Pickup points and meeting tips
- JR Ibaraki and Hankyu Ibaraki-shi stations are the main meeting points; specify which one, as they are about 1.5 km apart.
- Saito-Nishi Station on the Osaka Monorail serves the Saito research and residential area.
- University groups should name the campus gate at Ritsumeikan OIC.
- Hotels in the JR Ibaraki area work for early departures to Kyoto or Itami.
Vehicle access
Station-front roads and arterial routes handle coaches, but Church of the Light sits in a residential neighbourhood where only small vehicles should approach. Hillside roads toward Sendaiji and the northern villages narrow quickly.
Provide campus or event gate for group loading.
Luggage
Groups using Ibaraki as a mid-trip base can leave the heavy cases on board a coach with a hold during a Kyoto or Osaka day, subject to the driver's schedule.
Typical drive times
| Kyoto StationMeishin Expwy | approx. 35–50 min |
|---|---|
| Osaka Umeda | approx. 25–40 min |
| Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) | approx. 20–30 min |
| Kansai Airport (KIX) | approx. 70–90 min |
Approximate, without traffic delays.
Combine in one charter day
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Suita
- Church of the Light (visits by reservation)
- Ibaraki City Kirishitan Relics Museum in Sendaiji
- Takatsuki and Kyoto's Nagaokakyo area
Recommended vehicles
Places and pickup areas to consider
- Ibaraki Station
- Saito
Locations are described for trip planning. Service availability, exact pickup access, fares and driver allocation are confirmed in your written quotation.