Where can this ticket be used?

From Kobe Airport Station to Sannomiya, then from Hankyu/Hanshin Sannomiya to Sanyo Himeji Station, plus entry to Himeji Castle.

Is there a child fare?

Not specified, but child pricing may follow standard railway rules. Check official site for details.

Do I need a smartphone?

Yes. The QR code must be displayed via the Surutto QRtto app. Printed tickets are not accepted.

Launch of the 'Himeji Castle Odekake QR 1Day Ticket'

Published Jul 9, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 13, 2026 3:12 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Sanyo Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kobe) and Kobe New Transit Co., Ltd. will jointly launch the digital 'Himeji Castle Odekake QR 1Day Ticket' with Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. and Himeji City, starting July 24, 2026. The ticket bundles train access from Kobe Airport to Himeji with admission to Himeji Castle, aiming to boost tourism and convenience.

Sanyo Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kobe) and Kobe New Transit Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kobe) will jointly launch a digital ticket called the 'Himeji Castle Odekake QR 1Day Ticket' in collaboration with Hankyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. and Himeji City, starting Friday, July 24, 2026.

The 'Free Version' of this ticket includes a one-way ticket from any Portliner station, including Kobe Airport Station, to Sannomiya Station, plus a 1-day pass allowing unlimited rides between Hankyu/Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya Station and Sanyo Himeji Station or Sanyo Aobayama Station, along with admission to Himeji Castle. The 'One-Way Version' includes one-way tickets from any Portliner station, including Kobe Airport Station, to Sannomiya Station, and from Hankyu/Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya Station to Sanyo Himeji Station, bundled with Himeji Castle admission. With both versions available, customers can choose according to their travel needs.

Overview:

Name: ① Himeji Castle Odekake QR 1Day Ticket [Free Version]

② Himeji Castle Odekake QR 1Day Ticket [One-Way Version]

Valid Period: Friday, July 24, 2026 – Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sale Price: ① ¥3,950

② ¥3,250

Valid Routes:

Sales Location: Surutto QRtto (URL: https://surutto-qrtto.com/)

[Free Version] Product Page (URL: https://app.surutto-qrtto.com/tabs/home/merchandises/select-ticket?agency-id=SY&item=SA_SY_001114)

[One-Way Version] Product Page (URL: https://app.surutto-qrtto.com/tabs/home/merchandises/select-ticket?agency-id=SY&item=SA_SY_001115)

Reference: [Free Version] Saves ¥930 (compared to round-trip between Hankyu/Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya and Sanyo Himeji)

[One-Way Version] Saves up to ¥610

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: New Product

Launch of the 'Himeji Castle Odekake QR 1Day Ticket'

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