{"id":174893,"date":"2026-06-05T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/?post_type=travelpost&#038;p=174893"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:50:18","slug":"medetaitrain","status":"publish","type":"travelpost","link":"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/en\/travelpost\/174893\/","title":{"rendered":"Medetai Train"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-7-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-faca9fcbcc86ae4301ab89bdf63ea824\"><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vehicles_01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vehicles_01.png 500w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vehicles_01-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vehicles_01-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/vehicles_01-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai_logo.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174903\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A happy space filled with a lot of sticking points.<br>I'm going to put \"Metaitai\", which is only here, and start running.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\">The \"sea bream (Tai)\", a famous product of Kada (kada), Wakayama, became a cute train running on the tracks.<br><br>Two wishes are put into this \"medotai densha\".<br>\u00b7 Good luck to the rider (omede \"tai\")<br>\u30fb To be loved by everyone (mede \"tai\")<br><br>It is the only special train in the world that makes you feel happy just by riding. Why don't you enjoy Kada's journey with this lovely train too?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A journey of the happy Kata fish line that goes with a happy train.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Kada's beautiful sea, historical shrine, fresh sea of good.<br>If you get on the \"Medetae Densha\", a special journey will begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Kada&#039;s Journey (Spot 15 Seconds)\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/873GM9tyTnk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-6-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background\">Introduction of Metataitensha<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-palette-color-6-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kanata.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kanata.png 524w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kanata-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kanata-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Happy Densha Kanata<\/strong>(Medetai Train Kanata)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\">The rainbow-colored body symbolizes the hope of connecting the past, present and future. Inside the train, it is divided into a \"Taiko no Memory Area\" and a \"Thoughts for the Future\", and the \"Taiko no Memory Area\" depicts ancient creatures such as Wakayama Souryu, Nautilus, and others discovered in Wakayama. \"Feed for the future area\" is a rainbow road that leads to the future has appeared on the floor with the image of the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-palette-color-6-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kashira.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kashira.png 524w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kashira-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kashira-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>It's great.<\/strong>(Medetai Train Kashira)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\">The cool design is black. The crisp eyes, the pirate-like eye patch, and the fine beard are also charm points. The interior is full of music, treasure, adventure motifs and designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-palette-color-6-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-nana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-nana.jpg 524w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-nana-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-nana-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>It's great.<\/strong>(Medetai Train Nana)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\">It is a congratulatory design based on the \"red color\" that calls good luck. On the front of the train (head mark), the pattern of \"Mizuhiki\", which is used for traditional Japanese celebrations, is painted. The interior is full of lively atmosphere, with auspicious motifs and designs related to Kada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-palette-color-6-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kai.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kai.jpg 524w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kai-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kai-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>It's great.<\/strong>(Medetai Train Kai)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\">It features a refreshing light blue color inspired by the sea of Kada. The whole is unified with a blue-tone design, and sea creatures are scattered in various places, such as roll curtains that look like fish groups are swimming and hanging leather with crab and fish motifs, it produces \"comfort\" and \"pounding feeling\" as if it came into the sea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-palette-color-6-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-sachi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-sachi.jpg 524w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-sachi-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-sachi-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Happy Densha Sachi<\/strong>(Medetai Train Sachi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\">A cute design with a pink undertone. Love may be fulfilled if you find a pink heart hidden inside the scales? Inside the car, the interior feels tenderness and warmth. It expressed the image of \"Kada's Bream\" swimming inside the car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-6-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background\">What is \"Kada fish line\"?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/routemap_sakana.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/routemap_sakana.png 750w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/routemap_sakana-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/routemap_sakana-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicknamed the Nanhai Electric Railway Kada Line, which connects Kinokawa Station to Kada Station, it is the \"Kada Sakana Line\".<br>From Namba Station, via Wakayama-shi Station, transfer to the Kata Line; this line line, where leisurely time flows, is colored by \"Medetai-densha\" as a sightseeing train on the Kata-Sana Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nankai.co.jp\/kada\/medetai\/rainbow.html\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kanata.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kanata.png 524w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kanata-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/medetai-train-kanata-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-6-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background\">Access Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><strong>If you use the bullet train<br><\/strong>From Shin-Osaka Station, take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and arrive at Namba Station in about 15 minutes; transfer to Nankai Electric Railway at Namba Station, and use the limited express Southern (* partial seats reserved) to reach Wakayama-shi Station in about 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><strong>When using an airplane<br><\/strong>Take the Nankai Electric Railway Airport Express from Kansai International Airport and arrive at Izumisano Station in about 10 minutes; transfer to the Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express Southern (* partially reserved for seats) at Izumisano Station, and arrive at Wakayama City Station in about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><strong>From Wakayama City Station<br><\/strong>From Wakayama-shi Station, transfer to a regular train (bound for Kata) on the Nankai Electric Railway Kata Line, and reach Kata Station in about 25 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_04.png 570w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_04-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_04-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_04-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-6-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is operated daily between Wakayama-shi Station and Kada Station.<br>Please come to meet your favorite \"Metetai Densha\"!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nankai.co.jp\/lib\/kada\/medetai\/pdf\/medetaitime.pdf\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>The service schedule is this&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/time_table_pc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/time_table_pc.jpg 540w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/time_table_pc-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/time_table_pc-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-6-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-4-color has-palette-color-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/en\/travelpost\/30450\/\"><strong>\u25b6-Return to Wakayama City Top<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The celebratory train is a space filled with many unique features. 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