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JR Kansai Area Pass

1-4 day pass for JR conventional lines in the Kansai area (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji)

Coverage
1 countries
From
Β₯1,400
E-Pass
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Refundable
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πŸ’° Price Table

Type2nd Class1st Class
1 days flexiΒ₯2,800β€”
2 days flexiΒ₯4,800β€”
3 days flexiΒ₯5,800β€”
4 days flexiΒ₯7,000β€”
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βœ… Pros

  • Great value (Β₯2,800/day)
  • Covers main Kansai cities
  • No reservations needed
  • Includes Kansai Airport rapid to Osaka

❌ Cons

  • No Shinkansen
  • No limited express trains
  • JR lines only
  • No private railways

πŸ‘ Best For

  • Short Kansai trips
  • Osaka-Kyoto-Nara-Kobe day trips

πŸ‘Ž Not For

  • Need Shinkansen
  • Going further (use Kansai Wide)

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • Kansai Airport Rapid to Osaka takes ~70 minutes
  • Kyoto–Nara JR line is very convenient
  • Compare with ICOCA to see which saves more
  • 2-3 long-distance rides per day pays for the pass

⚠️ Common Pitfalls

  • Trying to ride Shinkansen or limited express
  • Confusing with Kansai Wide Area Pass
  • Not realizing private railways (Hankyu, Kintetsu) are separate

🎫 Activation

β€’ Window: 3 months from purchase (exchange order)
β€’ App: No app needed; physical pass

πŸ”„ Refund Policy

β€’ Fee: Β₯220 handling fee
β€’ Deadline: Before first use, within validity period
β€’ Cannot change duration after exchange
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Last updated: 2026-02-12