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JR West to Release ‘Osaka Departure Dice Ticket’ on September 19: Destination Decided by Dice Roll
JR West will be selling the ‘Osaka Departure Dice Ticket’ from September 19 to October 31.
This ticket allows for round-trip travel in ordinary car reserved seats on bullet trains and express trains departing from and arriving in Osaka City. The destinations include Toyama, Tsuyama (Okayama), Shirahama, and Hakata, with the specific destination determined by the roll of a dice. The travel period is from September 28 to November 24, spanning two consecutive days, except for October 11-13 and November 1-3, when tickets are not valid.
Advance lottery application is required for purchase. The application period for the lottery is from August 26 to September 8, and the winners can enter for 4,500 yen each time. The price is 5,000 yen for departures from Monday to Thursday and 8,000 yen for Friday to Sunday and holidays, including the entry fee. Up to three tickets can be purchased per person, and refunds are not available after entry.
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