Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
The other day, on my way back from Osaka, there was a train I just had to ride lol
I'm not exactly a train enthusiast, but when I travel long distances, I usually take the Shinkansen.
It's not that the Shinkansen is bad; it's actually quite comfortable.
But this time, on my way back from Osaka, I didn't take the Shinkansen—I took the Kintetsu Limited Express!!
Yeah, that...The Hinotori Limited Express!
This is the one I really wanted to ride this time.
To cut to the chase, unless I'm in a hurry, I think I'll take the Kintetsu Limited Express to Osaka from now on instead of the Shinkansen.
This train was really great.
What's more, it's cheaper than the Shinkansen!
When you ride, you absolutely have to try the premium cars, lol.
The total fare for one adult (fare + limited express surcharge + Hinotori special car surcharge) is 5,240 yen when traveling in Premium Class and 4,540 yen when traveling in Regular Class between Osaka-Namba Station and Kintetsu Nagoya Station.
And the ride takes a little over two hours.
By Shinkansen, the fare from Nagoya to Osaka is 6,880 yen, and the trip takes about 50 minutes.
Well, I wouldn't recommend it if you're in a hurry, but if you have a little time to spare, Hinotori is definitely the way to go.
It looks super luxurious, too!
And best of all, it's incredibly relaxing.
It's designed to put you to sleep instantly, all on its own.
The curtains are automatic too, but they're a little slow, which is kind of annoying lol
Well, I can take it easy, and I can really buckle down and get some work done, too.
We’ve got a full two hours, after all! I was sound asleep, though... lol
That was the best train I've ridden recently.
I really recommend it.
Starting next time, this is definitely what I'll use for business trips to the Osaka area lol
See you later.
