Riding Japan's Unique Cable Car shaped like Cats and Dogs 😺🐶🛤️

This time, I rode the Ikoma Cable Car to the Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park in Nara Prefecture. The Ikoma Cable Car has uniquely shaped cars, and it was fun both to see and ride.
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🐶😺: Ikoma Cable
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🎢: Icomasanjo Amusement Park
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[@tfromcleveland3741]

I salute these drivers for bringing joy to their passengers. Enduring so much whimsy on a daily basis must be a challenge! 😂

[@experience_japan]

Absolutely, they're real heroes! Their efforts make every ride memorable. 😄

[@jaehaspels9607]

Oh, I'm sure getting paid for it helps to endure it.

[@malailham77766]

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[@slayer_isdead3954]

It's amazing to show those parts of Japan where not many content creators go. This is the true beauty of Japan.

[@Emw0123]

I never thought I plan my trip around all the different trains and cable cars I want to take, but here we are!! I'm so excited to have a unique travel experience in this way. Also the bark and meow when the trains passed each other was adorable! 😊😊

[@experience_japan]

I’m glad you’re looking forward to your trip! It’s definitely fun to explore in such a unique way. Happy travels!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

The amusement park is so gorgeous with the cherry blossoms! The fact that the cat and dog funiculars meow and bark respectively when they pass each other is adorable! I'm glad they did that, on top of theming the cable cars after a dog and a cat, because it's the little things that count! And the cake-themed one on the Sanjō Line is just as cute! The fact it goes through an actual neighborhood shows it's more than just a tourist attraction, it's an actual commuter line for people! Geography is a key reason why transit isn't a one size fits all, as in while a mode of transit may work in one place, it may not effectively work in another! As shown here, in the case of mountainous cities or mountainous neighborhoods of cities, using cable cars/gondolas, funiculars, or maybe a monorail may be the best option! When you build funiculars in urban environments like here, you get to both serve all the people who live on such hill and get a bunch of tourism revenue from people riding it for fun or in this case, to get to an amusement park! It's a win-win! In La Paz, Bolivia, a city in a canyon at an elevation of roughly 3,650 m above sea level, their gondola network is the backbone of their transit network, tackling the challenging terrain and better serving La Paz and El Alto by alleviating the traffic of winding streets. My favorite funicular is Haifa's Carmelit, named such because it goes up the religiously important Mount Carmel! It opened in 1959 and is quite the unique system since the oldest underground transit system in the Middle East is actually a funicular that's only 1.1 miles long but has a couple stations! Not to mention it serves the beautiful Baháʼí World Centre! Not the only underground funicular as another is Istanbul's Tünel which opened in 1875 and is the second-oldest underground urban railway in the world after the London Underground, and the oldest in Continental Europe since it predates the Budapest Metro! It was the idea of French engineer Eugène-Henri Gavand after a visit to the city and noticed how many tourists struggled going up and down Yüksek Kaldırım Avenue.

[@afzaltajwani8306]

Ee to ex

[@1MrBryn]

My parents in law lived in Ikoma for years, so I've ridden this amazing train a few times.

[@experience_japan]

That's really cool! It must bring back memories.

[@1MrBryn]

@@experience_japan thanks for making the video. For years I've wondered why more people don't know about it. Hopefully this will give Ikoma a few extra visitors.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

