There are several ways to reach the venue, by car, by public transportation or
by one day (or overnight) excursion bus from JR Kyoto Station.
Car parking requires prior reservation for all types of vehicles.
Please make sure to make prior reservation before you come.

  • Reservation required
    BY CAR
  • BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
  • Excursion Bus
    (from JR Kyoto Station)

BY CAR

Reservation required

Capacity of car parking space is limited (approximately for 80 cars).
*Please refrain from parking on the road sides to avoid traffic jam and/or causing inconveniences to local residents.
Please also consider using one day excursion bus organized by Keihan Kyoto Kotsu or other companies.

Car Parking Fee during the festival period

During the festiavl period (27th January – 3rd February), car parking after 16:30 requires prior reservation. Parking fee is as follow which includes cooperation fees for the event

Vehicle Parking Fee Number of vehicles
Bus ¥5,000/vehicle 20
Mini-coach ¥3,000/vehicle 5
Taxi Van ¥2,000/vehicle 5
Standard-sized Car ¥1,000/vehicle 80
Reserve

Access information

From Sonobe IC (Kyoto-jukan express way), drive Prefectural Road 19 to get to Kyoto Miyama(45 minutes distance from Sonobe IC)
From central part of Kyoto City, drive Route 162 (Shuzan Road) north to get to Kyoto Miyama(90 minutes distance)

Winter tires are required for safety on those snowy and/or icy roads.
The current snow accumulation on the roads can be checked here.
For details, please see here.

Miyamacho Kita, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture 601-0712

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Time schedule
  • Please be noted the last bus leaves Kita bus stop (Kayabuki-no-sato) in early evening (18:25 on weekdays, 17:01 on Saturdays and 16:54 on Sundays). If you wish to enjoy the festival after dark, please consider to use other means of transportation.
  • Please be sure to check the bus timetable as the number of services is limited.

One day excursion bus from JR Kyoto Station by Keihan Kyoto Kotsu

Priority to those with reservations

Excursion bus from Kyoto Station

The excursion bus goes directly to Snow Lantern Festival from three bus stops in Kyoto: Shichijo Keihan, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and Highway Station Nagaokakyo.
You can board without reservation if there are vacant seats.

Operating Dates Everyday from 27th January 2024 (Sat.) to 3rd February 2024 (Sat.)
*Timetable will be different from other dates on 31st January (Wed.) and 3rd February (Sat.) because fireworks will be displayed.
Fare
  • Shichijo Keihan or JR Kyoto Station <-> Miyama
    　Adult round triop JPY3,600／one way JPY1,800
  • Highway Station Nagaokakyo <-> Miyama
    　Adult round triop JPY3,200／one way JPY1,600

Child(Age 6-12): 1/2 of Adult fare
Departure place Shichijo Keihan, JR Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi, Highway Station Nagaokakyo
Reservation start date 9:00am- 27th DEC 2023 *1 month before boarding date
Reservation/More details

Excursion bus from JR Sonobe Station

The Direct bus goes directly to Snow Lantern Festival from JR Sonobe Station.
You can board without reservation if there are vacant seats.

Operating Days Everyday from 27th January 2024 (Sat.) to 3rd February 2024 (Sat.)
*Timetable will be different from other dates on 31st January (Wed.) and 3rd February (Sat.) because fireworks will be displayed.
Fare Adult round triop JPY2,400/one way JPY1,200
Child(Age 6-12): 1/2 of Adult fare
Departure place JR Sonobe Station – West exit
Reservation start date 9:00am- 27th DEC 2023 *1 month before boarding date