Transit in Yamato

Train

Kintetsu Osaka Line

This train runs east and west in Yamato. It’s the main way of getting around in the area. Trains run frequently. However, note that there are five different types of train: limited express [Tokkyu], rapid express [Kaisoku Kyukou], express [Kyukou], semi-express [Jyunkyu], and suburban semi-express [Kukan Jyunkyu], in addition to regular trains. Please refer to the route map. When coming from the direction of Osaka to Sakurai using Kintetsu, we recommend either the express [Kyukou] or rapid express [Kaisoku Kyukou] to save time. When going east from Sakurai to areas like Hasedera and Uda, there isn’t a big difference between the times the trains take because you’re not riding very far.

JR Sakurai Line

JR runs north and south through the center of Yamato. This line connects Nara Station to Yamato-Takada Station. Use this line when going back and forth between Nara and Sakurai or when you go to Miwa / Yamanobe areas. There are two trains an hour in the morning and evening, and only one train an hour otherwise. Almost all of the trains stop at every station.

Kintetsu Kyoto and Kashihara Lines

These lines runs north and south in the eastern part of Yamato. They connect Kyoto to Kashihara Jingu Shrine in Kashihara City, which neighbors Sakurai City. Use either the express [Kyukou] or limited express [Tokkyu] when coming from Kyoto. The express [Kyukou] takes about an hour. The limited express [Tokkyu] is 50 minutes, but you’ll need to pay extra.

Buses

Local buses are the best way to travel to sightseeing spots in Sakurai, Tounomine, and Uda areas. There really aren’t that many buses, so keep an eye on the time. Check the access column of each destination.

Free community bus (within Sakurai City only)

One-day passes to ride the Nara Kotsu route buses and Sakurai City community buses free of charge are distributed at the Nara Visitor Center & Inn.

Usage
Fill out the ticket with the date you’re using it on, then get on the bus from the rear door.
Check where the bus is heading, then press the button before the bus arrives at your stop.
When you get off the bus, show your free ticket to the driver, then exit out the front door.

Download the ticket flyer to learn more.(PDF:1.69MB)

Taxis

You’ll be able to pick up a taxi at any of the train stations. There are hardly any taxis on the streets or at the sightseeing spots, so it’s usually better to call one.

Miwa/Yamanobe Area - Sakurai/Tounomine Area - Hase Area

• Hinomaru Kotsu

  Tel

  0744-42-3255

• Sakurai Kotsu

  Tel

  0744-42-6571

• Nara Kintetsu Taxi, Towa office

  Tel

  0743-63-1131

• Tenri Hattori Taxi

  Tel

  0743-62-1666

• Nagara Taxi

  Tel

  0743-66-0088

• Nishimura Taxi

  Tel

  0744-32-2143

• Himawari Taxi

  Tel

  0745-56-4188

• Fuji Taxi

  Tel

  0744-32-2455

• Miyake Kotsu

  Tel

  0745-44-4000

Uda Area

• Nara Kintetsu Taxi, Uda office

  Tel

  0745-82-0155

• Komiya Taxi

  Tel

  0745-84-2020

• Ote Taxi

  Tel

  0745-94-2040

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Climate

The climate isn’t too different from Kyoto or Osaka. The Uda area is a highland and can be a little cooler.

Currency Exchange/ATMs

The Nanto Bank

• Sakurai branch

  Address

  281-4 Sakurai, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県桜井市桜井281-4

  Tel

  0744-42-3355

• Tenri branch

  Address

  303-1 Kawaharajocho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県天理市川原城町303-1

  Tel

  0743-63-1811

• Yuzaki branch

  Address

  690-1 Yuzaki, Kawanishicho, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県磯城郡川西町結崎690-1

  Tel

  0745-44-1881

• Tawaramoto branch

  Address

  181-4 Honmachi, Tawaramotocho, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県磯城郡田原本町181-4

  Tel

  0744-32-8081

• Haibara branch

  Address

  2439-6 Haibarahagihara, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県宇陀市榛原萩原2439-6

  Tel

  0745-82-1501

Tenri Post Office

Sells: US dollars, Euro
Buys: US dollars, Euro, Chinese yuan, Canadian dollars, British pounds, South Korean won, Australian dollars, Swiss francs
* For purchases of foreign currency (bills), exchange is capped at no more than 300,000 yen (Japanese yen equivalent) per transaction.
For Chinese yuan, the limit is the lesser of 300,000 Japanese yen or 20,000 Chinese yuan.

ATM(post office and 7-11)

* For the services above, you must present some form of legal ID (e.g., passport) to the bank/post office.

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Restrooms

There are several public restrooms along the Yamanobe Road.
Please feel free to use the facilities listed below.
Furthermore, please see the PDF file for information regarding other restroom locations.

