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Osaka JR Pass

Discover comfort and convenience with the JR Pass on Japan's Shinkansen bullet train. Ideal for foreign visitors, it offers unlimited travel in the Kansai Region (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe) on JR trains, buses, and ferries. Explore Japan effortlessly with the JR Pass.
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Slide 1 of 11, Map highlighting JR West Kansai Area with cities Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama, and Otsu.
Map highlighting JR West Kansai Area with cities Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama, and Otsu.

JR West Kansai Area Rail Pass

Flexible

  • Say "I've been there" every time someone mentions Kansai, with this 1/2/3/4/5-day pass that lets you explore the entire region: Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, etc.

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on top-notch rail lines like the Kansai Airport Express Haruka, Rapid and Special Rapid Services, and JR-West trains.

  • Your pass is valid for 90 days, so no hurry. Couldn't use it? Get a full refund when it's still valid. Redeem it easily via ticketing machines.

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  • Say "I've been there" every time someone mentions Kansai, with this 1/2/3/4/5-day pass that lets you explore the entire region: Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, etc.

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on top-notch rail lines like the Kansai Airport Express Haruka, Rapid and Special Rapid Services, and JR-West trains.

  • Your pass is valid for 90 days, so no hurry. Couldn't use it? Get a full refund when it's still valid. Redeem it easily via ticketing machines.

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¥12,000
Slide 1 of 6, Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.
Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.

5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass

Flexible

  • Explore major and lesser-known cities around the Kansai region from Osaka and Kyoto to Okayama and Takamatsu.

  • Unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Express Trains, Rapid Services, and local trains for 5 consecutive days.

  • Skip the lines and quickly redeem your JR Pass via digital redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices.

  • With a 90-day validity from the date of purchase, get enough time to plan your journey.

  • Click here for valid train routes.

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  • Explore major and lesser-known cities around the Kansai region from Osaka and Kyoto to Okayama and Takamatsu.

  • Unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Express Trains, Rapid Services, and local trains for 5 consecutive days.

  • Skip the lines and quickly redeem your JR Pass via digital redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices.

  • With a 90-day validity from the date of purchase, get enough time to plan your journey.

  • Click here for valid train routes.

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¥12,000
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High-speed train on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, Japan, for Jr pass Hokuriku arch area 7-day rail pass.

Jr pass Hokuriku arch area 7-day rail pass

Extended validity
1 hr - 1 hr 30 mins

  • Travel between Tokyo, Hokuriku, and Osaka with one 7-day pass covering unlimited rides on designated JR trains.

  • Ride the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kanazawa, with scenic journeys through Japan's Hokuriku region.

  • Enjoy convenient airport connections on the Narita Express and HARUKA between major airports and city hubs.

  • Choose the rail pass based on your delivery destination, with six regional options available for international shipping.

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  • Travel between Tokyo, Hokuriku, and Osaka with one 7-day pass covering unlimited rides on designated JR trains.

  • Ride the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kanazawa, with scenic journeys through Japan's Hokuriku region.

  • Enjoy convenient airport connections on the Narita Express and HARUKA between major airports and city hubs.

  • Choose the rail pass based on your delivery destination, with six regional options available for international shipping.

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¥35,002
Slide 1 of 8, High-speed train on tracks, JR Hokuriku Arch Pass route, Japan.
High-speed train on tracks, JR Hokuriku Arch Pass route, Japan.

JR Hokuriku Arch Pass

Extended validity
1 hr - 1 hr 30 mins

  • One pass keeps your Hokuriku journey simple, covering eligible JR services across Tokyo, Hokuriku, Osaka, Kyoto, and nearby areas.

  • Your pass can be redeemed within 90 days of booking and covers designated JR trains across the Hokuriku Arch Pass network for travel.

  • Rail links include the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Narita Express, Kansai Airport Express HARUKA, and eligible limited express services for your journey.

  • Airport transfers and regional connections are included, helping you link Narita International Airport, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hokuriku.

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  • One pass keeps your Hokuriku journey simple, covering eligible JR services across Tokyo, Hokuriku, Osaka, Kyoto, and nearby areas.

  • Your pass can be redeemed within 90 days of booking and covers designated JR trains across the Hokuriku Arch Pass network for travel.

  • Rail links include the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Narita Express, Kansai Airport Express HARUKA, and eligible limited express services for your journey.

  • Airport transfers and regional connections are included, helping you link Narita International Airport, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hokuriku.

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¥35,002
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Asian female tourist taking photos from train window with camera.

7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass

Extended validity
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  • 7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass gives you access to hassle-free transportation to the major cities of Kansai and Hokuriku.

  • With just one pass travel to any place like Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kansai Airport, Himeji and Wakayama, Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko.

  • Gasp in awe as you visit iconic landmarks like the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple and the three important dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui.

  • This Area Pass works for the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, Express Trains, and local trains, and is the easiest and fastest way to explore Kansai and Hokuriku.

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  • 7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass gives you access to hassle-free transportation to the major cities of Kansai and Hokuriku.

  • With just one pass travel to any place like Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kansai Airport, Himeji and Wakayama, Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko.

  • Gasp in awe as you visit iconic landmarks like the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple and the three important dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui.

  • This Area Pass works for the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, Express Trains, and local trains, and is the easiest and fastest way to explore Kansai and Hokuriku.

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¥19,000
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JR-West train traveling through rural Kansai with mountains in the background.

JR Kansai Mini Pass: 7-Day Unlimited Travel Across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Kobe

Extended validity
Flexible

  • Travel across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Kobe with one simple JR pass, offering a cost-effective way to explore Kansai without buying separate train tickets.

  • Enjoy unlimited JR train rides for 7 consecutive days across Kansai, making it easy to plan multi-city trips without worrying about ticket costs.

  • Get seamless access to local, rapid & Limited Express trains, letting you travel smoothly between cities without queues, bookings, or ticket hassles.

  • Ideal for short trips, this pass lets you explore multiple Kansai cities with unlimited travel, saving money while keeping your itinerary flexible and hassle-free.

More details

  • Travel across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Kobe with one simple JR pass, offering a cost-effective way to explore Kansai without buying separate train tickets.

  • Enjoy unlimited JR train rides for 7 consecutive days across Kansai, making it easy to plan multi-city trips without worrying about ticket costs.

  • Get seamless access to local, rapid & Limited Express trains, letting you travel smoothly between cities without queues, bookings, or ticket hassles.

  • Ideal for short trips, this pass lets you explore multiple Kansai cities with unlimited travel, saving money while keeping your itinerary flexible and hassle-free.

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¥26,000
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Kyushu scenic train traveling along the coastline with ocean view.

JR Sanyo-San in-Northern Kyushu Area Pass

Extended validity
1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs

  • Enjoy unlimited train travel across your selected Kyushu region with one convenient pass valid for 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days.

  • Explore Northern, Southern, or All Kyushu by rail, with coverage determined by the pass option you choose when booking.

  • Redeem your pass at a designated station using your order confirmation and non-Japanese passport, then receive your physical train ticket.

  • Choose the pass that fits your itinerary, from a 3-day regional pass to longer 5- or 7-day All Kyushu options.

More details

  • Enjoy unlimited train travel across your selected Kyushu region with one convenient pass valid for 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days.

  • Explore Northern, Southern, or All Kyushu by rail, with coverage determined by the pass option you choose when booking.

  • Redeem your pass at a designated station using your order confirmation and non-Japanese passport, then receive your physical train ticket.

  • Choose the pass that fits your itinerary, from a 3-day regional pass to longer 5- or 7-day All Kyushu options.

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¥12,000

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