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JR West Launches Two Types of ‘WESTER All-line Free Pass’
JR West has announced the release of two types of ‘WESTER All-line Free Pass’.
These tickets come in two types: one for all points and another for specific points. Both allow unlimited rides on all JR West lines and the Chizu Express line, including ordinary cars on Shinkansen and limited express trains.
The all-point tickets will be on sale from July 5th to September 10th and can be purchased up until the day of use. The usage period is from July 20th to September 13th. Reserved seats can be used without limits during the valid period of 3 days. The required points are 9,000 for adults and 4,500 for children.
The specific-point tickets will be on sale from July 5th to September 11th and must be purchased at least 3 days before the start date of use. The usage period is the same, from July 20th to September 13th, excluding August 9th to 18th. The number of times reserved seats can be used is limited to 6. The valid period is for 1 day. The cost is 1,000 points and 14,000 yen for adults, and 1,000 points and 7,000 yen for children.
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