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Sightseeing limited express “Blue Symphony” 5th Anniversary Campaign From October 1st (Friday)

2021.09.29

The sightseeing limited express “Blue Symphony” operating between Osaka Abenobashi and Yoshino celebrated its 5th anniversary on September 10, 2021 (Friday).
From October 1st (Friday) to November 30th (Tuesday), we will carry out a campaign to disseminate the charm of the Asuka / Yoshino area in collaboration with shrines and temples and stores along the Yoshino Line.

At the shrines and temples along the railway line, we will entertain our customers with the decoration and amulets of the Chozuya with the motif of the sightseeing limited express “Blue Symphony”.

Oka temple’s Blue Chozuya
The Chozuya was colored with blue marbles to match the body color.

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Yoshino Jingu Shrine
We colored the Chozuya with blue and origami cranes, which are limited to this campaign, using the body colors of blue and gold Mizuhiki.

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* The decoration of each shrine and temple is subject to change without notice.

…pani(Ten Ten Tempani)
The “blue” color of the car body is blueberry, the “gold” color of the line is the seasonal persimmon of Nara, and the shape of the wheels and the “green” color of the seat are imaged with kiwi.

Fruit parfait “Blue Symphony” 1,000 yen (tax included)

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* Limited quantity sold, so it will end as soon as it is sold out
* Some fruits are subject to change depending on stock status.

CURRYON
“Deer curry” is made by carefully simmering vegetables and fruits, and soft, odorless venison mixed with wine and several kinds of spices.

“Blue Symphony 5th Anniversary Carillon Special Deer Curry” 2,000 yen (tax included)

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Nakai Shunpu-do
A luxurious kudzu bun that is made by wrapping the bean paste of the autumn taste “Anno potato” in blue-dyed kudzu dough and decorating the surface with gold leaf.
The gap between appearance and taste is fun.
It has a refreshing blue color like summer, but the scent of autumn spreads in the mouth.
* It may end early due to inventory reasons.

“Blue Yoshino Kuzumanju” 160 yen per piece (tax included)

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Yoshinoyama Sakura Kondo
A special soft serve ice cream made by sprinkling plenty of homemade blueberry sauce on old-fashioned vanilla soft serve.
Blueberries are from Mt. Yoshino.
The cup has the 5th anniversary of “Blue Symphony” and the collaboration logo of Sakura Kondo of Yoshinoyama.

“Blue Symphony 5th Anniversary Blueberry Special Soft Ice Cream” 380 yen (tax included)

> Official website

During the 5th Anniversary Campaign, we will hold a “Yoshino Welcome Campaign” for customers who come to Mt. Yoshino using the limited express “Blue Symphony”.
When you visit the shrines and temples of Mt. Yoshino, or when you shop, eat, or drink at the target store, the date of the day will be printed on the commemorative boarding pass distributed by the lounge vehicle (car 2) of the sightseeing limited express “Blue Symphony”. Please fill in and present it yourself.
Alternatively, if you show the limited express ticket for the sightseeing limited express “Blue Symphony” before boarding the day (in the case of ticketless use, the ticket purchase screen of your mobile phone or smartphone), you can receive benefits such as discounts and souvenirs.
Please check the campaign site on the Kintetsu website for details on the target stores.

>Click here for the campaign site

Special worship at “Royal Lunch” at Yumori Onsen “Hotel Sugi no Yu” and “Niukawakami Shrine Kamisha”, a Japanese heritage site

Implementation date: Saturday, November 27, 2021
Number of people: Up to 16 people, minimum 10 people
Travel price: Adults 18,000 yen (tax included), children 16,500 yen (tax included)
* Includes boarding fare (round trip), limited express / special vehicle fare (round trip), participation souvenir fee, taxes, etc.
Start application: Friday, October 1, 2021 from 10:00 Japan time

* Web application, credit card payment only
>Click here to apply (starting from 10/1)

Riding the sightseeing limited express “Blue Symphony”, garage tour, car wash experience & photo session

Implementation date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Number of people: Up to 30 people, minimum 20 people

* As soon as the details are decided, we will inform you on the Kintetsu website.

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