From out of Japan, the following three international airports (Haneda, Narita and Sendai) are convenient to get to Koriyama City, where the conference venue, Big Palette Fukushima, locates. Read more detailed descriptions below how to get to Koriyama City from each airport.

Note: Fukushima Airport is the nearest airport of Koriyama City. However, only domestic flights are available.

From Airports to Koriyama City

When coming to Koriyama City, the most convenient and fastest way is to get on the Tohoku Shinkansen train (bullet train) at Tokyo Station, operated by JR East (East Japan Railway Company). It is a hectic season, so LOC strongly recommends reserving your seat in advance. Please check the following website.

https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Private Van Taxi from and for Airports

Travel with several others from the airport. You can reserve a private van taxi from and to Narita & Haneda Airports. Please check the following websites.

https://narita.airport-taxi.soushin-ichiba.jp/en

Ex. Narita Airport —- Koriyama City: 80000 JPY for one car

From Airports to Tokyo Station

Although there are several ways to get to Koriyama Station from Haneda Airport, here’s the easiest way:

1. From Haneda Airport, go to the International Terminal Station (or Domestic Terminal Station, depending on your arrival terminal). These stations are located within the airport complex and are connected to the terminals via walkways.
2. At the International Terminal Station, board the Tokyo Monorail bound for Hamamatsucho Station. This is the most convenient and direct option to reach central Tokyo.
3. Stay on the Tokyo Monorail until you reach Hamamatsucho Station. The journey usually takes around 20 minutes.
4. At Hamamatsucho Station, transfer to the JR Yamanote Line. The Yamanote Line is a circular line connecting major central Tokyo stations.
5. Board a Yamanote Line train heading toward Tokyo Station or Ueno Station. The specific train direction will depend on the current time and platform announcements. Check the electronic boards or ask station staff to confirm the correct order.
6. Stay on the Yamanote Line until you reach Tokyo Station. The travel time from Hamamatsucho Station to Tokyo Station is approximately 5-10 minutes.
7. At Tokyo Station, transfer to the Tohoku Shinkansen Line (bullet train) bound for Fukushima or Sendai. Koriyama Station is located along this line.

Checking the train schedules and considering any possible delays or changes is advisable. If you have a lot of luggage, ensure you know the baggage policies and the availability of luggage storage facilities at the respective stations.

toTo get to Koriyama Station from Narita Airport, you can follow these steps:

1. From Narita Airport, go to the Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station. This station is within walking distance from Terminal 2, and shuttle buses are available for passengers arriving at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3.
2. At Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station, board the JR Narita Express (N’EX) train bound for Tokyo Station. The Narita Express is a direct and comfortable train service that connects Narita Airport to major stations in Tokyo.
3. Stay on the Narita Express until you reach Tokyo Station. The journey usually takes 60-90 minutes, depending on the train type and intermediate stops.
4. At Tokyo Station, transfer to the Tohoku Shinkansen Line (bullet train) bound for Fukushima or Sendai. Koriyama Station is located along this line.

It’s always a good idea to check the train schedules in advance and consider any possible delays or changes. If you have a lot of luggage, check the baggage policies and the availability of luggage storage facilities at the respective stations.

To get to Koriyama Station from Sendai Airport, you can follow these steps:

1. From Sendai Airport, make your way to the Sendai Airport Station. The station is located within walking distance from the airport terminal.
2. At Sendai Airport Station, board the Sendai Airport Access Line train bound for Sendai Station. This train operates on the Sendai Airport Line.
3. Stay on the train until you reach Sendai Station. The journey from Sendai Airport to Sendai Station usually takes around 18 minutes.
4. Once you arrive at Sendai Station, transfer to the Tohoku Shinkansen Line (bullet train) bound for Tokyo or Fukushima. Koriyama Station is located along this line.

It’s always a good idea to check the train schedules in advance and consider any possible delays or changes. Additionally, if you have a lot of luggage, check the baggage policies and availability of luggage storage facilities at the respective stations.

From Tokyo Station to Koriyama City

When coming to Koriyama City, the most convenient and fastest way is to get on the Tohoku Shinkansen train (bullet train) at Tokyo Station, operated by JR East (East Japan Railway Company). It is a hectic season, so LOC strongly recommends reserving your seat in advance. Please check the following website.

https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Actual reservations, including the Tohoku Shinkansen train and Narita-express train (Express train between Narita airport and the central Tokyo area), will be possible on this web page. From Narita or Haneda, go to JR Tokyo station, where you can take Tohoku Shinkansen.

The chance of finding a vacant seat in a car with non-reserved seats is slim without a seat reservation. It’s safer to line up at Tokyo Station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time because it is a hectic season. It is about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Tokyo to Koriyama. Therefore you can still get on the non-reserved seat cars and stand between the seats.

The number of cars with non-reserved seats varies. Faster Shinkansen trains do not have non-reserved cars. In comparison, slower trains like “Yamabiko” and “Nasuno” have several cars with non-reserved seats. Especially some of the “Nasuno” is convenient for us because it runs only between Koriyama and Tokyo stations despite being slower than longer distance trains. “Nasuno” takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. For your return to the Tokyo area, including Haneda and Narita airports, when it gets seriously busier, it is an excellent idea to book your seats on any trains in advance at the Koriyama station (or through the website referred to above) or line up well in advance for “Nasuno” trains indicated below at Koriyama Station (the starting station).

Here is the “Nasuno” bound timetable for Koriyama and Tokyo. Please note that some “Nasuno” trains do not go to Koriyama station, and it is not included here. Please pay attention to which train you get on.

A timetable of “Nasuno” Shinkansen trains operated between Koriyama and Tokyo

From Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station

Train No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time
Nasuno 253	09:16	10:51
Nasuno 257	11:06	12:48
Nasuno 259	13:12	14:47
Nasuno 261	15:12	16:47

　Although it is not listed in this timetable, there are about two “Yamabiko” trains per hour.
All “Yamabiko” trains stop at Koriyama Station.

From Koriyama Station to Tokyo Station

Train No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time
Nasuno 258	06:13	07:44
Nasuno 272	10:37	12:16
Nasuno 274	11:37	13:16
Nasuno 276	13:37	15:16
Nasuno 278	15:37	17:16
Nasuno 280	17:37	19:16

　Although it is not listed in this timetable, all “Yamabiko” trains bring you to Tokyo Station. There are about two “Yamabiko” trains per hour.

From Koriyama Station to Big Palette Fukushima

Weekday (August 7, 8, 9 and 10)

National Holiday (August 11)

From Big Palette Fukushima to Koriyama Station

Weekday (August 7, 8, 9 and 10)

National Holiday (August 11)

To Big Palette Fukushima

Buses bound for Big Palette Fukushima, the conference venue, leave from the bus terminal at the west exit of Koriyama Station.

Koriyama bus terminal

Bus boarding procedures

If you are not sure whether the bus will stop at Big Palette Fukushima, show the image below to the bus driver.

How to identify a bus bound for Koriyama Station

If you are not sure whether the bus is bound for Koriyama Station, show the image below to the bus driver.

• It takes about 15 minutes from Koriyama Station to Big Palette Fukushima, the conference venue.
• The cab fare is approximately 1,700 yen.
• Note that not all cabs accept your credit card. It might be a good idea to show the image below and ask in advance if the driver accepts credit cards.

• If you arrive at Koriyama Station by Shinkansen (bullet train), go to the ground floor.
• Exit from the west exit of the station, then you will find a cab stand (taxi stand).

If there is no cab in front of Big Palette Fukushima, ask the reception desk to call a cab.

Card to show a cab driver

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