Pickup points and meeting tips
- Kintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae Station is the main access point for the shrine and for onward travel to Asuka.
- For Imai-cho, Yagi-nishiguchi and Yamato-Yagi stations are the closest; Yamato-Yagi is also a Kintetsu interchange with hotels nearby.
- Use the shrine parking area as a fixed meeting point if the group splits between the shrine and the old town.
Vehicle access
Kashihara Jingu has broad approaches and parking that suit all vehicle sizes. Imai-cho is a grid of narrow preserved streets; vehicles stay on the perimeter roads and guests walk in.
Allow walking time in preserved streets.
Luggage
Neither the shrine nor Imai-cho has group luggage storage. Keep bags in the vehicle, and if moving on to an overnight in Yoshino or the south, plan the luggage split before departure.
Typical drive times
| Osaka NambaMinami-Hanna Road | approx. 50–70 min |
|---|---|
| Nara ParkRoute 24 / Keinawa Expressway | approx. 40–55 min |
| Kyoto StationKeinawa Expressway | approx. 75–95 min |
| Kansai Airport (KIX)Minami-Hanna Road / Hanwa Expressway | approx. 70–90 min |
Approximate, without traffic delays.
Combine in one charter day
- Asuka Village
- Sakurai (Hase-dera, Omiwa Shrine)
- Yoshino
Recommended vehicles
Places and pickup areas to consider
- Kashihara Jingu
- Imaicho
Locations are described for trip planning. Service availability, exact pickup access, fares and driver allocation are confirmed in your written quotation.