A Must-Visit Train Station in Nara, Japan for Street Fighter 6 Fans

CAPCOM, Kashihara City and Kintetsu Railway bring Street Fighter 6 character designs and special experiences to Yamato-Yagi Station in Nara, Japan.

TENNOJI-KU, OSAKA, JAPAN, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — 1. Street Fighter 6 Character Decorations at Yamato-Yagi Station

At Yamato-Yagi Station, a gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara,” character-themed decorations have been installed throughout the station, creating an engaging space where visitors can discover Street Fighter 6 characters in various locations.

Decoration Locations

Central staircase inside the station
Restroom signs near the ticket gates
Waiting room on the Osaka Line platform
Large mural on a wall near the station plaza on the north side of the station

2. “Street Fighter × Kashihara City” Collaboration Commemorative Admission Tickets

About the Commemorative Admission Tickets

The commemorative admission ticket is a special item that includes a station admission ticket and a limited-edition holder featuring an exclusive Street Fighter 6 design. These limited-edition designs are available only at Yamato-Yagi Station and Kashiharajingu-mae Station.

Ticket Set Available at Yamato-Yagi Station

Where to buy: Yamato-Yagi Station Limited Express Ticket Office (staffed counter)
Price: JPY 1,080
Payment: Cash only
Quantity available: 1,000 sets

Ticket Set Available at Kashiharajingu-mae Station

Kashiharajingu-mae Station is approximately five minutes by train from Yamato-Yagi Station.

Where to buy: Kashiharajingu-mae Station Limited Express Ticket Office (staffed counter)
Price: JPY 720
Payment: Cash only
Quantity available: 1,000 sets

Sales Period

Available while supplies last.

Special Design

Two versions of the limited-edition holder are available: one for Yamato-Yagi Station and one for Kashiharajingu-mae Station. When placed side by side, the two holders form one complete design.

3. Station Announcements Featuring the Voices of Street Fighter Characters

Original in-station announcements featuring Street Fighter characters Ryu (voiced by Hiroki Takahashi) and Chun-Li (voiced by Fumiko Orikasa) will be broadcast inside the stations.

Announcement Times

Approximately every 20 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Broadcast Period

Through Friday, July 30, 2027

Locations

Yamato-Yagi Station and Kashiharajingu-mae Station

Details

The announcements introduce sightseeing attractions in Kashihara City. The announcements are in Japanese.

Reference: Sightseeing Attractions Around Kashihara City

The area surrounding Kashihara City is home to a variety of attractions where visitors can experience the history and culture of ancient Japan, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara,” the Fujiwara Palace Site, Ishibutai Kofun, and Kashihara Jingu.

Fujiwara Palace Site

The Fujiwara Palace Site contains the remains of the palace that stood at the center of Fujiwara-kyo, Japan’s first full-scale capital city. It is also a popular destination for seasonal flowers. In July 2026, it was inscribed as a component part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara.”

Kashihara Jingu

Kashihara Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor of Japan. Set amid expansive grounds and abundant nature, it is one of Nara Prefecture’s best-known tourist attractions and welcomes many visitors.

Ishibutai Kofun (Ishibutai Tumulus)

Ishibutai Kofun is one of Japan’s largest ancient burial mounds and is believed to be the tomb of Soga no Umako, a powerful clan leader of the Asuka period. In July 2026, it was inscribed as a component part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara” and continues to attract many visitors.

Reference: Convenient Rail Passes for Sightseeing

Special rail passes are also available for international visitors to Japan, offering convenient and affordable travel around Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, as well as access to the Asuka-Fujiwara area and sightseeing attractions around Kashihara City.

KINTETSU RAIL PASS 2day

Adult: JPY 3,700 / Child: JPY 1,850
https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/ticket/krp_2day.html

KINTETSU RAIL PASS 5day plus

Adult: JPY 6,700 / Child: JPY 3,350
https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/ticket/krp_5dayplus.html

Rina Hamamoto
Kintetsu Group Holdings.,Ltd.
+81 6-6775-3374
kghd-contact@rw.kintetsu.co.jp

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