How to go from Shingu to Osaka ?
- Published on : 13/09/2017
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Along the Pacific Ocean
There are two direct limited express trains operating from Shingu to Shin-Osaka : the Kuroshio, which is the most frequent, and the Ocean Arrow, which is faster and has the advantage of having large, scenic windows. Have a good trip !
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<section data-class="bloc-2-col-texte-photo" class=""><div class="fright"><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/itineraires/Kumano-kodo-250-250.jpg" alt="Kumano kodo "></div></div><div class="texte fleft">There are two direct limited express trains operating <b>from Shingu to Shin-Osaka</b> : the <b>Kuroshio</b>, which is the most frequent, and the <b>Ocean Arrow</b>, which is faster and has the advantage of having large, scenic windows. On this latter train, lounge seats (non-reserved) are the best spot to view the Pacific Ocean.<br><br>Recently a panda train was launched in August 2017 on the Kuroshio Line to to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the JR West railway company and, in 2018, the 40th anniversary of Adventure World Park, an amusement park with a zoo.<br><br><u>0KM - <b>SHINGU STATION</b></u></div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="bloc-2-col-texte-photo" class=""><div class="fright"><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/itineraires/nachi-waterfall-v2-250-250.jpg" alt="Nachi Waterfall"></div></div><div class="texte fleft"><u>13 KM - 0H17 - <b>NACHI STATION</b></u>Only <a href="/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/express-trains" title="Local and express trains explained">local trains</a> stop here. Take a bus in front of the station and get off at Taki-mae to reach the sacred 133-m-high Nachi Waterfall.<br><br><u>15 KM - 0H15 - <b>KII-KATSURA station</b></u>An onsen town where the most famous of them, the Bokido hot spring (part of <a href="www.hotelurashima.co.jp" title="Hotel Urashima" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hotel Urashima</a>) allows you to bathe in a cave while gazing at the Pacific Ocean.<br><br><u>95 KM -1H43 - <b>SHIRAHAMA station</b> </u>A popular summer vacation destination, yet too crowded in high season to be really enjoyable.</div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="bloc-2-col-texte-photo" class=""><div class="fright"><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/itineraires/katsuura-beach-wakayama-250-250.jpg" alt="Katsuura Beach"></div></div><div class="texte fleft"><u>105 KM - 2H - <b>KII-TANABE station</b></u>As his statue next to the ocean reminds us, Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), the founder of Aikido, was born here.<br><u>145 KM - 3H - <b>DOJO-JI station</b></u>Only local trains stop here. To get to the Dojo-ji Templeand its three-storey pagoda from the station, turn left on to themain road and take a right at the first junction. The temple is atthe end of the street.<br><u>175 KM - 3H17- <b>MINOSHIMA station</b></u>Part of Arida city, famous for its oranges and the cormorant fishing from June to September.<br></div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="bloc-2-col-texte-photo" class=""><div class="fright"><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/itineraires/wakayama-castle-250-250.jpg" alt="Wakayama Castle with a JR pass"></div></div><div class="texte fleft"><u>201 KM - 3H08 - <b>WAKAYAMA station</b></u>The walk in the park of the castle and the visit of the castle are very pleasant. Wakayama Castle was built by the Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who ruled Japan in the latter half of the 16th century.The JR Hanwa Line starts here. If you plan to reach <a href="/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/kansai-airport-to-kyoto" title="Access to Kansai International Airport with a Japan Rail Pass">Kansai International Airport</a>, change here for a train running on this line.<br><u>227 KM - 3H44 - <b>HINENO station</b></u>To reach Kansai International Airport, you can also change trains at this station.<br><br><u>262 KM - 3H50 - <b>TENNOJI station</b></u>Get off at this station, which is part of the<a href="/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/osaka-loop-line" title="Osaka Loop Line with your Japan Rail Pass"> JR Osaka Loop Line</a>, if you are going to Osaka Station.<br><u>277 KM - 4H07 - <b>SHIN-OSAKA station</b></u><a href="/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/shin-osaka-station" title="Discover Shin-Osaka Station with your Japan Rail Pass">Shin-Osaka </a>is Osaka’s Shinkansen station.</div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="titlesouschapitre" class=""><div class="graytitle-chapter">discover shingu</div></section><section data-class="petiteimagetextedroite" class=""><div class="fleft"><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/itineraires/Whattoseemini.jpg" style="width:100px;" alt="What to see in Takayama ?" data-pin-nopin="true"></div></div><div class="texte fleft"><div style="width:140px;"><br><b>What to see ?</b><br><br></div></div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="texte-libre" class=""><div><b>DORO GORGE</b> is a valley ravine that offers a variety of breathtaking natural landscapes, such as dense virgin forests,steep cliffs, and oddly shaped rocks of various sizes. The scenery is particularly splendid in summer when flowers bloom on the rock faces and in late autumn when colored leaves cover the mountains. Visitors can enjoy a thrilling raft ride down the rapids (¥3340) on the Kitayama River flowing in the gorge. Take a left as you leave Shingu Station to find the bus terminal. The valley is 40 minutes away from the city.</div></section><section data-class="petiteimagetextedroite" class=""><div class="fleft"><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/itineraires/Wheretostaymini.jpg" style="width:100px;" alt="Where to stay in Takayama ?" data-pin-nopin="true"></div></div><div class="texte fleft"><div style="width:140px;"><br><b>Where to Stay ?<br></b><br></div></div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="texte-libre" class=""><div>MOMOFUKU 百福 <br>Run by a friendly retired couple, a welcomingsmall guest house with 4 rooms. You can enjoy local vegetablesand fish prepared by the couple. <br>Access : 1 hour by bus from Shingu JRStation. 5-minute walk from Ogumotoiri-toge, 10-minute walkfrom Kogumotoiri-toge. <br>224-3 Nishi, Kumanogawa-cho, Shingu, Wakayama, 647-1206<br>Tel : 07-3545-2016 / <a href="https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/accommodations/minshuku-momofuku" title="Momofuku web site" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Visit the Momofuku Minshuku page on Kumano Travel website</a> <br><br>KOGUCHI SHIZEN NO IE 小口自然の家 <br>An old school that wasrenovated into a lodge. Located between Nachi and Hongu, it’s agreat place for an overnight stay on the way along the Kumano Kodo (Pilgrimage route). <br>Access : 1 hour by bus from Shingu JR Station. 5-minute walk from Ogumotoiri-toge. 10-minute walk from Kogumotoiri-toge. 398 Kaminagai, Kumanogawa-cho, Shingu, Wakayama, 647-1201<br>Tel : 07-3545-2434 / <a href="http://www.kumano-travel.com/index/en/action_ContentsDetail_Detail/id13…; title="Koguchi shizen no ie along Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Visit the Koguchi Shizen No Ie page on Kumano Travel website</a></div></section><section data-class="petiteimagetextedroite" class=""><div class="fleft"><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/itineraires/Wheretoeatmini.jpg" style="width:100px;" alt="Where to eat in Takayama ?" data-pin-nopin="true"></div></div><div class="texte fleft"><div style="width:140px;"><br><b>Where to eat ?</b><br><br></div></div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="texte-libre" class=""><div>SHOUYA 創作居酒屋 清屋<br> Elegant but simple Japanese food at a reasonable price. From the station, turn left, then right onto route 42. Follow the road and turn left at Kumanomachi Michi, take the fourth left, and it is a bright yellow house on the left.<br>Open 5 p.m. to midnight. Closed Sundays. <br>Tel : 07-3523-3090 / Visit <a href="https://hitosara.com/0006011421/" title="Shouya restaurant in Shingu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the website</a>.<br></div></section>
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