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Does the bullet train go to Nara?

Does the bullet train go to Nara?

About Nara It was once the Japanese capital, older than Kyoto, and its main sightseeing spots are famous temples and shrines, such as the Todaiji Temple. To reach Nara from Tokyo, using a bus or train is recommended. But the shinkansen, or bullet train, does not stop at Nara, so you will have to switch trains in Kyoto.

Can I use JR Pass from Kyoto to Nara?

The JR Nara line takes 45 minutes by express train or 70 minutes if you catch a local train from Kyoto Station. It’s covered by the JR Pass but the price is 690 yen if you don’t have one. This is the best way to get from Kyoto to Nara if you have the Japan Rail Pass.

How much is train from Kyoto to Nara?

Twice-hourly limited express trains take about 35 minutes and cost 1160 yen for the one way trip from Kyoto Station to Kintetsu Nara Station. Alternatively, there are hourly direct express trains that take 45 minutes and cost 640 yen one way.

Does JR Rail Pass cover Kyoto to Nara?

Do you need a full day in Nara?

Because it’s only a one day trip, you want to make sure you have enough time to see everything. Nara has two main train stations: JR Nara Station and Kintetsu-Nara station. If you arrive at JR Nara Station, you can start your day by visiting the Tourist Information Centre.

Is Nara Japan worth visiting?

Nara is worth it for people interested in historical Buddhist temples, World Heritage sites and the famous deer of Nara Park. It is also the home of the Great Buddha statue, the world’s largest bronze statue with 15 meters. Nara is done as a day-trip from Kyoto or Osaka, most of the time.

Is Nara Park free?

Opening hours and entrance fee. The Nara Deer Park is open 24 hours a day. Admission is free, but you will most likely wish to purchase deer crackers during your visit.

Where is the Kintetsu Kyoto Line in Nara?

Kintetsu Kyoto Line for Nara. The Kintetsu Kyoto Line, runs between Kyoto Station and Yamato-Saidaiji. At Yamato-Saidaiji it connects with the Kintetsu Nara Line which continues on for two stops to Kintetsu Nara Station. There are 26 stations on the Kintetsu Kyoto line proper.

Which is the best train from Kyoto to Kintetsu?

If you have a Japan Rail Pass, taking the Miyakoji Rapid service on the JR Nara Line is the best travel option between Nara and Kyoto. However, if you do not have a Japan Rail Pass, you might prefer to take the Kintetsu Kyoto Line from Kintetsu Nara Station.

Which is the best train from Kyoto to Nara?

There are two rail lines that run between Kyoto and Nara: the JR Nara Line and the Kintetsu Kyoto Line. For a number of reasons the Kintetsu Kyoto Line is the most popular and if you don’t have a Japan Rail Pass this is the route you should use.

Is there a train from Kyoto to Yamato?

The Kintetsu Kyoto Line is a private railway line that runs between Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara Prefecture and Kintetsu Kyoto Station. Yamato-Saidaiji Staion is just two stops away from Kintetsu Nara Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line, so travelers can easily use this route to travel between the cities of Nara and Kyoto.

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Ruth Doyle