5D4N Japan's Scenic Wonders

Ready to visit exciting sights along the Kintetsu Railway Network? Start using your Kintetsu Rail Pass from Kintetsu-Nagoya Station to visit popular sightseeing spots in Nagoya. You can visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. It was established on the site of the birthplace of the Toyota Group, where the head office and weaving and spinning factory of the former Toyoda Boshoku Corporation were once located. You can also visit Oasis 21, a unique complex that is centered around Spaceship Aqua, a massive oval glass structure that is suspended 14 meters above the ground. Overnight stay in Nagoya.

Board the Sightseeing Limited Express “Shimazake” from Kintetsu-Nagoya Station for a scenic ride to Kintetsu Iseshi Station. Upon arrival, walk to Ise Jingu - Geku (Toyouke Daijingu), a 1,500-year-old shrine dedicated to Toyouke-no-Omikami, the guardian of food, shelter, and clothing. Next, take the Mie Kotsu Bus (Geku-mae to Naiku-mae) to visit Ise Jingu - Naiku (Kotai Jingu), one of Japan’s most sacred shrines, dedicated to Amaterasu-Omikami, the Imperial family’s ancestral deity. From there, stroll through Oharai Town / Okage Yokocho, where Edo- and Meiji-era streetscapes bring history to life. Then, take the Mie Kotsu Bus (Naiku-mae to Ujiyamada Station) and board a train from Kintetsu Ujiyamada to Kintetsu Matsusaka Station. No visit to Mie is complete without savoring Matsusaka Beef, a world-renowned, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy, perfect for shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, or an unforgettable steak. Finally, take the Kintetsu Limited Express from Matsusaka to Kintetsu-Namba Station. Overnight stay in Osaka.

Board the Limited Express “Sakura Liner” from Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi Station to Kintetsu Yoshino Station. Take the ropeway to Yoshinoyama and visit Kinpusen-ji Temple, a sacred site for Shugendo mountain ascetics, known for its historic significance and breathtaking cherry blossoms. Next, visit Yoshimizu-jinja Shrine, a historic retreat for emperors and warlords, offering stunning views of Mount Yoshino’s famed cherry blossoms. Return to Kintetsu Yoshino Station and take the “Sakura Liner” to Kintetsu Asuka Station. From there, board the Nara Kotsu Bus (Asuka Station to Asuka Daibutsu) to Asukadera Temple, home to Japan’s oldest great Buddha statue, dating back to 609. Finally, take the Nara Kotsu Bus (Asuka Daibutsu to Kashiharajingu-mae) to visit Kashihara Jingu, built on the legendary site where Emperor Jimmu, Japan’s first emperor, ascended the throne in 660 BC. Return to Osaka-Abenobashi Station via the “Sakura Liner”. Overnight stay in Osaka.

Use your Kintetsu Rail Pass to explore historic sites in Nara and Kyoto. From Kintetsu-Namba Station, take the Kintetsu Limited Express to Kintetsu-Nara Station. Visit Kohfukuji Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Japan’s second-tallest five-story pagoda and the famous lacquer statue of Ashura; Todaiji Temple – Home to the Great Buddha, one of the world’s largest gilt bronze Buddha statues, along with massive gates and guardian statues; and Kasuga Taisha Shrine – A sacred site with vermilion columns and stone lanterns set in an ancient forest. Take the Nara Kotsu Bus from Kasugataisha-honden to Kintetsu-Nara Bus Stop. Walk back to Kintetsu-Nara Station and board the Kintetsu Limited Express to Kintetsu-Kyoto Station (JPY 760). Visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine – Famous for its endless rows of red torii gates winding through the mountains; and Byodoin Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage site in Uji, known for the stunning Phoenix Hall, a symbol of Buddhist paradise. Return to Osaka via the Kintetsu Limited Express. Overnight stay in Osaka.

Use your Kintetsu Rail Pass to visit exciting sightseeing spots in Osaka. Visit the ABENO HARUKAS, an Osaka landmark building boasting a height of 300 m. This multi-purpose facility features Japan's largest department store, an observation deck offering stunning views of the city, an art museum, a hotel and more, making it a can't-miss destination for any traveler; and Minami District—centered around the areas of Namba, Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi⁠— is a spectacular neon-lit center of food, shopping, and nightlife. Feast on delicacies such as Takoyaki from Osaka street vendors, shop till you drop at modern shopping malls and old-school shops, then go izakaya-hopping for a distinctly Osaka experience.