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Value Pass Information for a More Fun-Filled Kansai Trip!
27 Mar 2020
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There are so many opportunities to ride a train in Japan. In particular, using trains that run precisely to schedule is one of the fundamental parts when planning a trip. Here we'll introduce a range of value passes offering unlimited rides that you'll definitely find useful when visiting Kansai! These passes can also be booked online in advance, so you can enjoy a smooth, fun-filled Japan trip that's easy on the wallet!
Let's Enjoy Kansai!: Value Pass Information 1 "JR-WEST RAIL PASS: Kansai Area Pass"
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The Kansai Area Pass offers unlimited rides within the Kansai area (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Wakayama, Shiga, Tsuruga, Iga-Ueno)! With this money-saving pass, you'll be able to ride the Kansai-Airport Express "HARUKA" (convenient access from Kansai-airport to Tennoji, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto), local trains (incl. Rapid and Special Rapid services) with non-reserved seats and West JR Buses in the Kansai area as much as you like!
This pass also includes the Keihan Railway 1-Day Ticket (KYOTO SIGHTSEEING PASS) in Kyoto Area and the Kyoto City Subway 1-Day Ticket, so you'll be able to make your way around Kansai with ease.
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Let's Enjoy Kansai!: Value Pass Information 2 "JR-WEST RAIL PASS: Kansai WIDE Area Pass"
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Attention: Usable until Tsuruga Station in travelling from Kansai to Hokuriku region.
The Kansai WIDE Area Pass offers unlimited rides in Okayama, Takamatsu, Kinosakionsen, Amanohashidate, Tottori, Kishi, Shirahama and Kii-Katsuura, in addition to the Kansai area! With this money-saving pass, you'll be able to ride the Sanyo Shinkansen (incl. NOZOMI and MIZUHO between Shin-Osaka and Okayama), Limited Express and local trains (incl. Rapid and Special Rapid services), the Kyoto Tango Railway, the Wakayama Electric Railway, the Chizu Express with non-reserved seats, and West JR Buses in the area as much as you like!
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"JR-WEST ONLINE TRAIN RESERVATION" Makes Pre-Booking Tickets Super Easy!
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"JR-WEST ONLINE TRAIN RESERVATION" is a service that allows you to reserve the JR-WEST RAIL PASS introduced earlier online in advance. Aside from the JR-WEST RAIL PASS, bookings for basic fare/Limited Express tickets, shinkansen, and other tickets can be made through this convenient service. Reserved seats can also be booked from one month prior to travel (10:00 am JST on the same date of travel in the previous month). Bookings can easily be made from a computer, smartphone, or any other device with internet support (payments are made with a credit card at the time of booking). Changes to the booking can also be made prior to collection of the tickets. You can also book a ticket on the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen", a cute collaboration with the popular Sanrio character "Hello Kitty".
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Tickets can be collected directly from any ticket machines, so you won't have to line up at any ticket windows after you arrive in Japan!
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For more detailed booking instructions
For locations of ticket machines that allow collection of pre-booked tickets
*Limitations and conditions regarding the above information may differ depending on stations/products.
Book your value pass conveniently in advance, and have fun traveling Kansai!
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