JR Kansai Mini Pass 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, Nara, Kyoto, or Kobe, the JR Kansai Mini 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. Travel Kansai in the most economical, affordable, and local way. Unlimited free rides in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, and Kobe areas 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!
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for every pass!
Key Information
Important Information
Important Notice
- Only those holding a passport issued by a government other than Japan are eligible to use this ticket. Japanese nationals are not eligible to use this service (Including those with permanent residence overseas).
- Users must enter Japan as a "Temporary Visitor."
- "Temporary Visitor" is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.
- Please read the user guide carefully before use.
- A smartphone with an active internet connection is required to retrieve QR code information when entering and exiting the ticket gates.
- If you decide not to use your WEST QR tickets due to service cancellation, unused tickets can be fully refunded. No refund will be given after a rail pass starts to be used.
Eligibility
- Adults: Must be 12 years or older at the time of activating the WEST QR ticket.
- Children: Must be between 6 and 11 years old at the time of activating the WEST QR ticket.
- Only those holding a passport issued by a government other than Japan are elegible to use this ticket. Japanese nationals are not eligible to use this service (Including those with permanent residence overseas).
- Users must enter Japan as a 'Temporary Visitor”. *'Temporary Visitor' is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.
Ticket Validity
- Usage Period: 2025/03/17~2026/03/31
- This pass is valid for three consecutive days from the "Use ticket" operation.
- Reserved seat tickets are not included
- A separate Limited Express ticket is required for the Kansai-Airport Express "HARUKA" and other Limited Express trains.
Infants
- A holder of an Adult or Child WEST QR ticket can accompany up to two infants (ages 1–5) for free.
- From the third infant onward, a separate Child WEST QR ticket will be required for each.
- Babies under 1 year old can ride for free.
- A Child WEST QR ticket will be required for each infant in the following cases: 1. When an accompanied infant occupies a reserved seat alone. 2. When an infant travels alone.
Booking (3 steps)
Description
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Product Details
- 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, Nara, Kyoto, or Kobe, the JR Kansai Mini 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. Travel Kansai in the most economical, affordable, and local way. Unlimited free rides in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, and Kobe areas for 3 consecutive days!
Notes:
- A separate Limited Express ticket is required for the Kansai-Airport Express "HARUKA" and other Limited Express trains.
- A separate charge is required when using paid seating services (such as A-seat) on Local, Rapid, and Special Rapid trains in the Kansai area.
- For more product details, please refer to the official website: WEST QR overview.
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.