Kyoto to Nara by Luxury Train: SHIMAKAZE Route Map
This 34.1 km route connects Kyoto Station to Kintetsu Nara Station in Japan, covering the journey in approximately 30 minutes. The interactive map traces the path of the SHIMAKAZE, a private luxury compartment train traveling from Kyoto through the Kansai region toward Mie Prefecture.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Kyoto Station
- End
- Kintetsu Nara Station
- Stops
- 2
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Kyoto Station β Major railway hub and departure point for the Kintetsu Shimakaze luxury train service.
- Kintetsu Nara Station β Major station on the Kintetsu railway line between Kyoto and Mie Prefecture.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- The Kintetsu Shimakaze private compartment train is one of the most difficult private rooms to reserve in Japan, so book well in advance.
- Transport
- Kintetsu Shimakaze operates as a limited express train service between Kyoto and Mie Prefecture.
- Transport
- The Shimakaze train stops at Kintetsu Nara Station en route from Kyoto to Mie.
- Tip
- You can take the Kintetsu Shimakaze to reach Ise Jingu Shrine in Mie Prefecture.
- Tip
- Book your Kintetsu Shimakaze tickets through the official Kintetsu website (kintetsu.co.jp) which offers English language support.
Video on this route
Riding Japan's Private Luxury Compartment Train | SHIMAKAZE Kyoto to Mie π