Kashihara-shi

Tourist information sites:

The local tourist association has a bilingual guide site, with some ads inserted.

The city government's tourism section is clean, but Japanese-only with integrated Google Translate.

Kashihara city's two main train stations are Yamato-Yagi (大和八木) to the north, and Kashiharajingu-mae (橿原神宮前) to the south. Both are served by Kintetsu.

Yamato-Yagi: This is a major train station for Kintetsu, as it is where the Osaka and Kashihara lines intersect. From Kyoto, there are two limited express trains per hour, one of which reaches Kashiharajingu-mae (see below). The Limited Express runs to Yamato Yagi in 45-50 minutes. Slower express trains also leave twice per hour, reaching Yamato-Yagi in about an hour. The fare is ¥860, plus ¥870 if on the limited express.

Most trains from Osaka leave from Uehonmachi station. Express services leave three times per hour, reaching Yamato-Yagi in 35 minutes (¥540).

Kintetsu limited express trains also operate from Nagoya. Services run hourly (half-hourly during the evening) from Kintetsu Nagoya, running to Yamato-Yagi in approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. The cost of this trip is ¥3520. This is the best way from Nagoya, as taking a bullet train to Kyoto and then taking a Kintetsu train from there would take the same amount of time, but would cost double.

Kashiharajingu-mae: Hourly limited express runs operate from Kyoto Station, reaching Kashihara in 50 minutes. Slower express trains run more frequently and make the run in about 75 minutes. There are usually two direct trains to Kashihara, or else change at Yamato-Saidaiji station. The fare is ¥860, plus an additional ¥870 if travelling on the limited express.

Trains from Osaka leave from Kintetsu Abenobashi station. Express trains depart twice an hour towards Yoshino, running to Kashihara in 40 minutes at a cost of ¥610. Limited express services to Kashihara take 35 minutes and require an additional ¥500 surcharge.