JR West to launch WESTER Point Kansai/Hokuriku Free Pass

JR West has announced the launch of the ‘WESTER Point Kansai/Hokuriku Free Pass,’ a new travel option available starting October 1. Customers can purchase a three-day unlimited ride pass using WESTER points, costing 6,000 points for adults and 3,000 points for children.

The pass covers the Hokuriku Shinkansen (between Tsuruga and Itoigawa), the Limited Express Thunderbird (Osaka to Tsuruga), the Limited Express Shirasagi (Maibara to Tsuruga), and local trains, including Special Rapid and Rapid services. It also includes up to six reserved seat uses on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Limited Express trains within the designated area.

Sales will run from October 1 to December 22, with the usage period spanning from October 13 to December 24. The pass can be purchased via the JR West ‘e5489’ online reservation system from one month prior to the travel date up until the day of travel.