Welcome to UR2026. To ensure a smooth arrival at the Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC), please review the following transportation guidelines. The campus is conveniently located within walking distance of JR Ibaraki Station.
※ Critical Note on Train Categories
When traveling via the JR Kyoto Line, please be highly attentive to the train category.
• Rapid (Kaisoku / 快速): Stops at JR Ibaraki Station. (Recommended)
• Local (Futsu / 普通): Stops at JR Ibaraki Station.
• Special Rapid (Shin-Kaisoku / 新快速): Does NOT stop at JR Ibaraki Station.
Note: If you inadvertently board a Special Rapid train, please disembark at Takatsuki Station (if coming from Kyoto) or Shin-Osaka Station (if coming from Osaka) and transfer to a Rapid or Local train.
1. From Kansai International Airport (KIX)
• By JR Limited Express “Haruka”:
Take the Haruka train directly to JR Shin-Osaka Station.
Transfer to the JR Kyoto Line (Platform 13 or 14).
Board a Rapid or Local train bound for Kyoto and disembark at JR Ibaraki Station.
Total travel time: Approx. 70–80 minutes.
2. From Osaka International Airport (Itami / ITM)
• By Limousine Bus (Recommended):
Take the airport limousine bus bound for JR Shin-Osaka Station.
From Shin-Osaka, transfer to the JR Kyoto Line (Platform 13 or 14).
Board a Rapid or Local train to JR Ibaraki Station.
• By Osaka Monorail:
Take the monorail bound for Kadoma-shi.
Disembark at Unobe Station.
The campus is a 10–15 minute walk from the station.
3. From JR Osaka Station (City Center / Umeda)
• By JR Line (Rapid Service):
Proceed to Platform 8, 9, or 10 (JR Kyoto Line).
Board a Rapid (Kaisoku) train bound for Kyoto.
Travel time: Approx. 13 minutes.
• By JR Line (Local Service):
Board any Local (Futsu) train bound for Kyoto or Takatsuki.
Travel time: Approx. 18 minutes.
Caution: Ensure you do not board the Special Rapid (Shin-Kaisoku), which departs from adjacent platforms.
4. From JR Shin-Osaka Station (Shinkansen Hub)
• By JR Line (Rapid Service):
Transfer from the Shinkansen to the JR Regular Lines.
Proceed to Platform 13 or 14 (JR Kyoto Line).
Board a Rapid (Kaisoku) train bound for Kyoto.
Travel time: Approx. 9 minutes.
• By JR Line (Local Service):
Board a Local (Futsu) train from the same platforms.
Travel time: Approx. 11 minutes.
5. From JR Kyoto Station
• By JR Line (Rapid Service):
Proceed to Platform 4 or 5 (JR Kyoto Line).
Board a Rapid (Kaisoku) train bound for Osaka/Sannomiya.
Travel time: Approx. 22 minutes.
• By JR Line (Special Rapid Transfer):
Board a Special Rapid (Shin-Kaisoku) bound for Osaka.
Disembark at Takatsuki Station.
Transfer to a Local or Rapid train on the same platform to reach JR Ibaraki Station (one stop away).
※ Final Approach: From JR Ibaraki Station to Campus
1. Exit the train and proceed to the East Exit of the station.
2. Take the escalator down to the first floor.
3. A 5-minute walk along a dedicated pedestrian pathway will lead you directly to the university entrance.