JR Tokai and JR West will make the Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen "Nozomi" free of charge for a limited time if certain conditions are met, based on the fact that the infection situation of the new coronavirus has settled down. Announced.
The aim is to stimulate demand for the Shinkansen.
According to the announcement, the child fare will be free for a limited time from November 24th to December 19th when boarding the Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen "Nozomi".
Children under the age of 12 are eligible to purchase reserved seats in Nozomi's regular cars with two or more adults and children.
In addition, it is also a condition that members of the membership-based online reservation system "Express Reservation" or "Smart EX" can use "Ticketless Ride".
The fare for all will be charged once, but the refund procedure for the child will be done with a credit card about two weeks after boarding.
The aim is to stimulate demand for the Shinkansen, which has fallen due to the corona disaster.
JR Tokai says, "Since the infection situation of the new coronavirus has settled down, we planned this campaign to promote the use of the Shinkansen. We hope you enjoy your family trip."