Orientation and Transportation

Getting to Iga Ueno

Covered by: Japan Rail Pass(except 260 yen for Iga Railway)

Take the JR Yamatoji Line (also known as Kansai Line) from central Osaka to Kamo Station (45-60 minutes). Direct Kamo-bound trains depart from Osaka Station except in the early mornings when they depart from Namba Station. All trains stop at Tennoji Station along the way. At Kamo Station, transfer to another train on the JR Kansai Line to Iga-Ueno Station (35 minutes) and finally change to the Iga Railway to Ueno-shi Station (5 minutes).

From Tennoji Station, the entire trip takes about 100 minutes and costs 1600 yen (1340 yen for the JR part and 260 yen for the Iga Railway part). There is generally one connection per hour. The trip is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, the JR Kansai Area Pass and the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass, except for the section of the Iga Railway.

Take the Kintetsu Osaka Line from central Osaka to Iga-Kanbe Station (around 60 minutes, 2290 yen by limited express or 90 minutes, 1370 yen by express from Osaka-Namba) and transfer to the Iga Railway to Ueno-shi Station (25 minutes, 370 yen). There is generally one connection per hour.

The Kansai Railway Pass is valid as far as Iga-Kanbe, but does not cover the Iga Railway. Pass holders will also have to pay a 920 yen supplement if using a limited express train (other train categories do not require a supplement). The Kintetsu Rail Pass covers the entire journey (except limited express fees).

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Getting around

Iga Ueno's most centrally located railway station is Uenoshi Station along the Iga Railway Line (formerly known as Kintetsu Iga Line). From the closest JR station, Iga Ueno Station, Uenoshi Station can be reached in a seven minute train ride along the Iga Railway Line (260 yen one way). All of Iga Ueno's major attractions are located in and around Ueno Park, a short walk north of Uenoshi Station.