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JR Kansai Wide Area Pass

5-day pass covering wider Kansai area including Shinkansen to Okayama, Kinosaki, and Kurashiki

Coverage
1 countries
From
Β₯6,000
E-Pass
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Refundable
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πŸ’° Price Table

Type2nd Class1st Class
5 days flexiΒ₯12,000β€”
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βœ… Pros

  • Includes Sanyo Shinkansen to Okayama
  • Wide area coverage
  • Limited express included
  • Good value

❌ Cons

  • No Nozomi/Mizuho
  • Fixed 5 days
  • JR lines only

πŸ‘ Best For

  • Kansai + Okayama/Kurashiki trips
  • Kinosaki Onsen trips
  • Shirahama Onsen

πŸ‘Ž Not For

  • Osaka/Kyoto only (use Kansai Area Pass)
  • Going to Hiroshima (use Kansai-Hiroshima Pass)

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • Osaka–Okayama Shinkansen is ~Β₯6,000 β€” 2 trips pays off
  • Kuroshio limited express to Kinosaki Onsen is convenient
  • Compare coverage with Kansai Area Pass before deciding
  • Reserved seats can be booked for free

⚠️ Common Pitfalls

  • Trying to ride Nozomi/Mizuho Shinkansen
  • Buying this when Kansai Area Pass would suffice
  • Not using Shinkansen enough to justify the price

🎫 Activation

β€’ Window: 3 months from purchase
β€’ App: No app needed

πŸ”„ Refund Policy

β€’ Fee: Β₯220 handling fee
β€’ Deadline: Before first use
β€’ N/A
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Last updated: 2026-02-12