Transportation Guide

*Note: Most attendees are advised to travel to Kyoto Station first, where local subways, buses, and taxis are widely available to reach your specific hotel or EPAM 2026 Kyoto Venue or campus.

• Route: Kansai Airport Station ➔ Kyoto Station (Direct, no transfers required).

• Travel Time: Approximately 75 minutes.

• Estimated Fare: Approx. 3,400 JPY (One-way, reserved seat).

• How to Board: Follow the "Trains" signs at KIX to the JR ticket office/gates located on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1.

• Route: KIX Terminal 1/2 Bus Stops ➔ Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi Exit.

• Travel Time: Approximately 85–100 minutes (depending on highway traffic).

• Estimated Fare: Approx. 2,600 JPY (One-way).

• How to Board: Purchase tickets at the automated vending machines located right outside the 1st-floor arrivals hall, then head to the designated Kyoto-bound bus stop.

• Route: ITM Domestic Terminal Bus Stop ➔ Kyoto Station South Exit (Hachijo-guchi).

• Travel Time: Approximately 50–50 minutes.

• Estimated Fare: Approx. 1,340 JPY (One-way).

• How to Board: Ticket counters and vending machines are conveniently located directly outside the central exit of the arrivals terminal.

• Route: Direct pickup from Itami Airport taxi stands to your specific hotel in Kyoto.

• Travel Time: Approximately 60 minutes.

• Estimated Fare: Approx. 12,000 – 15,000 JPY (depending on traffic and tolls). Recommended if traveling in a group with heavy luggage.

* Travel Tips for Attendees:

1. We highly recommend purchasing an IC Card (such as ICOCA or Suica) at the airport station for seamless boarding on local Kyoto subways and city buses. 

2. Google Maps is highly reliable and precise for checking real-time train schedules, platform numbers, and transit connections throughout Japan.