{"id":6599,"date":"2019-02-06T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=6599"},"modified":"2019-06-21T11:19:37","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T09:19:37","slug":"hello-kitty-haruka-express","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hello-kitty-haruka-express","title":{"rendered":"Hello Kitty Haruka: The new Kansai Airport Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The eagerly-anticipated new Hello Kitty Haruka train is finally in operation!<\/strong> Fans of the global phenomenal can now ride the new Haruka Express<\/a>\u00a0which is covered in Hello Kitty-themed illustrations and exciting features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Both the interior and exterior are breathtaking. The concept is based on the Japanese kawaii (cute) style and the trains will be pink and white<\/strong>. The cars will be decked in adorable design features of the famous Sanrio character<\/strong>. Floral and kimono motifs and patterns also feature heavily.<\/p>\n

With over $50 billion in sales worldwide, Hello Kitty has become the second highest grossing franchise in the world<\/strong>. Millions of people around the world will be keen to experience the new special-edition super express train.<\/p>\n

Route, travel times and schedule<\/h2>\n

The new Hello Kitty train was unveiled to the world last summer but only began running on January 29<\/strong>. The train will take passengers from Kansai Airport to Osaka<\/a> and Kyoto<\/strong> (also the route backwards).<\/p>\n

The train covers the distance between Kansai Airport and Tennoji in 35 minutes<\/strong>, reaches Shin-Osaka in 50 minutes<\/strong> and Kyoto Station in 80 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Hello Kitty Haruka operates as a normal Haruka Express (Kansai Airport Transfer<\/strong>), however, only certain trains of this railway will be “Hello Kitty HARUKA”<\/strong>. Schedules vary by day<\/strong>, and there are also dates when Hello Kitty HARUKA does not work at all. Check on this website, updated daily, the\u00a0the next day schedule for Hello Kitty Haruka<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ride the Hello Kitty Haruka with your JR Pass<\/h2>\n

You can ride the Hello Kitty train for no extra cost with your Japan Rail Pass<\/strong> and you can also make a seat reservation for free. To avoid disappointment, it is worth booking as early as possible as the train is so popular.<\/p>\n

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Hello Kitty Haruka’s tickets prices<\/strong> without JR Pass:<\/p>\n