IHC2026 · Friday 28 August venue

Getting to the Rekisaikan from Kitayama Station

Subway Karasuma Line→ Kitayama Station→ Exit 1→ about 5 minutes on foot

Orange marks on the photos show what to look for and which way to go.

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  1. 1Get off at Kitayama Station

    Kitayama is on the Subway Karasuma Line, two stops before Kokusaikaikan — the station for the main congress venue.

    Platform sign reading Kitayama Station
  2. 2Go up to the ticket gates

    Take the stairs or the escalator up from the platform.

    Escalator and stairs up to the ticket gate level
  3. 3Turn right and head for Exit 1

    This board faces you as you come out of the ticket gates. Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives is listed on the Exit 1·2 side, to the right.

    Turn right and follow the yellow Exit 1 signs along the corridor.

    Exit guidance board inside Kitayama Station
    Corridor with a yellow sign pointing to Exit 1
    Please note: Exit 1 has stairs only. If you need an elevator or an escalator, use Exit 3 instead — it brings you to the same street, but the walk is longer.
  4. 4Leave by Exit 1, then turn right

    Climb the stairs, step out onto the street and turn right straight away.

    Stairs leading up to street level at Exit 1
  5. 5Walk straight along the street

    Stay on this pavement. Kyoto Concert Hall soon comes into view on your right.

    Tree-lined pavement leading away from the station
  6. 6Pass Kyoto Concert Hall

    Keep going straight, with the concert hall on your right.

    The curved facade of Kyoto Concert Hall
  7. 7The Rekisaikan appears on your right

    This is the venue for Friday 28 August.

    Exterior of the Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives
  8. 8Go in through the main entrance

    Walk straight in from the entrance: the Main Hall is on your right and the seminar rooms are on your left.

    Main entrance and name plate of the Rekisaikan