Hankyu Railway will operate decorated trains in collaboration with the popular character “Chiikawa” from August 4, 2023 (Friday) to March 28, 2024 (Thursday).
“Chiikawago-go” train will run on the Kobe Line, Hachiware-go” train on the Takarazuka Line, and “Usagi-go” train on the Kyoto Line, and an oversized stuffed toy will accompany the train in the crew’s compartment. A special collaboration headmark will be displayed on the front of the train.
The inside of the train will also be decorated with illustrations from the collaboration, and specially designed posters and stickers will also be displayed in the trains.
In addition, Hankyu Bus will be running a wrapped bus, and photo spots will appear at Itami, Minoh, and Arashiyama stations.
In addition, Hankyu Ekichika and Ekichika SHOP will sell collaboration foods only available at the stores. Don’t miss out on these cute gourmet foods only available here.
Chiikawa” is a Twitter-based manga by illustrator Nagano. The daily stories of the always hardworking Chiikawa and her friends Hachiware, Usagi, and other unique characters are popular. “Maroon-no-yoroi-san” will appear as a limited collaboration character. “Maroon-no-yoroi-san” is a character who loves Hankyu Railways and gently watches over your outings along the Hankyu line.
Hankyu Railways has collaborated with various characters in the past. When you visit Kansai in the future, be sure to check out the collaboration trains.
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