Links

Please refer to the following pages for more information on Kyoto and other relevant topics. Kyoto Convention Bureau is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites linked from this Website. The links are categorised as follows:



Information on Japan

Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO)

Information on Japan by region
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

News on Japan

Japan news and current affairs
http://www.newsonjapan.com/

Lonely Planet Japan

Travel information
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north_east_asia/japan/

Visa to Enter Japan

Information direct from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

List of Foreign Embassies in Japan

Information direct from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/protocol/index.html

Japan Guide

Comprehensive guide to travelling and enjoying Japan
http://www.japan-guide.com/

Currency Converter Yen

Find the current exchange rate for your home country's currency into Japanese
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter?u#from=JPY;to=USD;amt=1





General Information on Kyoto
(incl. Sightseeing and Cultural Experiences)

Kyoto City Home Page

Kyoto City general information, travel, tourism, etc
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/index.html

Kyoto Prefecture Home Page

Kyoto Prefecture general information, travel, tourism, etc
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/en/index.html

Kyoto City International Exchange Association

Information hub for the Kyoto international community
http://www.kcif.or.jp/en/kyokai/

Kyoto Official Travel Guide

Up to date and practical information for travellers to plan a complete experience of Kyoto
http://www.kyoto.travel/

Welcome to Kyoto

Tourist information across Kyoto Prefecture
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/

Kyoto Visitor's Guide

Monthly information for tourists on Kyoto festivals, events, seasonal highlights, dining and much more to give you the knowledge of a local
http://www.kyotoguide.com/

Learning About Kyoto

Kyoto tourist information in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese
http://www.kyopro.kufs.ac.jp/index.htm

WAK Japan Culture Workshops

Complete immersion into Kyoto culture with expert personal instructors
http://www.wakjapan.com/

Sunrise Tours

City tours packages with English-speaking guide
http://www.jtb.co.jp/shop/itdw/info/e/

Japan Tourist - Kyoto

Comprehensive resource for information from contributors on the ground here in Kyoto
http://www.japantourist.jp/prefecture/kyoto

Kyoto Shimbun Newspaper

The Kyoto newspaper with features on local events
http://www.kyoto-np.co.jp/kp/english/index.html

Weather in Kyoto Today (Yahoo Weather)

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/JAXX0047_c.html





Conference Facilities in Kyoto

Kyoto International Conference Center - ICC Kyoto

The Japanese flagship meeting complex
http://www.icckyoto.or.jp/en/index.html

Kyoto Research Park

Modern meeting facilities
http://www.krp.co.jp/english/index.html

Keihanna Plaza

Centre of Kansai Science City
http://www.keihanna-plaza.co.jp/english/

Kyoto Trade Fair Center (Pulse Plaza)

Largest single exhibition space in Kyoto
http://www.pulseplaza.jp (Japanese only)

Miyako Messe

Exhibition halls
http://www.miyakomesse.jp/ (Japanese only)



Also refer to Conference Facilities page of this site.





Travel-Related Web Sites

Kyoto City Transportation

Kyoto municipal transport, includes downloadable bus map, subway timetable, user guide, etc
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/access/transport.html

Kyoto Bus

Bus services throughout Kyoto prefecture
http://www.kyotobus.jp/ (Japanese only)

Sagano Sightseeing Tram

Sightseeing train route through western mountains of Kyoto City
http://www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/eng/index.htm

MK Taxi

Private hire, limousine, airport shuttle, buses, guided sightseeing, etc
http://www.mktaxi-japan.com/

Myojyo Taxi

Private hire, buses, guided sightseeing, etc
http://www.myojyo.net/ (Japanese only)

Yasaka Group

Private hire, limousine, airport shuttle, buses, guided sightseeing, etc
http://www.yasaka.jp/ (Japanese only)

Miyako Taxi

Taxis, private hire, guided sightseeing
http://www.117385.com/ (Japanese only)

Keihan Bus

Transportation services
http://www.keihanbus.jp/ (Japanese only)

Eizan Electric Railway

Rail service from Kyoto City to Kifune & Kurama district
http://eizandensha.co.jp/

Kansai International Airport

International gateway to Kyoto
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asp

Narita International Airport

International gateway to Tokyo
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/

Centrair

International gateway to Nagoya
http://www.centrair.jp/en/

Japan Air Lines

Direct international flights to Japan
http://www.jal.com

All Japan Airways

Direct international flights to Japan
http://www.ana.co.jp/eng/index.html

JR (Japan Rail) West

National rail service, Shinkansen, Kyoto and west region
http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/

JR (Japan Rail) East

National rail service, Shinkansen, Tokyo and east region
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html