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Kansai Railway Pass – 2 or 3 Days Unlimited Travel Around Osaka, Kyoto & Kobe [E-Ticket]
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Overview
Buy a Kansai Railway Pass for 2 or 3 days of attraction discounts and unlimited travel on subway and private railways all over the Kansai region!
This ticket, an update on the Kansai Thru Pass, is all you need to enjoy all metro and private railways across Kansai. You don't need to purchase a ticket every time, and transit is also easy. The pass comes with special offers at major facilities and stores along the railways (see below for more detail).
Highlights
- This pass can be used on 2 or 3 non-consecutive days within its period of validity!
- Unlimited rides on subways and railways throughout Kansai
- Enjoy special benefits at over 260 tourist facilities along the included routes
- Get perks at 100s of facilities to save money while exploring the beauty of Kansai
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn or use Rakuten Points!
Key Information
Important Information
Validity Period Exchange period: April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 Utilization period: April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
- Usage days do not have to be consecutive
- Each day is counted as the time from the first train to the last train, not a 24-hour period
Conditions of Use To purchase the pass, you must be one of the following: 1. A non-Japanese tourist visiting Japan with a short-term stay status (you need to present your passport to purchase and receive the pass) 2. A Japanese national living outside of Japan (you need to be an overseas resident with a permanent resident status, or be a holder of a permanent residence card, and need to present a personal ID document) 3. Accompanying a person satisfying (1) or (2) above as a guide (you need to purchase the pass together with the person satisfying (1) or (2) above) Note: those staying in Japan short-term for language lessons or work, and those with a long-term visa (for working holiday, work, marriage, etc.) cannot purchase or use this pass
- Each pass is for one person only
- You can ride certain subways and private railways in Kansai region within the validity period of the pass
- You cannot use this pass on JR trains, or buses
- You will need to buy a separate express ticket, special coach ticket, and/or reserved seat ticket to ride a reserved seat express train of the Nankai Electric Railway, Kinki Nippon Railway, or Semboku Rapid
- Passes cannot be refunded even in the case of suspended services once they have been used
- The pass can be reissued at major stations if the magnetic strip fails to function during the validity
- Tickets will not be reissued if lost
- If any ticket is used illegally, it will be invalidated and collected, and an additional fare will be charged, according to the regulations of each transportation company
- A separate fare will be required for journeys outside the valid zone; please inquire with station staff
How to Redeem: 1. Book now to receive an e-voucher with QR Code* 2. Present the QR Code and your passport at one of these locations: • Kansai International Airport: Kansai Tourist Information Center open 21:00–19:00 (details here) • Osaka: EDION Namba Main Store 8F open 10:00–21:00 (details here) • Kyoto: Kansai Tourist Information Center open 10:00–17:30 (details here) 3. Use on any 2 or 3 days, depending on the pass, from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 4. Depending on the venue, you can use the included paper coupons or the Kansai Railway Pass app to avail of special benefits at attractions (only on days you use the pass)
Booking (3 steps)
Description
The Kansai Railway Pass is a special ticket offered only to travelers visiting Japan for sightseeing. It allows unlimited ride on all metro and private railways in Kansai, in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe/Himeji (Hyogo), Nara, Wakayama, and Shiga Prefectures!
JR lines, Randen (Keifuku Railway) lines, and some other trains are not available. Buses are not available.
Travel efficiently around the Kansai region with this wonderful pass!
The Kansai Railway Pass (formerly Kansai Thru Pass) enables you to enjoy unlimited rides on subways and private railways (trains on the JR Lines are excluded) throughout the Kansai region! Thus, you can also explore not only Osaka, but also Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama, and Koyasan!
Choose a 2-day or 3-day pass, which can be used on non-consecutive days within its period of validity (e.g., Monday, and Friday). In addition to the above features, you'll also enjoy the following advantages and benefits:
- Travel efficiently with no hassle, as you don't have to confirm the rate for each route to buy the tickets
- Special benefits at more than 260 tourist facilities along the railway lines
- You can use this pass from Kansai Airport Station on the Nankai Train to reach the center of Osaka (the Limited Express Rapi:t requires an additional fee)
Book your Kansai Railway Pass for unlimited travel around the Kansai region now!
*QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave, Inc.
How it works
Cautions
- The Kansai Railway Pass is a special ticket offered only to those traveling to Japan for sightseeing
- As long as the pass has not expired, it can be used on non-consecutive days (for instance, you can use the 3-day pass for three days on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
- In Japan, each person can purchase up to three passes
- Purchasing a combination of different tickets is ok; purchase is limited to 3 tickets of all types together
How to use the pass for special offer at facilities
- At select facilities, you can enjoy special offers by presenting the pass
- The service detail is subject to change without notice
- The special offers from facilities are valid only on the day the pass is used
- Special offers are valid for only one person per pass
- For more details, such as business hours, contact the facilities of the special offer
- For a full list of facilities offering benefits, click here
How to Use the Pass
- Insert the pass in the ticket gate with the arrow on the front pointing forward.
- The day of travel and the name of the station where you begin your travel will be printed on the back of the pass. One day is counted as the duration from the first train to the last train in a day (not for 24 hours from the first use).
- Insert the ticket in the ticket gate when exiting. Be sure to take your pass with you once you have passed.
- Some ticket gates are not automated. In such a case, please note the date of use on the back of the pass with a permanent ink pen and show it to an attendant.
- If the pass becomes unusable due to magnetic strip failure during the journey, the following stations will reissue a new pass: click here.
