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Step-by-step walking routes between platforms in Japan's busiest stations, with the exact Japanese signs to follow.

Kyoto Station transfer guide 京都駅

Shinkansen transfers at Kyoto Station for visitors: Shinkansen to the JR Nara Line (Fushimi Inari), the JR Sagano Line (Arashiyama) and the Karasuma subway line, with walking times and the Japanese signs to follow.

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Shinkansen→JR Nara Line (Fushimi Inari) Allow 10 min Ticket gate on route Overview Shinkansen→JR Sagano Line (Arashiyama) Allow 10–15 min Ticket gate on route Overview Shinkansen→Karasuma Line (subway) Allow 10 min Ticket gate on route Overview

Three levels

The Shinkansen platforms are on 3F, the transfer gates on 2F and the JR local platforms on 1F. The subway is underground on the north side.

Long platforms, far apart

The Sagano Line platforms are at the far west end of the station. Allow extra time for the walk.

Buses get crowded

For Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama, the JR lines are usually faster and more reliable than the city buses.