Coverage
1 countries
From
¥8,500
E-Pass
📄
Refundable
✅
💰 Price Table
| Type | 2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days flexi | ¥17,000 | — |
✅ Pros
- Sanyo Shinkansen to Hiroshima included (Sakura/Hikari/Kodama) — Osaka to Hiroshima in just ~1.5 hours
- JR Miyajima Ferry included — free trip to UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine (saves ¥360 round trip)
- ¥17,000 for 5 days (¥3,400/day) — Osaka-Hiroshima one-way is ~¥10,000, one round trip pays it off
- Sakura Shinkansen is covered — comfortable 2+2 seating, only ~10 min slower than Nozomi
- Full coverage from Kansai through Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki, all the way to Hiroshima
- Haruka airport express and other limited express trains (Kuroshio, Thunderbird) all included
- Much cheaper than national JR Pass — ¥17,000 vs ¥50,000, the clear winner for Kansai + Hiroshima
- Free seat reservations on Shinkansen and limited express — peace of mind during peak season
❌ Cons
- No Nozomi/Mizuho Shinkansen (Sakura/Hikari/Kodama only — fewer departures at some times)
- Fixed at 5 consecutive days — no other duration options, even if your trip is shorter
- JR lines only — private railways like Hankyu, Kintetsu, Nankai, and Hiroshima Streetcar not covered
- If not going to Hiroshima, the Kansai Wide Area Pass is cheaper at ¥12,000 vs ¥17,000
- If traveling further to Kyushu (Hakata/Fukuoka) or beyond, the nationwide JR Pass may be more suitable
- Hiroshima city transit (Hiroden streetcar) is NOT included — need to pay separately or walk to Peace Memorial
- Does not cover west of Hiroshima (no Shimonoseki, no Hakata) — cannot extend into Kyushu
- Sakura/Hikari departures are less frequent than Nozomi — check the timetable to avoid long waits
👍 Best For
- The classic Osaka → Kyoto → Hiroshima → Miyajima itinerary — this is the most economical choice
- The golden route: Osaka-Kyoto-Himeji-Okayama-Hiroshima
- Travelers wanting to visit Miyajima Shrine + Hiroshima Peace Memorial
- 5-day trips covering both Kansai and Hiroshima
- Budget-savvy travelers who don't need the ¥50,000 national JR Pass for a Kansai + Hiroshima trip
👎 Not For
- Not going to Hiroshima (Kansai Wide Area Pass at ¥12,000 is better value)
- Need Nozomi for faster Shinkansen service
- Traveling further to Kyushu (Hakata/Fukuoka) or Tokyo (consider the nationwide JR Pass)
- Trips under 5 days staying only in Kansai (basic Kansai Area Pass is more flexible and cheaper)
- Staying mostly within Hiroshima city (Hiroden streetcar day pass is more practical)
💡 Pro Tips
- 大阪到广岛新干线单程约¥10,000，一个来回就完全回本！
- 宫岛渡轮已包含，到了宫岛口直接刷通票上船，不要另外买票
- Sakura新干线比Nozomi只慢约10分钟，完全够用
- 这是关西+广岛的最佳通票——¥17,000远比全国版JR Pass的¥50,000便宜
- 姬路城在大阪和广岛之间，是绝佳的中途停留地，推荐安排半天
- 可以免费预订指定席，旺季建议提前预订
- 广岛原爆纪念馆+宫岛可以安排在同一天或两天
- 冈山/仓敷也在覆盖范围内，可以顺路去
⚠️ Common Pitfalls
- Riding the Nozomi or Mizuho by mistake — you will be charged the full undiscounted fare (¥10,000+ for Osaka-Hiroshima)
- Buying the expensive nationwide JR Pass (¥50,000) when this ¥17,000 pass covers everything you need for Kansai+Hiroshima
- Forgetting that the JR Miyajima Ferry is included and buying a separate ferry ticket at the pier
- Not stopping at Himeji Castle on the way between Osaka and Hiroshima — it's right on the Shinkansen line and takes only half a day
- Not making seat reservations for Sakura Shinkansen during peak travel periods (cherry blossom, Golden Week)
- Assuming the Hiroshima streetcar (Hiroden) is covered — it is NOT; you need to pay separately or walk
- Trying to continue west of Hiroshima to Kyushu — this pass stops at Hiroshima station
- Not checking Sakura/Hikari timetables in advance — Nozomi runs more frequently and it's easy to wait for a train you can't board
🎫 Activation
• Window: 3 months from purchase
• App: No app needed
🔄 Refund Policy
• Fee: ¥220 handling fee
• Deadline: Before first use
• N/A
Last updated: 2026-03-16