Plan Your Visit

In the interest of planning ahead, please use the following information to plan your journey from the airport to the Conference venue or your hotel (please note that, while the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference begins on Sunday, 26 October, there will be networking events preceding this on the Friday and Saturday, so plan accordingly)

The information provided below is intended as a general guide to assist with planning your trip. We encourage all delegates to conduct their own research to ensure the most up-to-date and relevant travel arrangements for their individual needs.


If you are travelling from Haneda Airport, Tokyo (HND):

Take a taxi from the airport to Shinagawa Station (railway).

  • Taxi pick-up is at the Terminal 3 stand.
  • Taxis cost between 8,000 and 12,000 JPY (approx. £40-£60).
  • Approx. a 20-minute drive.

Or take the Keikyu Line train northeast towards Shinagawa, from the airport to Shinagawa Station (railway).

  • The Keikyu Line platform is at Terminal 1 (B1F).
  • The train costs 410 JPY (approx. £2.20).
  • Approx. a 13-minute journey.

Then take Shinkansen (bullet train) from Shinagawa Station to Kyoto Station (approx. 130 minutes).

  • To buy a ticket, either do so:
    • via the JR website or app. A video guide for booking tickets and boarding can be found here.
    • by going to the kiosk, either at Shinagawa station or Haneda airport train station, and speaking to a member of staff.
    • by using one of the ticket vending machines at either of the two stations.
    • if you are booking in advance, do allow enough time between arriving at Shinagawa and boarding the Shinkansen.
  • Follow directions in the train station for ‘Shinkansen’ tracks.
  • Your train ticket will confirm which platform number you are as well as your carriage, stopping location for which is also marked on the train platforms themselves.
  • Be sure to check your seat allocation and go to the correct train carriage.
  • If you want to travel with extra comfort and/or are travelling with large luggage, you may want to consider paying a surcharge to be seated in a Green Car carriage, which is the equivalent of a business/first class
  • You can select your seats when booking your ticket. If you would like a view of Mount Fuji, book a seat on the right side of the train.

Once you arrive in Kyoto, the best way to travel to your hotel is via taxi. There are taxi stands at both the north and south entrances of Kyoto Station.

If you are travelling from Narita Airport, Tokyo (NRT):

Take a taxi from the airport to Tokyo Station (railway).

  • Taxi pick up is at the Terminal 3 stand.
  • Taxis cost approx. 29,000 JPY (approx. £150).
  • Approx. a 50-minute drive.

Or take the Narita Express from Terminal 1 or 2-3 to Tokyo Station (railway).

  • The train costs 3,020 JPY (approx. £16).
  • Approx. a 53-minute journey.

Then take Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station (approx. 130 minutes).

  • To buy a ticket, either do so:
    • via the JR website or app. A video guide for booking tickets and boarding can be found here.
    • by going to the kiosk and speaking to a member of staff.
  • Follow directions in the train station for ‘Shinkansen’ tracks.
  • Your train ticket will confirm which platform number you are.
  • Be sure to check your seat allocation and go to the correct train carriage.
  • If you are travelling with large luggage, make sure to book this with your ticket (green car) to make sure you have space to store this.
  • You can select your seats when booking your ticket. If you would like a view of Mount Fuji, book a seat on the right side of the train.

Once you arrive in Kyoto, the best way to travel to your hotel is via taxi. There are taxi stands at both the north and south entrances of Kyoto Station.

If you are travelling from Kansai International Airport, Osaka (KIX):

Take a taxi directly from the airport to Kyoto Station (railway).

  • Taxi costs between 30,000 and 50,000 JPY (approx. £155-£260).
  • Approx. an 80-minute drive.

Or take the JR Haruka Limited Express train from Platform 4 at the JR section of the train at the airport.

  • Train costs 3,500 JPY (approx. £20).
  • Approx. a 75-minute journey.
  • To buy a ticket, either do so:
    • via the JR website or app.
    • by going to the kiosk and speaking to a member of staff.

Once you arrive in Kyoto, the best way to travel to your hotel is via taxi. There are taxi stands at both the north and south entrances of Kyoto Station.