Last Chance! Emergency Launch! Weekend-to-Thursday Departure Limited Summer Travel Clearance Sale – Book Your Summer 'Shinkansen + Hotel' Package Now for Great Savings!

JR Tokai Tours Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'JR Tokai Tours') will urgently launch the 'Weekend-to-Thursday Departure Limited Summer Travel Clearance Sale' from 1:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 29, 2026.

During this sale, 'EX Travel Pack' packages combining Shinkansen travel and hotel stays will be offered at special sale prices, limited to departures from Sunday to Thursday and requiring booking at least 30 days before departure. Enjoy exceptional value at high-cost-performance hotels and theme park-adjacent accommodations—available only now! Additionally, select participating hotels offer special summer perks to make your trip even more enjoyable and affordable!

Only with the EX Travel Pack can you enjoy free and unlimited Shinkansen departure time changes (※), and secure both your train and accommodation at the time of booking—even for trips over a month away! If your summer plans aren't finalized yet, check out the 'Weekend-to-Thursday Departure Limited Summer Travel Clearance Sale' now!

※Some restrictions apply to Shinkansen time changes.

Visit the Summer Travel Clearance Sale Special Website

Overview of the 'Weekend-to-Thursday Departure Limited Summer Travel Clearance Sale'

◆ Sale Period

1:00 PM, Friday, June 19, 2026 – 8:00 PM, Monday, June 29, 2026

◆ Eligible Products

Curated tour packages marked with 'Weekend-to-Thursday Departure Limited Summer Travel Clearance Sale'

◆ Eligible Travel Departure Dates

Departures from Sunday to Thursday only, between Monday, July 20, 2026 (Holiday) and Thursday, September 17, 2026

※ Some dates may be excluded depending on the facility.

※ Booking must be made at least 30 days prior to departure.

◆ Eligible Areas

Tokyo / Maihama-Shin-Urayasu / Kanagawa / Shizuoka / Aichi / Gifu / Mie (Ise-Shima-Toba) / Kyoto / Nara / Shiga / Osaka / Universal City-Sakurajima

※ No departures from China region for Aichi / Gifu / Mie areas.

※ No departures from China or Kyushu regions for Kyoto / Nara / Shiga / Osaka / Universal City-Sakurajima areas.

◆ Summer Perks

Special limited-time benefits are available at select facilities during the 'Summer Travel Clearance Sale'!

(Examples)

【Tokyo】Ryugu Vista Tokyo Bay (Kyoritsu Resort): One complimentary drink voucher at Sky Bar 'BARREL III'

【Maihama】The Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo Bay: Late checkout until 1:00 PM (normally 11:00 AM)

【Shizuoka】Heartpia Atami: Handheld fireworks set included

【Aichi】Strings Hotel Nagoya: Early check-in from 2:00 PM (normally 3:00 PM) / Late checkout until 12:00 PM (normally 11:00 AM)

【Kyoto】Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma: Late checkout until 2:00 PM (normally 12:00 PM)

【Osaka】Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel: Admission exchange ticket for 'Harukas 300' (Observation Deck) included

※ Details will be available on each product sales page after launch.

Visit the Summer Travel Clearance Sale Special Website

Enjoy peace of mind with free and unlimited Shinkansen time changes even after booking!

Visit the EX Travel Pack Features Page

★ Only the EX Travel Pack allows free and unlimited Shinkansen time changes, even up to the day of travel!

As long as you haven't entered the ticket gate and your train hasn't departed, you can change your departure time multiple times—even during your trip!

※ Some products have restrictions on time changes. Date, route, number of passengers, and seat type changes are not permitted.

※ 'Platto Kodama' and 'Ikokka! Kodama' packages do not allow time changes.

★ More cost-effective than booking Shinkansen and hotel separately through EX services!

★ Secure your Shinkansen and hotel booking even for trips over a month away!

Early booking ensures your travel schedule is confirmed, making trip planning easier and more reliable.

★ Seamless, ticketless boarding

Use your IC transportation card or QR ticket for ticketless Shinkansen boarding! No need to collect physical tickets—enjoy a smooth and convenient journey!

＜Important Notes＞

・To use the EX Travel Pack, membership registration (※) is required for JR Central / JR West Japan / JR Kyushu's Smart EX (annual fee free) or Express Reservation (annual fee ¥1,100 including tax).

※ Excludes certain corporate model members.

・Smart EX international service members are not eligible for the 'Weekend-to-Thursday Departure Limited Summer Travel Clearance Sale'.

※ Company and facility names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.