Majorana Workshop 2026

Majorana Modes: Fundamentals, Status & Directions · Workshop: October 14–16, 2026 · Tutorial: October 13

Access & Transportation

Getting to the Wakoshi Tobu Hotel and the RIKEN Wako Campus

Nearest Station
Wako-shi Station
Tobu Tojo Line · Tokyo Metro Yurakucho / Fukutoshin Lines
Hotel
Wakoshi Tobu Hotel
Directly connected to Wako-shi Station
Venue
Okochi Hall, RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama · ~20 min walk from the station
Recommended Airport
Haneda (HND)
Much closer to Wako than Narita (NRT)

All Options at a Glance

Every route below ends at Wako-shi Station: the hotel is inside the station building, and the campus is a short walk away. Public-transport costs are one-way per person, taxi costs per vehicle; USD figures are approximate.

FromOptionTimeCostTransfers
Haneda (HND)Train via Shinagawa & Ikebukuro~75–90 min~¥950 (~$6)2
Haneda (HND)Airport Limousine Bus (direct)~55–95 min¥1,700 (~$11)0
Haneda (HND)Taxi (metered)~45–70 min~¥15,000–20,000 incl. tolls (~$95–125, per vehicle)0
Narita (NRT)Skyliner + train via Nippori & Ikebukuro~1 h 45 m–2 h~¥3,000 (~$19)2
Narita (NRT)Airport Bus (direct, few departures)~2 h¥3,300 (~$21)0
Narita (NRT)Taxi~1.5–2 h~¥35,000–45,000 (~$220–285, per vehicle, rough)0

From Haneda Airport (HND)

Haneda is the recommended airport — it sits inside Tokyo, and Wako is at the northern edge of the metropolitan area.

🚆 Train
Cheapest & reliable
  1. Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (~16 min)
  2. JR Yamanote Line to Ikebukuro (~26 min)
  3. Tobu Tojo Line express to Wako-shi (~13 min)

Tokyo Metro Yurakucho / Fukutoshin Lines from Ikebukuro also reach Wako-shi. Trains are unaffected by road traffic.

Time: ~75–90 min
Cost: ~¥950 (~$6)
🚌 Limousine Bus
Direct, no transfers

A direct Airport Limousine bus runs from Haneda to Wako-shi Station South Exit — the stop is about a one-minute walk from the hotel entrance.

Board at Terminal 1 stop 6, Terminal 2 stop 7, Terminal 3 stop 2. Buy tickets at the arrival-lobby counter or ticket machines (IC cards accepted). Departures are limited and journey times vary by departure — check the timetable, and reserve ahead for the return trip.

Time: ~55–95 min (traffic-dependent)
Cost: ¥1,700 (~$11)
🚕 Taxi
Door-to-door

Taxis from Haneda to Wako are ordinary metered rides — the airport flat-fare programs do not cover Wako City. Take one from the taxi rank or request one through the GO app.

Fares vary with traffic and time of day (+~20% between 22:00 and 5:00); if you plan on a taxi, it is best to confirm a quote beforehand. Convenient after a late arrival or with heavy luggage.

Time: ~45–70 min
Cost: roughly ¥15,000–20,000 incl. tolls, per vehicle (~$95–125)

From Narita Airport (NRT)

Narita is roughly 80 km east of Wako, so every option takes appreciably longer. If your itinerary allows, fly into Haneda instead.

🚆 Train
Fastest public transport
  1. Keisei Skyliner to Nippori (~40 min, ¥2,580)
  2. JR Yamanote Line to Ikebukuro (~12 min)
  3. Tobu Tojo Line express to Wako-shi (~13 min)

Skyliner seats are reserved; buy at the arrival counter or online.

Time: ~1 h 45 m–2 h
Cost: ~¥3,000 (~$19)
🚌 Airport Bus
Direct, no transfers

A direct airport bus (Seibu / Keisei, Tokorozawa–Narita line) runs from Narita to Wako-shi Station South Exit, next to the hotel.

Currently only two departures per day — check the timetable before relying on it. Board at Terminal 1 stop 8, Terminal 2 stop 10, Terminal 3 stop 11.

Time: ~2 h (traffic-dependent)
Cost: ¥3,300 (~$21)
🚕 Taxi
Not recommended

The ride crosses the whole Tokyo metropolitan area. Use it only if you have no alternative.

Time: ~1.5–2 h
Cost: roughly ¥35,000–45,000 incl. tolls, per vehicle (~$220–285) on the daytime meter, about 20% more at night — confirm a quote with an operator

From Wako-shi Station

🏨 To the Wakoshi Tobu Hotel

The hotel is directly connected to Wako-shi Station — you can walk from the ticket gates to the front desk in about a minute, indoors. The airport bus stop (South Exit) is right outside.

🏛️ To the RIKEN Wako Campus (Okochi Hall)
  • Walk: ~20 min from the South Exit to Okochi Hall (the campus main area is ~15 min).
  • Bus: Seibu Bus #39 bound for Oizumigakuen from the South Exit, ~10 min; get off at Hirosawa, at the campus. ¥200 (~$1.25).
  • Taxi: ~10 min from the station, roughly ¥1,000 (~$6).

Official directions and campus map: RIKEN Wako access page.

Good to Know

💳 IC cards make everything easy

A rechargeable Suica or PASMO card (or Suica in your phone's wallet app, or a Welcome Suica from the airport) works on every train, subway, and bus above — no need to buy individual tickets except for the Skyliner and airport buses.

🗺️ Navigation

Google Maps handles Japanese transit connections well — search for “Wako-shi Station” or “RIKEN Wako Campus”. For taxis, the GO app is the standard ride-hailing app in Japan.

🕔 Traffic caution

Road traffic in and out of Tokyo is heavy on weekday evenings, especially Fridays. For a Friday departure by bus or taxi, leave with generous margin — or take the train, which is immune to congestion.

💴 About the figures

Public-transport fares are one-way adult fares, checked on August 24, 2026 (small IC-card discounts apply on some trains); taxi figures are rough per-vehicle estimates. USD conversions use ¥159 = $1 and are rounded. Please verify timetables and fares before travel.