Keihan Electric Railway

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Connecting Osaka's Nakanoshima and Yodoyabashi areas to central Kyoto, this line is extremely convenient for Kyoto sightseeing. It also offers smooth connections to Mt. Hiei, Kibune, and Kurama from Demachiyanagi Station. Keihan’s charm lies in its high-quality services like the "Premium Car" and having stations right next to popular spots like Fushimi Inari and Uji. You can enjoy a sophisticated journey and "omotenashi" hospitality while watching the gentle Yodo River flow by from the window.

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Trains and Frames: Traveling on the Keihan Line

Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

Keihan Electric Railway

Address: 7F Reception, Station Hill Hirakata Office A, 19-1 Okahigashi-cho, Hirakata-shi, Osaka
Website: https://www.keihan.co.jp/corporate/company/profile-officers.html
Operator: Keihan Electric Railway

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