Train
Overview
JR West, Kyoto/Osaka
JR Central, Nagoya
Overview
There are two JR companies that run trains into the Kii-hanto Peninsula, JR West (from Kyoto/Osaka) and JR Central (from Nagoya). They overlap on the section of track between Kii-Katsuura and Shingu.
Many of the train stations in the Kii-hanto peninsula use the prefix "Kii" to distinguish them from other stations in Japan with the same name. For example Tanabe becomes "Kii-Tanabe" and Katsuura becomes "Kii-Katsuura".
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JR West, Kyoto/Osaka
From Osaka take the express Kuroshio.
- Tennoji -> Kii-Tanabe (1hr 45min)
- Shin-Osaka -> Kii-Tanabe (2 hrs)
From Kyoto take the express Kuroshio.
- Kyoto ->Kii-Tanabe (2 hrs 35min)
JR Central, Nagoya
From Nagoya take the express JR Wideview Nanki
- Nagoya -> Shingu (approx. 3hrs 30min)
- Shingu -> Kumano Hongu Taisha by bus (approx 1hr)
Link
- Hyperdia Timetable search engine a great tool for researching transportation schedules for the entire country of Japan. To search for Tanabe input Kiitanabe.
- Japan Rail Pass if you are coming from overseas this pass is an excellent way to get around Japan.
