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Get hold of the Japan Rail Pass that provides access to various train services for 7, 14, or 21 days. This pass allows you to easily explore Japan, offering a hassle-free way to travel across the country.
Japan Rail Pass
Map highlighting JR West Kansai Area with cities Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama, and Otsu.
JR-West train traveling through rural Kansai with mountains in the background.
Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji in the background, Japan.
Train at a platform in a Japanese railway station, JR-West Kansai Rail Pass.
Pathway through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan, accessible with JR-West Kansai Rail Pass.
Visitor with camera exiting train in Osaka using JR-West Kansai Area Rail Pass.
Red bridge and waterfall in autumn foliage, Kansai, Japan, JR-West Kansai Rail Pass.
Japanese pagoda in Kyoto at twilight with traditional wooden buildings.
Train arriving at a platform in Kansai, Japan, for JR-West Kansai Rail Pass holders.
Osaka skyline with Osaka Castle and modern buildings at dusk.
Bustling Osaka street with Tsutenkaku Tower, vibrant signs, and people exploring shops.
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  • Say "I've been there" every time someone mentions Kansai, with this 1/2/3/4/5-day pass that lets you explore the entire region: Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, etc.

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on top-notch rail lines like the Kansai Airport Express Haruka, Rapid and Special Rapid Services, and JR-West trains.

  • Your pass is valid for 90 days, so no hurry. Couldn't use it? Get a full refund when it's still valid. Redeem it easily via ticketing machines.

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  • Say "I've been there" every time someone mentions Kansai, with this 1/2/3/4/5-day pass that lets you explore the entire region: Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, etc.

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on top-notch rail lines like the Kansai Airport Express Haruka, Rapid and Special Rapid Services, and JR-West trains.

  • Your pass is valid for 90 days, so no hurry. Couldn't use it? Get a full refund when it's still valid. Redeem it easily via ticketing machines.

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¥2,800
Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.
Aerial view of Yoshino town with cherry blossoms and traditional buildings in Nara, Japan.
High-speed train on tracks in Kansai region, Japan, for 5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass.
Map of Kansai region with cities and landmarks for 5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass.
Rail map of JR Kansai Wide Area Pass routes, including Osaka, Kyoto, and Himeji.
Map highlighting JR Kansai Wide Area Pass coverage including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Okayama.
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  • Explore major and lesser-known cities around the Kansai region from Osaka and Kyoto to Okayama and Takamatsu.

  • Unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Express Trains, Rapid Services, and local trains for 5 consecutive days.

  • Skip the lines and quickly redeem your JR Pass via digital redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices.

  • With a 90-day validity from the date of purchase, get enough time to plan your journey.

  • Click here for valid train routes.

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  • Explore major and lesser-known cities around the Kansai region from Osaka and Kyoto to Okayama and Takamatsu.

  • Unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Express Trains, Rapid Services, and local trains for 5 consecutive days.

  • Skip the lines and quickly redeem your JR Pass via digital redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices.

  • With a 90-day validity from the date of purchase, get enough time to plan your journey.

  • Click here for valid train routes.

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¥12,000
Asian female tourist taking photos from train window with camera.
Bullet train arriving at Japanese station platform with station master nearby.
Woman on train using cellphone, seated by window with woven bag.
Friends with backpacks looking at train schedule in railway station.
Three people in traditional kimonos overlooking Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa, Japan.
Kenrokuen Garden with traditional yukitsuri ropes over trees and a reflective pond in Kanazawa, Japan.
Statue surrounded by trees in a Japanese garden, Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass.
Eiheiji Temple entrance with traditional wooden architecture surrounded by trees in Japan.
Traditional Japanese temple with autumn foliage in Kansai-Hokuriku area.
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  • 7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass gives you access to hassle-free transportation to the major cities of Kansai and Hokuriku.

  • With just one pass travel to any place like Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kansai Airport, Himeji and Wakayama, Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko.

  • Gasp in awe as you visit iconic landmarks like the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple and the three important dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui.

  • This Area Pass works for the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, Express Trains, and local trains, and is the easiest and fastest way to explore Kansai and Hokuriku.

