Keihanna Plaza Access & Visitor Guide

Your First Visit to Keihanna Plaza

Keihanna Plaza is a convention facility in Keihanna Science City, Seika Town, Kyoto Prefecture. With a main hall and an event hall, it hosts international conferences, concerts, theater and exhibitions. Hotel and dining facilities are on the same grounds, so meetings, lodging and meals can all be handled in one place.

The venue is not within walking distance of any station. From Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka, Shin-Hosono or Hosono Station, it takes about 10 minutes by bus or taxi. International visitors are advised to settle their transport in advance.

This guide covers practical information including how to get to Keihanna Plaza, where to stay, dining options nearby, and tips for your visit.

Keihanna Plaza Access Guide

You reach Keihanna Plaza by bus or taxi from the nearest stations. The direct bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit runs only on limited days, so check its conditions before you travel. Please confirm the latest travel times and fares with a route planner or each operator’s official site.

From Narita Airport

Option: Narita Express + Tokaido Shinkansen + direct bus from Kyoto Station

• Narita Airport → (Narita Express, etc.) → Tokyo Station → (Tokaido Shinkansen) → Kyoto Station → direct bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Stop H4 → Keihanna Plaza
• The direct bus runs on weekdays only (see “From Kyoto Station” below). On weekends and holidays, take the Kintetsu Kyoto Line from Kyoto Station to Shin-Hosono Station, then a bus or taxi for about 10 minutes.

From Haneda Airport

Option: Keikyu Line + Tokaido Shinkansen + direct bus from Kyoto Station

• Haneda Airport → (Keikyu Line) → Shinagawa Station → (Tokaido Shinkansen) → Kyoto Station → direct bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Stop H4 → Keihanna Plaza
• On days when the direct bus does not run, take the Kintetsu Kyoto Line from Kyoto Station to Shin-Hosono Station, as described for Narita.

From Kansai International Airport

All runs of the direct Gakken-Kansai Line bus from Kansai International Airport are currently suspended, according to the Keihanna Plaza official site. Please travel by rail with transfers.

• Kansai International Airport → (Kansai Airport Rapid, etc.) → toward Osaka or Kyoto → (Kintetsu / JR) → Hosono Station (JR) or Shin-Hosono Station (Kintetsu Kyoto Line) → bus, about 10 minutes
• Transfer stations and travel time depend on the train you take. Check the latest details in a route planner.

From Kyoto Station

• A direct Nara Kotsu bus leaves from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Stop H4. It takes about 46 to 49 minutes, and the one-way fare is 900 yen.
• It runs on weekdays only, about 4 round trips a day. It does not operate on weekends, national holidays, Golden Week, the Obon period or the New Year holidays. You cannot board if the bus is full.
• This direct bus is scheduled to end service on March 31, 2027.
• If the direct bus is not available, take the Kintetsu Kyoto Line to Shin-Hosono Station, then a bus or taxi for about 10 minutes.

From the Nearest Stations to the Venue

A taxi from Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka Station costs roughly 1,500 yen.

Venue Information

• Official name: Keihanna Plaza (けいはんなプラザ)
• Address: 1-7 Kodai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto
• Nearest stations: Kintetsu Keihanna Line Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka Station, about 10 min by bus / Kintetsu Kyoto Line Shin-Hosono Station and JR Hosono Station, about 10 min by bus or taxi
• Official website: https://www.keihanna-plaza.co.jp/
• For current opening hours and contact details, please check the official website.

Recommended Hotels Near Keihanna Plaza

The only hotel within walking distance is Keihanna Plaza Hotel on the venue grounds. The Nara hotels below are more than 10 km from the venue and require a combination of train and bus.

Keihanna Plaza Hotel

This hotel is on the same grounds as the venue. It keeps travel before and after meetings to a minimum, which suits international conference attendees.

Nara Park Hotel

Located in Nara’s Hora area, with banquet rooms on site. It is in Nara city, more than 10 km from the venue, and requires a combination of train and bus.

Hotel Nikko Nara

A major Japanese hotel in front of JR Nara Station. It is in Nara city, more than 10 km from the venue, and requires a combination of train and bus.

Novotel Nara

An international hotel of the Accor group in central Nara. It is in Nara city, more than 10 km from the venue, and requires a combination of train and bus.

Recommended Restaurants Near Keihanna Plaza

The area around the venue is mostly research facilities, with few restaurants within 1 km. For lunch or a meal after a meeting, eating on the grounds is the easiest option.

Fine Japanese Dining

Nihon Ryori Suigetsu

A Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant in the highest price range. Reaching it from the venue requires a car or taxi.

Casual Japanese

Sushi to Kozaisai Machi no Itadaki

A sushi and small-dish restaurant that opened on October 8, 2026, on the first floor of the Exchange Building on the venue grounds. It is handy for a meal between sessions or after a gathering.

Western

L’Astre

A French restaurant in Kodai. Prices are on the higher side, so it suits business entertaining or a special dinner.

Asian

Chuka Ryori Banjo Yamashiro

A Chinese restaurant in Kizugawa. It is far from the venue, so plan on a car or taxi.

Cafe

SANA ROASTLABO

A takeout-only coffee shop that roasts its own beans. It is open 10:00 to 16:00 and closed on Sundays and holidays. There is no seating inside.

Bar

Jackpot Diner

A bar in Shimokoma, about 4 km from the venue. In the evening, plan on a car or taxi.

Facilities at Keihanna Plaza

Dining on the Grounds

Dining on the venue grounds is available at “Restaurant BOSS”, “Blue Benjamin Café” and “Machi no Itadaki”. Please check the official website for opening hours and closing days.

Tips Before You Visit

The Venue Is Not Within Walking Distance of a Station

From Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka, Shin-Hosono and Hosono Station, it takes about 10 minutes by bus or taxi. Check the bus stop and timetable in advance so you are not rushed on arrival.

Use Bus Stop 1 at Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka

Exit the ticket gate and turn right to Bus Stop 1. Take Route 59 or 56 and get off at “Keihanna Plaza”. A taxi costs roughly 1,500 yen.

Get Off at “ATR” from Shin-Hosono and Hosono

From Kintetsu Shin-Hosono Station and JR Hosono Station, get off the bus at the “ATR” stop, right by the venue. A taxi also takes about 10 minutes.

Check the Conditions of the Direct Bus from Kyoto

The Nara Kotsu direct bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Stop H4, runs weekdays only, about 4 round trips a day. It is suspended on weekends, holidays, Golden Week, Obon and New Year, and you cannot board if it is full. Service is scheduled to end on March 31, 2027.

No Direct Bus from Kansai Airport Right Now

All runs of the Gakken-Kansai Line from Kansai International Airport are suspended. Take a train toward Osaka or Kyoto, then Kintetsu or JR to Hosono or Shin-Hosono Station, and a bus for about 10 minutes.

By Car, About 4 Minutes from Seika-Gakken IC

From Seika-Gakken IC on the Keinawa Expressway, head west on Seika Odori for about 2 km, roughly 4 minutes.

Arrange Lodging and Transport in Advance

The area is a research district, and Keihanna Plaza Hotel is the only lodging on the grounds. Almost no other hotels or restaurants lie within 1 km, so international conference attendees should book accommodation and arrange bus or taxi transport beforehand.

Event Spaces at Keihanna Plaza

Figures are based on the official website. For anything not listed, please check the official website.

Main Hall

Event Hall