JR−WEST
September 21, 2018

JR-West initiatives for “Kansai Inbound Tourism Revival Plan”
After the service suspension which resulted from damage caused by Typhoon Jebi (No. 21) in September 2018, the Kansai Airport Line
restarted service with the first train of the day on September 18 (Tuesday).
JR-West is participating in the “Kansai Inbound Tourism Revival Plan” being implemented in conjunction with the full-scale recovery of
Kansai International Airport, and we are taking initiatives to distribute information on the Kansai region overseas and to provide hospitality totourists from abroad in our trains and stations.
With the initiatives below, we will spur inbound tourism demand in the Kansai region.
(1) “Welcome Drink” coupon gift at Kansai Airport Station
・For customers using our company’s products that are exclusively for visitors to Japan・First 10,000 people (1 time only for each person)
・Starting Sep. 21 (Fri.), the coupon will be given out at the counter (Crosta Kanku) inside the JR-West Kansai Airport
Station ticket gates.
・The coupon can be exchanged for a drink at the 7-11 Kiosk at JR Kansai Airport Station platform No. 3 (operated byWest Japan Railway Daily Service Net Company).
(2) Hands-free sightseeing service from Kansai Airport Station to Kyoto provided free of charge
・Luggage delivered free of charge from Kansai Airport Station to Kyoto Station or lodging facilities within the city ofKyoto (operated by JR West Japan MARUNIX Co., Ltd.)・First 2,000 people (free service ends at the end of October)・One item per customer delivered free・Starting Sep. 21 (Fri.), luggage will be accepted at the counter (Crosta Kanku) inside the JR-West Kansai Airport
Station ticket gates (customers should show a ticket for one of the JR-West products exclusively for visitors toJapan).
・Luggage received by 2:00 in the afternoon will be delivered the same day at Kyoto Station from 6:00 to 8:00 pm andat hotels within the city of Kyoto after 8:30 pm(3) “Hello Kitty Shinkansen Welcome Board” installed at Kansai Airport Station
・Installed inside the JR-West Kansai Airport Station ticket gates starting Sep. 21 (Fri.)(4) “Hello Kitty Goods” gift for passengers boarding Limited Express Haruka trains
・First 25,000 people (1 per person)
・Starting Sep. 21 (Fri.), the goods will be given out at the counter (Crosta Kanku) inside the JR-West Kansai Airport
Station ticket gates (customers should show a Limited Express Haruka limited express ticket or a ticket for one of
the JR-West products exclusively for visitors to Japan)
・The gift will be an original Hello Kitty clear file folder (10,000) or three-notebook set (15,000)
Note: Depending on available supplies, it may not be possible to choose.
(5) Information to be distributed by inviting media people from East Asia, the source of many visitors to KansaiInternational Airport
・We plan to invite media people from South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong (starting in or after November,when preparations are complete)
Corporate Communication Dept. 4-24, Shibata 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8341

Tokyo PR Office Shinkokusai Bldg. 9F, 3-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
西日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Website http://www.westjr.co.jp/

