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The Chuo Main Line for Tajimi, Ena, and Nakatsugawa

The Chuo Main Line runs between Nagoya and Tokyo but actually no trains run along the complete length of the line. From Nagoya Station most Chuo Main Line trains run eastward as far as Nakatsugawa Station or to stations in between Nagoya and Nakatsugawa. The only exception is the Limited Express Shinano which runs beyond Nakatsugawa to Shiojiri Station before diverting to the Shinonoi Line and heading north to Nagano. The western portion of the Chuo Main Line is run by JR Central and fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. At Nagoya Station services on the Chuo Main Line depart from platforms 7, 8, 10, and 11.

A Rapid service on the Chuo Main Line bound for Nakatsugawa

A Rapid service on the Chuo Main Line bound for Nakatsugawa

Contents

  • Key Destinations
    • Kanayama Station
    • Tsurumai Station
    • Chikusa Station
    • Ozone Station
    • Kachigawa Station
    • Kozoji Station
    • Tajimi Station
    • Ena Station
    • Nakatsugawa Station
  • Useful Links

Key Destinations

Chuo Main Line services from Nagoya Station stop at the following stations:

Nagoya – Kanayama – Tsurumai – Chikusa – Ozone – Shin-Moriyama – Kachigawa – Kasugai – Jinryo – Kozoji – Kokokei – Tajimi – Tokishi – Mizunami – Kamado – Takenami – Ena – Mino-Sakamoto – Natatsugawa

Below are the key destinations and transfers on this line with example fares and journey times given from Nagoya Station.

Local train departures at Platform 8, Nagoya Station

Local train departures at Platform 8, Nagoya Station

Kanayama Station

Exit here for the Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Transfer here to the JR Tokaido Main Line, to Meitetsu Railway services, and to Nagoya Municipal Subway’s Meijo and Meiko lines. Kanayama Station is an important transportation hub in Nagoya and Meitetsu Railway express train services to and from Chubu Centrair Airport stop here.

  Train fare: 170 yen
  Train time: 3 minutes

Tsurumai Station

Exit here for Tsurumai Park which is a popular cherry blossom viewing location in the spring. Transfer here to Nagoya Municipal Subway’s Tsurumai Line.

  Train fare: 190 yen
  Train time: 7 minutes

Chikusa Station

Exit here for Takumu Shrine and its ancient well. According to local legend the spring water of the shrine will bring romance to those who drink it. Transfer here to Nagoya Municipal Subway’s Higashiyama Line.

  Train fare: 200 yen
  Train time: 10 minutes

Ozone Station

Exit here for Tokugawa-en Garden and the Tokugawa Art Museum, both of which are a 15 minute walk to the south. Transfer here to Nagoya Municipal Subway’s Meijo Line and to the Meitetsu Seto Line.

  Train fare: 200 yen
  Train time: 13 minutes

Kachigawa Station

Transfer here to the Johoku Line.

  Train fare: 240 yen
  Train time: 19 minutes

Kozoji Station

Transfer here to the Aichi Loop Line.

  Train fare: 410 yen
  Train time: 33 minutes

A train bound for Tajimi at Nagoya Station

A train bound for Tajimi at Nagoya Station

Tajimi Station

Tajimi’s attractions include the beautiful Zen temple and garden of Eihoji which was founded in 1313, the traditional pottery stores of Honmachi Oribe Street, and the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu. Transfer here to the Taita Line.

  Train fare: 670 yen
  Train time: 46 minutes

Ena Station

Exit here for the scenic Ena Gorge, the Hiroshige Museum of Art, Ena is also a good base for hiking on the historic Nakasendo highway. Transfer at Ena Station to the Akechi Line which is bound for the castle town of Iwamura, and the preserved Taisho era buildings of Akechi.

  Train fare: 1,140 yen
  Train time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

Nakatsugawa Station

Nakatsugawa is another good base for hikes along the scenic Nakasendo highway. There is a Nakasendo History Museum in the town, and many preserved Edo era buildings. Nakatsugawa is also famous for its many kabuki theaters and for its chestnut-flavored confectionery in the autumn. Transfer here to Chuo Main Line services bound for Kiso-Fukushima in Nagano Prefecture.

  Train fare: 1,320 yen
  Train time: 1 hour and 17 minutes

Useful Links

To look up train times and connections on this line quickly and easily, use English online route finders like Hyperdia and Jorudan.

Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved.

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