🚴 Let's cycle around Ise-Shima and travel comfortably on the Kintetsu "Cycle Train"!
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"Ise-Shima Area" in Mie Prefecture is a place where everyone can experience Japanese culture and history and many leisure activities such as kayaking. Of course, everyone can enjoy various activities here, from children to adults.
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Not only that, Ise-Shima has also been designated as "The Pacific Cycling Road", a national cycling route! 🚴♀️
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Whether you cycle seriously or leisurely, enjoy the beautiful sea view and stop by famous sightseeing spots, you can enjoy all kinds of cycling.
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This time, we'll introduce "Cycle Train", an environmentally friendly cycling train that is perfect for those who love cycling. You can conveniently bring a bicycle along on the train! 🥰
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So, don't forget to be a part of the wind of Ise-Shima and cycle amidst these magnificent scenery. ✨
This year's spring, Let's go watch the "F1 Japanese Grand Prix" 🏎
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The "Suzuka Circuit", located in Mie Prefecture will host "F1 Japanese Grand Prix": the world's fastest 4-wheel car racing event.
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Every year, many fans from all over the world will visit to watch the race. In 2023, the record number of attendees was around 220,000 people.
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Moreover, join fun activities with the whole family at "Suzuka Circuit Park" Enjoy the motorcycle ride "Pinky Bike Plus" for youngsters over 3 years old, and the motorcycle-style coaster "GP Racers" a ride that allows everyone to experience the feeling of acceleration and cornering through the curves like you're the real racer!
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In 2024, the racing event will be hosted on Friday, 5th - Sunday, 7th April. Everyone, please don't miss the opportunity to attend! ✨
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📍Access: Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Kintetsu-Shiroko Station.
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📍View more information here:
https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/en/
Thank you for supporting Kintetsu Railway in 2023
To everyone who supports Kintetsu Railway for all the past 2023, thank you so much for all the wonderful memories! 🥰
In 2024, we will try harder to spread the delightful charm of Kintetsu Railway. Please look forward to our progress and keep supporting us next year! 📣
Sincerely hope everyone will have a good time through this New Year Festival! ❤️
Strawberry An-Kudzu Fondue
Let’s explore the charming “Naramachi”, the Kintetsu Railway’s recommended attraction! 😊
Naramachi is an ancient town district brimming with various attractive ancient sites: shrines, temples, and antique shops. This place is located near the Kintetsu Nara Station.
On January 5th – February 29th 2024, there will be a winter food fair in Naramachi as the theme of “Nara: The Strawberry Town”.
At “Naramachi Shofukuan” Japanese dessert café, you can try a special menu “Strawberry An-Kudzu Fondue”, a Shiratama flour and heart-shaped strawberry jelly dipped into “An-Kudzu” (Japanese arrowroot) or a homemade red bean paste, catering as a delightful fondue.
End up with the healthy ingredients, “Amazake made from Kochi rice”, delivering another level of surprising flavor to complete your meal!
In addition to the café mentioned above, you can experience the various tastes of other desserts made of Nara seasonal strawberries. 🎵
While strolling in Naramachi, don’t forget a chance to immerse yourself in “the happy strawberry time”. 🍓
📍 Naramachi’s Map
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aQj3YtBghYv2tYoF8
Sakura Liner
Enjoy a wonderful journey from Osaka-Abenobashi to Yoshino station with the limited express “Sakura Liner”. 🌸
Yoshino Town is famous for its enchanting Sakura blossoms. Inspired by this uniqueness, Sakura Liner’s exterior was designed in the cherry blossom’s white and pink colors, and the interior was decorated by the elegant Sakura pattern.
Inside the deluxe seats area, luggage racks and doors are made from the local woods and Japanese papers manufactured in Yoshino Town. These premium materials create a sense of luxury for passengers.
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the stunning landscape from the sightseeing area located behind the driver’s zone! Appreciating the scenery while the train is running along the railway, you will feel like the breathtaking scenery is tangible.
