As the world's top-class tourist city, Kyoto offers major means of transportation.Visitors can travel smoothly to Kyoto from other cities, and from Kyoto to other cities around Japan.
595-1, Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
Approx. 3 min. walk from JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Central Gate
West Gate
After getting off the train, head for the West Gate. Exit through the ticket gate and walk to the right.
JR Kyoto Isetan
You will find the department store named JR Kyoto Isetan. Go straight with Isetan on your left, and go down the escalator.
Porta and the Post Office
Please head toward the "Kyoto Central Post Office" that you can see directly on your left.
Kansai Electric Power Building
Once you reach the post office you will see the Kansai Electric Power Building on your right.
Kansai Electric Power Building traffic lights
At the traffic lights, please cross over to the Kansai Electric Power Building side of the road.
LAWSON
With the Kansai Electric Power Building on your right, please head toward LAWSON and then turn right.
The outside of Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex
You will then see Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex.
Shinkansen Central Exit
After getting off the Shinkansen train, head for the Shinkansen Central Exit. (Don't go to Hachijo Exit or Hachijo East Exit.)
Platform of Kintetsu Railway
Exit through the ticket gate at the Shinkansen Central Exit, and you will find the platform of Kintetsu Railway in front of you. Turn right at this point.
Escalator for the North-South Pedestrian Walkway
Go up the escalator and walk straight.
West Gate
After getting off the train, head for the West Gate. Exit through the ticket gate and walk to the right.
JR Kyoto Isetan
You will find the department store named JR Kyoto Isetan. Go straight with Isetan on your left, and go down the escalator.
Porta and the Post Office
Please head toward the "Kyoto Central Post Office" that you can see directly on your left.
Kansai Electric Power Building
Once you reach the post office you will see the Kansai Electric Power Building on your right.
Kansai Electric Power Building traffic lights
At the traffic lights, please cross over to the Kansai Electric Power Building side of the road.
LAWSON
With the Kansai Electric Power Building on your right, please head toward LAWSON and then turn right.
The outside of Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex
You will then see Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex.
Access to Osaka
Approx. 30 min. from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station by JR Special Rapid Service
Access to Universal Studios Japan®
Approx. 30 min. from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station by JR Special Rapid Service.
Approx. 15 min. from Osaka Station to Universal City Station via JR Osaka Loop Line.
(* Transfer to JR Yumesaki Line may be necessary.)
