VENUE information
The conference is scheduled to occur on 11 and 12 JULY, 2019 at the Yoshida Izumidono conference hall, Kyoto University. It is located at #76 on this map.
11 JULY - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
12 JULY - 10:30 am to 17:30 pm
This is the street address:
〒606-8301 京都府京都市左京区吉田泉殿町
Yoshidaizumidonocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301
A shareable link: https://goo.gl/maps/zKTZ6Ek2uCF9rxss6
Please note: Access is only possible from Marikoji Dori (street). You cannot walk through the Kyoto University West Campus.
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YOGA ALLIANCE COMMUNITY EVENTS
We are helping to organise two non-academic events for Dr Christa Kuberry and Danielle Hayes from Yoga Alliance to hold QnA sessions at local studios.
1) Spirit Yoga (OSAKA) 10am - 1pm -- 9 July
〒530-0041 大阪府大阪市北区天神橋３丁目１０−１７ 5・6F 天神橋藤本興産ビル
〒530-0041 Osaka, Kita Ward, Tenjinbashi, 3 Chome−10−１７ 5・6F 天神橋藤本興産ビル
https://goo.gl/maps/GpiQFXbKD9T7mxC7A
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2) Studio Bindu (Kyoto) 2pm - 5pm -- 10 July
〒606-8335 京都府京都市左京区岡崎天王町76-11
76-11 Okazaki Tennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8335
https://goo.gl/maps/zp32fttGDksVGjW57
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2) Studio Bindu (Kyoto) 2pm - 5pm -- 10 July
〒606-8335 京都府京都市左京区岡崎天王町76-11
76-11 Okazaki Tennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8335
https://goo.gl/maps/zp32fttGDksVGjW57
VISAS AND LETTERS OF INVITATION
Entry Visas
Presently, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs grants VISA waivers/exemptions to approximately 62 countries with special agreements with Japan. If you are unsure of whether or not you need to apply for a short-term VISA to enter Japan in order to attend this conference, please consult this page.
If your country is not listed, then you must contact the Embassy of Japan, or the nearest Consulate of Japan in your home country to receive guidance on the application process and necessary documents. More information.
As part of the VISA application process, you may be required to submit a Letter of Invitation from the conference organising committee. We ask that you please understand and respect the process for obtaining this Letter of Invitation.
Below, there are many websites about traveling and being in Kyoto.
Some other helpful information:
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com - usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too.
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- Buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Kansai International Airport (for Osaka and Kyoto) or Tokyo's Narita Airport
- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're visiting more than one city, get your Japan Rail Pass
- Get travel insurance for your Japan trip - book online with World Nomads
VARIOUS AIRPORTS to KYOTO CENTRAL STATION
Kansai has two airports: Kansai (KIX) and Itami (ITM). Currently, KIX is quite damaged by the typhoon. ITM is also closer to Kyoto. Another option is Nagoya's international airport (NGO). From further away, both Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) are possible options. The trip, however, is 4-5 hours on the shinkansen and will cost approximately usd140 each way.
KIX to Kyoto & By Bus - both bus (¥2500) and train (¥3900) are approximately 75-90 mins - route options
ITM to Kyoto - Bus (¥1300) and train(s) ¥1000 - route options
NGO to Kyoto - by bus = approximately 3 hrs (¥4000 and by train 90 mins (¥6000) - route option
Traveling from Tokyo (NRT or HND) to Kyoto = approximately 4-5 hours (¥15000) - HND route options and NRT route options
Kansai has two airports: Kansai (KIX) and Itami (ITM). Currently, KIX is quite damaged by the typhoon. ITM is also closer to Kyoto. Another option is Nagoya's international airport (NGO). From further away, both Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) are possible options. The trip, however, is 4-5 hours on the shinkansen and will cost approximately usd140 each way.
KIX to Kyoto & By Bus - both bus (¥2500) and train (¥3900) are approximately 75-90 mins - route options
ITM to Kyoto - Bus (¥1300) and train(s) ¥1000 - route options
NGO to Kyoto - by bus = approximately 3 hrs (¥4000 and by train 90 mins (¥6000) - route option
Traveling from Tokyo (NRT or HND) to Kyoto = approximately 4-5 hours (¥15000) - HND route options and NRT route options
