Train
Overview
JR West, Kyoto/Osaka
JR Central, Nagoya
Timetable Search Engines
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".
JR-West, Kansai WIDE Area Pass >>
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)
Not all trains run to/from Kyoto, but begin/end in Shin-Osaka. There are many trains that run between Shin-Osaka and Kyoto.
JR Central, Nagoya
From Nagoya take the express JR Wideview Nanki
- Nagoya -> Shingu (approx. 3hrs 30min)
- Shingu -> Kumano Hongu Taisha by bus (approx 1hr)
Timetable Search Engines
There are some very convenient search engines online that provide routes and times for trains across Japan.
These search engines do not cover busses in the region. For bus timetables please visit bus page.
NOTE: Trains times sometimes change for various reasons. Please double check at the train stations as these temporary changes are not registered efficiently on these search engines.
Hyperdia
Search for Kii-Tanabe and Kii-Katsuura stations without hyphens (kiitanabe, kiikatsuura)
www.hyperdia.com
NOTE: Remember the KII at the beginning of the search as there are other stations in Japan with the names Tanabe and Katsuura.
Jorudan
Search for Kii-Tanabe and Kii-Katsuura with or without hyphens.
www.jorudan.co.jp/english
NOTE: Remember the KII at the beginning of the search as there are other stations in Japan with the names Tanabe and Katsuura.
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