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KANSAI WIDE Area Pass

  • Economic and simple
  • Unlimited travel

The Kansai Wide Area Pass is valid for 5 consecutive days. It offers unlimited access to JR trains across the extended Kansai region, including the Shinkansen on eligible routes.

Go beyond the main Kansai cities and save money on long distance travel. Reach Okayama, Tottori, Kinosaki Onsen and even Takamatsu in Shikoku. All of it is included in one single pass.

Benefits of the KANSAI Wide Area Pass!
Unlimited access: JR trains and JR buses in the Kansai Wide region
Unlimited access to the Shinkansen bullet train between Shin-Osaka and Okayama.
Save at least 45% compared to single tickets

What is included in your KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

  • JR Kyoto line
  • JR Nara line
  • Osaka Loop Line
  • JR Kobe line
  • JR West Bus
  • Haruka Airport Express

    • What is not included in your KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

  • JR Express (except Haruka)
  • City buses, not run by JR
  • Expressway buses

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    Coverage area for the KANSAI Wide Area Pass

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    • Where can I go with the KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    Travel beyond the routes of the Kansai Area Pass. From Kansai Airport, reach major Kansai cities as well as Okayama, Tottori, Kinosaki Onsen and Takamatsu in Shikoku, all with one pass.
    Where can I go with the KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    The Kansai Wide Area Pass is valid for 5 consecutive days. Enjoy unlimited JR travel across the extended Kansai region, including eligible Shinkansen routes, and reach Okayama, Tottori, Kinosaki Onsen and Takamatsu in Shikoku with ease.

    Which trains are included in the KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    ✅ Reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama)

    ✅  Reserved seats on Limited Express Trains HARUKA, KUROSHIO, KONOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO, etc.

    ✅ JR-WEST Conventional lines

    ✅ JR-SHIKOKU Conventional lines

    ✅ Kyoto Tango Railway

    ✅ Chizu Express

    ✅ Kansai Airport Express Haruka (includes fee for seat reservation; please reserve before boarding)

    ✅ The Osaka Loop Line

    ✅ Osaka Higashi line

    ✅ JR Kyoto line

    ✅ JR West Bus between Kyoto Station, Takao, and Shuzan

    ✅ Nara line

    ✅ JR-Kobe line

    ✅ Gakkentoshi line

    ✅ Yamatoji line

    ✅ JR-Tozai line

    ✅ JR-Yumesaki line

    ✅ Hanwa line

    Which trains are not included in the KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    ❌ Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo)

    ❌ Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Okayama⇔Hakata)

    ❌ Bullet Train "KYUSHU SHINKANSEN" (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)

    ❌ Express Trains (except for the Haruka)

    ❌ Regular city buses, which are not run by JR

    ❌ Expressway buses

    How to use your KANSAI Wide Area Pass

    After purchase, receive your e-voucher by email and exchange it at the station for a physical ticket.
    How to use your KANSAI Wide Area Pass

    In order to take the trains, you can buy the KANSAI Area Pass on our website. You will receive an e-voucher to your email address, which has to be exchange to receive the physical train ticket. The exchange can be done at a JR Ticket counter at one of the locations below.

    Remember: the pass is a lot cheaper than buying single tickets.

    Reception and Exchange process

    After your purchase on our website, we will send you an e-voucher to your email address within 5 business days of your order. If you want to receive it earlier, please contact us.

    The e-voucher can not be used directly to take trains in Japan. You need to exchange the e-voucher to receive a physical ticket. With this ticket you can ride the trains. The exchange can be done at a JR Ticket Office in a train station within the usage area (see list below). Keep the e-voucher on your mobile device or print it to show it at the exchange office. You will also need to show your passport during the exchange. Please always carry your passport when using the pass, as station and train staff may ask to check it.
    The e-voucher has to be exchanged within 3 months (90 days) after reception.

    Where can I exchange the KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    Here is a list of all exchange offices:

    • Kyoto Station, JR WEST (central exit), Ticket Office, daily from 6:30 am to 9 pm
    • Shin-Osaka Station JR WEST (East exit), Ticket Office, daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm
    • Osaka Station, JR WEST Ticket Office (East exit), daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm
    • Kansai Airport Station, Ticket Office, daily from 5:30 am to 11 pm
    • Sannomiya Station (Kobe), central exit, Ticket Office, daily from 6 am to 10pm
    • Nara Station, Ticket Office, daily from 8 am to 10 pm
    • Wakayama station, Ticket Office, daily from 6 am to 9 pm

    Who can use the KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    Tourists or Business travelers who have a Temporary Visitor entry status can use this pass.
    Who can use the KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    Tourists or Business travelers who have a Temporary Visitor entry status can use this pass.

    Japanese passport holders and foreigners living in Japan can’t use this pass.

    How do I modify or cancel my KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    Please contact us with your order number within one year of issuance to receive an 85% refund.
    How do I modify or cancel my KANSAI Wide Area Pass?

    Please contact us with your order number within one year of issuance. The cancellation fee is 15%. It can be waived in case of a new voucher purchase.

    Modification of your usage date

    To change the length of use of your KANSAI Area Pass or if you wish to buy another regional pass instead, please contact our Customer Support. They will help you to cancel your pass and to buy a new voucher. In the case of a new purchase, there is no cancellation fee.

    Cancellation Conditions

    If you wish to cancel within one year from the issue date, you will receive a refund with a cancellation fee of 15% for the unused voucher.

    The voucher can only be refunded within one year of the issue date. A refund is NOT possible if we are contacted more than one year from the issue date.

    Only a voucher, which has never been exchanged in Japan can be refunded. A refund is NOT accepted by Japan Experience for a redeemed ticket, even if not used to take a train. In exceptional cases, the JR West ticket office where you exchanged the voucher maybe able to grant a refund for a redeemed ticket.

    TOP 10 Routes included in the KANSAI Area Pass

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    Himeji Castle, Hyogo

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    Takamatsu, a peaceful retreat

    Located on the island of Shikoku, facing the Seto Inland Sea, Takamatsu is a port city known for its calm atmosphere and strong cultural identity. It is home to Ritsurin Garden, an Edo period landscape garden featuring ponds, carefully arranged pavilions, and open views toward Mount Shiun.

    Takamatsu is also the main access point to Naoshima, internationally known for its contemporary art. For a touch of living history, explore nearby Kinashi, where centuries of expertise turn bonsai into breathtaking works of art. The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum preserves the former studio and works of the Japanese American sculptor. Together, these sites highlight Takamatsu’s connection to art, tradition, and the maritime landscape.

    Kinosaki Onsen, the art of traditional onsen

    Located along the Sea of Japan, Kinosaki Onsen is one of the most renowned hot spring resorts in the Kansai region. 

    Famous for its seven public baths fed by natural hot spring waters, the town invites visitors to stroll from one bathhouse to another wearing a yukata, along a willow lined canal bordered by traditional ryokan. 

    The bathing experience is at the heart of the town’s identity, rooted in centuries old traditions where time slows down and guests can fully enjoy the restorative qualities of the onsen in a preserved and harmonious setting.

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    Wide Area vs Area Pass : What’s the difference?

    Wide Area vs Area Pass : What’s the difference?

    • Extends beyond the main Kansai cities covered by the Area Pass
    • Includes travel to Okayama, Tottori, Kinosaki Onsen and Takamatsu in Shikoku
    • Includes the Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Okayama
    • Suitable for longer distances and multi-region itineraries
    • Offers greater flexibility for travelers exploring western Japan

    Staying mainly within Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe or Himeji?
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    KANSAI Area Pass