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All Aboard the Singing Train! Taking the Keisei Kyuko Line to Tokyo Skytree
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A convenient way to access the Tokyo Skytree is by hopping aboard the Keisei Kyuko train. Some of these trains are even nicknamed "singing trains." This article features more about this express train alongside some attractions at Tokyo Skytree!
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One popular sightseeing spot in Japan's capital city is Tokyo Skytree: an iconic landmark completed in 2012. This tower measures 634 meters tall (about 2080 feet), making it the world’s tallest broadcasting tower.
The closest station to Tokyo Skytree is Tokyo Skytree Station along the Tobu Skytree Line. You can also get off at Oshiage Station on the Tobu Skytree Line via the Keisei Kyuko (Express Train). This article will explain the fun of riding the Keisei Kyuko "singing train."
What is the Singing Train?
When it comes to the Keisei Kyuko, there are several specifications for these trains. Starting with the signature red trains in the Keisei Kyuko's 1000 series, the noise emitted from the motor or inverter device sounds like musical scales. These trains are loved by railway fans. Let’s not waste any time and listen to this sound!
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Listen to the Keikyu Singing Train:
Could you hear the musical notes "do re mi fa sol la si do" as if the train was singing? Due to this sound, railway fans nicknamed this vehicle the "singing train." The famous Japanese band Quruli used this sound as the motif for their hit song "Akai Densha" ("Red Train").
These singing trains operate from Oshiage to Aoto Station along the Keisei Oshiage Line and from Aoto to Takasago Station on the Keisei Main Line. However, the number of trains currently operating is limited, so you'll be extremely lucky to come across one!
Tokyo Skytree is Directly Linked to Oshiage Station
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When aboard the singing train to Oshiage Station, you can get off right in front of Tokyo Skytree. The train station is directly linked to the broadcasting tower, so you can access Tokyo Skytree without getting wet when it rains. Even when viewed from a distance, the tallest landmark in Tokyo looks huge!
When looking at it directly below and panning up, there’s no doubt that you’ll be overwhelmed by its height.
At the bottom of Tokyo Skytree is the commercial complex Tokyo Solamachi. There’s also the Sumida Aquarium, the Konica Minolta Planetarium (Japanese), and several places where you can have a good time.
When hunger strikes, you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese food, including desserts for your sweet tooth. We recommend heading to Salon de Sweets, an all-you-can-eat desserts and pastries restaurant gaining popularity. Definitely check it out during a coffee break!
The fourth floor of Solamachi East Yard is entirely dedicated to Japanese souvenir shops. It is popular and convenient because various Japanese items have gathered here and are visible in one place.
Likewise, the first floor of Solamachi East Yard is the shopping arcade. This passageway is full of food, miscellaneous items, and cafes. There are several imaginative stores selling miscellaneous items. Drop by to make some great discoveries!
Among the interesting items on the first floor were facial sheet masks that transform wearers into Japanese characters. After your evening bath, why not try one of these facial masks to rejuvenate your skin? Feeling amused by the mask, you may be inspired to take a photo of yourself!
In Conclusion
Did this article inspire you to catch the singing train? If so, plan a trip aboard the Keisei Kyuko Train and head down to Tokyo Skytree!
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