A collaboration between Bandai Namco Entertainment’s wildly popular idol-training game *The Idolmaster Shiny Colors* (ShaniMas) and JR Central’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign, titled “Let Us Guide You Through Romantic Kyoto!”, will run from December 8, 2026, through March 7, 2027.
Six members from illumination STARS and CoMETIK, dressed in special costumes, will guide Producers to Kyoto through exclusive voice dramas available only on board the Tokaido Shinkansen and a stamp rally in Kyoto City.
・Six members of illumination STARS and CoMETIK will guide you around Kyoto
・Exclusive in-train voice drama on the Tokaido Shinkansen and a serial code for S-SSR Mano Sakuragi
・The clear ticket case, a ride bonus, can be redeemed at the official iM@S shop in Kyoto
・Voice & Digital Stamp Rally at 7 Locations in Kyoto City, Featuring Original Merchandise
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ShaniMas × JR Tokai “Oshi-Tabi” Event Overview
A collaboration is set to begin between Bandai Namco Entertainment’s wildly popular idol-training game “The Idolmaster Shiny Colors (ShaniMas)” and JR Tokai’s “Oshi-Tabi” campaign. Six members from illumination STARS and CoMETIK will don special outfits—combining hakama, retro-patterned kimonos, and hats—to showcasing the romantic charm of Kyoto.
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| Event Name | We’ll take you on a journey through romantic Kyoto! |
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| Event Period | December 8, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Featured Idols | illumination STARS: Mano Sakuragi, Tomoori Kazeno, Meguru Yatsumiya CoMETIK: Ruka Ikaruga, Hana Suzuki, Haruki Ikuta |
| Event Details | Original Voice Drama / Game-Linked Content / Clear Ticket Case (Ride Bonus) / Voice & Digital Stamp Rally / Original Merchandise Sales |
| Special Website | JR Central Oshi-Tabi × Shiny Colors |
JR Tokai and the “Idolmaster” series are running “Tabi-Masu,” a campaign where 18 members from 6 brands will guide visitors along the Tokaido Shinkansen route from August 2024 to February 2026, and the collaboration merchandise went on general sale in May 2026. In 2026, SideM’s “NEXT Tabi-Masu” , in which six members of F-LAGS and C.FIRST served as guides in Nagoya; this time, six members of ShaniMash are heading to Kyoto.
Original Voice Drama Available on the Tokaido Shinkansen
An original voice drama depicting the six members of illumination STARS and CoMETIK—along with their producer—as they travel to Kyoto at the invitation of JR Tokai is available exclusively on board the Tokaido Shinkansen.
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| STEP 1 | Ride the Tokaido Shinkansen during the collaboration period and access the campaign site |
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| STEP 2 | Measure your speed and complete the survey |
| STEP 3 | Play the original voice drama |
* Account registration (free) is required. Limit one account per person.
* Access may not be available on certain sections, such as between Tokyo Station and Shin-Yokohama Station, if the speed does not reach a certain threshold.
* Please use the latest browser apps, such as Safari or Chrome. Location information may not be obtained using in-app browsers such as LINE or X
* This service may not be available on devices or tablets that cannot measure location via GPS
* You do not need to use the Shinkansen’s free Wi-Fi. Data charges are the responsibility of the user
* Please use headphones or similar devices when accessing audio content
* For instructions on how to set up location services, please refer to the manual (PDF)
Shiny Colors Game-Linked Content
When you ride the Tokaido Shinkansen, you can obtain a serial code usable in the enza-compatible game “The Idolmaster Shiny Colors.” The serial code grants you the SSR Support Idol “S-SSR [Guiding You to the City of Romance!] Mano Sakuragi,” featuring an original card illustration. The illustration is scheduled to be revealed at a later date.
| Items You Can Receive | SSR Support Idol S-SSR [Let Me Show You the City of Romance!] Mano Sakuragi |
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| How to Obtain | Ride the Tokaido Shinkansen, access the campaign site, complete the speed test and survey, and enter the serial code issued to you in the game |
| How to Enter | Shiny Colors Official Serial Codes |
| Number of Redemptions | Limited to one per person during the campaign period |
Login Bonus
Log in to the game during the collaboration period to receive a collaboration commemorative item as a login bonus. This offer is available to all players; participation in this campaign is not required. Details about the item will be announced at a later date.
*You can claim the login bonus only once during the campaign period
Ride Bonus: Clear Ticket Case
Players who enjoy any of the Shinkansen onboard content will receive an original “Clear Ticket Case” featuring illustrations of the six characters in special outfits as a ride bonus. The back features the campaign logo, and the inside features a pattern.
