
JR Hokkaido Offers 500 Yen Ticketless Use for Rapid ‘Airport’ Train for a Limited Time
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) will offer the “WESTER Point Super Special Ticket” as a WESTER Point redemption product from November 26 through January 12, 2026.
The offer applies to the Sanyo Shinkansen section between Shin-Osaka and Hakata stations. The ticket combines both the basic fare and limited express surcharge in one, and the required number of points is equivalent to about 25% of the regular price.
Examples of the required points include 1,610 points (normally 6,460 yen in cash) for travel between Shin-Osaka or Hiroshima and Okayama, and 3,990 points (normally 16,020 yen) for travel between Shin-Osaka and Hakata. All examples are for travel on Nozomi services in ordinary reserved seats during regular seasons.
The travel period is from December 26 through January 12, 2026, and the required number of points varies depending on whether it is a peak or off-peak period. The tickets are available in limited quantities via the online reservation service “e5489.”