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Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey to Kyoto Releases
On August 6, in the year of our Lord 2015, Sonic Powered Co.,
Ltd. (Japan/Nagoya) released "Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey to
Kyoto" (English version) as downloadable software for Nintendo
3DS on Nintendo eShop.
“Journey to Kyoto” is part of the popular “Japanese Rail Sim 3D”
series and features driving over the complete line from the
first station to the last!
The game is set on the Eizan Electric Railway which travels
around the ancient capital of Kyoto. The scenery from the
driver’s point of view is reproduced in intense 3D images. You
will enjoy driving a 900-type “Kirara” on your railway journey
from the suburban Demachiyanagi Station to the mountainous
Kurama Station.
You will pass through the popular tourist spot the “Momiji no
Tonneru (Tunnel of Japanese maple)” where the branches of maple
trees overlap to create a tunnel of bright autumn colors. Both a
‘Day Mode’ and a ‘Night Mode’ are available, so you can enjoy
the various atmospheres as you drive.
◆ You're the driver! Simple, realistic railway driving!
Operate the master control and brake with a simple touch, and
experience how it feels to operate a real train. Consult the
guide displayed in the top screen as you head for your stop! In
addition to observing speed limits and signs, you'll also need
techniques to deal with sudden changes in elevation! Can you
arrive on time, and on target? Show off your driving skills!
◆ Information on the best sights that Northern Kyoto has to
offer!
By getting high scores in the game, you can see information
about the many tourist spots along the track such as the
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine and the Kifune-jinja Shrine, and feel
like you’re actually visiting Kyoto.
◆ About Sonic Powered Co., Ltd.
We are a software development company that plans and develops
original game software for the Nintendo 3DS, focusing on the
Japanese market. We mainly specialize in original games based on
railway and aviation themes and sell the series "I'm an Air
TrafficController AIRPORT HERO" and "Japanese Rail Sim 3D".