The ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto, is nestled among
picturesque mountains and placid rivers. Since its
establishment as the seat of the imperial court late in
the 8th century, the city has prospered as a center of
politics, commerce, and the arts. With its innumerable
cultural treasures and traditional crafts, Kyoto has
continued to attract visitors around Japan and throughout
the world. Today it is a modern metropolis with an
international flavor; indeed, perhaps nowhere else in
Japan can one so easily encounter the past in the midst of
an urban culture eagerly preparing for the 21st century.
Climate and clothing :
April is the season of flowers in Kyoto. Attractive is
the cherry blossom in the early April. The temperature in
Kyoto during the Conference period will range between 9°C
(48°F) at night and 20°C (68°F) during the day, and the
average humidity is 63%. The weather, however, is often
unpredictable during this season and light clothing and
sweater or a light coat is recommended. Hotels and
buildings are fully air conditioned.
Time :
Japan Time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich
Mean Time.
[World Clock]
Access to Kyoto (See also
Congress venue ) :
The most convenient and economical access to Kyoto from abroad is a direct
flight to
Kanasai International Airport .
The JR train "Haruka" departs from the airport every 30 minutes for
a 75 minute ride to Kyoto (about JPY 3,500).@
Limousine bus service is also available from KANSAI Airport to
Kyoto (about JPY 2,300). It takes about 105 minutes.
Participants arriving at
New Tokyo International Airport
(Narita) have three ways to travel
Kyoto:
- A domestic flight (1 hour) from Narita to Osaka Airport (Itami),
although there are only a few flights available daily (about JPY
18,000). Airport limousine services (55minutes, JPY 1,280) are
available from Osaka (Itami) to Kyoto.
- A two-hour airport limousine transfer from Narita to Haneda
Airport (about 90 to 120 minutes) followed by a domestic flight (1
hour) to Osaka Airport (Itami) (about JPY 20,000 in total). Around 15
flights per day. Then airport limousine services to Kyoto.
- Take Narita Express trains from Narita to Tokyo station, which
leave every 30 minutes and take about 1 hour to Tokyo. Then, take the
Shinkansen Superexpress train (Bullet Train)
from Tokyo to Kyoto, which leave Tokyo
Station every 15 minutes and take 2.5 hours to Kyoto Station. Total
cost will be about JPY 16,000.
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