📖 Sightseeing Limited Express Blue Symphony

📝 Introduction

Swaying along in a classic carriage that blends into the landscape, enjoy a high-quality adult journey.

📖 Details

The sightseeing limited express "Blue Symphony," which runs between Osaka's Abenobashi Station and Yoshino Station, is surrounded by rich tourist resources including history, culture, nature, and gourmet food. The deep blue train body, which blends into the surrounding landscape, catches the eye and exudes a classical atmosphere, offering passengers an unprecedented "high-quality adult journey." There are three carriages in total, with the front and rear carriages serving as passenger seating, featuring spacious and luxurious 2+1 seating arrangements. The middle carriage is a lounge area equipped with sofas and special lighting, with windows designed to be larger than usual. At the back, there is a bar counter where various meals can be ordered. The meals include exquisite offerings delivered directly from famous shops, sake breweries, and distilleries along the route. In addition to Yoshino's specialties such as dried persimmons, persimmon leaf sushi, sesame tofu, and local sake, desserts produced by top hotels are also very popular. With attentive onboard service from dedicated crew members, passengers can fully enjoy a healing train journey to the ancient romantic land of "Asuka" and the sacred site of "Yoshino" for ascetic practices.

⭐ Highlights

Connecting Osaka's Abenobashi Station and Yoshino Station, the line is rich in tourist attractions. The deep blue train body blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, exuding a classic atmosphere. All seats are spacious and luxurious, arranged in a 2+1 configuration. There is also a lounge car equipped with sofas and lighting, with specially designed windows. In the lounge, passengers can enjoy Yoshino's famous products and desserts from renowned shops along the line.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to make a reservation when taking the ride?

A: Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased on the Kintetsu official website starting one month before the travel date. https://www.ticket.kintetsu.co.jp/vs/en/e-ticket/ In addition to the limited express ticket, you will need to purchase a separate ride ticket or a Kintetsu train pass.

Q: Do I need to show my passport or other identification when purchasing tickets?

A: No identification is required when purchasing tickets.

Q: If I cancel the ticket, will I be able to get a refund?

A: Tickets can be refunded after deducting the handling fee before departure. No refunds will be issued after the departure time.

Q: Is free Wi-Fi available?

A: Sorry, we do not provide free Wi-Fi.

Q: Is a foreign language manual provided?

A: Provide English and Traditional Chinese manuals.

📍 Contact & Information

📞 Phone

050-3536-3957 (Kintetsu Railway Customer Service Center)

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