A train connecting Kyoto and Osaka『Keihan Train』

Today, I’d like to introduce you to the Keihan Railway, which connects Kyoto and Osaka.

In this article you can learn about transportation in Kyoto and Osaka.

Let’s enjoy learning about Keihan Railway.

Do you know why it is called Keihan?

↓This is the kanji for Keihan.

京阪（Keihan）

I said at the beginning that the Keihan Railway connects Kyoto and Osaka.

First, Look at the kanji for Kyoto and Osaka.

↓Please look at this↓This is the kanji for Kyoto.

京都（Kyoto)

↓And next↓ This is the kanji for Osaka.

大阪（Osaka）

Do you understand yet?

The name Keihan is a combination of the kanji for Kyoto and Osaka.

↓This is the origin of the Keihan.

京阪（Keihan）

It’s very easy, isn’t it?

well then,the Keihan Railway connects Kyoto and Osaka.

Do you know where the train departs from in Kyoto?

The starting point for the Keihan Railway is Demachiyanagi Station in Kyoto.

There is a place where the Kamogawa River and the Takase River meet.

It’s called the Kamogawa Delta.

There are stepping stones in the shape of turtles.

And ｍany children play there on holidays.

It is also famous as a filming location for movies and anime.

Some people visit it as a tourist destination.

The final stop in Osaka is Yodoyabashi Station.

It is a central location in Osaka, with convenient access to Osaka Station, Shinsaibashi, Namba, etc.

It takes about 1 hour to get from Demachiyanagi Station to the final stop, Yodoyabashi Station.

■Famous places along the Keihan Railway