Travel Information
Access to Nara
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| Transportation to Nara from abroad is shown in the following diagram. The most convenient means of transportation is to take a direct flight to the Kansai International Airport (KIX). From there, the simplest route to Nara is by the Airport Limousine Bus, which takes approximately 85 minutes to arrive at Nara Hotel and Nara Station (Kintetsu and JR lines). This costs JPY 1,800 one way, per person. Buses depart from stop No.9 and are scheduled to depart approximately once every 60 minutes. Should there be any inquiries regarding access to Nara, please ask at the Information Desk at the airport on the first floor in front of the arrivals area. |
| From Nara Station, city bus numbers 2, may be taken to bus stop, "Daibutsu-den Kasugataisha Mae" (approximately a 5 min. ride). From there it is only a three-minute walk to the Nara-ken New Public Hall (Shin-kokaido). Buses run every five minutes. The basic fare for a taxi is JPY 590 per 1.5km. The cost of a taxi from JR Nara Station, or Kintetsu Nara Station to the Nara-ken New Public Hall (Shin- kokaido) should be around JPY 680 - JPY 800. |
Access Diagrams
From Airports to Nara Stations

- Local Airports

Railways to Nara Stations

From Nara Stations to Symposium site (Nara Ken - New Public Hall)


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From Nara Station, city bus numbers 2, may be taken to bus stop, "Daibutsu-den Kasugataisha Mae" (approximately a 5 min. ride). |

