Location
The Chaplin-Kono conference and the exhibition is held at Ex- Rissei Elementary School.
(Shijo-Kiyamachi Agaru, Kyoto. Cinematograph was shown for the first time in Japan in this very place in 1896.)
[Public Transport]
(Nearest tubes)
5 mins walk from "Kawaramachi" station (Hankyu-Line)
12 mins walk from "Keihan-Shijo" station (Keihan-Line)
(Nearest bus stop)
5 mins walk from bus stop"Shijo-Kawaramachi".
"Shijo-Kawaramachi" is approax 10 mins by Kyoto City Buses (Route 4,17
or 205) from "Kyoto" station (JR/Shinkansen Bullet Train-Line).
[Access from Osaka/Kansai International Airport]
Take a JR "Haruka" Limited Express from the airport to JR Kyoto
station, which takes 73 mins. Then take a Kyoto City Bus :(Route 4,17
or 205) to "Shijo-Kawaramachi" bus stop.
Do not come via Tokyo/Narita or other airports. Domestic transports
cost very expensive in Japan. It will cost you a fortune!
The Chaplin Society of Japan will arrange hotels in Kyoto for those who
attend the conference. The ancient capital of Japan for over 1000
years, Kyoto welcomes Chaplin scholoars and fans alike. Also you can
enjoy Japan's famous cherry blossom season in the most beautiful city
of the country! Please contact us at info@chaplinjapan.com