Nara is rich in historical sites and nature, so there are many places to enjoy. Nara’s blend of nature and history makes for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. This article summarizes how to get to Nara Station from Osaka Station.There are two options when visiting Nara: Kintetsu Nara Station and JR Nara Station. Please refer to this article.
How to Get To Kintetsu Nara
Kintetsu Nara Station is conveniently close if you wish to visit Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. There are the most famous spots in Nara. From Osaka Station, take the JR Osaka Loop Line toward Tsuruhashi. At Tsuruhashi Station, change from JR to Kintetsu Line. There, take the Nara Line rapid express train bound for Kintetsu Nara. The trip takes about one hour. The fare is 780 yen. In addition, for visitors to Japan, the following tickets are available for Kintetsu trains.
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Time: 1 h
Fare: 780 yen
How to Get To JR Nara
JR Nara Station is close to Naramachi, a town with an old townscape. Lined with historical buildings, cafes, and souvenir stores, you can feel the atmosphere of Nara as you stroll around.
To get to JR Nara Station, take the Osaka Loop Line bound for Nishikujo (Nara) from Osaka Station. The trip takes about 50 minutes and costs 820 yen.
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Time: 1 h
Fare: 820 yen
Conclusion
There are two options when visiting Nara: Kintetsu Nara Station and JR Nara Station. If you want to visit the famous Todaiji Temple, Kintetsu Nara Station is recommended. If you are worried about changing trains and want to go to Nara the simple way, go to JR Nara Station. Nara has as many historical buildings as Kyoto. It is possible to take a day trip there from Osaka, so please visit!