As you mentioned, the Hōzanji Line is the oldest commercially operated funicular in Japan as it opened all the way back in 1918! Hōzanji station serves the Hōzan-ji temple which wasbuilt in the 1670s and was officially dedicated to the deity Acala/Fudō Myōō, though it has become a cult-center of the deity Kangiten or the god of bliss, the Japanese Buddhist equivalent to Hindu god Ganesha. What's now the temple was originally a place for the training of Buddhist monks as Mount Ikoma was originally an object of worship for the ancient people in the region, and thus this area was selected as a place for religious training. The training area is said to have opened in 655 by En no Gyōja, the founder of Shugendō, and it's where monks like Kūkai, who founded Shingon Buddhism, was trained. When the Ikoma rail tunnel was built after a difficult construction, Ikoma got rail access to places like Nara and Osaka, and thus more people moved to the area, eventually leading to the Ikoma Cable Car and the amusement park! For those who don't know: Deer are a symbol of Nara because the deer in Nara were historically viewed as sacred! Historically, they were considered divine messengers. The legend goes that the thunder god, Takemikazuchi, appeared in Nara riding on a white deer. The deer carried a scroll in its mouth, and Takemikazuchi warned the awestruck mortals who beheld him that from that point on, the deer would report their actions to the gods. The humans took note, built shrines, and granted the deer protection. Killing one of these sacred Nara deer was punishable by death, and so for hundreds of years, the animals roamed freely. They became semi-tame around humans, losing the fearfulness that most deer species possess. After World War II, when many Japanese were eager to cast off the past, the deer’s sacred status was officially revoked but were instead designated as natural monument and are protected as such!

[@colin4796]

It is great to see these retro rides and gaming machines have been maintained and kept for future generations. So many have been destroyed and are now just memories.

[@experience_japan]

It's indeed wonderful to preserve these retro rides and gaming machines for future enjoyment. It's sad that many are gone, but keeping some alive keeps the memories fresh. Thanks for appreciating their value!

[@ゆずか大澤]

母はヤリ話をリネし

[@billhoward351]

Thank you for showing us place in Japan that you can relax and have fun!!! So beautiful!!

[@Vicki_Benji]

I love that!!! So cute!!

[@experience_japan]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@georgekane-be7lt]

So cool

[@Hailstormand]

Honestly, the part I look forward to each and every of your video is the food and/or eating part. Thank you for bringing us the views of the foods.

[@endless_puns]

7:05 I loved that they added the barking and meowing sounds. It's such a little detail but it really seems to make the experience even better. So many intersting places in Japan, hope I get to visit some day 😊

[@experience_japan]

I'm glad you appreciated the little details like the sounds! Japan has so much to offer, and I hope you get to experience it too. Thank you for your comment! 😊

[@sillylucarioandsiraaronfan]

10:16 I CAN HEAR THE WONDERFUL PRECURE ENDING SONG!!!!!!!

[@michelle7480]

What an amazing video of a retro amusement park, I love Japan & I'd love to go and visit this retro park, the views are totally amazing, love the cherry blossom. Thank you for such a wonderful video 🥰 xx

[@bajsemannen12]

The cat cable Car reminds me of Elton John 😂

[@timh3576]

Thank you for sharing! :)

[@dushanandara294]

It's a Beautiful experience 😇

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Utterly magnificent and such a magical place, so very beautiful ❤ I was also greatly pleased to see the swallows nest too. They're due to arrive any day here in the UK, I absolutely love them ❤

[@tiredrich]

I didn't realise Osaka was such a sprawling metropolis. Also I laughed at the WHATS THAT oh it's a squirrel as a snail.

[@OrdinaryApe]

Awesome! That's going on my list of places to visit 👍

[@experience_japan]

Glad to hear that! You'll love it there!

[@barkingfromnewmexico9448]

I was surprised to see that there are houses built and occupied right NEXT to the cable car tracks.

[@girishdeo2907]

Japan is virtual Heaven

[@AlannaZackrison]

These cable cars are amazing! I love how they look like 😻 🐕 amd 🎂. Thank you for taking us here!

[@andreaserler3171]

Thank you fpr this video and greetings from Germany. 😄🙃

[@MuseumStandard]

Man, I'm a dude in my 30's and watching this, as fun as it is, makes me think I'm following him around on a date as his girlfriend.

[@renerivera9715]

Beautiful ❤

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

🇮🇪 brilliant video sharing very good

[@tabithacraig9329]

I can't believe how beautiful the view is and how high up you are. It looked like you could touch the sky , and the cherry blossoms was the cherry on top for a gorgeous site . I cannot believe you had a book in an amusement park. Let your inner child come out and ride the rides all if you can, I dare you. 😂😂😂 I loved what you said about the trains when they pass each other meows and barks , that got me.😅😅😅😅I can't express waiting for the next, I'm not a patience person, hurry.😊😊 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@experience_japan]

Thanks for the enthusiasm! I'll try to hurry up with the next one for sure! 😄

[@tabithacraig9329]

Your know I'm goofing. I just can't help myself , no control., sorry.😊😊😊😊😊

[@danielneeley5480]

Nice job on the ice cream, look seriously delish!

