

60 min 2 hrs 15 mins

NEX & Shinkansen

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

JPY 850 JPY 5,640

28 min & 36 min

Meitetsu & Shinkansen

Nagoya Centrair (NGO)

“Thirty Minute City”

A comprehensive transport network brings all points in Kyoto within half an hour travelling distance

Kyoto City Subway

Two lines

Numbered stations

Kyoto City Bus

Special tourist routes

Private-sector rail

Interlinked networks

Taxi


Kyoto City Transport


Kyoto City TransportKyoto City SubwayNorth-South: 30 min

East-West: 30 min

Subway KeyKarasuma LineTozai Line

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Kyoto City TransportKyoto City Bus Network

Kyoto Conference Venues


Kyoto was the first designated international convention city

Kyoto convention venues provide:

World leading meeting technology

World-class security provision

Convention support systems & staffs

Plentiful “extra meeting space” in wide lobbies, refreshment areas, landscaped grounds

Excellent transport links

Access to Kyoto’s stunning natural beauty and rich culture

Kyoto International Conference Hall

Grand Prince Hotel Grand Prince Hotel KyotoKyoto

Keihanna Plaza

Kyoto Research Park

Kyoto Terrsa


Kyoto Accommodation

Japanese Ryokan Inns

Experience the ultimate Kyoto atmosphere

Excellent service comes naturally

International Hotels

More than 16,000 western-style hotel rooms provide amply for international conferences

Comfort from international and Japanese brands


Kyoto Accommodation

53920 minHotel Granvia Kyoto

Kyoto Station Area

30620 minKyoto Daini Tower Hotel

16520 minKyoto Daiichi Hotel

19020 minHotel Hokke Club Kyoto

19220 minApa Hotel Ekimae

5125 minHatoya Zuihokaku (Japanese Inn)

18320 minKyoto Tower Hotel

27020 minHotel Keihan Kyoto

29520 minHotel New Kyoto

98620 minNew Miyako Hotel

43230 minKyoto Tokyu Hotel

49820 minRihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

18925 minHyatt Regency Kyoto

RoomsICC KyotoHotel

Kyoto Station Area

Transport hub of KyotoExtensive dining options

Central Kyoto Area

Downtown area of KyotoEndless dining and entertainment options

Central Kyoto Area

9425 minRubino Kyoto Horikawa

22220 minToyoko Inn Shijo Karasuma

16420 minToyoko Inn Gojo Karasuma

17925 minToyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya

12625 minKyoto Horikawa In

7130 minRhino Hotel Kyoto

10520 minMaruko Inn Kyoto

16025 minArk Hotel Kyoto

13120 minCo-Op Inn Kyoto

3720 minNissho Besso (Japanese Inn)

12915 minKyoto Garden Hotel

10522 minMitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo

15415 minSanjo Karasuma Hotel Kyoto

18320 minArranvert Hotel

29418 minHearton Hotel Kyoto

14020 minHotel Gimmond Kyoto

25517 minKarasuma Kyoto Hotel

22525 minKyoto Royal Hotel & Spa

30325 minKyoto ANA Hotel

21920 minHotel Nikko Princess

32221 minKyoto Hotel Okura

RoomsICC KyotoHotel East Kyoto Area

14430 minHotel Sun Route Kyoto

16120 minHotel Heian no Mori Kyoto

15828 minSun Hotel Kyoto

2120 minGion Hatanaka (Japanese inn)

53920 minThe Westin Miyako Kyoto

RoomsICC KyotoHotel

East Area

Historic heart of KyotoScenery dominated by temples & shrines

North Area

Site of Imperial CapitalZone of important temples and shrines

North Kyoto Area

15 minRakucho Ryokan (Japanese Inn)

8110 minHotel Harvest Kyoto

25517 minKarasuma Kyoto Hotel

18310 minKyoto Brighton Hotel

3220Kyoto Takaragaike Prince Hotel

RoomsICC KyotoHotel


Kyoto Reception Venues

Temples & Shrines Toei Movie Land Kyoto Gardens

High Class Restaurant Museums etc On site


Kyoto Culture Programmes

The Way of FlowersTea CeremonyCalligraphy

Wearing KimonoNoh & Kyogen Theatre Taiko Drum PerformanceTaiko Drum Performance

Maiko & Geiko geisha danceKyoto Culture

Kyoto is regarded as the Culture Heart of Japan since its 1000 year reign as imperial capital spawned the arts, crafts and way of life that we now consider to be Japanese culture. Add a special Kyoto element to your event with culture programmes and performances including:

Maiko & Geiko geisha dance performances

Taiko drumming

Noh theatre

Kyogen performance

Gagaku court music

Wearing kimono

Tea Ceremony

Zen meditation

Flower arrangement

Origami & paper crafts

Calligraphy

Enjoying Kyoto - Sightseeing

Kyoto gardens

Abundant nature

Former imperial capital

Sake production centre

UNESCO World Culture Heritage Sites

Museums & shows

Enjoying Kyoto – Shopping

Kyoto offers plenty of shopping opportunities from traditional crafts as souvenirs to high-quality Japanese electronics goods at duty-free prices

Traditional crafts

Kiyomizu ware ceramics, Kyoto Yuzen dying, Nishijin hand-woven textiles, Kyoto lacquer ware, Kyoto woodblock prints, handmade washi paper, Japanese umbrellas, bamboo crafts, cloisonné, Damascene, Kyoto dolls, Japanese accessories, folding fans, sake, more …

Electronics & duty-free

Temple markets

Modern department stores

Kyoto Handicraft Centre

Historic market streets

Enjoying Kyoto - Dining


Kyoto introduces the best cuisine that the nation offers. From traditional Japanese cooking, through contemporary light fare, to international ethnic menus, Kyoto is a gourmet’s delight

Traditional Japanese

Kyoto kaiseki ryori, tofu, yuba, fu, Shojin Zen, tempura, sushi, sashimi, sukiyaki, shabushabu, Kyoto confectionaries, Kyoto vegetables,

Reasonably priced light snacks

Obanzai, noodles, okonomiyaki & takoyaki,

International ethnic eateries

Indian curry houses, French, Mexican, British & Irish pubs

High class traditional restaurants, casual bars, street-side cafes,

historic machiya timber buildings


SummaryCosts: Kyoto is cheaper than Tokyo and

other similar large cities.

Tipping is unnecessary in Japan!

Service is a priority in Japan: “The Customer is God.”

Safety: Japan’s crime rate is very low.

Subways are well-lit and easily navigable.

Most residents understand simple English if asked a question.

Cleanliness: Spotless trains and graffiti-less streets make for a pleasant stay in Kyoto.

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