Overview
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Start of Service: Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Trainset Name: Yūkyū (悠久, meaning “Eternal”)
Debut Run
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Outbound: Osaka 09:58 → Nara 10:57
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Return: Nara 16:21 → Osaka 17:15
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Afterward: Services will alternate between the first trainset Annei (安寧) and the second trainset Yūkyū.
Exterior Design
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Color Scheme: Gradient from deep ink black to subdued gray-brown
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Concept: “Cultural Legacy of the Eternal Manyo Era”
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Image: A rich tone reminiscent of the aged beauty of Buddhist statues
Interior Design
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Seat Color: Calm ink black
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Decor: Hōsōge floral patterns, widely used in the Nara and Heian periods
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Theme: A travel space evoking the essence of ancient Nara
Additional Services
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Period: Until late February 2026
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Mahoroba No. 92: Osaka 14:15 → Nara 15:12
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Mahoroba No. 91: Nara 12:21 → Osaka 13:15