For traveling between Osaka and Nagoya, we highly recommend the Kintetsu Limited Express "HINOTORI"! We'll introduce you to the "HINOTORI" which is more comfortable than the Shinkansen!
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The Kintetsu Limited Express "HINOTORI" is a limited express train that allows you to experience unprecedented relaxation. Introducing the Kintetsu Limited Express "HINOTORI" for comfortable travel between Osaka and Nagoya!
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In order to quickly respond to changes in the business environment and achieve further growth, under Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd., each group company that operates a variety of businesses related to daily life, such as transportation, real estate, international logistics, distribution, and hotels and leisure, will do its utmost to satisfy our customers and demonstrate the group's comprehensive strength through cooperation between each company. Going forward, we will continue to sincerely support your daily lives, bring new joy and richness to your lives, and contribute to the development of society.
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- About the Kintetsu Limited Express "HINOTORI"
- Seats on the "HINOTORI"
- Large luggage lockers that can be used without reservation! Comfortable facilities on the "HINOTORI" train
- Prices and reservation methods
About the Kintetsu Limited Express "HINOTORI"
"HINOTORI" is a Kintetsu limited express train that connects Osaka Namba and Nagoya in about 2 hours. The concept is "a relaxing upgrade", and compared to the Shinkansen, it offers spacious and comfortable seats at a reasonable price, as well as cafe spots, free lockers, and other comfortable facilities not found on the Shinkansen.
Seats on the "HINOTORI"
There are two classes of seats on the HINOTORI: "Premium Seats" and "Regular Seats." Both classes have backshell-type seats that can be reclined without hesitation. All seats are equipped with power outlets, Wi-Fi is also available, and you can spread out your smartphone or PC to use, making the travel time more comfortable. We will introduce each class.
● "HINOTORI" Premium Seat
The first and last cars are premium cars (seats). All seats are arranged in three rows, providing ample space. The floor is higher than usual, offering great views. The driver's seat is also made of glass. The view from the front car is something you can't experience anywhere else. The leather seats are spacious, with 130cm of space between the front and rear, and are also equipped with electric reclining facilities, making for an even more relaxing space.
It has a more luxurious atmosphere than the Green Car on the Shinkansen and is very comfortable.
From the very front and very back of the carriage you can enjoy the driver's cab and the view in front and behind. This open and spacious view cannot be enjoyed on the Shinkansen or other trains.
● "HINOTORI" regular seat
The seats are equivalent to those in a regular car, but the seat spacing is 116cm, which is as wide as the Green Car seats on the Shinkansen, and there is plenty of legroom. All the seats are backshell type seats, so you can recline without worrying about the seat behind you, which is a nice feature.
Large luggage lockers that can be used without reservation! Comfortable facilities on the "HINOTORI" train
The "HINOTORI" has several free lockers where you can safely store large luggage. In addition to key-operated lockers, there are also IC card-operated lockers that use your transportation IC card as the key, so you can safely store your luggage. While you must make a reservation in advance on the Shinkansen, you can use the luggage space on the "HINOTORI" without making a reservation.
Another great feature is that if you connect to the free Wi-Fi on board, you can enjoy unlimited magazine reading services. You can read magazines such as weekly magazines and travel guides, as well as business books, for free.
There is also a bench space where you can relax outside of your seat for a change of pace.
The cafe spot sells freshly ground coffee, tea, and sweets.
Prices and reservation methods
To ride the Kintetsu Limited Express "HINOTORI", you will need a "limited express ticket" in addition to a "board ticket" (paper tickets and IC cards such as ICOCA are acceptable). All seats are reserved, so you will specify your seat when purchasing the limited express ticket in advance. If you are using the "Kintetsu Rail Pass", which is available at a discount to foreign visitors to Japan, you will only need to purchase the "limited express ticket" to board the train.
The travel time between Osaka and Nagoya is one hour longer than the Shinkansen, but you can travel comfortably at a reasonable price (4,990 yen for a HINOTORI seat, 5,690 yen for a premium seat, 6,480 yen for a regular Shinkansen seat).
"HINOTORI" express tickets can be purchased at major Kintetsu stations, and can also be reserved and purchased through Kintetsu's express ticket web reservation service. (Express tickets can be purchased from 10:30 a.m. one month before the date of boarding.)
In order to quickly respond to changes in the business environment and achieve further growth, under Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd., each group company that operates a variety of businesses related to daily life, such as transportation, real estate, international logistics, distribution, and hotels and leisure, will do its utmost to satisfy our customers and demonstrate the group's comprehensive strength through cooperation between each company. Going forward, we will continue to sincerely support your daily lives, bring new joy and richness to your lives, and contribute to the development of society.
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