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Karasuma Line

Kyoto Subway
Metro 13.7 km

Karasuma Line Stations (0)

Kokusaikaikan
Matsugasaki
Kitayama
Kitaōji
Kuramaguchi
Imadegawa
Marutamachi
Karasuma Oike
Shijō
Gojō
Kyoto
Kujō
Jūjō
Kuinabashi
Takeda

Karasuma Line Info

  • Network Kyoto Subway
  • Operation Started 1981
  • Total Length 13.7 km
  • Total Stations 15

Terminals

From Kokusaikaikan
To Takeda

Karasuma Line Overview

The Karasuma Line runs from Kokusaikaikan to Takeda, a 13.7-kilometer route with 15 stations. The line was constructed in phases, with the first phase between Kitaoji and Kyoto Station opening on May 29, 1981. It was later extended north to Kokusaikaikan in 1990 and south to Takeda in 1997. It provides interchange between Kyoto Station, Karasuma Oike, Shijō, and Kitaoji Station. It also has a direct service with the Kintetsu Railway at Takeda, providing direct trains to Nara without changing trains.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Karasuma Line

Karasuma Line has 15 stations on the Kyoto Subway network.

Karasuma Line runs between Kokusaikaikan and Takeda.

Karasuma Line is approximately 13.7 km long.

Karasuma Line opened in 1981.

Karasuma Line is a Metro line operated under Kyoto Subway.

Karasuma Line is part of the Kyoto Subway transit network.