[@mostawesomecomment6553]

"Totoro, To-to-ro! Totoro, To-to-ro! You can on-ly see him when you're ve-ry young!.."

[@Tabiumiola]

your approach to creating content is refreshingly original!

[@experience_japan]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you find it original!

[@CammyWINS]

I hope on one of your adventures, you will stop by Monster Hunter themed cafe for meal & show off the place. 😊

[@wendykornfein3337]

What an adorable trip idea..

[@DalainaRenee]

So cute & fun 🎉😮

[@janice-ann59]

Thanks for a good trip is fun😊

[@trishcook1857]

What a super place, perfect for smaller kids to go to get on rides! Love the cable cars, so original

[@experience_japan]

It's a fantastic spot for little ones to enjoy rides! The cable cars add a unique touch-glad you loved them!

[@2000PechiKrishnanTN]

Pikachu train❤️

[@NicosTravel]

I love it, thank you for this video 😊😊😊

[@scottshep8978]

All three cable cars were cute. The views from the amusement park is incredible. The day pass price was very reasonable since you can ride as much as you want. You're lucky you can go to a place like that.

[@experience_japan]

Thanks, Scott! I feel really fortunate to have access to such a place. The cable cars and the views are indeed highlights. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@number1shibneb]

Another great video thanks. A very beautiful scenic area, and I now crave an ice cream even though its 1030pm !!

[@experience_japan]

Thanks for watching! There’s never a wrong time for ice cream, right? Glad you enjoyed the scenery!

[@NorahBela]

Thank you so much for sharing these experiences with us. Except now i want to travel to Japan even more than ever!❤

[@experience_japan]

Thank you for your kind words! I hope you get to visit Japan soon and experience it for yourself!

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

Omg I would have a fit to enjoy this one friend have fun for me this is Sensationl much love

[@michelleharrell8452]

How charming & cute for parents & their kids. Even adults can enjoy these rides.

[@jaehaspels9607]

Those cable cars were so cute. Of course they have to allow adults because Japanese parents don't let their children go about w/out them do they? That had to be the most quiet amusement park I've ever seen. No loud music. No children screaming or shouting. Wow! Of course, very clean. I'm always so impressed.

[@thatotherjohnc]

What a lovely day in a beautiful place! I particularly liked pedalling through the canopy of cherry blossoms. (And reading about overcoming adversity) Thank you!

[@experience_japan]

You noticed I have been reading "The Power of Adversity"! Very astute, lol.

[@chloevalantinettv3789]

oh my goodness! ALL the trains and rides where super cute! and i love the views you shared too! Also, you should never feel silly riding anything alone even as an adult, because we're all still children at heart too! Your lunch looked so very YUM and amazing! I'll for sure go see this park with my own eyes when I move to Tokyo soon for school! Thank you for another wonderful video, and stay safe and wonderful yourself, my friend!

[@experience_japan]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video and the cute trains and rides! You're absolutely right-there's no age limit on enjoying life and having fun. It sounds exciting that you'll be moving to Tokyo for school; I'm sure you'll love exploring the park and more. Thanks for your kind words, and take care as you embark on this new adventure!

