Travel to Nara

The conference will be held in Nara Kasugano International Forum(IRAKA) at Nara.

Nara, located in the northern part of Nara Prefecture, is the prefectural capital and a city well-connected by public transportation. It can be accessed easily from both Osaka and Kyoto via commuter trains. Most international travelers arrive in Japan through major airports such as Haneda or Narita (Tokyo), or Kansai International Airport (Osaka).

From Haneda or Narita Airports

The most convenient way to reach Nara from Haneda or Narita is by taking a Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto (with departures every 10–15 minutes), followed by a local train from Kyoto to Nara.

Domestic Flights to Kansai/Itami Airports

Alternatively, travelers arriving at Haneda may transfer to domestic flights bound for Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Osaka Itami Airport (ITM). Flights to Itami are available approximately every 30 minutes, and to Kansai every 1–2 hours. Both airports provide convenient access to Nara via local trains and highway buses.

Train Stations in Nara

Nara has two main train stations: Kintetsu Nara Station and JR Nara Station. These stations are located on different railway lines and offer convenient access to the city from various directions.

Kintetsu Nara Station is the closest station to the conference venue, located about a 20-minute walk away (1.5 km). It is served by the Kintetsu Nara Line, which offers frequent and fast connections from Kyoto, Osaka Namba, and Kansai International Airport (via transfer at Yamato-Saidaiji or Tsuruhashi Stations).
JR Nara Station is slightly farther from the venue, approximately a 30-minute walk (2.3 km). It is served by the JR Yamatoji Line and the Nara Line, providing direct access from Kyoto Station (via the JR Nara Line) and Tennoji Station in Osaka (via the JR Yamatoji Line).

Both stations are located in central Nara, and there are numerous hotels, restaurants, and shops around them. Depending on your point of departure and preferred route, you may find one station more convenient than the other.

(1) From the Kansai Airport (KIX) To the Kintetsu-Nara Station
Railway (80-90 minutes)
First, take a Nankai Train and go to the terminal Namba Station in Osaka. Change to Kintetsu Train and go to Nara Station.

(2) From the Kansai Airport (KIX) To the JR-Nara Station
1. Railway (60-80 minutes)
First, take a JR Train and go to Tennoji Station in Osaka. Change to JR Nara-line and go to the terminal JR-Nara Station.
2. Highway Bus (100-120 minutes)
Take a highway bus bound for JR Nara Station (2,400 JPY). The timetable is avilable here.

(3) Taxi from the Kansai Airport (KIX) to the Conference Site (77.1km)
TAXI (~75 minutes)
Estimated fee is about 25000 JPY.

(4) From Kyoto to Kintetsu-Nara Station
Find Kintetsu-Kyoto Station and take a train bound for Nara (760 JPY, 45 minutes).
The terminal is Kintetsu-Nara Station.

(5) From Kyoto to JR-Nara Station
Take a train bound for Nara of the JR-Kyoto Station. (710 JPY, about 55 minutes)
The terminal is JR-Nara Station.

From Nara to the Conference Venue

For details, please refer to the Venue page

Please refer to the official website of Nara Prefecture (https://www.visitnara.jp/travel-to-nara/) for detailed information on how to access Nara.