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JR Yamatoji Line for Horyuji, Tennoji, JR Namba, and Osaka Station

The Yamatoji Line is the name given to that part of the Kansai Main Line that runs between Kamo Station in Kyoto Prefecture and JR Namba Station in Osaka. Because the line passes through JR Nara Station it is a very useful rail link connecting Nara with Osaka. This line can also be used to visit some local sites of interest such as Horyuji Temple.

The Yamatoji Rapid Service at JR Nara Station

The Yamatoji Rapid Service at JR Nara Station

Although the Yamatoji Line does not extend to Osaka Station, there is a through service called the Yamatoji Rapid Service which runs on both the Yamatoji Line and the Osaka Loop Line. This service can be used to travel directly between JR Nara Station and Osaka Station. At JR Nara Station trains bound for Namba and Osaka depart from platforms 1, 2, and 3. Trains bound for Kizu Station and Kamo Station on the northern part of the Yamatoji Line depart from platforms 3, 4, and 5. Both the Yamatoji Line and the Yamatoji Rapid Service are fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

JR Yamatoji Line Stations

There are 22 stations on the Yamatoji Line. The key destinations have been highlighted in the following list:

Kamo > Kizu > Narayama > Nara > Koriyama > Yamato-Koizumi > Horyuji > Oji > Sango > Kawachi-Katakami > Takaida > Kashiwara > Shiki > Yao > Kyuhoji > Kami > Hirano > Tobu-shijo-mae > Tennoji > Shin-Imamiya > Imamiya > JR Namba

Yamatoji Rapid Service trains running from JR Nara Station are diverted onto the Osaka Loop Line at Shin-Imamiya Station and do not continue to JR Namba Station. Therefore, if you wish to continue to JR Namba Station you will need to transfer to a Local Train at Shin-Imamiya Station. For more detailed information on these destinations please see our article on the Yamatoji Line at OsakaStation.com.

Platform departure information is given in Japanese and English

Platform departure information is given in Japanese and English

Fares and Train Times

Nara – > Tennoji 470 yen 34 minutes
Nara -> JR Namba 560 yen 49 minutes
Nara – > Osaka 800 yen 53 minutes

Traveling to Horyuji

UNESCO World Heritage Site Horyuji Temple

UNESCO World Heritage Site Horyuji Temple

This line can also be used to travel to Horyuji Station which is the nearest station to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Horyuji Temple. Traveling from JR Nara Station to Horyuji Station takes 11 minutes and costs 220 yen. From Horyuji Station you can walk for 20 minutes, or take bus 72 to the Horyuji-mae bus stop. The bus from Horyuji Station takes 5 minutes and costs 190 yen. By contrast, if you took a bus directly from JR Nara Station to the Horyuji-mae bus stop, it would take 52 minutes and cost 760 yen.

Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved.

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