International Access

Nara is located in the center of Japan and the middle of the Kansai region.

The highway and railway systems are well developed making Nara accessible from both Osaka and Kyoto in less than an hour. Coming from Mie and Wakayama takes about an hour and a half.

When coming by airport limousine or train from Kansai International Airport it takes only about an hour and a half making Nara very accessible for visitors from overseas.

For more information, please visit the following website;

http://nvb.nara-kankou.or.jp/en/access/

Access to Nara from major cities overseas

Access from major cities in Japan

Access to the congress venue

Nara Prefectural Convention Center is located in the middle of Nara City between Nara Park and Heijo Palace Site, surrounded by World Heritage sites. Easily reached from Kansai International Airport via a direct limousine bus in 90 minutes, Nara City offers excellent access to travelers from overseas. Getting to Nara from Osaka and Kyoto is under 60 minutes by public transport.

By Train

By Plane

• *Osaka Itami Airport ⇔ Nara Prefectural Convention Center Bus timetable
  https://www.okkbus.co.jp/en/timetable/T/#from

  *Kansai International Airport ⇔ Kintetsu Nara Sta. ＆ JR Nara Bus timetable
  https://www.kate.co.jp/en/timetable/detail/NR