奈良交通十津川営業所, Bus terminal in Totsukawa, Japan.
Nara Kotsu Totsukawa is a bus station serving as the main transportation hub in a mountain village, connecting local communities to major railway stations. It forms the backbone of public transit in this remote area of the Kii Mountains.
The station operated one of Japan's longest non-expressway bus routes, connecting Kintetsu Yamato Yagi Station to JR Shingu Station through mountain roads. This connection shaped transportation access to the mountainous region for decades.
The station serves as a vital connection for residents to reach the sacred pilgrimage routes of Kumano Kodo and Omine Okugake in the Kii Mountains. It links the isolated village to walking networks that have long been central to the spiritual life of the region.
The station offers free rides for students and operates on special schedules during August and January holiday periods. Visitors should check schedules in advance, as the mountain location requires regular timing adjustments.
Children under six years travel without charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Passengers with disability certificates also receive fare reductions, making the station accessible to different groups.
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