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This page provides information on transportation, accommodation, and tourist information in Kyoto.
The map below displays the locations of the conference venue, hotels, stations, and tourist sites.
Detailed information about these sites can be found below.
Transportation
Access to Kyoto from Airports
- From Kansai International Airport
- Train
- Route: Kansai-Airport Station - (JR, Kansai Airport Express "HARUKA",
approx. 75 min) - Kyoto Station
- Ticket Purchase
Guide
- Bus
- From Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)
- Train
- Route: Osaka International Airport - (monorail, approx. 5 min) - Hotarugaike
- (Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line, approx. 20 min) - Hankyu Umeda - (walk,
approx. 10 min) - JR Osaka - (JR Kobe Line, approx. 30 min) - Kyoto station
- Monorail
Guide
- Hankyu Railway
Guide
- JR
Travel Guide
- Bus
Access to the Venue in Kyoto
- Train
- The station closest to the venue is Demachiyanagi Station. It is approximately a
15-minute walk from the station to the venue.
- Route from the station to the venue: Google Map
- City Bus
- The bus stop closest to the venue is at Kyodai Seimon-mae (Kyoto University).
- Please take city bus No. 31, 65, 201, or 206 to reach Kyodai Seimon-mae (Kyoto
University) from your hotel.
- City Bus
Guide
- The bus fare is 230 JPY. Credit/debit cards are not accepted for bus fares.
- Using trains or subways in the city is recommended if you are traveling with large
luggage.
For
more information: Luggage
Storage
and Transport
Accommodation
Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations for IFAC NMPC 2024, which
is a
change from previous IFAC NMPC events.
Kyoto offers over 50,000 rooms in almost 4,000 facilities, ranging from international hotel
brands to budget-friendly hostels and guest houses. Guests also have the option of staying
in traditional Japanese inns, called ryokan.
Many hotels are located on along the Kyoto City Subway routes, which means access to
the city from the conference center is simple and convenient.
Categories and Prices of Accommodation:
A Class (Superior Luxury)
Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto |
Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto |
Kyoto Hotel Okura |
Hyatt Regency Kyoto |
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto |
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, etc. |
B Class (Luxury accommodation)
Hotel Monterey Kyoto |
Hotel Sunroute Kyoto |
ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto |
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, etc. |
C Class (Standard accommodation)
Kyoto Tower Hotel |
Hotel Heian no Mori |
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel, etc. |
Hotel Keihan Kyoto |
Kyoto Garden Palace |
D Class (Economy accommodation)
R & B Hotel Kyoto-eki Hachijoguchi |
Super Hotel Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi, etc. |
APA Villa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae |
Tourist Information
Kyoto is the center of traditional culture and was the ancient capital of Japan. The city has
many tourist sites, such as temples and shrines. Below are the main attractions to visit in
Kyoto.
The other locations are indicated on the Google map above, and additional information is
available at the following resources: