Yamato-Saidaiji 大和西大寺 | |
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Platforms before station renovation, August 2007
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Location |
1-1, Saidaiji Kunimichō Itchōme, Nara, Nara (奈良県奈良市西大寺国見町1丁目1-1) Japan |
Coordinates | 34°41′37.62″N 135°46′57.84″E / 34.6937833°N 135.7827333°ECoordinates: 34°41′37.62″N 135°46′57.84″E / 34.6937833°N 135.7827333°E |
Operated by | Kintetsu Railway |
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Other information | |
Station code | A26, B26 |
History | |
Opened | 1914 |
Previous names | Saidaiji; Daiki Saidaiji (until 1941) |
Yamato-Saidaiji Station (大和西大寺駅 Yamato Saidaiji-eki) is a railway station owned by Kintetsu Railway and located in Saidaiji Kunimichō Itchōme, Nara, Japan. The station is also called Kintetsu Saidaiji Station (近鉄西大寺駅) or Saidaiji Station (西大寺駅).
Yamato-Saidaiji Station is a junction of the lines from four directions: Osaka (Nara Line) from the west, Nara (Nara Line) from the east, Kyoto (Kyoto Line) from the north, and Kashihara (Kashihara Line) from the south.
This station has three island platforms serving five tracks on the ground. Station building is located in the north and south of the platforms and tracks, connecting NaRa Family, bus stops and taxi stands from the north gates and connecting the overbridge from the south gates.
Station shopping mall "Time's Place Saidaiji" is located on the 2nd level, housing 32 stores such as restaurants, souvenir stores and convenience store Family Mart. The shopping mall opened on September 11, 2009, with the location of 3 elevators connecting a platform each.
Buses are operated by Nara Kotsu Bus Lines Co., Ltd.