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  • 7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass gives you access to hassle-free transportation to the major cities of Kansai and Hokuriku.

  • With just one pass travel to any place like Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kansai Airport, Himeji and Wakayama, Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko.

  • Gasp in awe as you visit iconic landmarks like the Kenrokuen Garden, Eiheiji Temple and the three important dinosaur museums in Katsuyama Fukui.

  • This Area Pass works for the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, Express Trains, and local trains, and is the easiest and fastest way to explore Kansai and Hokuriku.

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¥19,000
Passengers seated in a spacious train cabin with large windows, using JR Pass for travel across Japan.
Japanese bullet train at Tokyo station platform, ready for departure.
Japanese bullet trains on a platform, showcasing sleek design and modern technology.
Asian woman gazing out train window in Japan, enjoying scenic view on JR Pass tour.
Osaka Castle surrounded by cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Tokyo Tower illuminated at sunset with city skyline in the background.
Entrance gate of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, with ornate wooden architecture.
View of the Miyajima Ferry in Japan
Buses and pedestrians at a busy Tokyo intersection, highlighting public transport access with the Greater Tokyo Pass.
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  • Travel all around Japan with the JR Pass – the golden ticket to seamless and budget-friendly travel across Japan.

  • Gain unlimited access to train rides & buses on JR lines and enjoy hassle-free access to Shinkansen trains & airport transfers on the Narita and Haruka Express.

  • Choose a 7/14/21 consecutive day pass to match your travel tempo and style. Lounge in the lively buzz of 2nd class or enjoy the wider legroom in 1st class.

  • Get your pass delivered to your doorstep, no matter where it is in the world. It'll reach you well before you travel to Japan.

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  • Travel all around Japan with the JR Pass – the golden ticket to seamless and budget-friendly travel across Japan.

  • Gain unlimited access to train rides & buses on JR lines and enjoy hassle-free access to Shinkansen trains & airport transfers on the Narita and Haruka Express.

  • Choose a 7/14/21 consecutive day pass to match your travel tempo and style. Lounge in the lively buzz of 2nd class or enjoy the wider legroom in 1st class.

  • Get your pass delivered to your doorstep, no matter where it is in the world. It'll reach you well before you travel to Japan.

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¥50,000
High-speed train on JR East line in Nagano, Niigata area.
Matsumoto-jō Castle surrounded by cherry blossoms in Matsumoto, Japan.
Bridge over clear river with mountain backdrop in Nagano, Japan.
Pagoda surrounded by cedar trees in Nagano forest, Japan.
Snow monkeys bathing in hot springs, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan.
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  • Zoom around eastern Japan for 5 days on JR and select non-JR trains, exploring either the Nagano or Niigata areas.

  • Access world-class railway networks including Shinkansen, Narita Express, Tokyo Monorail and non JR trains in Izu and Nikko areas.

  • Visitors of Japan, this pass is just for you. Enjoy the best of what this country has to offer, choosing from passes to equally scenic regions.

  • Did you know that the Shinkansen bullet trains were first introduced to the world in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?

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  • Zoom around eastern Japan for 5 days on JR and select non-JR trains, exploring either the Nagano or Niigata areas.

  • Access world-class railway networks including Shinkansen, Narita Express, Tokyo Monorail and non JR trains in Izu and Nikko areas.

  • Visitors of Japan, this pass is just for you. Enjoy the best of what this country has to offer, choosing from passes to equally scenic regions.

  • Did you know that the Shinkansen bullet trains were first introduced to the world in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?

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¥27,293
Map highlighting Kyushu region in Japan with cities for JR Kyushu Rail Pass.
Train crossing a bridge in Kyushu, Japan, with JR logo in foreground.
Colorful train interior with patterned seats and wooden decor, Kyushu, Japan.
JR train traveling through Kyushu with mountains in the background.
Luxurious interior of a vintage train in Kyushu, Japan, featuring stained glass and wooden decor.
Scenic train journey along Kyushu coast with ocean view, All Kyushu Area Pass.
Scenic train interior with wooden seating and large windows in Kyushu, Japan.
Kyushu Area JR train traveling through lush green forest.
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  • Spend 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days getting to know Japan's southernmost island better. Travel via trains, local and express trains exploring Kyushu – north, south or all of it,

  • Exclusive to tourists, this pass boosts connectivity tremendously, granting access to Shimonoseki, local trains, express trains, and bullet trains of the Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo line.

