Travel & Housing - ISMRM 2024 Workshop on 40 Years of Diffusion

ISMRM Workshop on

40 Years of Diffusion:

Past, Present & Future Perspectives

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16-20 February 2025

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Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan

Travel & Housing Information

Welcome to the

Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine:
Shiran Kaikan and Shiran Kaikan Annex

11-1 Yoshida-Ushinomiya-cho
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto 606-8302, Japan

Beware of Scammers!

The Society President or any of the workshop’s Organizing Committee will never contact you to solicit money for any reason nor offer a discounted rate for a hotel or flight. Nor has ISMRM engaged with any third-party websites or vendors to secure housing on your behalf for this workshop. If you receive such requests and are unsure of their authenticity, please contact info@ismrm.org immediately. Do not reply to these emails directly.

Resources for Families

For information regarding child care, please reach out to temporary child care services. For instance, Baba Service Pinocchio (provided by Kyoto City Senior Citizen Job Bank) offers temporary child care at a rate of ¥800 per hour. For more details, please visit: https://kuiso.oc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/life/for_family/

*This compilation was assembled from various directories available to the public and without independent verification by the ISMRM. It is by no means an endorsement of any of the businesses listed. The ISMRM assumes no liability by making this list available to you. Guests are advised and strongly encouraged to determine to their own satisfaction the suitability and reliability of each service.

Airport

The nearest international airport to Kyoto University is Kansai International Airport (KIX), which is about 101 km southwest of the university. Alternatively, Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) offers regional flights within Japan.

Train

The Haruka (rapid) train links KIX to Kyoto Station in 75 minutes. A special ticket is necessary for this service, which can be reserved online in advance. Alternatively, you can purchase the discounted ticket using a credit card at the machine located near the entrance of the KIX station.

Ride Shares

NearMe is a door-to-door transportation service offering several services including airport shuttle and private car services via their mobile app. Average ride fare prices can be viewed here.

Taxi Services

Fixed-rate taxi and jumbo (shared) taxi information from KIX can be found here. Jumbo taxi services start at ¥4,300 to the Kyoto area and for ¥21,000 for fixed-rate taxi services.

Do not make use of unlicensed taxis if you would like a safe, hassle-free trip. Licensed taxi drivers do not stand inside the terminal nor ask if you need a cab.

Rental Cars

Rental car companies and locations at KIX can be viewed here. Note that there will be a toll leaving the airport area.

Bus

Attendees can take the Kansai-Airport Limousine Bus from KIX to the Kyoto Station-Hachijoguchi. A one-way ticket is ¥2,800 yen and a round-trip ticket is ¥5,100 yen (valid for 14 consecutive days from the date of first use). The timetables for the limousine bus can be viewed here. The bus stops east-south of Kyoto station (detailed map).

Note: It is strongly advised to have Japanese yen banknotes on hand (exchange money at the airport). Many transit options do not accept credit card payments. Alternatively, Kyoto 1-day subway and bus passes are available for purchase and can be used multiple times during the day. Tickets can be purchased at the Kyoto Bus Information Center in front of Kyoto Station.

Getting to Shiran Kaikan

  • Taxis are available both at Hachijo Gate and Central Gate of Kyoto Station (most taxis accept credit cards, but some accept cash only. Cost is around ¥2500 to Shiran Kaikan.
  • The Kyoto University Hospital Liner (hoop) runs directly from Kyoto Station to Kyoto University Hospital in 30 minutes. Cost of the ride is ¥230 in cash each way. Shiran Kaikan and the Annex is a short 1-minute walk away.
  • The 206 City Bus arrives at Kyoto University at the Kyodai Seimon-mae stop. Public transportation will accept cash only and can be very crowded. Shiran Kaikan and the Annex is a short 2-minute walk away. More route information can be found here, here, and here.
  • For additional bus stops and timetables at Kyoto stations, the website from Kyoto University Hospital is useful.
  • For more information about traveling around Kyoto, please visit the Kyoto City Official Travel Guide website.

The ISMRM Workshop on 40 years of Diffusion: Past, Present & Future Perspectives will take place in the Shirankaikan and Shirankaikan Annex at the Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine:

View the Shiran Kaikan and Shiran Kaikan Annex on Google maps here.

Accommodations Nearby

Hostel Niniroom – 4.7 Stars
900 m away
30-3 Higashimarutacho
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8395
Japan
+81 75-7612556

Guest House Tsukito – 4.8 Stars
(Japanese Room)
1.0 km away
19-7 Shogoin Sannocho
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8392
Japan
+81-90-3742-7183

Guest House Waraku-An – 4.8 Stars
(Japanese Room)
1.0 km away
19-2 Shogoin Sannocho
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8392
Japan
+81-80-6360-0775

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Gyoen East – 4.5 Stars
1.0 km away
211-16 Kamiikesucho
Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0855
Japan
+81 50-20187885

The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott) – 4.1 Stars
1.8 km away
341 Shimizu-Cho
Kawaramachi-Dori, Nijyo-Agaru, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, 604-0911
Japan
+81 75-2213220

Hilton Kyoto
2.3 km away
416 2 Shimomaruyacho
Nijosagaru Kawaramachidori, Nakagyoku, Kyoto, 604-8006
Japan
+81 75-212-8007

The Westin Miyako Kyoto – 4.2 Stars
2.7 km away
1 Awadaguchi Kachocho
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0052
Japan
+81 75-7717111