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Kinokuni Line Cycle Train

(Local train)
the Kinokuni Line
Cycle Train:
Between Gobo
and Shingu Stations

No advance reservation is required between Gobo and Shingu Stations on the Kinokuni Line, and you only need to pay the standard fare.
There is no charge for taking your bicycle onboard.

Bicycle-allowed trains
fares and reservations

Local Trains

No advance reservation is required between Gobo and Shingu Stations on the Kinokuni Line, and only a standard fare is required. There is no charge for taking your bicycle onboard.

Local Trains
All trains except the 6 busy morning school commuter trains on Monday through Saturday.
However, during extended school vacation periods*, it is available all day.

* Extended school vacation periods
· Summer vacation: (Mon.) July 22, 2024 to (Fri.) August 23, 2024
· Winter vacation: (Tue.) December 24, 2024 to (Thu.) January 9, 2025
· Spring vacation: (Mon.) March 24, 2025 to (Wed.) April 9, 2025
For details, please refer to the List of Bicycle-Allowed Trains at the bottom.

Section
Kinokuni Line local trains All stations between Gobo and Shingu Stations

Cycle train schedule

Stations with smooth access (green marks) Stations with many steps (red marks) *Subject to change due to train schedules.

(Local train)
How to use the
Kinokuni Line Cycle Train

  • No reservation
    required
  • No additional
    charge
  • No disassembly required

How to board conductorless trains

Trains between Gobo and Shingu Stations are conductorless trains
with the exception of some trains. See below for train boarding
instructions.

Manned stations in Gobo, Kii-Tanabe, Shirahama, Kushimoto, Kii-Katsuura, and Shingu
When boarding

Touch your IC card on the BLUE IC card reader at the ticket gate, and board the train.

When alighting

After getting off the train, touch your IC card on the YELLOW IC card reader at the ticket gate.

Gobo, Kii-Tanabe, Shirahama, Kushimoto, Kii-Katsuura, and Shingu manned stations: All doors open. Please give priority to those who get off. Please touch the IC ticket gate at the ticket gate.

Unmanned stations between Gobo and Kii-Tanabe Stations
When boarding

Touch your IC card on the BLUE IC card reader at the ticket gate, and board the train from the first door of the first car.

When alighting

Alight from the first door of the first car and touch your IC card on the YELLOW IC card reader at the ticket gate.

Unmanned station boarding and alighting map between Gobo and Kii-Tanabe Station: Only the front door of the 1st car will open. Please give priority to those who get off. Please touch the IC ticket gate at the ticket gate.

Unmanned stations between Kii-Tanabe and Shingu Stations
When boarding

Touch your IC card on the BLUE IC card reader near the first door of the first car.

When alighting

Touch your IC card on the YELLOW IC card reader near the driver’s seat at the front of the first car.

Unmanned station boarding map between Kii-Tanabe Station and Shingu Station: Only the front door of the 1st car will open. Please give priority to those who get off.

The boarding position is marked by this symbol!

Cycle train boarding gate mark

This video introduces the
Kinokuni Line
Cycle Trains!

  • ICOCA makes your trip more convenient.
  • Some trains may be crowded.

Rules for safe use

  • Be sure to secure your bicycle in the car with a rubber strap or rope. If you do not have anything to secure your bicycle, please ask a station attendant or crew member.

  • Move your bicycle only after the train stops.

  • Do not ride your bicycle on the station platform.

  • Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

  • You must carry your bicycle yourself. Keep your distance from other passengers.

  • Keep your bicycle within the yellow braille blocks.

Manners to ensure
a pleasant visit

  • Pedestrians have priority when passing each other.

  • When the train is crowded, please offer your seat to other passengers.

Cautions

  • You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those around you.
  • This service is not available to large groups. Bicycles may not be allowed due to overcrowding.
  • Please cooperate with our measures to prevent COVID-19 infection.

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