  • Explore Kyushu to your heart's content without worrying about transport: visit beautiful castles like Kumamoto and mighty volcanoes like Mount Aso.

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  • Spend 3, 5, or 7 consecutive days getting to know Japan's southernmost island better. Travel via trains, local and express trains exploring Kyushu – north, south or all of it,

  • Exclusive to tourists, this pass boosts connectivity tremendously, granting access to Shimonoseki, local trains, express trains, and bullet trains of the Hakata - Kagoshima-chuo line.

  • Explore Kyushu to your heart's content without worrying about transport: visit beautiful castles like Kumamoto and mighty volcanoes like Mount Aso.

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¥12,000
Train on tracks in Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi area, Japan.
Torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima during sunset, viewed from the water.
Traditional Japanese houses and farmland in Okayama, Japan, with lush green hills in the background.
Bridge over turquoise sea in Yamaguchi, Japan, viewed from a lush green hill.
Hiroshima cityscape with Atomic Bomb Dome and Motoyasu River at sunset.
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  • Visit top attractions in the Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi region by taking advantage of up to 6 reserved seats on Japan's renowned bullet trains for 5 days.

  • Use the pass to board the plush Hello Kitty Shinkansen, local trains, express trains, and more to reach your destination at lightning speed.

  • Take the JR West Miyajima Ferry to Miyajima Island as well as enjoy unlimited rides on Chugoku JR route buses.

  • Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to learn about the city’s history and the events of World War II.

  • Explore the Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum to learn about the region's history, or stroll to the Rurikoji Temple to take in its intricate architecture.

  • Take a tour of the well-known Okayama Castle, a 400-year-old magnificent black castle in Okayama City, and Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's most stunning gardens.

  • Savor the regional specialties of each city, like Hiroshima's okonomiyaki, Okayama's famed peaches and Yamaguchi's fresh seafood.

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  • Visit top attractions in the Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi region by taking advantage of up to 6 reserved seats on Japan's renowned bullet trains for 5 days.

  • Use the pass to board the plush Hello Kitty Shinkansen, local trains, express trains, and more to reach your destination at lightning speed.

  • Take the JR West Miyajima Ferry to Miyajima Island as well as enjoy unlimited rides on Chugoku JR route buses.

  • Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to learn about the city’s history and the events of World War II.

  • Explore the Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum to learn about the region's history, or stroll to the Rurikoji Temple to take in its intricate architecture.

  • Take a tour of the well-known Okayama Castle, a 400-year-old magnificent black castle in Okayama City, and Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's most stunning gardens.

  • Savor the regional specialties of each city, like Hiroshima's okonomiyaki, Okayama's famed peaches and Yamaguchi's fresh seafood.

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Shinkansen bullet train traveling through Hiroshima, Japan, on a sunny day.
Pagoda with Mount Fuji in the background, view from Chureito Pagoda, Japan.
Boat tour near Itsukushima Shrine's torii gate, Hiroshima, Japan.
Ferry crossing Seto Inland Sea with Hiroshima cityscape and mountains in background.
Hiroshima Seto Inland Sea view with islands and distant mountains.
Hiroshima Castle with a statue and colorful flowers in the foreground, Japan.
Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, Japan, with traditional architecture and surrounding mountains.
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  • With a 5-day JR Hiroshima-Yamaguchi area pass, get unlimited rides aboard the super-fast bullet trains in Japan.

  • Get bullet trains like the Sanyo Shinkansen (Mihara - Hakata), express trains, and local trains at your service.

  • Set off to discover the cities of Hagi, Onomichi, and more in the Hiroshima-Yamaguchi prefecture.

  • Jump aboard the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and be awed by its colorful interiors and adorable purple seats.

