Kyoto

	Kyoto is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.　(by Wikipedia) Please visit the Kyoto City website to see more information; 　　　　　　　http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/

　 Kintetsu・Kantetsu Express Bus "Yokappe Kansai" from Tsukuba

　Runs between Mito Station/Tsukuba Center and Osaka. You need to make a reservations for seat.

　Information ：029-852-5666（Kanto-tetsudo） / 06-6772-1631（Kintetsu bus）

　The fare is 9,100 yen for one way adult

　　 Tsukuba Center ( 22:53 ) ⇒ Kyoto Hachijo - Guchi ( 06:17 )
　　 Kyoto Hachijo-guchi ( 23:13 ) ⇒ Tsukuba Center ( 06:29 )

　 There are many highway buses from Tokyo, Please see other express buses;
　
　　　　　https://willerexpress.com/en/ (English)

　 JR Shinkansen <Timetable >

　Takes 2 hours 20 min by Shinkansen "Nozomi" fare is 13,080 yen for one way from Tokyo.

　The place that can purchase a ticket of the Shinkansen in Tsukuba is JTB.( Seibu Department Store 1
　floor) The reservations over the telephone do not accept.
　＜Around Tsukuba Center(Seibe Department) Map ＞

　Inside of KEK, You can purchase a ticket of the Shinkansen between 12:00 and 13:30 on every
　Thursday at Shokuin-kaikan.
　The person understand English. You cannot purchase the ticket just before the departure.

　Please see the Website of JR East : http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticket/index.html

　 HYPERDIA Website is the convenient site that can check timetables and routes in English and
　　 Chinese.
　　　　http://www.hyperdia.com/en/

　When you visit Kyoto, a visit to some of the gardens of Imperial Palace ( Katsura Rikyu, Kyoto Gosho,
　SyugakuinRikyu ) would be a high light of your visit. It is under the control of the Household of
　Japanese Emperor and it is NOT a tourist spot.
　You need to apply for a permission. Naturally there are many restrictions.

　Easiest way to place a reservation is through a Website and follow their instructions carefully.
　Your visit will be worth the pain of required process.

　　 Imperial Household Agency Website ： http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
　　 Application Guidelines for Visit ：http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/about/kyoto.html 　

　 JNTO Kyoto Walks : http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/rtg/pdf/pg-503.pd
　 Welcome To Kyoto : http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/ 　　　
　 JTB Sunrise Tours : https://www.jtb.co.jp/shop/itdw/info/e/list2011.asp
　 Kyoto MAGO no TE : http://www.kyoto-magonote.jp/en/