• Omiwa Jinja Shrine Ni no Toriimae

  Address

  1422 Miwa, Sakurai City
  桜井市三輪1422

• Anashi Public Toilets

  Address

  594-2 Anashi, Sakurai City
  桜井市穴師594-2

• Hibari Park Area Public Toilets

  Address

  1352-1 Miwa, Sakurai City
  桜井市三輪1352-1

• Tsubaichi Public Toilets

  Address

  544 Kanaya, Sakurai City
  桜井市金屋544

• Yamanobe Road Public Restroom Map

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Lost and Found, Difficulties, Accidents, Etc.

Miwa/Yamanobe Area Sakurai/Tounomine Area Hase Area

• Sakurai Police Department

  Address

  49-1 Miwa, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県桜井市三輪49-1

  Tel

  0744-46-0110

Miwa/Yamanobe Area

• Tenri Police Department

  Address

  22-4 Tabecho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県奈良県天理市田部町22-4

  Tel

  0743-62-0110

• Tawaramoto Police Office

  Address

  24-1 Shinmachi, Tawaramotocho, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県磯城郡田原本町新町24-1

  Tel

  0744-33-0110

Uda Area

• Uda Police Office

  Address

  1953-1 Haibarahagihara, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県宇陀市榛原萩原1953-1

  Tel

  0745-82-0110

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Illness, Injury, Etc.

Miwa/Yamanobe Area Sakurai/Tounomine Area Hase Area

• Saiseikai Chuwa Hospital

  Address

  323 Oaza Abe, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県桜井市大字阿部323

  Tel

  0744-43-5001

Miwa/Yamanobe Area

• Tenri Hospital (Tenri Yorozu Sodansho “Ikoi no Ie” Hospital)

  Address

  200 Mishimacho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県天理市三島町200

  Tel

  0743-63-5611

• Kokuho Central Hospital

  Address

  404-1 Miyako, Tawaramotocho, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県磯城郡田原本町宮古404−1

  Tel

  0744-32-8800

Uda Area

• Saiseikai Chuwa Hospital

  Address

  815 Haibarahagihara, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県宇陀市榛原萩原815

  Tel

  0745-82-0381

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Information Centers

Sakurai/Tounomine Area

• Sakurai Tourism Information Office

  Address

  Inside Kintetsu Sakurai Station
  近鉄桜井駅構内

  Tel

  0744-44-2377

  Hours

  8:30 to 17:00

  Closed

  Dec. 29 to Jan. 3

Miwa/Yamanobe Area

• Tenri City Trail Center

  Address

  577-1 Yanagimotocho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県天理市柳本町577-1

  Tel

  0744-44-2377

  Hours

  8:30 to 17:00

  Closed

  The first Monday of the month、Dec.29 to Jan.3

• Tenri City Tourism and Products Center (Kofufun Shop)

  Address

  816 Kawaharajocho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県天理市川原城町816

  Tel

  0743-62-1206

  Hours

  9:00 to 19:00

  Closed

  One irregular day each month、Dec.29 to Jan.3

• “Shiki no Sato” Tourism Station (Tawaramoto Tourism Association)

  Address

  193 Tawaramotocho, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture (right after leaving the east ticket gate at Tawaramoto Station on the Kintetsu line)
  奈良県磯城郡田原本町193

  Tel

  0744-33-4560

  Hours

  9:00 to 16:00

  Closed

  Tue.; Dec. 29 to Jan. 3

Hase Area

• Hase Tourism Center

  Address

  1593-2 Hase, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県桜井市初瀬1593-2

  Tel

  0744-44-3331

  Hours

  8:30 to 17:00

  Closed

  Tue., Wed.; Dec. 29 to Jan. 3

Uda Area

• Uda Midokoro Uda City Tourism Information Office

  Address

  2427 Haibarahagihara, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県宇陀市榛原萩原2427

  Tel

  0745-88-9049

  Hours

  9:00 to 17:00

  Closed

  New Year’s holidays

• Roadside Station (Michino Eki) Udaji Ouda Akinoyado

  Address

  714-1 Oudahirou, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
  奈良県宇陀市大宇陀拾生714-1

  Tel

  0745-83-0051

  Hours

  9:00 to 19:00

  Closed

  New Year’s holidays

• Mitsue Village Tourism Information Office

  Address

  6330 Kozue, Mitsuemura, Uda District, Nara Prefecture inside the Roadside Station (Michino Eki) Isehonkaido Mitsue
  奈良県宇陀郡御杖村神末6330 道の駅「伊勢本街道 御杖」内

  Tel

  0745-95-6126

  Hours

  10:00 to 16:00

  Closed

  Tue.

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