📖 Kyoto TRAIN Yaro

The Hankyu Kyoto Line "Kyotrain Miyako" connects Osaka Umeda Station to Kyoto Kawaramachi Station and is a special sightseeing train designed with the style of Kyoto's nature and traditional architecture. It operates only on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and special days during the tourist season. You can ride it with a regular ticket, without needing to pay an additional express fare. Car 1 is themed "Autumn in Kyoto," adorned with patterns of maple leaves and autumn foliage; Car 2 is themed "Winter in Kyoto," featuring bamboo designs that create a dignified atmosphere. Car 3 is based on the concept of "Spring in Kyoto," scattered with beautiful cherry blossoms. All six cars are designed with different themes, allowing passengers to enjoy various atmospheres. Not only are the seat fabrics and wall designs carefully considered, but wooden window frames, backrests, and seat parts also use tatami. The sections connecting the cars are separated by noren curtains, maintaining a modern Japanese design throughout the train. Impressively, the interior also features a Japanese rock garden and a Kyoto machiya courtyard. The wooden round windows are in a unified color scheme, and leather hanging rings create an elegant ambiance, making it feel as if you are in the streets of Kyoto from the moment you board the train. In addition to private compartments suitable for families or small groups of friends, there are window seats that provide a convenient view of the scenery outside, as well as single seats for a peaceful and leisurely experience. There are various seating options to enjoy the sightseeing experience during the train ride.

A luxurious sightseeing limited express train operates on the Hankyu Kyoto Line between "Osaka Umeda and Kyoto Kawaramachi." It runs only on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and special days during the tourist season. Each car is designed with different seasonal themes and unique interior designs. No reservation is required, and there is no additional charge; you can ride with a regular ticket. Free Wi-Fi is also available. The seat backs and cushions are made of tatami, and there is a dry landscape garden inside the train, embodying a modern Japanese design that exceeds passengers' expectations.