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JR Kosei Line
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MAP OF KOSEI LINE
Shinkaisoku stops on this map are shown in Bold.
* Just a reminder--not including the bullet train, there are two types of Japan Rail trains in Shiga:
  • Local Trains (futsu )
  • Limited Express (shinkaisoku )
For tips and instructions on using the train, head here.

This line services the west side of the lake, running between Omi Shiotsu in the north and Kyoto in the south. Yamashina Station is the only direct connection between the Biwako Line and the Kosei Line. When travelling from Kyoto, the final destinations are Katata, Omi Imazu, Omi Maiko and Nagahara. Futsu and Shinkaisoku trains also run on the Kosei Line, so make sure to check that the train you want to take will stop at your destination. Also, when traveling from Yamashina station, make sure not to mix up the final destinations of Nagahara () and Nagahama (). Trains traveling toward Nagahara will enter the Kosei Line, while trains to Nagahama will continue on the Biwako Line.

STATIONS ON THE KOSEI LINE

Omi Shiotsu
(Transfer for JR Hokuriku Line)
Nagahara
Makino
Omi Nakasho
Omi Imazu
Shin Ashai
Adogawa
Omi Takashima
Kita Komatsu
Omi Maiko
Hira
Shiga
Horai
Wani
Ono
Katata
Ogoto
Hieizan Sakamoto
Karasaki
Nishi Otsu
(Five minute walk from Keihan Ojiyama Station)
Yamashina
(Transfer for JR Biwako Line, Keihan Keishin Line)
Kyoto

*Shinkaisoku stops are in bold.
JR biwako line JR kusatsu line