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| STEP 1 | Ride the Tokaido Shinkansen during the collaboration period and access the campaign website |
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| STEP 2 | Take the speed test and answer the survey, and participate in the Shinkansen onboard content to obtain your “Proof of Ride” |
| STEP 3 | Present your “Proof of Ride” to staff at the redemption location |
Redemption Locations
| Location | The Idolmaster Official Shop Kyoto Branch AEON MALL KYOTO Sakura Building, 4F, Bandai Namco Cross Store Kyoto, Amusement Area (namco) 1 Nishikujo Toriiguchi-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Google Maps |
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| Business Hours | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Redemption for ride perks and stamp rally rewards available until 9:00 PM) |
| Closed | None (Business hours may change during the year-end and New Year holidays) |
*Ride certificates are valid until 11:59 PM on the day after they are obtained. If obtained on the final day (March 7, 2027), they are valid only for that day.
* You can obtain a ride certificate only once per day; you cannot stockpile multiple certificates.
* Redemption is limited to once per person per day; redemption by a proxy is not permitted.
* Redemption cannot be made using a screenshot. Please present the redemption screen on a device with an active internet connection.
* The promotion ends when all rewards are claimed. Resale or transfer is prohibited
*Changes to business hours and other information will be announced on the The Idolmaster Official Shop’s official X account
Kyoto Voice & Digital Stamp Rally
This stamp rally takes you to spots in Kyoto City recommended by six idols, where you can enjoy voice dramas featuring the idols at each location. Collect stamps at all 7 locations to receive a special illustration card as a completion reward. A map of the locations, the “Kyoto Retro Travel MAP,” is scheduled to be released at a later date.
| STEP 1 | Visit the campaign website during the collaboration period |
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| STEP 2 | Turn on location services and check in at a stamp rally spot |
| STEP 3 | Play the original voice clip |
| STEP 4 | Complete all 7 locations and claim your completion reward at the “Bandai Namco Cross Store Kyoto” in AEON MALL KYOTO |
Completion Reward: Illustrated Card
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| Location | The Idolmaster Official Shop Kyoto Branch Aeon Mall KYOTO Sakura Building, 4th Floor, inside the Bandai Namco Cross Store Kyoto Amusement Area (namco) 1 Nishikujo Toriiguchi-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Google Maps |
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| Business Hours | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Redemption for ride benefits and stamp rally rewards available until 9:00 PM) |
| Closed | None (Business hours may change during the year-end and New Year holidays) |
*Participation in the stamp rally is free, but some facilities may require a separate admission fee or other charges
*Redemption is limited to once per person per day. The counter resets the day after you redeem a perk, and you can participate again
*The promotion ends when rewards run out
ShaniM@S × JR Tokai Original Merchandise
Original merchandise featuring exclusive illustrations will be sold at the The Idolmaster Official Shop Kyoto Branch. The lineup will be announced at a later date.
| Location | The Idolmaster Official Shop Kyoto Branch Aeon Mall KYOTO Sakura Building, 4th Floor, inside Bandai Namco Cross Store Kyoto Amusement Area (namco) 1 Nishikujo Toriiguchi-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Google Maps |
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| Business Hours | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Redemption for train ride bonuses and stamp rally rewards available until 9:00 PM) |
| Closed Days | None (Business hours may change during the year-end and New Year holidays) |
ShaniMash × JR Tokai “Oshi Travel” Frequently Asked Questions
When does the ShaniMash × JR Tokai “Favorite Idol Trip” event start?
It will be held from December 8, 2026, to March 7, 2027.
Which idols will appear?
Six idols: Mano Sakuragi, Tomoori Kazeno, and Meguru Yatsumiya from illumination STARS, and Ruka Ikaruga, Hana Suzuki, and Haruki Ikuta from CoMETIK.
Where can I get the ride bonus?
Obtain a proof of ride via the in-train content on the Tokaido Shinkansen, then present it at the Idolmaster Official Shop Kyoto Branch at AEON MALL KYOTO to receive a clear ticket case.
What can you get in the game?
Use the serial code obtained by riding the Tokaido Shinkansen to receive the S-SSR [Guiding You to the City of Romance!] Mano Sakuragi. You can also receive collaboration commemorative items through the login bonus during the event period.
What are the stamp rally rewards?
Collect stamps at all 7 locations in Kyoto City to receive a completion bonus illustration card.
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