A special collaboration between the movie *The Apothecary’s Tale: The Late Empress’s Treasure* and Kintetsu Railway, titled “Momo and Ninji’s Mysterious Journey to the Manyō,” has been announced!
From Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Sunday, January 24, 2027, a digital quiz rally will take place across Nara Prefecture, centered on the Asuka and Fujiwara areas—both designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
・The event runs from Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Sunday, January 24, 2027
・The digital quiz rally touring Nara’s famous sights will be held in two phases: “Autumn Journey” and “Winter Journey,” with prizes awarded at three tiers based on collecting 3, 5, or 10 stamps
・Café Chao Presso will offer a total of 5 collaboration menu items (900 yen (tax included) to 1,500 yen (tax included)), and stores inside the station will sell a total of 8 types of collaboration merchandise (700 yen (tax included) to 2,000 yen (tax included))
・A themed train will run between Osaka-Abeno-bashi Station, Kashihara-Jingu-mae Station, and Yoshino Station. An unveiling ceremony and a meet-and-greet with Neko Neko will be held on October 10.
Details on “The Apothecary’s Soliloquy” × Kintetsu: “Neko Neko & Mizuho’s Mysterious Journey to the Manyō”
Kintetsu Railway and Kintetsu Retailing are launching a tour program set in Nara Prefecture to coincide with the release of the theatrical film.
Centered around a quiz rally, the campaign combines original voice recordings available on board, collaboration menus and merchandise, and even a wrapped train.
Digital Quiz Rally
This event involves visiting checkpoints set up at major Kintetsu stations and throughout Nara Prefecture to answer quizzes and collect digital stamps.
The event is divided into two phases: “Autumn Journey” and “Winter Journey.” Participants can exchange the stamps they collect for original prizes based on the number of stamps collected.
| Event Period | Autumn Journey: Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Monday, November 30, (Mon) (Prizes must be claimed by Sunday, December 6, 2026) Winter Journey: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – Sunday, January 24, 2027 (Prizes must be claimed by Sunday, January 31, (Sun)) |
|---|---|
| How to Participate | Use your smartphone to visit 3, 5, or 10 checkpoints via the special website, answer quizzes, and collect digital stamps |
| Checkpoints | 4 major Kintetsu stations / 12 locations in Nara Prefecture / 3 additional points (scheduled to be added on November 1, 2026; December 1, 2026; and December 22, 2026) |
| Redemption Conditions | With a purchase of 400 yen (tax included) or more, and receive one prize corresponding to the number of stamps you’ve collected |
| Redemption Locations | FamilyMart Kintetsu Kashihara-Jingu-mae Station Store Café Ciao Presso Kyoto Miyakomichi Store / Kamihommachi Station Store / Abeno Harukas Store / & Cook House Saidaiji Station Store / &YAMATO BREWERY Nara Station Store / Nagoya Station Ground-Level Store / Yokkaichi Station Store |
| Participation Fee | Free (Participants are responsible for transportation costs and smartphone data charges) |
| Number of Stamps | Autumn Journey | Winter Journey |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Stamp Prize | Clear Card | Sticker |
| 5-Stamp Prize | Roll of Sticky Notes | Snap Bracelet |
| 10-Stamp Prize | Drawstring Pouch | Clear Pouch |
Autumn Journey: 3-Item Prize Clear Card
Autumn Journey: 5-Piece Set Roll-Up Sticky Notes
Autumn Journey: 10-Piece Prize Drawstring Pouch
Winter Journey: 3-Piece Prize Set – Stickers
Winter Journey: 5-Piece Set – Snap Band
Winter Journey: 10-Piece Clear Pouch Prize
*Digital stamps cannot be carried over from the Autumn Journey to the Winter Journey.
*To redeem a prize, you must visit at least one checkpoint within Nara Prefecture.
*You can redeem multiple prizes at once; in such cases, redemption requires a purchase of 400 yen (tax included).
*Prizes are available while supplies last.
*Checkpoint locations will be posted on the special website.
