JR Kansai Area Pass 3-Day WEST QR [E-Ticket]
Overview
No need to exchange anything at the station in Japan!Board directly with a QR Code on your smartphone at the ticket gate.
If you want to go to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Wakayama or Otsu, the JR Kansai Area Pass can take you to your destination easily. You can take local trains including Special Rapid Services and Rapid Services with Non-Reserved Seats in ordinary cars. And you can also take the Kansai-airport Express HARUKA with the reserved seat ticket. Unlimited free rides in Kansai for 3 consecutive days!
Highlights
- Explore the Kansai area for less, with an all-you-can-ride travel pass!
- Flexible QR Code e-ticket — use until March 31, 2026!
- Easy seat reservation through the JR West mobile app!
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for every pass!
Key Information
Description
How it works
By using the 'WEST QR' on your smartphone, you can smoothly pass through ticket gates by scanning the QR code needed to board your train at the QR cord reader.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the user guide.
**Preparing in advance:**
1\. Receive a ’WEST QR reservation form (voucher)' from your travel agency.
2\. Access the ’WEST QR user site' from the link on the reservation form'.
3\. Create an account by entering your email address, setting a password, and selecting your country or region.
4\. When you log in to the WEST QR User Site, a pop-up screen will appear asking if you want to link your ticket. Please review the instructions carefully and click the "Register" button.
5\. Reserved seats for the Kansai-airport Express HARUKA can be booked on the user site from 30 days prior to departure until 3 minutes before the train departs.
Note: Seat reservations must be made for 'WEST QR designated seats.' Reservations cannot be made at station counters or ticket machines. If designated seats are fully booked, please use non-reserved seats or book seats on another train.
**On the day of use:**
1\. Log in to the WEST QR User Site with your registered account.
2\. Select the ticket you wish to use from the ticket list.
3\. Tap the 'Use Ticket' button on the ticket details screen to begin using the ticket.
4\. A QR code will be displayed on your smartphone. Scan the code at the red QR code reader at the ticket gate to pass through.
Note: At stations without QR code readers on the gates, please scan the designated ‘WEST QR’ QR Code with your smartphone to pass through.
Note: Screenshots or printed QR codes are not accepted. A smartphone with an active internet connection is required to retrieve the QR code.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the user guide.