Kansai Railway Pass
About
Explore Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Wakayama, Shiga, and Himeji using the Kansai Railway Pass, offering unlimited travel on metro and private railway networks. No need to buy tickets each time—just exchange your voucher and ride!
Pass Coverage
✅ Unlimited rides on metro and private railways in Kansai
✅ Covers Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe/Himeji, Nara, Wakayama, and Shiga
❌ Not valid on JR trains, Randen (Keifuku Railway), or buses
Limited express trains with reserved seats require an additional fee on:
- Kintetsu Railway
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Semboku Rapid Railway
- Keihan Railway
How to Use the Pass
📞 Exchange your QR code voucher for a physical ticket before use
📅 Validity Period: April 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025
📌 Pass available as a 2-day or 3-day option
Must-See Destinations
🏯 Himeji Castle – Explore Japan’s best-preserved samurai fortress.
⛩ Fushimi Inari Shrine – Walk through Kyoto’s famous torii gates.
🌇 Kobe Harborland – Enjoy waterfront views and dining
🦌 Nara Park – See friendly deer and visit Todai-ji Temple
♨️ Arima Onsen – Relax in one of Japan’s oldest hot spring towns
Important Information
📌 Once exchanged for a paper ticket, refunds are not available
📌 Voucher expiry date: April 1, 2025 – March 31 , 2026(Paper ticket expiry date: May 31, 2026)
📌 Only available for foreign tourists – passport verification required
📌 Each person can purchase up to three passes
📌 Customers staying in Japan for a short term for language lessons and work, and customers with long-stay visa (for working holidays, work, marriage, etc.) cannot purchase or use the pass.
Enjoy convenient travel across Kansai with the Kansai Railway Pass!