- 30 min
- ¥3,500
Osaka and Himeji are connected with each other by the JR Sanyo Shinkansen. Nozomi, Sakura and Hikari trains require about 30 minutes to reach Himeji Station from Shin-Osaka Station. The regular one way fare from Shin-Osaka to Himeji is around 3500 yen. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on Sakura, Hikari and Kodama trains, but not on Nozomi trains. Meanwhile, the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass and several other regional rail passes by JR West are valid on all trains.