  • Get 6 reserved seats on the trains, with access to rapid services, West Miyajima Ferry, and the Chugoku bus route.

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  • With a 5-day JR Hiroshima-Yamaguchi area pass, get unlimited rides aboard the super-fast bullet trains in Japan.

  • Get bullet trains like the Sanyo Shinkansen (Mihara - Hakata), express trains, and local trains at your service.

  • Set off to discover the cities of Hagi, Onomichi, and more in the Hiroshima-Yamaguchi prefecture.

  • Jump aboard the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and be awed by its colorful interiors and adorable purple seats.

  • Get 6 reserved seats on the trains, with access to rapid services, West Miyajima Ferry, and the Chugoku bus route.

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¥15,000
Map highlighting Kansai and Hiroshima areas in Japan with cities like Osaka and Kyoto.
Train crossing a bridge over water in the Kansai-Hiroshima area, Japan.
JR Kansai-Hiroshima train traveling through rural Japan.
Thunderbird train arriving at a station in Japan with JR Pass.
JR West Miyajima ferry docked with mountains in the background.
Miyajima Island view with cherry blossoms and Itsukushima Shrine's torii gate, Hiroshima.
Haruka Kansai Airport Express train on railway tracks in urban Japan.
Aerial view of Hiroshima Peace Memorial and cityscape at sunset.
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  • Use your pass to go everywhere in Kansai, along with Hiroshima or Hokuriku, for 4-7 days accessing the Sanyo Shinkansen, Express Trains, JR West Ferry, and more.

  • Instantly redeem your JR Pass and get going: from Kyoto in Kansai to Toyama in Hokuriku or Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, there's a lot to explore!

  • Sit comfortably but prep yourself to hop off for your next adventure: the trains, ferries, and buses zoom by, getting you everywhere right on time.

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  • Use your pass to go everywhere in Kansai, along with Hiroshima or Hokuriku, for 4-7 days accessing the Sanyo Shinkansen, Express Trains, JR West Ferry, and more.

  • Instantly redeem your JR Pass and get going: from Kyoto in Kansai to Toyama in Hokuriku or Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, there's a lot to explore!

  • Sit comfortably but prep yourself to hop off for your next adventure: the trains, ferries, and buses zoom by, getting you everywhere right on time.

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¥17,000

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Bryant Vidal Hamlor
US

Bryant

4/5
United States
The ability to get on and off the train was good. I thought the price of a two-day ticket was extremely affordable. It was somewhat confusing as a tourist to understand how the train lines differ. It was confusing to understand which lines were available to ride or where to exchange tickets.
YAT WAH LEE
CA

Yat

4/5
Canada
Car was clean n right on schedule. The exchange of tickets n reservation was a bit complicated, but the price is of good value.
MARK YUKIO FUJITA
US

Mark

5/5
United States
Great to reserve seats for each segment of travel The only down side was we could only book tickets 6 times with the machine then had to go to the ticket counter. Had to stand in line for over an hour one time. The machines should allow at least bookings before having to go to the counter
Marta Isabel Nabais Moreira
PT

Marta

5/5
Portugal
Site easy to understand mainly what is included or not in the pass. also the purchacing experience was very easy and intuitive
Martha Wong Pui Chun

Martha

4/5
So far so good but there was a little hassle in the beginning when I went to the JR station to exchange the email receipt with the Hokkaido rail pass. The staff found that the same name was printed for all 3 tickets even though I have emailed the names of all 3 passengers so she had to call the JR main office to confirm before printing it out which took quite some time and caused a delay in our itinerary.
Alex D.

Alex

5/5
Amazing way to see Japan. Traveling by Shinkansen was an experience in itself. Highly recommend getting the Green Car if you want extra comfort.
Samantha G.

Samantha

4/5
Activation at Narita Airport was quick. Staff spoke enough English to help us easily. Only suggestion: better signage at some stations.
Brandon Y.

Brandon

5/5
Perfect for first-timers in Japan! The JR staff helped us understand the system really well. Trains were spotless and comfortable.
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