Original Voice Content
If you access the special website while riding on specific sections of the Kintetsu Railway, you can listen to original voice recordings featuring Neko Neko and Mr. Mizu introducing points of interest along the route.
| Line | Section |
|---|---|
| Kashihara Line | Yamato-Saidaiji Station – Yamato-Yagi Station |
| Minami-Osaka Line / Yoshino Line | Takada City Station – Kashihara-Jingu-mae Station – Asuka Station |
| Osaka Line | Yamato-Takada Station to Muroguchi-Ono Station |
| Yoshino Line | Tsubosakayama Station – Yoshino Station |
*Please check the special website for instructions on how to play the original voice recordings.
Collaboration Menu
CAFFE CIAO PRESSO is offering a total of five collaboration menu items featuring latte art of Nekomeko and Mimi.
For the cappuccino in the collaboration pasta set, you can choose between Neko Neko and Mimi as the design.
Collaboration Cappuccino (Neko Neko)
Collaboration Cappuccino (Ninji)
Collaboration Cake Set (Maomao)
Collaboration Cake Set (Minoshi)
Collaboration Pasta Set
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| (a) Collaboration Cappuccino (Neko Neko) | 900 yen (tax included) |
| (b) Collaboration Cappuccino (Mineshi) | 900 yen (tax included) |
| (c) Collaboration Cake Set (Nekomeko) | 1,400 yen (tax included) |
| (d) Collaboration Cake Set (Minoshi) | 1,400 yen (tax included) |
| (e) Collaboration Pasta Set | 1,500 yen (tax included) |
| Store | Menu Items |
|---|---|
| Café Ciao Presso Kyoto Miyakomichi Branch | (a)(b)(c)(d) |
| Café Ciao Presso Kamihommachi Station Branch | (a)(b)(c)(d)(e) |
| Café Ciao Presso Abeno Harukas Store | (a)(b)(c)(d) |
| Café Ciao Presso & Cook House Saidaiji Station Store | (a) (b) |
| Café Ciao Presso & YAMATO BREWERY Nara Station Branch | (a)(b)(c)(d) |
| Café Ciao Presso Nagoya Station Ground-Floor Store | (a)(b)(c)(d) |
| Café Ciao Presso Yokkaichi Station Store | (a)(b)(c) (d)(e) |
*The sales period runs from Saturday, October 10, 2026 (Sat) through March 31, 2027 (Wed).
*Sales period is subject to change.
Collaboration Merchandise
A lineup of 8 exclusive items available only through this campaign!
Four items—two types of acrylic keychains, a thermo-stainless steel mug, and a pouch—will go on sale starting October 30, 2026.
A4 Clear File
Towel Handkerchief
Acrylic Stand (Neko Neko)
Acrylic Stand (Mihashi)
Acrylic Keychain (Maomao)
Acrylic Keychain (Mihashi)
Thermal Stainless Steel Mug
Pouch
| Product Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Clear File (A4) | 700 yen (tax included) |
| Towel Handkerchief | 900 yen (tax included) |
| Acrylic Stand (Nekomeko) | 1,800 yen (tax included) |
| Acrylic Stand (Mihoshi) | 1,800 yen (tax included) |
| Acrylic Keychain (Neko Neko) | 900 yen (tax included) |
| Acrylic Keychain (Mizushi) | 900 yen (tax included) |
| Thermal Stainless Steel Mug | 2,000 yen (tax included) |
| Pouch | 1,300 yen (tax included) |
*The sales period runs from Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Wednesday, March 31, 2027; items will remain available for purchase even after the campaign ends.
*Sales locations include the sales counters on the “Blue Symphony” tourist limited express train, GOTO-CHI Nara, Namba, and Kyoto stores, irodori kintetsu Abenobashi store, and THROBBING.cosme+ Uehonmachi store.
* Sales are also planned at select Café Ciao Presso locations, station sales offices, and events where Kintetsu Railway has a booth; details will be announced on the special website as soon as they are finalized.
* The launch dates for some products may vary. The sales period is subject to change.
