KIST is conveniently located along Kiyosubashi-dori on the western edge of Koto-ku, approximately three kilometers to the east of Tokyo station. Close to the intersection of Kiyosubashi-dori and Kiyosumi-dori, KIST is most easily accessible by subway from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station.
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Click here to view photographic directions to KIST from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station. [2]
The table below indicates the approximate times required to reach KIST by train from major centers around Tokyo and neighboring prefectures.
| From | Approximate time required |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 12 minutes |
| Shinjuku | 21 minutes |
| Shibuya | 23 minutes |
| Ueno | 16 minutes |
| Roppongi | 20 minutes |
| Ikebukuro | 25 minutes |
| Chiba | 42 minutes |
| Omiya | 45 minutes |
| Yokohama | 43 minutes |
How to get to KIST
Train
KIST is less than a minute’s walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station (Toei Oedo line and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon line) or approximately six minutes from Morishita station (Toei Shinjuku line).
- From Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station:
To reach KIST from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station, take exit B1. When you reach the top of the second escalator, walk to the left along Kiyosubashi-dori past the Comfort Hotel and FamilyMart. Cross over the lane beside the Comfort Hotel and keep going straight ahead. You will see the school entrance a little further ahead on the left-hand side prior to reaching the Eneos gas station.
- From Morishita station:
To reach KIST from Morishita station on foot, take exit A6. From the exit, walk to the left for approximately six minutes along Kiyosumi-dori. When you reach the intersection of Kiyosumi-dori and Kiyosubashi-dori, turn left and walk ahead past the entrance to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station, the Comfort Hotel and FamilyMart. Cross over the lane beside the Comfort Hotel and keep going straight ahead. You will see the school entrance a little further ahead on the left-hand side prior to reaching the Eneos gas station. If you prefer not to walk, it is also possible to change to the Toei Oedo line at Morishita station and travel one stop to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station.
How to enter KIST
To enter the KIST campus, all visitors must pass through a security gate. Please use the intercom to give your name and the purpose of your visit. All visitors must register at reception upon arrival.