[Nara Starts Here — Ride Kintetsu from Kyoto!] How to get from Shinkansen/JR Kyoto Station to Kintetsu Kyoto Station

The Kintetsu Railway is a very convenient way to travel from Kyoto to Nara. For those who have arrived at Kyoto Station by Shinkansen or JR but don't know where Kyoto Kyoto Station is, we will introduce how to get there!

Written by

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Kintetsu Railway runs through Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, and Aichi, and there are many attractive tourist spots along the line. In addition to tourist spots along the line, we will also provide information on recommended restaurants and hotels, as well as other useful information to have during your trip. The cover photo is of Ago Bay in Mie. We recommend a cruise around Ago Bay, the home of pearls.

This service includes sponsored advertisements.

When you arrive at JR Kyoto Station, head to the West Exit ticket gate.

If you are transferring from the JR line to the Kintetsu line at Kyoto Station, head to the West Exit ticket gates first. From each conventional line platform, use the stairs, escalators, or elevators to go up to the floor where the West Exit ticket gates are located, and then exit through the ticket gates.

After exiting the ticket gate, go left towards Hachijo West Exit.

Go straight and then take the stairs or escalator down to the lower floor.

After walking straight for a while, you will see a staircase and an escalator leading down ahead. The elevator is on the left side of the corridor.

You will see a sign that says "Kintetsu Line Platform".

After going down the stairs and escalators, go straight and you will see the sign above you that says "Kintetsu Line Platform." Turn right here.

Arrived at the ticket gate of Kintetsu Kyoto Station

There is a ticket counter and station office to the left of the ticket gate. It takes about 3 minutes from the Kyoto Station West Exit ticket gate to the Kintetsu Kyoto Station ticket gate.

How to get from Shinkansen Kyoto Station to Kintetsu Kyoto Station

When you arrive at Kyoto Station by Shinkansen, head towards the "Shinkansen Chuo Exit" ticket gate. When you exit the "Shinkansen Chuo Exit" ticket gate, you will see Kintetsu Kyoto Station directly in front of you.

Related reading

Travel Stress-Free Between Osaka Namba, Nara and Kyoto! Aoniyoshi Train Details & Ticket Guide

Nara

Nara

6 Best Autumn Foliage Spots in Nara Accessible by Kintetsu Train from Osaka

Nara

Nara

Asuka / Kashihara

Yoshino

[2025 Latest] Location, Price, and Size of Coin Lockers at Kintetsu Nara Station

Nara

Nara

[Same-day reservations accepted] Recommended for sightseeing in Nara! Explore the tourist spots on a sightseeing bus accompanied by an English-speaking guide!

Nara

Nara

Written by

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Osaka

The information presented in this article is based on the time it was written. Note that there may be changes in the merchandise, services, and prices that have occurred after this article was published. Please contact the facility or facilities in this article directly before visiting. Some of our articles contain affiliate links. We kindly ask our readers to exercise careful judgement when making a purchase or booking a service online.

The contents on this page may partially contain automatic translation.