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Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in March 2024

Apr 09, 2024

Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in March 2024

Welcome to the spring season! 🌸✨

From this article, we will bring you back to feel the warmth of the springs and enjoy that Sakura season in Japan!

First, Let’s feel the atmosphere of the ‘F1 Japanese Grand Prix’ event.  And stop by to see the cherry blossoms at Kyoto’s Toji Temple.

After that, you will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Kintetsu Limited Express route “ISE-SHIMA LINER” and prepare to collect new souvenir tickets for the Shimakaze limited express!

Let’s see that enjoyment when we faced the beauty of Spring in “Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in March 2024”

Index : Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in March 2024

1. Challenge the speed at Suzuka Circuit with the ‘F1 Japanese Grand Prix’ event. [8 March 2024]

Welcome spring seasons with “F1 Japanese Grand Prix”

The “Suzuka Circuit”, located in Mie Prefecture hosted “F1 Japanese Grand Prix”: the world’s fastest 4-wheel car racing event. In 2024, the racing event was hosted on Friday, 5th – Sunday, 7th April.

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.

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!

Don’t miss this event next year!

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  • Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Kintetsu-Shiroko Station.
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2. See the cherry blossoms at Kyoto’s Toji Temple [11 March 2024]

Cherry blossom season is beginning! 🌸

When it comes to cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, “Toji Temple” is going to be the one that comes to people’s minds. Within the temple’s cast grounds is a pink sea of sakura trees flourishing all over.

As well as, the magnificent view of the “Fuji Sakura” blooming in front of the Five-storied Pagoda that shouldn’t miss.

On top of it, from March 16 to April 14, as night falls in, you can enjoy the splendid scene of illuminated light decorating on sakura trees.  The Sakura blooming starts from late March to early April.

※Remark: the image in this post is the fully bloomed Sakura captured last year.
※Treasure Hall’s special spring exhibition will also be available from March 20 to May 25.
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3. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Kintetsu Limited Express route “ISE-SHIMA LINER” [20 March 2024]

Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in March 2024

On 15 March 2024, Celebrate the 30th-anniversary of The Kintetsu Limited Express route connecting Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Ise-Shima “ISE-SHIMA LINER” operation. 🎉

Ise-Shima contains spectacular natural beauty, including the bewildering beauty of its Ria coast teeming with an abundance of seafood, a historic Ise Grand Shrine, and many other charming attractions.🌸

Moreover, there was an exclusive 30th-anniversary logo display on the train as a special celebration for the anniversary!

So, please don’t miss a chance to visit Ise-Shima during this 30th-anniversary celebration of the “ISE-SHIMA LINER”!

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4. Prepare to collect new souvenir tickets for the Shimakaze limited express! [28 March 2024]

Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in March 2024

The Sightseeing Limited Express “Shimakaze” commemoration ticket has changed to a fresh design starting from 21st March. ✨

This brand-new design features three illustrations of Shimakaze trains departing from Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya, en route to flourishing natural scenery.

The wonderful destination that Shimakaze is heading to is called “Ise-shima”!

Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in March 2024

We highly recommend not missing out on this special event. So, get ready to hop on the Shimakaze express train, and let’s travel “Ise-Shima” 🥰

Reference : Kintetsu Railway English

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