Independent Travel from Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo to Hyatt Regency Kyoto for Imaging in Japan 2026

Natalie Rice
20 hours ago
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Updated: 4 hours ago

Quick summary

From Chinzanso Hotel to Tokyo Station: Taxi (≈30 mins) ~ ¥5,000 ($34).
Tokyo to Kyoto on Shinkansen: Nozomi train, ~ 2 hr 15 min, reserved seat ~ ¥14,500 ($95) per adult. Book early as the seats may be limited. Japan Rail Pass - JRailPass.com スマートEX
Carry-On Rules for Shinkansen:
- Suitcases under 160 cm (sum of L+W+H) can be brought onboard.
- Larger luggage requires reservation or baggage forwarding.
Baggage forwarding (Tokyo→Kyoto): Most services are next day delivery. If available, same-day service is ~ ¥4,000 - ¥6,000 (US$28 - $44) per bag depending on size and weight. Ask concierge or Yamato/Kuroneko counter for exact quote.
Kyoto Station → Hyatt Regency: Taxi ~¥2000 (US$14) / ~10 min.

Full details here:

1) From Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo → Tokyo Station

By taxi (fastest): ~30 minutes (typical fare about ¥5000) depending on traffic. Most taxi drivers in Tokyo do not speak English, so be sure to have your destination written on a card in Japanese or have the hotel doorman arrange the service.
By subway / bus (cheaper): walk ~10 min to Edogawabashi Station, then subway/bus connections to central Tokyo — fares ~¥170–¥310, journey 30–45 min depending on route.

2) Tokyo Station → Kyoto Station (Shinkansen)

Typical travel time: ~2 hours 15 minutes on Nozomi / fastest services; Hikari slightly slower. JR Central Japan Rail Pass - JRailPass.com
Typical one-way fare (ordinary car): broadly ¥13,000–¥14,500 (varies by train type—Nozomi, Hikari, reserved vs non-reserved). Book early for best fares (SmartEX, JR Central online). Japan Rail Pass - JRailPass.com スマートEX

Booking tips

Buy tickets or reserve seats in advance via SmartEX / JR Central / station ticket counters, especially if you travel with luggage. SmartEX offers advance discounts for some fares. スマートEX JR Central

Luggage on the Shinkansen — what you need to know

Standard rule: Passengers may bring luggage, but large suitcases are regulated. Luggage with total dimensions over 160 cm should be managed (either use the designated oversized baggage area or make a reservation for a seat with an oversized baggage area). Items with total dimensions up to 250 cm may be allowed as carry items (subject to limits and seat/area availability). In practice, suitcases under 160 cm total (height+width+depth) travel without special arrangements. JR Central West Japan Railway Company

Practical advice

If your suitcase is ≤160 cm total (e.g., 65 cm × 40 cm × 30 cm ≈ 135 cm total), you can bring it on board and stow it in the overhead or behind seats.
If >160 cm (but ≤250 cm total), you must reserve a seat with an oversized-baggage area (last-row seats on some cars) — no extra ticket surcharge, but reservation is required. Reserve early. West Japan Railway Company JR Central

3) Kyoto Station → Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Taxi: ~10 minutes, fare around ¥2000 depending on route and traffic.
Local train + short walk: ~15–20 minutes (cheaper option). See hotel access instructions on arrival. hyattregency.hotel-kyoto.com

Baggage-forwarding (takkyubin) — a popular option

Why use it: Send your checked suitcases from Hotel Chinzanso to Hyatt Regency Kyoto so you travel light on the train (highly recommended). Most hotels accept and drop off for kuroneko/Yamato or Japan Post takkyubin.

Typical pricing / timing (examples & guidance)

Next-day delivery (standard, widely available): typical range ¥3000–¥5000 per item depending on size (smaller bags cheaper; 160-size suitcase frequently ~¥2,000–¥3,000 Tokyo→Kyoto).
Same-day delivery: available from selected Yamato / Kuroneko counters on some routes — prices vary and same-day service depends on pick-up time and destination (ask the provider or hotel concierge). Expect higher fees than next-day, in the ¥4000–¥6000 per item range.

Video Guide To Luggage Delivery Service

How to arrange

Ask Hotel Chinzanso concierge to reserve takkyubin pickup and confirm delivery date — they will handle forms in English.
Provide your Hyatt Regency Kyoto reservation name and arrival date (note: confirm the hotel will accept forwarded bags).
Keep a copy of the takkyubin receipt and tracking number; delivery is usually next-day, but confirm if you need same-day service.

Conclusion

Whether you choose the Global Radiology CME seamless Kyoto Transfer and 1 Day Tour, the Kyoto Transfer and 3 Day Tour, or plan your own trip we look forward to seeing you at the Business and Wellness mini-conference in Kyoto.

--Natalie and Kevin Rice