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The popular Japanese manga character “Rilakkuma” never fails to spark online buzz whenever new collaboration news surfaces. Recently, Rilakkuma has teamed up with Kyoto’s Randen tram line, Toei Studio Park, and the Kyoto City Transportation Bureau to launch a large-scale themed event called “Rilakkuma’s Relaxed Kyoto.” A one-of-a-kind Rilakkuma Randen tram was introduced, along with two types of all-day unlimited ride Rilakkuma-themed day passes, attracting numerous fans to line up for tickets.
Rilakkuma Randen Special Tram (Photo / Rilakkuma’s Relaxed Kyoto)
This Rilakkuma tram is not only decorated on the outside but also features Rilakkuma-themed interiors throughout. The tram began operating on September 16 and will run until January 8, 2018. In addition to running along the Randen railway line, there will also be stamp-collecting activities, themed tea houses, and limited-edition merchandise. Toei Studio Park even offers a treasure hunt game.
Two Designs of Rilakkuma All-Day Passes (Photo / san-x)
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Rilakkuma’s Relaxed Kyoto
1. Event Period: September 16, 2017 to January 8, 2018 (operates every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday)
2. Locations: Randen Arashiyama Station, Toei Studio Park, Tozai Line Tachibana-Tenjingawa Station ticket gates, Nijo Castle, Shimogamo Shrine, Toji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha (until December 25), Lawson Kyoto Ekimae Store, Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House (opens October 28)
Shimogamo Shrine (Photo / rilakkuma_sanx_official)
3. Stamp Collection Activity:
Collect 3 stamps – Receive a Rilakkuma Kyoto-limited badge
Collect 6 stamps – Receive a Rilakkuma small towel
4. Information on Events and Merchandise:
Rilakkuma Two Designs All-Day Passes – Each sold for 700 yen
Randen Arashiyama Station Rilakkuma Special Foot Bath – 200 yen, add 200 yen for a Rilakkuma small towel
Toei Studio Park Rilakkuma Themed Event – Admission fee 3,000 yen
Limited Edition Merchandise – Sold at 9 Kyoto Lawson convenience stores, Toei Studio Park, and Arashiyama RANDEN Bar
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