Sales Launch of 'Hanshin Expressway Odekake Pass 2026 (Weekends and Holidays Only)'

Hanshin Expressway Company Limited (Kita-ku, Osaka; President: Eiji Uematsu) has started selling the 'Hanshin Expressway Odekake Pass 2026' today via its dedicated website, enabling convenient and cost-effective use of the Hanshin Expressway network.

This product is designed to revitalize local communities along the Hanshin Expressway, offering a flat daily rate for travel on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays for tourism, leisure, and shopping. The pass is even more affordable when purchased in combination with admission tickets to tourist facilities or used with ETC 2.0.

Two routes are available: the Osaka Loop Course and the Kobe Loop Course. Additionally, bundled plans are offered with admission tickets to 26 attractions, including Suma Sea World Kobe, Kobe Animal Kingdom, and NIFREL (the Living Museum). Purchasing a bundled plan reduces the Odekake Pass price by ¥200 for standard vehicles, offering exceptional value. As a registration benefit, customers also receive special discount coupons valid at 67 partner facilities across Osaka and Hyogo prefectures.

Furthermore, a special edition of 'Rurubu' titled 'Drive Smart with the Hanshin Expressway Odekake Pass♪' will be published, featuring usage tips and recommended loop routes. In conjunction with the pass launch, promotional campaigns such as 'Discount Coupons for Ishikiri Omote Street Shopping District,' 'Discount Coupons for Michi-no-Eki Kobe Fruit & Flower Park Osawa,' and the 'Real Escape Game' sightseeing campaign will be conducted.

Hanshin Expressway will continue contributing to regional vitality and community engagement through the Odekake Pass. We encourage everyone to enjoy drive-based leisure activities, visiting numerous tourist and partner facilities during this period.

○ Hanshin Expressway Odekake Pass 2026 Product Overview

① Period

Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from July 18, 2026 (Sat) to March 28, 2027 (Sun)

* Excluded periods: Obon (August 8–16), Silver Week (September 19–23), and Year-End/New Year (December 26, 2026 – January 3, 2027)

② Eligible Vehicles

Standard and light vehicles (including kei cars and two-wheelers) using ETC credit or personal cards for wireless ETC passage

③ Sales Price

④ Usage Frequency

9 uses per ETC card per course (maximum 18 total uses); unlimited for bundled plans

⑤ Capacity

6,000 users per day (5,000 for individual plans, 1,000 for bundled plans)

⑥ Product Details

Hanshin Expressway Odekake Pass Information Site: https://hanshin-exp-odekakepass.jp

Hanshin Expressway Drivers Site: https://www.hanshin-exp.co.jp/drivers/hiwayguide/md/

⑦ Publicity and Concurrent Campaigns

◇ Special Edition 'Rurubu: Drive Smart with the Hanshin Expressway Odekake Pass♪' (16 pages)

◇ Online Advertising

'Have Fun Affordably! Explore Great Spots!'

Video content to enhance awareness and understanding of the Odekake Pass

◇ Exclusive 2026 Odekake Pass Coupon Campaigns

・ 'Discount Coupons for Ishikiri Omote Street Shopping District'

https://www.hanshin-exp.co.jp/drivers/news/20260709_news_ishikiri.html

・ 'Discount Coupons for Michi-no-Eki Kobe Fruit & Flower Park Osawa'

https://www.hanshin-exp.co.jp/drivers/news/20260709_news_kobe_fruit.html

◇ Hanshin Expressway Mystery Rally

'Real Escape Game'

Scheduled from August 22, 2026 (Sat) to March 21, 2027 (Sun)

Additional diverse travel campaigns will also be conducted.

Stay tuned for more from Hanshin Expressway!

For more details, visit the Hanshin Expressway Drivers Site:

https://www.hanshin-exp.co.jp/drivers/hiwayguide/