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Area Info

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Keihanna Science City was developed as a national project.
Home to state-of-the-art research institutes, universities and other educational institutions,
and corporate research facilities, it also includes Keihanna Commemorative Park, where residents can relax.

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Surrounding map (PDF)

Area Facilities

Keihanna Science City This city is comprised of 12 cultural and academic districts arranged like a cluster of grapes, in an area that straddles the borders of Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara prefectures.
Our hotel is located in Keihanna Plaza, in the heart of the Seika Nishikizu district.

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Keihanna Commemorative Park
(Approx. 12-min. walk) 		This park was constructed to commemorate the establishment of Keihanna Science City.
Designed on the theme of Japanese village scenery, it has a variety of areas to enjoy, including Suikei-en (Japanese garden), Mebuki no Mori (mountain village), and a terraced rice paddy field-style plaza.
Numerous seasonal events are also held here.

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National Diet Library Kansai-kan
(Approx. 8-min. walk) 		There are only two National Diet Libraries in all of Japan.
This library collects and preserves a vast range of domestic and international materials and information.

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Vierra Town Commercial Facility (Approx. 1-min. walk) An open-air shopping mall located directly in front of the east entrance of Keihanna Plaza Hotel.
Here you can find the discount supermarket Lamu, which is open until midnight, as well as a drugstore, the 100-yen shop Daiso, a gas station, and a variety of eateries.

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Sports & Culture

Rohto Field Nara
(Approx. 15 min. by car) 		Rohto Field Nara (Konoike Athletic Field) is a Class 1 certified athletic field located in Konoike Athletic Park in Nara City.
It also serves as the starting and finishing areas for the Nara Marathon.

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Yamashiro Sports Park
(Approx. 30 min. by car) 		Yamashiro Sports Park (Taiyogaoka) is a comprehensive athletics park located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Many guests stay at our hotel while attending various sporting events and the annual summer concert, Mission Impossible Kyoto.

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Shohaku Art Museum
(Approx. 15 min. by car) 		This museum houses and exhibits the works of three generations of the Uemura family of artists: Shoen Uemura, Shoko Uemura, and Atsushi Uemura.

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The Museum Yamato Bunkakan
(Approx. 30 min. by car) 		This museum in Nara exhibits an array of national treasures and important cultural properties.
At Bunkaen garden, visitors can enjoy the splendor of nature in each of the four seasons.

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Getting to Doshisha University
Kyotanabe Campus

Nearest Bus Stop The bus stop ATR (eastbound) is located across the street, just a 1-minute walk from the hotel’s east entrance.
"Take Nara Kotsu Bus (Route 35, 36, 46, or 56) bound for Hosono Station and get off at Hosono Station (approx. 15 min.)
From Hosono Station, please take either JR or Kintetsu Railway."
Arriving by JR ・・・
■From JR Hosono Station
JR Gakkentoshi Line (Local) bound for Takarazuka: Hosono Station to Doshishamae Station (approx. 6 min.)
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Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus is an approximately 15-minute walk from Doshishamae Station.
Arriving by Bus ・・・
■From Kintetsu Shin-Hosono Station
Kintetsu Kyoto Line (Local) bound for Kyoto: Shin-Hosono Station to Miyamaki Station (approx. 6 min.)
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Take Nara Kotsu Bus (Route 100) bound for Doshisha University Davis Memorial Auditorium
Get off at Doshisha University Main Gate bus stop and walk approximately 7 minutes.
Arriving by Car ・・・
Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus can be reached from our hotel in about 20 minutes.
(Approx. ¥3,000 - ¥4,000 when arriving by taxi)