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Reach out to XXO Art Residency at River’s View in shiga, Japan. We welcome questions about the residency, application process, and seasonal sessions.
From Kansai International Airport (KIX) – Recommended
- Travel Time: ~2.5 to 3 hours
- Take the JR Haruka Limited Express to Kyoto Station (78min)
- From Kyoto Station, take the JR Kosei Line to Shin-Asahi Station (42 minutes with Rapid, 57 minutes with Local)
- ✅ Easiest option for most international travelers to western Japan
- ✅ Covered by Japan Rail Pass
From Haneda Airport (HND)
- Travel Time: ~4 to 4.5 hours
- Keikyu Line or Monorail to Tokyo Station
- Take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Kyoto Station (2~2 hr 20 min)
- JR Kosei Line to Shin-Asahi Station (42~57 min)
- ✅ Easiest option for most international travelers to Tokyo
From Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Travel Time: ~4.5 to 5 hours
- Narita Express (N’EX) to Tokyo Station (~60 min)
- Tokaido Shinkansen to Kyoto Station (2~2 hr 20 min)
- JR Kosei Line to Shin-Asahi Station (42~57 min)
- ✅ Recommended to use Japan Rail Pass if coming from Tokyo
🚕 From Shin-Asahi Station, the residency is just a 5-minute taxi ride. Pick-up can be arranged with advance notice.