Who is eligible to use this pass?

The pass is available exclusively to non-Japanese citizens. You must present a valid passport when collecting your ticket — Japanese nationals cannot use this pass.

Can I use this pass on the Shinkansen bullet train?

No. The Hokuriku, Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines are not covered. The pass is valid on JR local and limited express services within the designated Kansai and Hokuriku area only.

Do I need to book reserved seats separately?

Reserved seats are included in the pass at no extra cost. Before boarding, use the green ticket-vending machines at the station to collect a physical reserved-seat ticket for your chosen service.

Can I travel on the IR Ishikawa Railway or Ainokaze Toyama Railway?

General travel on these two railways is not covered. However, as a special exception, you may use the Himi, Johana or Nanao lines provided you do not alight at any IR Ishikawa Railway stop between Kanazawa and Tsubata, or any Ainokaze Toyama Railway stop between Takaoka and Toyama. Limited express trains on IR Ishikawa Railway between Kanazawa and Tsubata are permitted.

Is my child's travel included in the price?

Children under 5 travel free of charge. Each paying adult may bring up to two children under 5 at no extra cost.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. A mobile voucher is accepted for collection. Bring your booking confirmation on your phone along with your passport and exchange it for the physical pass at the collection point.

JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass

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Duration

7 days

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Unlimited rides on JR local trains in the designated Kansai and Hokuriku area

JR limited express trains within the covered network

Local JR buses in the designated area

Reserved seat tickets (collected free from green ticket-vending machines)

Not included

Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train (Joetsu-Myoko to Tokyo)

Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka to Tokyo)

Sanyo Shinkansen (Okayama to Hakata)

Special Rapid 'A Seat' paid seating service

IR Ishikawa Railway and Ainokaze Toyama Railway (general travel)

Ainokaze Liner rapid service liner fare (charged separately if used)

Know before you go

This pass is for non-Japanese passport holders only — passport verification is required at collection.

The Hokuriku Shinkansen, Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen are not valid for this pass.

The Special Rapid 'A Seat' paid seating service is excluded.

If you use the Ainokaze Liner rapid service, a separate liner fare must be paid.

Collect physical reserved-seat tickets from green ticket-vending machines before boarding reserved-seat services.

Travel on the Himi, Johana or Nanao lines is permitted only if you do not board or alight at excluded IR Ishikawa or Ainokaze Toyama stations.

Meeting point

Osaka, Japan

1Present your booking voucher and passport at the designated JR ticket collection point to receive your physical pass. Before boarding any train requiring a reserved seat, visit a green ticket-vending machine to collect your reserved-seat ticket at no extra charge.

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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass

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