To Kibouso, Start and bib distribution venue
We recommend staying at or near the start venue the night before the race, as bib pick-up is the day before, Oct. 10. If you wish to stay at the Start venue (limited numbers), please wait for us to email you in June. Please check the details about accommodations here.
＊There is also bib distribution at the Finish venue, Hira Lakehouse, on Oct. 9.
From Kintetsu-Nagoya Station (E01)
Take the Kintetsu train to Yunoyama-onsen Station (K30), changing trains to the Yunoyama Line at Yokkaichi Station. It takes about 75 min and costs ¥1030 from Nagoya to Yunoyama-onsen Station. From Yunoyama-onsen Station to the venue, a free shuttle bus service is available according to the train timetable on Oct 9 and 10. If you arrive on other dates, please contact Kibosou to ask for a pick-up.（tel: +81 59-392-3181)
From Kintetsu-Yokkaichi Station (E21 / K21)
Take the train on the Yunoyama Line at Yokkaichi Station (¥460). It takes about 30 min from Yokkaichi to Yunoyama-onsen Station. From Yunoyama-onsen Station to the venue, a free shuttle bus service is available according to the train timetable on Oct 9 and 10. If you arrive on other dates, please contact Kibosou to ask for a pick up.（tel: +81 59-392-3181)
From Kyoto station
The easiest way is the bus (about 2 hours & ¥3000) to Kintetsu-Yokkaichi Station and then take the Kintetsu Yunoyama Line (see From Kintetsu-Yokkaichi), but it’s also possible to take trains all the way from Kyoto (about 2 hours & ¥7000 using the Bullet Train to Nagoya, over 3 hours & about ¥2500 with local express trains and many transfers, not recommended).
From JR Otsu Station
A special bus service for the race is available departing around 06:30 Oct 10 to the start venue from JR Otsu (about 90 min). (reservation required, approx. 3,000 yen）
＊The announcement about the bus reservation will be emailed in June. There is no bus service for bib distribution on Oct 9.
From the finish venue ‘Hira Lake House’
A special bus service for the race is available departing around 06:00 Oct 10 to the start venue. It takes about 2h.（reservation required, approx. 3,500 yen）
＊The announcement about the bus reservation will be emailed in June. Bib distribution will also be held at ‘Hira Lakehouse’ on Oct 9.
From Chubu Centrair International Airport
There are many buses and trains to Nagoya Station. From Nagoya Station, please refer to the section ” From Kintetsu-Nagoya Station” above. It takes about 2h30m by public transportation.
If you drive, it takes about 1h.
From Kansai International Airport
There are many trains and buses to Kintetsu-Yokkaichi Station. From Kintetsu-Yokkaichi Station, please refer to the section “From Kintetsu-Yokkaichi Station” above. It takes about 3h20m by public transportations.
If you drive, it takes about 2h20m.
To and From Hira Lakehouse, the finish venue
JR Kyoto station
JR Hira station is a 5 min walk from the Finish. Trains are available between JR Hira Station and JR Kyoto Station. It takes about 50 min.
JR Otsu station
JR Hira station is a 5 min walk from the Finish. Trains are available between JR Hira Station and JR Otsu Station. It takes about 55 min.
Kansai International Airport
There are many trains and buses from Kyoto station. Please refer to the section “JR Kyoto Station” above to get to Kyoto Station. It takes about 2h20m by public transportations.
If you drive, it takes about 2h.
Chubu Centrair International Airport
There are many trains and buses from Nagoya Station. To access Nagoya Station, going to Kyoto Station and then taking a Bullet train is the easiest way. Please refer to the section “JR Kyoto Station” above to get to Kyoto Station.
It takes about 2h40m by public transportations.
If you drive, it takes about 2h30m.