[@Mimi-m1w]

Well that was fun, I like when you added suspense. The views are awesome. Thank you for taking us to a wonderful place 🌺😉🥰😘

[@experience_japan]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed the suspense and the views! Thanks for coming along on this adventure. Looking forward to more wonderful places together! 🌺😉🥰😘

[@nmikara]

i wish you uploaded more than once a week! i enjoy the hard work you put in to your content 🌸❤️

[@experience_japan]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'll consider uploading more often to share even more with you. Your support means the world to me! 🌸❤️

[@RalphSilvestro]

The log ride you showed in the you tube. In 1978, I weighed 280 pounds = 127 kg at age 21. When I went down on a similar ride back then the ride - the log ride - was flooded and I felt like a UBoat commander (submarine)😂. Today I weight simply 195 pounds = 88.45 kilograms. I have been this weight for about 40 years now. Anyway, when riding similar log rides overtime as the one did in your video! - I experienced what you did- meaning a very small amount of water coming towards you and or none in the ride, in particular, it brought back that memory I wanted to share with your channel and you. As usual another great video to show what is available to anyone coming to Japan. Thanks again.

[@experience_japan]

Thanks for sharing your fun story and the kind words! I'm glad my video could bring back such a unique memory for you. Looking forward to sharing more experiences with you all!

[@dragondawn420]

I think the log ride had only as much water in it as needed to function safely; you can tell by looking at the water level in the channel after the first big hill. That is NOT to minimize (heh) your success at losing a large amount of weight and keeping it off - not at all! And I say this as a fat chick who's lost and regained weight my whole life. :grin: I can totally see you in a log ride boat, not making a splash at all when it's just you in the log boat at your current weight. Which is probably why the boats get loaded with multiple people in the hot summertime, so there will be lots of splashing and drenching of riders. 😸

[@senatorcthulu1815]

Two of your videos have now convinced me i need to stay overnight in Osaka when i come back to Japan in late October. This looks like a lot of fun, and will be a nice quiet place to check out.

[@thehapagirl92]

Everytime I think of Nara I think of Nara Dreamland, that amusement park that copied Disneyland

[@haneczkahrk6387]

I had so much fun watching this video that I dread to think what would have happened if I had actually tried an owl or a log😁 I would definetely visit a haunted house 👻

[@experience_japan]

I'm glad the video brought you so much joy! Trying out an owl or a log ride might bring even more surprises. Hope you get to visit a haunted house too! 👻

[@Snithini]

Those cable cars So Cute❤ Beautiful place to visit😍❤ Thanks for the video❤

[@MarkGarciaLisbon]

Seems like nice place and cable car

[@samuelbhend2521]

As a swiss Man, used to swiss Funiculars, I don't see the "steep" in this one. we would've most likely done that incline with a Rack Railway.... Worlds steepest, both Rack Railway (Pilatusbahn, 48° Incline) and Funicular (Stoosbahn, 47° Incline) are located here....

[@sipeepic]

Love your channel! As someone whose dream it is to visit Japan one day, I would defiantly wanna go here seeing how beautiful it is. And those cable cars cannot get any cuter!!

[@CammyWINS]

Why feel embarrassed riding kiddie rides? I did it in Magic Kingdom and could care less what people think. I sang along the Snow White and Seven Dwarves ride and was excited like a little kid on the Winnie the Pooh ride. Screw what others think as long as you’re having fun!

[@experience_japan]

Absolutely, enjoying yourself is what matters most! I love your spirit and am inspired to just have fun on my next park visit. Cheers to more carefree adventures!

[@CammyWINS]

@@experience_japan I hope to visit Japan one day, and I’ll keep this retro part in mind. By the way, i’m blow away by the prices! $24 for a day ticket of unlimited rides is a greta deal. It costs that much to just park in some parks here. I believe we paid as much (if not more) in Disney World for parking. How much do the tickets to Disneyland cost in Japan? Regular tickets in Six Flags (poor man’s Disney) in Atlanta, GA cost $60 or $65 without parking and without special ride access. That’s expensive!

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Very nice video, likes from me!!

[@experience_japan]

Thanks for the visit

[@michelleharrell8452]

I love the Cherry Blossoms as they are so graceful & beautiful.

[@megangorski]

I wanna go here!

[@experience_japan]

You should!

[@jayadam5710]

Thank you sir for this content! There used to be some older/retro amusement parks (Kiddieland, Santa’s Village) near where I grew up, Chicago. I think they’ve been torn down. Sad.

[@experience_japan]

Thank you for sharing that memory! It’s always nostalgic to remember places from our past.

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. Finally you visited this place.

