大和路線
The oldest section of the Yamatoji Line is between and , which opened on May 14, 1889. The present route was completed on August 21, 1907 when the new line between and , replacing the original route via , was opened. The name "Yamatoji Line" has been used since March 13, 1988, and the term “Yamatoji“ roughly translates to “Road to Yamato Province”.