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[[Image:Shigakeihanline.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line train at [[Shimanoseki Station]] in [[Otsu, Shiga]].]]
[[Image:20171204_5611.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line train at [[Omi Jingu-mae Station]] in [[Otsu, Shiga]].]]


by [[Philbert Ono]]
by [[Philbert Ono]]
Two Keihan Lines run in Shiga: Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line (entirely within Otsu) and Keishin Line between Otsu and Kyoto Prefecture. The Keihan Line in Otsu started running between Hama-Otsu and Ishiyama-dera in 1914. The line was later extended to Sakamoto.
Wheelchair users must note that many Keihan Line stations are not wheelchair accessible. Click on the train station link below to see if the station is accessible or not. If necessary, call the indicated phone number in advance for wheelchair assistance. Many stations are unmanned.


=Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line=
=Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line=
京阪石山坂本線
京阪石山坂本線


Almost like a streetcar line cutting through the center of [[Otsu, Shiga]] from the east end in Ishiyama to the west end in Sakamoto. It takes you places in the city where the JR line cannot reach such as [http://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=148 Ishiyama-dera temple], Hama-Otsu shopping and amusement area, [http://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=131 Miidera temple], [http://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=188 Omi Shrine], and Sakamoto.
Almost like a streetcar line cutting through the center of [[Otsu, Shiga]] from the east end in Ishiyama to the west end in Sakamoto. It takes you places in the city where the JR line cannot reach such as [https://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=148 Ishiyama-dera temple], Hama-Otsu shopping and amusement area, [https://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=131 Miidera temple], [https://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=188 Omi Shrine], and Sakamoto.


*[[Ishiyama-dera Station]] (石山寺駅) - Near the famous Ishiyama-dera temple and Setagawa River.
*[[Ishiyama-dera Station]] (石山寺駅) - Near the famous Ishiyama-dera temple and Setagawa River.
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*[[Ishiba Station]] (石場駅) -
*[[Ishiba Station]] (石場駅) -
*[[Shimanoseki Station]] (島ノ関駅) - Near the Shiga Prefectural Capital.
*[[Shimanoseki Station]] (島ノ関駅) - Near the Shiga Prefectural Capital.
*[[Hama-Otsu Station]] (浜大津駅) - Shopping area, hotels, and Otsu Port for lake cruises. In March 2018, Hama-Otsu Station will be renamed Biwako Hama-Otsu Station (びわ湖浜大津駅).
*[[Biwako Hama-Otsu Station]] (びわ湖浜大津駅) (formerly Hama-Otsu Station until Feb. 2018) - Shopping area, hotels, and Otsu Port for lake cruises.
*[[Miidera Station]] (三井寺駅) - Near the famous Miidera temple and Biwako Sosui Canal.
*[[Miidera Station]] (三井寺駅) - Near the famous Miidera temple and Biwako Sosui Canal.
*[[Bessho Station]] (別所駅) - Near Otsu City Hall. In March 2018, Bessho Station Station will be renamed Otsu Shiyakusho-mae Station (大津市役所前駅).
*[[Otsu Shiyakusho-mae Station]] (大津市役所前駅) (formerly Bessho Station until Feb. 2018) - Near Otsu City Hall, Otsu History Museum, Ojiyama Sports Park, and Ojiyama Stadium.
*[[Ojiyama Station]] (皇子山駅) - In March 2018, Ojiyama Station will be renamed Keihan Otsukyo Station (京阪大津京駅).
*[[Keihan Otsukyo Station]] (京阪大津京駅) (formerly Ojiyama Station until Feb. 2018) - Ojigaoka Park, Ojiyama Sports Park, also transfer to JR [[Otsukyo Station]] on the Kosei Line.
*[[Omi Jingu-mae Station]] (近江神宮前駅) - Near Omi Jingu Shrine dedicated to Emperor Tenchi.
*[[Omi Jingu-mae Station]] (近江神宮前駅) - Near Omi Jingu Shrine dedicated to Emperor Tenchi.
*[[Minami-Shiga Station]] (南滋賀駅) -
*[[Minami-Shiga Station]] (南滋賀駅) -
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*[[Ano Station]] (穴太駅) -
*[[Ano Station]] (穴太駅) -
*[[Matsunobamba Station]] (松ノ馬場駅) -
*[[Matsunobamba Station]] (松ノ馬場駅) -
*[[Sakamoto Station]] (坂本駅) - Near the Hiezan cable car station to go up Mt. Hiei. Sakamoto is a temple town at the foot of Mt. Hiei. In March 2018, Sakamoto Station will be renamed Sakamoto Hie-zan-guchi Station (坂本比叡山口駅).
*[[Sakamoto_Hiezan-guchi_Station]] (坂本比叡山口駅) - Near the Hiezan cable car station to go up Mt. Hiei. Sakamoto is a temple town at the foot of Mt. Hiei. Formerly named Sakamoto Station until March 2018.


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*[[Otani Station]] (大谷駅) -
*[[Otani Station]] (大谷駅) -
*[[Kami-sakaemachi Station]] (上栄町駅) - Former stage town of Otsu-juku on the Tokaido Road.
*[[Kami-sakaemachi Station]] (上栄町駅) - Former stage town of Otsu-juku on the Tokaido Road.
*[[Hama-Otsu Station]] (浜大津駅) - Otsu Port and shopping area. Transfer to Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line. In March 2018, Hama-Otsu Station will be renamed Biwako Hama-Otsu Station (びわ湖浜大津駅).
*[[Biwako Hama-Otsu Station]] (びわ湖浜大津駅) (formerly Hama-Otsu Station) - Otsu Port and shopping area. Transfer to Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line.


[http://www.keihan.co.jp/en/ Keihan Electric Railway Co.]
[http://www.keihan.co.jp/en/ Keihan Electric Railway Co.]

Latest revision as of 10:51, 13 November 2022

Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line train at Omi Jingu-mae Station in Otsu, Shiga.

by Philbert Ono

Two Keihan Lines run in Shiga: Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line (entirely within Otsu) and Keishin Line between Otsu and Kyoto Prefecture. The Keihan Line in Otsu started running between Hama-Otsu and Ishiyama-dera in 1914. The line was later extended to Sakamoto.

Wheelchair users must note that many Keihan Line stations are not wheelchair accessible. Click on the train station link below to see if the station is accessible or not. If necessary, call the indicated phone number in advance for wheelchair assistance. Many stations are unmanned.

Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line

京阪石山坂本線

Almost like a streetcar line cutting through the center of Otsu, Shiga from the east end in Ishiyama to the west end in Sakamoto. It takes you places in the city where the JR line cannot reach such as Ishiyama-dera temple, Hama-Otsu shopping and amusement area, Miidera temple, Omi Shrine, and Sakamoto.

Keihan Keishin Line

京阪京津線

Streetcar line connecting Otsu and Kyoto.

Keihan Electric Railway Co.