(6) Benefits offered at JR-West Hotels in the Kansai Region
・Customers holding a "JR-WEST RAIL PASS" (once per customer)
・October 1 (Mon.) to October 31 (Wed.)
・Participating hotels and benefits provided
Hotel Granvia Kyoto:
One free drink at restaurant operated by the hotel
Hotel Granvia Osaka:
One free drink at restaurant operated by the hotel
Hotel Granvia Wakayama:
One free drink at restaurant operated by the hotel
Hotel Vischio Osaka:
One free drink at restaurant operated by the hotel
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki: One free drink at restaurant operated by the hotel
Free snack when staying
Nara Hotel:
Free welcome drink when staying(7) Original novelty item for customers visiting Osaka Station・Customers holding a "JR-WEST RAIL PASS"・For the first 1,500 customers from October 1 (Mon.) (one per customer)
・Original clear files given out at OSAKA STATION CITY Information (Osaka Station 3F north-southconnecting bridge)(8) Benefit provided to customers visiting Kyoto Station on Limited Express Haruka train
・Easy-to-use benefits provided to customers showing their smartphone, etc. screen at department stores andcommercial facilities around Kyoto Station(Scheduled to be prepared and implemented from October)・Participating facilities (scheduled)
JR Kyoto Isetan
Porta underground shopping center outside Kyoto Station
The CUBE specialty store in Kyoto Station building
Kyoto Ramen Street and Japanese Restaurant Street
Hotel Granvia Kyoto(9) Benefit provided to customers using "Alipay" at department stores and commercial facilities
around Kyoto station
・Shop coupons provided to customers using the "Alipay" barcode payment system at department stores andcommercial facilities around Kyoto Station(Scheduled to be prepared and implemented from October)・Participating facilities (scheduled)
JR Kyoto Isetan
Porta underground shopping center outside Kyoto Station
The CUBE specialty store in Kyoto Station building

The JR-West Group provides benefits to customers using the "JR-WEST RAIL PASS" at hotels, stations, andshopping centers, etc. (See the attached "Benefit Overview" for details)

（Attachment）【Counter inside the JR-West Kansai Airport Station ticket gates】【Crosta Kanku】
Operated by JR West Japan MARUNIX Co., Ltd .
Open: 8:00 to 20:00 、➣Welcome Drink coupon distribution➣Hands-free sightseeing service counter➣Hello Kitty goods distribution【Hello Kitty Shinkansen Welcome Board (conceptual image)】〆©1976, 2018 SANRIO CO., LTD.

APPROVAL NO. G592209

Benefit Overview

Example Benefits Offered by the JR-WEST Group with the "JR-WEST RAIL PASS" (FY2018)

Area

Usage Conditions

Facility Name

Description of Benefits

Osaka Station City
LUCUA/LUCUA1100
Daimaru Umeda
Present coupon page of theOsaka Station City benefit
websiteUmaimono Plaza

Discounts and presents provided
See the dedicated website for details on the benefits provided by each facility
http://osakastationcity.com/coupon/en/

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Eki Marche Osaka
10% discount on dining at hotel restaurants (with some exceptions)*Excluding breakfast, takeout, and sushi corner "Sushiman"

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Hotel Vischio Osaka

10% discount on dining at Italian kitchen "Verde Cassa"*Excluding Drip-X-Cafe

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Tennoji MIO

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Hotel Vischio Amagasaki

10% discount on dining at hotel restaurant*"West River Cafe" terrace restaurant only

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Kyoto Station Building

Receive a free Japan hand towel
Location: Information desk on 2F of the Kyoto Station building (10:00 am to 7:00 pm)

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Isetan Kyoto

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Nara HotelWakayama

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Hotel Granvia Wakayama

10% discount on dining at hotel cafe "Password," Japanese restaurant "Mari," and buffet restaurant "μ"

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASSSun Station Terrace Okayama

10% discount on all shopping at Sun Station Terrace

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Hotel Granvia Okayama

10% discount on dining at hotel restaurants*Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

10% discount on dining at the main bar "Mayflower"
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima *Excluding bottle purchases*One pass can be used for up to two customers

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

West Japan Railway Rent- 10% discount on car rental fees
A-Car & Lease
Free bicycle rental

Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Osaka

NaraOsaka

Present JR‐WEST RAIL PASS

Present a receipt at the service corner on 3F of the main building or 2F of the plaza building toreceive a free hand towel

5% discount on product purchases*Excluding food and restaurants*Only when paying in Japanese yen (cash) or with a Union Pay Card

5% discount on dining at hotel restaurants

10% discount on dining at dining room "Mikasa" and Japanese restaurant "Hanagiku"*Excluding breakfast*One pass can be used for up to two customers

OkayamaHiroshima
All JR-WEST areas

Check our website for details on the benefits offered by the JR-WEST RAIL PASS.
http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/benefits/ (English)