Collaboration-Themed Train
Trains featuring character designs from *The Apothecary’s Soliloquy* will run primarily between Osaka-Abenobashi Station, Kashihara-Jingu-mae Station, and Yoshino Station.
Collaboration Wrapped Train Image (Left)
Collaboration Wrapped Train Image (Right)
| Service Period | October 10, 2026 (Sat) – Around late January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Route | Primarily between Osaka-Abenobashi Station, Kashihara-Jingu-mae Station, and Yoshino Station |
| Eligible Trains | 6620 Series, 4-car trainsets |
Wrapped Train Unveiling Ceremony
On the first day of service, the wrapped train will be parked at Osaka Abeno-bashi Station for a debut event.
Neko Neko will also be on hand to greet passengers that day.
| Event Date and Time | October 10, 2026 (Sat) 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Event Location | Osaka Abenobashi Station Platforms and in front of the West Ticket Gate |
| Admission Fee | Free *A ticket is required to enter the Osaka Abenobashi Station premises |
“The Apothecary’s Soliloquy” × Kintetsu: “Neko Neko & Mishi: A Mysterious Journey to the Manyō” Starts October 10!
| Event Name | “The Apothicary’s Musings: The Secret Treasure of the Late Empress” (Theatrical Version) × Kintetsu: Mao Mao & Ninji ’s Mysterious Journey to the Manyō” |
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| Event Period | October 10, 2026 (Sat) – January 24, 2027 (Sun) *Some events will continue after the main period ends |
| Venue | Major Kintetsu stations and checkpoints throughout Nara Prefecture |
| Digital Quiz Rally | Autumn Journey: Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Monday, November 30, 2026 Winter Journey: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – Sunday, January 24, 2027 |
| Collaboration Menu | A total of 5 items available at 7 Café Chao Presso locations (900 yen (tax included) – 1,500 yen (tax included)) Sales Period: Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Wednesday, March 31, 2027 |
| Collaboration Merchandise | 8 items total (700 yen (tax included) – 2,000 yen (tax included)) Sales Period: Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Wednesday, March 31, 2027 |
| Branded Train | October 10, 2026 (Sat) – Around late January 2027 / Primarily between Osaka-Abenobashi Station, Kashihara-Jingu-mae Station, and Yoshino Station |
| Related Events | JR Tokai “Oshi-Tabi” — Commemorating the World Heritage Registration of the Asuka and Fujiwara Capital Cities — A Short “Yakuya” Trip Enjoyed on the Tokaido Shinkansen (Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Thursday, February 4, 2027) |
| Organizers | Kintetsu Railway, Kintetsu Retailing |
| Official Website | “Neko Neko & Mishi: A Mysterious Journey to Manyo” Special Site |
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Frequently Asked Questions about *The Apothecary’s Soliloquy* × Kintetsu “Neko Neko & Mimi: A Mysterious Journey to the Manyō”
When does this event run?
It runs from Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Sunday, January 24, 2027. Sales of the collaboration menu items and merchandise will continue until Wednesday, March 31, 2027, and and the wrapped train will operate until around late January 2027.
How do I participate in the digital quiz rally?
Using your smartphone on the special website, visit 3, 5, or 10 checkpoints—located at major Kintetsu stations and throughout Nara Prefecture—answer the quizzes, and collect digital stamps. Participation is free, but participants are responsible for their own transportation costs and smartphone data charges.
How do I receive my prize?
When you place an order of 400 yen (tax included) or more at a designated redemption location, you will receive one prize corresponding to the number of digital stamps you have collected. You can redeem multiple prizes at once; in that case, you must make a purchase of 400 yen (tax included). To redeem a prize, you must visit at least one checkpoint within Nara Prefecture.
Can I carry over my stamps from the Fall Journey to the Winter Journey?
No, stamps cannot be carried over. Prize redemption for the Autumn Journey is available until Sunday, December 6, 2026, and for the Winter Journey until Sunday, January 31, 2027.
Please check the official website.
*Please note that the information in this article may be out of date; we ask that you check the official website for the latest details.
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