Getting Around

Kansai International Airport is the closest hub. Most international guests arrive here. From the airport, the easiest route to Kyoto is the JR Haruka limited express.

• JR Haruka Express — ~75 min, direct. Most comfortable. Buy at the JR ticket counter on arrival, or pre-book on Klook (personally recommended — skip the queue).
• Airport Limousine Bus — ~100 min, easy with luggage, no transfers.
• Private taxi — ~90 min, ¥30,000+. Best for late arrivals or groups.

• JR Special Rapid — ~30 min from Osaka Station, frequent service. Cheapest and fastest.
• Shinkansen — ~15 min from Shin-Osaka Station. Fastest option if you're already near Shin-Osaka.
• Hankyu Line — ~45 min from Osaka-Umeda to Kyoto-Kawaramachi. Convenient if staying in central Kyoto.

Our wedding planner has prepared a Google Maps list of recommended hotels. Kyoto is compact and very taxi-friendly, so most central areas are convenient. Best locations for accessibility: Sanjo / Karasuma Oike / Kawaramachi.

• Ace Hotel Kyoto — wedding party discount available. Please mention Sun/Chang in your reservation at check-out so the hotel knows you're with our party.
• The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto
• Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier
• CANDEO HOTELS Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku

Anywhere in central Kyoto will be convenient. Airbnb is also a good option for larger groups.

Trains and local buses run throughout Kyoto, but they may get crowded and stops can be quite far from your final destination. Google Maps is very reliable in Japan — use it as your reference for routes and timing. Sometimes it's easier to travel by taxi, especially if you can share with a group — we particularly recommend it for getting to the museum for the ceremony.

Easiest options are ride-hailing apps: Uber, DiDi, or GO Taxi. All our venues are close to each other — for reference, a taxi from Ace Hotel to the museum is approx. a 10 min ride and under ¥1,800 (~$12 USD / ~HK$90).

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