[@georgekane-be7lt]

When are you next going to do another capsule hotel video

[@experience_japan]

I'm planning one soon! Stay tuned.

[@georgekane-be7lt]

Ok thanks for letting me know

[@romanianpatriot2095]

Great video as always.I'm always happy when you post a new video.

[@SlytherinReviews]

I want to enjoy Japan but I don't know if I can get a work visa as I want to enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan for myself and document my experience living in Japan. Your videos are awesome to watch and to enjoy

[@ginolatino91]

just wonderful and amazing 😍

[@wolfranga8477]

Maybe i should move to japan. I am searching for happiness

[@specialtwice4975]

Thank you for this video. I'll probably never get to go there (considering it is a bit distance from Osaka and if I ever went to Japan it would probably be Tokyo.). Still, I liked seeing the park. I wish I could one day visit it.

[@Techischannel]

This is so adorable it brought tears to my eyes 😊

[@kamo7293]

neighbour totoro vibes I love it

[@gillianhynes7120]

What a wonderful place to spend a day. Unlike the UK where they charge an arm and a leg to get in and expensive food.

[@DeeDee-hz6wf]

Absolutely fanfriggingtastic ✌️ ❤😊

[@EricaRodriguez-fj5cl]

😂 that's the funny train I've never ride

[@LeeLeeCRN]

Ctfu at "MIKE" It very likely could mean something different in Japanese but it's funny to me as an American bc its such a basic common American name for a human n its being given to an adorable looking cable car cat😂😹😻

[@debralavoie9095]

This video was a lot of fun to watch.

[@colorstore_88]

❤

[@chrisjames4234]

Looks like a great place to visit! Btw what is the book you are reading about?

[@wendyhaddock451]

PLEASE PLEASE can you take us to the Team Lab Museum?

[@clark778]

7:30 is that an uber eats bag she needs to make her delivery😂

[@freakhazerd9290]

Another great video. What is the best way to communicate with you about our upcoming trip?

[@Oriana_leung]

Looks very similar to Ninja ranger's bus.

[@josedelfuego]

Sorry for the weird questions, what type of wrist watch are you using? It got me curious about it after seeing a few of your videos.😅 i love your videos, some day i will travel there..some day.

[@experience_japan]

Thanks!! I'm using AppleWatch 😄

[@aNkaritravel]

Great video; I wanna be there too❤❤ II have just started doing KZbin recently 😊😊

[@kayrobbie5840]

It does look like the whole station is designed for kids, not adults.

[@fiscal_registre]

какая прелесть! очень красивый вид из окна и съемка хорошая👍 что это за камера?

[@shirleyellis9708]

🇦🇺👌

[@lindastevens6861]

It’s a bit Erie without people 😮

[@NintenFan85-ul8wf]

You didn't play Mario Kart :O

[@JimmysALilGirl]

This is a great example of what I was saying about how you find interesting places to go to. With the limited time I'd have on a trip to Japan I'd never go to a place like this unless it my 253rd trip and I'd seen everything I wanted to see and more, lol. So again I thank you for these videos, because without them I'd miss out on a lot even if I'd already seen a lot.

[@OuroborosChoked]

Wait, cable cars "Doremi" and "Sweet"? ...Touhou?!

[@tomaiger]

schade, daß anscheinend nur wenige leute da hingehen

[@obbytw]

Aah, I’m curious what is it looks like inside the haunted house?

[@Azeckwazion]

oh God please no xD 7:00

[@EricaRodriguez-fj5cl]

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[@EricaRodriguez-fj5cl]

😊

[@JiraiFaireDodoChezAntoineDeMax]

What is the name of the music at 20:41 ?

[@koushikur9956]

Bangalore time line 5.42

[@lindastevens6861]

Why so quiet? It must have been early

[@naail6514]

I! I’m cable car?

[@leilonie1970]

Love your videos but how come you always blur your face? Lol

[@bobbymcloughlin3452]

It’s A Funicular Railway Car, Not A Cable Car, Sunrise Island Has Funicular Railway Cars In Shapes Of Cats & Dogs