ACCESS INFORMATION
Research Center for Integrative Mathematics (RCIM) is located at the
Research Institute for Electronic Science (RIES) on North Campus of
Hokkaido University. The RIES Building is adjacent to Creative Research
Initiative “Sosei” (Sosei Kenkyu Kiko, abbr. SOSEITO), which is the
main building on North Campus. See the below map for the directions
inside the buildings. If you need assistance, please call extension
9455 at the information booth of the SOSEITO building.
- HOW TO GET TO NORTH CAMPUS:
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Click here (PDF) for the large map including the subway stations and the campus.
- KITA18 JYO STATION:
- The closest public
transportation terminal to North Campus is Kita 18 jyo subway station.
From Sapporo (also Odori, and Susukino), take Nanboku-line headed for
Asabu, drop at Kita 18-jyo station (2nd station from Sapporo, 200yen).
From Kita 18 Jyo Station:
- By TAXI,
- Approximately 5 minutes ride (Approximately 600 yen). Tell the driver to go to “Sosei-To” building on North Campus.
- By FOOT,
- Approximately 20 minutes walk from Kita 18-jyo station. After you pass
the 18jyomon entrance, follow the pink solid line on the below map.
- SAPPORO STATION:
- Sapporo Station is the closest
station to Main Campus. Vicinities of Sapporo Station are the center of
the town and there are many hotels, restaurants, and shops. Sapporo
Station is the terminal of JR, 2 subway lines (Nanboku & Toho),
local & distance busses.
From Sapporo Station:
- By TAXI,
- Approximately 10 minutes ride (Approximately 1,300 yen).
- By BUS,
- The bus stop is on the south side of Sapporo station (opposite side
with Hokkaido University). Take Chuo Bus [#Nishi51] for Kita 24-jyo
station from the bus stop #6 in front of Sapporo Seibu, drop at Kita21
Nishi15 (10th bus stop from Sapporo Station). Approximately 5 minutes
walk from Kita21 Nishi 15 bus stop. For the walking route from the bus
stop, follow the red line on the below map
- By FOOT,
- Hokkaido University is famous for the beautiful campus, and there are
several sightseeing spots on Main Campus. Foot route is recommended if
you have plenty of time. It will take approximately 40 minutes to RIES
from Sapporo Station through Main Campus. Click here (PDF) for the recommended foot route.

- FROM MAIN CAMPUS:
- Take shuttle bus from the
University Administration Office, located on the right hand side of the
Main entrance, to SOSEITO. Shuttle buses run at fifteen-minute
intervals. For on campus circulation routes, click here (PDF).