Hello Kitty Shinkansen - How to make your Japan Trip more enjoya ble-

Good news for Hello Kitty fans! Now, the Shinkansen using Hello Kitty, which is very popular character not only in Japan but also in the world, is running in West Japan. You can enjoy a cute character train at the same time as you enjoy traveling! It is perfect for families with small children who must be so excited to ride this train! Let's get on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen to make a special experience in Japan!

What is "Hello Kitty Shinkansen"?

A Hello Kitty specification Shinkansen appears on the Sanyo Shinkansen connecting Shin-Osaka and Hakata. The 500 series Shinkansen with a sharp long nose transforms into a stylish and cute car!
With the aim of revitalizing the local area of West Japan, Hello Kitty will be the guide and will take up the area along the West Japan at each period to disseminate charm with the region.

Amazing points of "Hello Kitty Shinkansen"!
There are many checking points while you are riding the train! Do not miss that!

▶The 500 series Shinkansen is wrapped in cute pink!

The Shinkansen is designed with a motif of a ribbon filled with the hope of connecting regions. Illustration of Hello Kitty in uniform is greeted by the leading car. Each car also features a Hello Kitty with a regional design.

Hello Kitty welcomes you!

Hiroshima

Shimane

Okayama

Yamaguchi

Fukuoka

Hyogo

Tottori

Osaka

▶Exhibition space of Hello Kitty (1st car) !

Of the eight-car trains, the interior of cars 1 and 2 has a special design with plenty of playfulness that allows you to enjoy the world view of Hello Kitty.
The first car is an exhibition space. You can enjoy the displays and movies of various areas of western Japan. In this cute car, you can enjoy shopping and take a break with drink and snacks.

Let's enter Hello! Plaza

You can take a memorial photo

You can get a souvenir if you answer quiz

Many souvenirs designed Hello kitty

You can enjoy snacks and drinks

▶Seats with Hello Kitty Specification (2nd car)

The second car is a non-reserved seat with Hello Kitty specification, and Hello Kitty is hidden everywhere! A photo spot will also be set up.

The sunscreen also has an illustration of Hello Kitty

Photo spot is available

A very wide area is for luggage

A very wide area is for luggage

▶The inner chime is also an original melody

The chime inside the car will also be changed to the original melody limited to the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen".

Everywhere is decorated with Hello Kitty Character

The story of Hello Kitty Shinkansen

※The original story is written in Japanese at JR West site
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Hello Kitty had a dream one day.
In a dream, a big ribbon spirit spoke,
"I want you to help connect a lot of people".

When Hello Kitty wakes up, Hello Kitty wears a uniform
and stands at the station platform with a ribbon.
What appeared there ...

A pink Shinkansen with a ribbon wrapped around a pure white body!
Finally, finish decorating with the ribbon that Hello Kitty has.
Nice to meet you. Hello Kitty Shinkansen.

From now on, this ribbon will connect many people, and increase a lot of smiles.

Then Hello Kitty got on the Shinkansen. Hello Kitty's help begins!

The first car, HELLO! PLAZA is a place where you can meet the charm of the area.
The second car, KAWAII! ROOM, is decorated for everyone to enjoy.
Finally, Hello Kitty drew a map on the wall.
Then, from the each area, 9 Hello Kitty with each theme in western Japan was appeared.

"I wish everyone a more enjoyable trip! Here we go! Let's help to convey the charm of the area!"

Hello Kitty Shinkansen, it is time for departure!

Let's connect the area and everyone with this ribbon!
Let's make new journey stories with everyone!
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How to ride Hello Kitty Shinkansen?

You can get on the train by purchasing a ticket and an express ticket that allow you to board the train (Hello Kitty car No. 2 is unreserved seats). However, please note that there are some days when Hello Kitty Shinkansen trains do not operate. Please see more details here.

☆Until March 10, 2020☆
Kodama 730 (Hakata 6:40 → Shin Osaka 11:13)
Kodama 741 (Shin Osaka 11:29 → Hakata 15:38)
☆From March 14, 2020☆
Kodama 840 (Hakata 6:32 → Shin-Osaka 11:12)
Kodama 851 (Shin Osaka 11:32 → Hakata 16:11)

Access the following website to learn about economical unlimited ride passes, designed to enable the children of international passengers traveling in Japan to also enjoy riding on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen.
Please see more details here

Hello Kitty Shinkansen

• Running between Shin-Osaka and Hakata (Fukuoka)
• Website: https://www.jr-hellokittyshinkansen.jp/en/