Who is eligible for this pass?

The pass is exclusively for non-Japanese citizens entering Japan as a Temporary Visitor. You will need to show your passport when collecting it.

Can I buy more than one pass to extend my travel period?

No. Pass holders are not permitted to purchase or exchange more than one pass covering the same period.

Does the pass cover the Shinkansen?

No. Bullet trains (Shinkansen) and express trains other than the Haruka are not included. The pass covers local, rapid and special rapid JR services, plus Haruka reserved seats.

When does my pass become valid?

Validity starts at 12:00 am (midnight) on the day you choose and expires at 23:59 on the final day of your selected duration.

What are the Kyoto City Subway, Keihan and Hankyu vouchers for?

These vouchers allow you to ride three private networks that JR trains do not serve, giving you much wider coverage across Kyoto and the surrounding area. Details on how to use them are provided with your pass.

Can I use the pass on all buses in Kansai?

Only West Japan JR Bus routes within the valid area are included. The pass cannot be used on expressway buses or other private bus operators.

JR Kansai Area Pass

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Duration

1 day

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Unlimited rides on JR local trains within the Kansai Area pass zone

Unlimited travel on West Japan JR Bus routes within the valid area (excluding expressway buses)

Reserved seats on Kansai-Airport Express Haruka

Travel on Special Rapid, Rapid and Local JR services

Vouchers for Kyoto City Subway, Keihan Railway and Hankyu Railway

Not included

Shinkansen (bullet trains)

Express trains other than Kansai-Airport Express Haruka

Special Rapid 'A Seat' paid seating service

Expressway buses

Non-JR private railways (beyond the included vouchers)

Meeting point

Kansai International Airport (KIX) Terminal 1 Arrival Hall, H.I.S. counter at the north exit

1After clearing customs at KIX Terminal 1, follow signs to the Arrival Hall and locate the H.I.S. counter near the north exit. Present your booking confirmation and passport to collect your pass.

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Know before you go

Valid for non-Japanese citizens entering Japan as a Temporary Visitor only — your passport is required at collection.

Only one pass per person per period; duplicate purchases for overlapping dates are not permitted.

Pass validity runs from 12:00 am to 23:59 on the last day — plan your final day's travel accordingly.

Expressway buses are not covered, even on JR Bus routes.

The 'A Seat' paid service on Special Rapid trains requires a separate fee and is not included.

Haruka reserved-seat travel is included; all other express trains (excluding Haruka) are not.

JR Kansai Area Pass

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