Apart from the “Sakura Liner” train, other limited express trains, such as the “Blue Symphony”, also provide a pleasant journey.
For those who wish to cherish the Sakura scenery at Yoshino Town, the “Sakura Liner” is definitely a must! 🎵
🔹 Kintetsu Railway’s Official Website
https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/about/limited_express/type.html
Kintetsu Railway provides a convenient method of transport to Nara Park!
Nara Park is a popular spot for overseas travelers, renowned for being the attraction where you can watch many deer in the park. The nearest station to Nara Park is Kintetsu-Nara Station.
It takes about 40 minutes to access Kintetsu-Nara Station from Osaka-Namba Station or Kyoto Station by Kintetsu Railway train.
Moreover, there are also special trains such as “Aoniyoshi” sightseeing train and “Nara Shika (Deer) Train” that provide an enjoyable travel experience.
Please watch the video and take Kintetsu Railway trains when visiting Nara Park! 😊
Yokoyama Observation Deck
Discover the unique and enchanting “Yokoyama Observation Deck” in Kashiko-jima, Mie Prefecture. 🌊💕
The Yokoyama Observation Deck offers a breathtaking scenery of “Ago Bay”, a place famous for the plenty of pearl oyster farms. Ago Bay provides a picturesque landscape of approximately 60 islands, creating a panorama of the stunning scenery that has captured the hearts of visitors.
If you have a chance to travel in Mie, we highly recommend you to witness a beautiful sunrise at Yokoyama Observation Deck, especially on a nice clear day. 🎵
📍 Yokoyama Observation Deck’s Map
https://maps.app.goo.gl/E97R8zudrqA4iuXSA
The High Decker of the Limited Express "Shimakaze"
Today, we warmly invite you to join us aboard an observation car of the Sightseeing Limited Express "Shimakaze”! 🌞
The roof of this observation car is designed to the 72 centimeters high decker model, providing breathtaking panoramic views through its expansive glass windows that make you feel as though you can reach out and touch the captivating scenery outside.
Especially on clear sunny days, you will be able to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes, as depicted in the video below. 🎵
🔹 The Sightseeing Limited Express "Shimakaze" Website
https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/shimakaze/
The Southern Rockhopper penguin family at At Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN by Kintetsu Railway
At Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN, you will have the wonderful opportunity to visit a cute little Southern Rockhopper Penguin that was born just last June!
The Southern Rockhopper Penguin derives its name from its characteristic posture of jumping from cliffs. Despite reaching full maturity, these penguins have an average height of 50 centimeters. Compared to other penguin species, the Southern Rockhopper is quite small.
If you travel to Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN during this period, be sure not to miss the chance to visit the adorable little Southern Rockhopper Penguin and observe how its parents lovingly care for it in the “Falkland Islands (Malvinas)” Zone. 🎵
※ P.S. : You can find the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Zone located at the entrance of the 4th floor.
📍 Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN’s Map
https://goo.gl/maps/eovD99fEP1KWPF2A8
The Sightseeing Limited Express “AONIYOSHI”
If you're planning a trip to Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto, let’s make your journey more special!
The Sightseeing Limited Express “AONIYOSHI” started operating last year, this train will provide a unique opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto.
The train's name "AONIYOSHI" is associated with an ancient city of Nara, it derives from a Japanese poetry composing method called "Makuna Kotoba," which involves creating poetic phrases from five words or phrases. AONIYOSHI represents the beauty of Nara.
The train's purple color symbolizes the preciousness of Japanese ancient culture and enhances the value of Nara's traditional Japanese vibes.
The interior decoration takes inspiration from Shosoin Temple's precious treasures, such as the Tenpyo Monyo pattern (天平文様), providing a deeper insight into Japan's ancient history and culture.
After admiring the gracefulness of the train, why don’t you try taking the Sightseeing Limited Express “AONIYOSHI” to immerse yourself even more profoundly into the traditional Japanese history, culture, and local foods of Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto? 😊
🔹 AONIYOSHI Official Website (English)
https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/aoniyoshi/
