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JR (Japan Railways) TRAIN LINES


The Tokaido Shinkansen

The Tokaido Shinkansen

The Tokaido Shinkansen is a high-speed “bullet train” rail line operated by JR Central between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. This is the fastest and most comfortable route to take if you are traveling between Kyoto and other major cities in Japan. Read more


JR Nara Line for Tofukuji, Inari, Uji & Nara

JR Nara Line

The JR Nara Line runs between Kyoto and Nara with stops at important sightseeing locations, Tofukuji, Inari and Uji along the way. Read more


JR Kyoto Line for Osaka, Sannomiya, & Himeji

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The JR Kyoto Line is the name given to that part of the Tokaido Main Line that runs between Kyoto Station and Osaka Station. After Osaka Station the line continues but is renamed the JR Kobe Line. The JR Kobe Line connects Osaka with the important cities of Kobe and Himeji. Read more


JR Sagano Line for Nijo, Uzumasa, Saga-Arashiyama

JR Sagano Line

The JR Sagano Line is the part of the JR San-in Main Line that runs between Kyoto Station and Sonobe Station. Along the way it stops at the popular tourist destinations of Nijo, Uzumasa and Saga-Arashiyama. Read more


The Hokuriku Line (Thunderbird Limited Express) for Fukui, Kanazawa & Toyama

The Hokuriku Line (Thunderbird Limited Express)

The Hokuriku Main Line is operated by JR West between Maibara Station in Shiga Prefecture, and Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Thunderbird Limited Express is a service that connects Osaka Station with stations in Fukui Prefecture, and Ishikawa Prefecture, via Shin-Osaka Station and Kyoto Station. Read more


JR Kinokuni Line (Kuroshio Limited Express) for Wakayama, Shirahama & Shingu

JR Kinokuni Line (Kuroshio Limited Express)

The Kuroshio Limited Express is a service that connects Kyoto Station with stations in Wakayama Prefecture via Shin-Osaka and Tennoji stations in Osaka city. Read more


JR Biwako Line for Otsu, Omi Hachiman, Hikone & the Hokuriku Region

JR Biwako Line

The JR Biwako Line runs between Kyoto Station and Nagahama Station in Shiga Prefecture. It connects destinations in eastern Shiga with Kyoto, and beyond Kyoto to Osaka and Kobe. The Biwako Line runs along the east side of Lake Biwa from which it takes its name. Read more


JR Kosei Line for Hieizan Sakamoto, Ogoto Onsen & Omi Maiko

JR Kosei Line

The JR Kosei Line runs between Kyoto Station and Omi Shiotsu Station in Shiga Prefecture. It connects destinations in western Shiga with Kyoto. The Kosei Line runs along the west side of Lake Biwa and the name “Kosei” actually means “west of the lake”. Read more


The Tokaido / Chuo Lines (Shinano Limited Express) for Nagano

Shinano Limited Express

The Shinano Limited Express was a service operated by JR Central that connected Osaka Station and Nagano Station. Read more


Other Train Lines

Kintetsu Kyoto Line for Nara
Keihan Main Line – Keihan Electric Railway
Hankyu Kyoto Main Line for Katsura, Arashiyama, Osaka & Kobe
Keifuku Randen Tram Line
Keihan Uji Line
Eizan Electric Railway for Kibune, Kurama & Mount Hiei
The Chizukyuko Line (Super Hakuto Limited Express) for Tottori & Kurayoshi
The Sagano Romantic Train



Kyoto Subway Lines

Karasuma Subway Line
Tozai Subway Line

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