2025.11.28 Event & Feature

[Held on December 20th] How to get to Kyoto Station after "Awajishima COSPLAY ~Awakos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit"

For everyone who wants to go to Kyoto Station!

The cosplay event "Awajishima COSPLAY ~Awakos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit," sponsored by WCS Co., Ltd., will be held on December 20, 2025, at Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park "Nijigen no Mori"!

There will also be a large cosplay event at Kyoto Station Building the next day, so today we will introduce the recommended route from Nijigen no Mori to Kyoto Station for those who want to enjoy both events!

[Must read] About cosplay in the park

Cosplay tickets here

*Ticket purchase will take you to an external website.

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⇒Kyoto Station

In realityYou can get there with just one transferGenerally, we recommend route ①, but there is also one direct route (②) from the island to Kyoto Station!

*This information is current as of late November 2025. Please be sure to check the latest bus and train timetables.

①Sannomiya transfer route

18:40	Prefectural Awajishima Park (Nijigen no Mori F parking lot)
↓	🚌Express bus
19:24	Kobe Sannomiya (JR Sannomiya Station)
↓	🚋JR Sanyo Main Line
20:29	Kyoto Station

18:40 Depart from Awajishima Prefectural Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)

Take the Kita-Awaji West Coast Line express bus from the bus rotary! Buses to Sannomiya depart at 16:30, 17:30, and 18:40!

<Kita Awaji West Coast Line Timetable>

*If you are traveling at any other time, you can also transfer to the JR Sanyo Main Line at "Express Maiko (JR Maiko Station)."
*Reservations are not accepted on the Kita-Awaji West Coast Line, and all seats are unreserved.

19:24 Get off at Kobe Sannomiya and transfer to the JR Sanyo Main Line

After getting off at Kobe Sannomiya, transfer to JR! Just walk along the elevated tracks and you'll soon arrive at JR Sannomiya Station! Board the train bound for Osaka/Kyoto (platforms 1 and 2)!

20:29 Arrives at Kyoto Station

Arrived at Kyoto Station! The JR train ride takes about 50 minutes!

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② Island transfer route

16:23	Nijigen no Mori F parking lot
↓	🚐Free shuttle bus
16:25	Awaji Interchange
↓	🚌Express bus
18:23	Kyoto Station Central Exit (Karasuma)

16:23 Depart from Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot

There is only one express bus in the afternoon that will take you directly from Awaji Island to Kyoto Station! Take the free shuttle bus from the rotary in front of Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot.Awaji Interchangeへ!

<Free shuttle bus timetable>

16:25 Get off at Awaji Interchange and transfer to the express bus

After getting off the free shuttle bus at Awaji Interchange, cross the footbridge, go through the tunnel under the overpass and head to the bus stop on the highway!
The afternoon express bus bound for Kyoto (Awa Express Kyoto)Only one train leaving at 16:51Be careful not to miss the train!

<Awa Express Kyoto Timetable>

*Advance reservations are accepted for the Awa Express. We recommend making a reservation if you plan to use the service on weekends.

18:23 Arrive at Kyoto Station Central Exit (Karasuma)

Arrive at the central exit of Kyoto Station! The ride takes about 90 minutes! The express bus has a luggage space, so you can safely carry large luggage such as suitcases!

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December 20, 2025 (Saturday) is Awaji Islandso,The next day in KyotoCome and enjoy cosplay to your heart's content! We look forward to seeing you there!

Cosplay tickets here

*Ticket purchase will take you to an external website.

Things to note when cosplaying

At Nijigen no Mori, we have established basic rules for cosplay so that all visitors can enjoy the world of each work with peace of mind.
Please be sure to check out the link below, read and understand it before enjoying the game.

[Must read] About cosplay in the park

Since 2008, Pasona Group has collaborated with local governments and local stakeholders on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, and has been working on its own regional revitalization project by attracting various human resources. In 2013, the "Awaji Manga/Anime Island Project" was adopted as part of the "Private Business Planning and Proposal for Prefectural Awajishima Park" publicly invited by Hyogo Prefecture. Together with Hyogo Prefecture, we are promoting regional revitalization projects by attracting tourists.

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