Takanohara Station, Railway station in Nara, Japan
Takanohara Station is a railway facility on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line featuring four tracks and two island platforms. It operates at kilometer marker 30.8 from Kyoto Station to serve the Nara area.
The station opened on November 22, 1972, during the construction of Heijo New Town. This marked a major expansion of transport connections across Nara Prefecture.
The name references passages in the Manyoshu poetry collection, linking this place to ancient geographic references in the Saki Highlands.
Regular trains run from here including local, express, and limited express services toward Kyoto and Nara. A connected bus terminal makes it easy to reach nearby areas from this point.
The station connects directly to Kansai Science City through its integrated transportation system. This link makes it a central hub for researchers and visitors exploring the region.
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