New Sightseeing Train ‘GRAN Tenku’ Links Namba and Koyasan

The new practice, named ‘GRAN Tenku,’ hyperlinks Namba Station with Gokurakubashi Station, the gateway to Koyasan, in about 90 minutes.

One passenger attending the launch ceremony mentioned he deliberate to experience the practice 3 times that day, together with a spherical journey, including that he was desirous to see the inside after listening to about its elaborate design.

The four-car practice locations a powerful emphasis on luxurious and luxury.

Car No. 1 options reclining seats designed with an upscale really feel, whereas Car No. 2 gives window-facing seats that permit passengers to get pleasure from scenic valley views. Walls and tables are adorned with Kishu timber and conventional crafts related to areas alongside the road.

The most luxurious part is Car No. 4, the place sofa-style ‘Gran Seats’ have been put in. Passengers there can even get pleasure from meals ready with seasonal substances sourced from communities alongside the route.

‘GRAN Tenku’ succeeds the earlier ‘Tenku’ sightseeing practice, which was retired from frontline service final month. By refurbishing a commuter practice and lengthening operations on to and from Namba, the corporate goals to draw a broader vary of vacationers.

Takahiko Murakami, basic supervisor of gross sales planning at Nankai Electric Railway’s rail division, mentioned the operator hopes not solely Kansai residents but additionally guests from exterior the area and inbound vacationers will get pleasure from each the practice journey and the journey to Koyasan.

The inaugural practice later arrived at Gokurakubashi Station, the place native kids welcomed its arrival.

One elementary college pupil mentioned the practice regarded cool and that the inside was cute, including that he would like to experience it subsequent time.

The new service is predicted to strengthen tourism ties between Osaka and Koyasan, one among Japan’s best-known religious locations.

Source: ABCTVnews