Peach Aviation, Japan’s first dedicated low cost airline carrier, has announced its international summer timetable and that it had been successful in its application for flight approval through the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to fly into Kansai International Airport.
From May 8 2012, there will be one flight per day from Osaka (Kansai) to Seoul, Korea, increasing to three flights per day in July. Flights from Hong Kong to Osaka will commence on July 1 2012 and flights to Taipei will start on September 30 2012. Kyoto is one of the most accessible cities in Japan thanks to its proximity to Kansai International Airport and its location on the Shinkansen bullet train line.
James Kent, international marketing manager at Kyoto Convention Bureau says the new timetable will increase the popularity of Kyoto, particularly with organisers of academic meetings. He says: “Japan is an attractive destination for academic organisations because of its scholastic credentials. The historic city of Kyoto is the birthplace of Japanese culture and we are seeing a growing number of academic meetings being held in the city because of the rich history. Infrastructure also plays an important role when organisers choose a destination. The launch of the new service from Peach will make it even easier for people to be part of events in Kyoto thanks to the improved access. It is a gateway between Japan and other Asian countries which will have a positive impact on the whole region. We look forward to welcoming more new visitors to the city.”
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Kyoto is consistently ranked as Japan’s second most popular city for meetings, conferences and events – and is increasingly the number-one choice for company incentive travel.
Kyoto offers a range of modern meeting facilities, unrivalled international access, low-cost high-quality service, stunning special venues, and plethora of sightseeing and cultural attractions.
Kyoto was capital of Japan from 794–1868, marking the longest period that any city has ruled the nation. This legacy lives on in a city that combines modern facilities with history and culture, including 17 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites - a concentration unmatched anywhere else in the world. Many of these cultural treasures can be used as venues for events.
Kyoto offers the comfort of world-class hotels as well as popular national brands and traditional Japanese ryokan inns with famous Japanese quality and attention to detail in hospitality.
Kyoto is one of the most accessible cities in Japan thanks to its proximity to Kansai International Airport gateway and its location on the Shinkansen bullet train line.
Kansai International Airport is reached by direct express train in 75 minutes. Tokyo is just over two hours away on the fastest bullet train in Japan and places as far as Hiroshima are also comfortable day trips.
In Kyoto, the integrated subway, bus and rail networks allow you to travel between any two points in less than half an hour.
Public transport is easy to use with signage and announcements in English and other languages.
