The KINTETSU RAIL PASS is great for planning a train trip around Kansai and Mie. Depending on the type of pass, you can explore Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Mie (Ise-Shima), and Nagoya. In Nara, you can visit Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Park, Kofukuji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, and Yakushiji Temple. In Kyoto, you can connect attractions in Fushimi, central Kyoto, and other areas. With the 5-day pass, you can also travel all the way to Ise Jingu, Toba, Shima, Mount Yoshino, and more. It's a good option for travelers who want to explore historic sites, natural scenery, and local culture all in one trip.
KINTETSU RAIL PASS | Review by Linda Liao
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Okayama Electric Tramway (Streetcar)
Okayama Electric Tramway, affectionately known as “Okaden,” is a streetcar system that has been operating in Okayama City for more than a century, having first begun service in the Meiji era. It continues to connect key areas of the city today and is widely used not only for commuting and school travel, but also as a convenient way to reach major sightseeing spots such as Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden.
岡山路面電車是穿梭於岡山市區百年的重要交通命脈，分為東山線與清輝橋線。復古的車身與充滿日常感的軌道交織出獨特的城市風景，如果停留的時間夠久，建議可以考慮購買一日券，往返景點之間蠻方便的。原本期待這次可以巧遇人氣滿點的「小玉電車」彩繪列車，只可惜最終沒有遇到，希望下次再來可以順利收集到小玉電車的可愛身影。
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Oasis 21
The Oasis 21 is famous for its symbolic glass roof, also known as the “Spaceship-Aqua ”. The facility has a bus terminal and is also connected to the subway and the Meitetsu line .Located within the heart of Nagoya city, the facility is known to be a photogenic location due to the illuminations lighting up the skyline.
After finishing a full day of activities, I came to Oasis 21 in the evening for a walk and to look around. Oasis 21 is a landmark multipurpose complex in Nagoya's Sakae district. Its most distinctive feature is the futuristic glass roof known as the Spaceship-Aqua, which looks even more magical when illuminated at night. I unexpectedly came across a live music performance that day. With the pleasant fall weather and beautiful music, it was especially relaxing to sit and listen to the songs while enjoying the evening breeze. Walking through the park leads to Nagoya TV Tower. Many people were taking leisurely strolls along the way, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. It's a good place for an evening walk.
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Kenroku-en
Kenroku-en was founded and developed for about 180 years by the Maeda clan lord in Kaga, which is a strolling-style landscape garden and one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan.
When visiting Kanazawa, Kenroku-en is an iconic attraction that's almost impossible to miss. Along with Kairaku-en in Mito and Koraku-en in Okayama, it is considered one of Japan's Three Great Gardens. It was originally created by successive lords of the Maeda clan of the Kaga Domain, and after many years of expansion, it developed into the combination of natural scenery and garden artistry seen today. Ponds, winding streams, old pine trees, and teahouses are scattered throughout the garden, offering different scenery in each season. The famous yukitsuri in winter is an especially iconic sight in Kanazawa. On my last visit to Kanazawa, I only planned a one-day itinerary, and it was almost closing time when I arrived at Kenroku-en. I had to hurry around the garden with the little time left, which felt like a shame. The next time I visit Kanazawa, I'll allow more time to explore it.
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