Travel Stress-Free Between Osaka, Nara,Yoshino ! Brue symphony Train Details & Ticket Guide
The Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony" is The Sightseeing Limited Express that allows you to experience a relaxing time like never before. Introducing the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony" for comfortable travel from Osaka to Nara and Yoshino!
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Table of Contents
- About the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony"
- Seating for "Blue symphony"
- A free-to-read library
- "Blue symphony Original Dessert" that you'll want to eat on the train
- Prices and reservation methods
About the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony"
"Blue symphony" is a Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express that connects Osaka Abenobashi with Yoshino(Nara pre.) without transfers. Based on the concept of "high-quality travel for adults," the train is attractive for its comfortable facilities not found on other trains, such as spacious and comfortable seats, special desserts that can only be purchased on board, and a library with guidebooks from the area along the line.

Seating for "Blue symphony"
All seats are wide deluxe seats arranged in two rows plus one row. Materials have been carefully selected with an emphasis on texture so that you can relax in a high-quality space. There are also salon seats equipped with tables, which are recommended for groups. Enjoy a fun time with your family and friends.

There are seats installed in cars 1 and 3.
A free-to-read library

There is a library in car 2 where you can freely browse books about the railway line.
"Blue symphony Original Dessert" that you'll want to eat on the train

The sales counter in car 2 sells limited quantities of desserts and cakes made with ingredients from Nara Prefecture.

In addition to sandwiches and other light meals, they also sell coffee, beer, and sake.
Enjoy your meal while taking in the scenery along the route from the train window.
Prices and reservation methods
To ride the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony," 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," a discount available to foreign visitors to Japan, you will only need to purchase the "Limited Express Ticket" to board the train.
Express tickets for the "Blue symphony" can be purchased at major Kintetsu stations, and can also be reserved and purchased through the Kintetsu Express Ticket Web Reservation Service. (Express tickets can be purchased from 10:30 one month before the boarding date.) As there are only a few seats, we recommend that you make your reservation early.
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