Urushi: a traditional material for a sustainable future
a symposium on scientific and conservation challenges
8-10 February 2027
Maskawa Hall, Kyoto University
Yoshida North campus, Kyoto
Japan

From JR Kyoto station:
Kyoto station map https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/timetable/pdf/station_kyoto.pdf
Recommended: take the HOOP bus from the Kyoto Station Hachijo gate (E1 platform, see https://hoopbus.jp/img/flyer/flyer.pdf?20250819 ) and get off at the Kyoto University stop https://hoopbus.jp/
This bus is typically less crowded and you will typically be able to bring your luggage onboard
alternative: take Kyoto City bus 7 (get off at Kyodai Nogakubu-mae) or 206 (get off at Hyakumanben). Transporting large luggage is discouraged on Kyoto City buses.

From Keihan Demachiyanagi station:
walk 14 minutes or take Kyoto City buses (8 min) + walk 8 minutes

From Kansai airport:
Faster: Haruka limited express train to Kyoto station https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/train-usage-guide/howto/guide/
and bus to Kyoto University (see instructions above)
Alternative: Kansai airport Limousine bus to Kyoto station https://www.kate.co.jp/en/timetable/detail/KY
and bus to Kyoto University (see instructions above)

Information for participants
Hotels in the proximity of the venue:

• Stay Sakura Kyoto Gyoen East (especially suitable for families) https://en.stay-sakura.com/gyoen-higashi
• Pension Kitashirakawa (very simple Japanese-style rooms, affordable) http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/yotto/room.html
• KKR Kyoto Kuniso (will open in December 2026 after renovation) https://kyoto.kkr.or.jp/

NOTE: this does not represent an endorsement; no financial agreements have been made with the establishments listed above.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ifwvV1eWS5JnMpUM6
Access: https://kuiso.oc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/resources/access/