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How to choose discount railway ticket and pass in Kansai (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara) area

JPRail | 27th Nov 2011 | 273 Comments

Dotonbori (道頓堀) is one of the popular spot around Osaka Namba area. ©JNTO

I wrote about the transfer among Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe in the previous post. There are lots of railways by Japan Railway and several private railways, such as Hankyu, Hanshin and Keihan. This means you have many many choices to choose the ticket or pass. All private railways have own pass. And also JR West has Kansai Area Pass. You may be overwhelmed to choose the right ticket.

Now I would like to share the information about the discount ticket and pass with you. I classify these tickets and passes under three types, all Kansai area, Kyoto and Osaka. I hope this post will help you to find the right one for you.

All Kansai area

This category is suitable for the tourists who visit Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara and many more places in Kansai for multiple days. I recommend you Kansai Thru Pass (Surutto Kansai Pass). And also JR West Kansai Area Pass may be considerble.
*If you will use Japan Rail Pass, don’t think about JR West Kansai Area Pass. Japan Rail Pass includes everything that JR West Rail Pass has.

Koyasan (Mt. Koya) (C) JNTO

Kansai Thru Pass include World Heritage site Koyasan (Mt. Koya) too. (C) JNTO

Kansai Thru Pass (Surutto Kansai Pass)

This is the most recommend one! This pass includes all major private lines and subway lines, such as Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu, Nankai, Osaka Subway and Kyoto Subway. You can access Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Mt. Koya, Kansai airport, Wakayama and many more place. This pass is sold at 5000 yen for 3 days and 3800 yen for 2 days. It gives you the greatest value in any railway pass of Kansai area. But if you think about only round trip between Kyoto and Osaka, the regular fare may be cheaper. Please see the details at the post, .How to use Kansai Thru Pass. Compare pass and single fare. I compare the price of pass and single fare in many cases. You will find which you should buy or not.

Kansai Airport Express Haruka

Kansai Airport Express Haruka is one of the fastest way to get Kansai airport.

JR West Rail Pass – Kansai Area Pass

This pass includes most of JR lines in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji and Kansai airport. Shinkansen and all express trains are not included except Kansai airport express “Haruka”. Please see the details about this pass on the post, How to use JR West Kansai Area Pass. Compare pass and single fare.. And also one of my post, How to access from Kansai airport to downtown Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe may be helpful for you.

You don’t need to worry about express trains. There are lots of Rapid train services. These urban train services give you fast and frequent transfer. Please see the post, Rapid service network in Kansai area about Rapid trains in Kansai area.

Especially if you use this pass for Haruka, that is a good deal. But if you think about using this pass for sightseeing in Kyoto or Osaka, it may not work. Especially JR lines is not so convenient in Kyoto. Please read How to use Japan Rail Pass in Kyoto to get more details. Kansai Thru Pass (Surutto Kansai Pass) or the single fare and Kyoto day pass combination might be better choice for your trip in Kyoto and/or Osaka.

And also ICOCA and Haruka includes ride on Haruka and 1500 e-money that can be used for JR trains, private railway and subways. This is very good deal too. Please see the post, ICOCA and Haruka ticket. Very flexible and good deal for tourist who stay in Kansai.

Katsura river in Arashiyama, Kyoto is very popular in Spring and Fall. ©Yasufumi Nishi/© JNTO

Kyoto area

I explain several kinds of pass to you. These passes is suitable who stay in Kyoto or one day trip to Kyoto from Osaka.

Kyoto Sightseeing One and Two-day Pass Card

This is a basic day pass of Kyoto City Subway and Bus. You can go anywhere in city of Kyoto. There are two types of pass, One day at 1200 yen and Two days at 2000 yen. Please see the details at Kyoto Municipal Transportation official website. If you pay a single fare, it costs 210 to 340 yen to take the subway and 220 yen to take the bus. So if you take a bus or subway more than 5 times a day, this pass is worth the price. If you are not sure how many times you take, I recommend you to purchase this pass. It is not bad deal, more convenient and save your time to calculate the fare at the station.

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This pass is very suitable for the tourists who stay in Kyoto. Because you can use this pass even short distance transfer. For example, you can take a bus to move only several blocks to get the restaurant.

City Bus All-day Pass

This pass is very similar to the One or Two day pass above. But this pass does not include any subway lines. The price is only 500 yen for one day. If you take more than three, it would pay. Even though some of the popular spots in Kyoto, like Arashiyama, cannot be accessed by this pass, this affordable price may work for most of tourists.

I recommend this pass to the tourists who have one day trip to Kyoto from Osaka. If you have Kansai Thru Pass or JR West Kansai Area Pass, this pass will cover the place where these rail passes cannot cover. If you use Japan Rail pass, this pass is one of the best choice. Because you need to use subway or bus to get most of spots in Kyoto anyway. Of course you can combine this pass with a single fare from Osaka.

Floating Garden Observatory is popular observation deck in Osaka Umeda area. ©JNTO

Osaka area

There are lots of subway lines in downtown Osaka. This is the best way to explore in Osaka. You can use JR lines too. Especially if you will be Japan Rail Pass user, try to use JR lines as much as you ca. Please see the post, How to use Japan Rail Pass in downtown Osaka.

One-day unlimited Pass, Enjoy Eco Card

This is a basic day pass of Osaka Municipal Transportation. You take any subway lines and bus service that are operated by Osaka city. The price is 800 yen. But if you use buy this pass on weekends or holidays, the price is cheaper. It is only 600 yen. If you take subway train from Umeda to Namba, the fare is 230 yen. So it is not hard to use more than even higher price 800 yen.

Don’t forget to compare and check some more passes

At last, if you may travel to outside of Kansai area, like Kinosaki, Shirahama, Okayama and Kurashiki, don’t forget to check the post, The newest JR West rail pass for Kansai and Okayama, Kurashiki, Kinosakai and Shingu area, Kansai WIDE Area Pass. In my opinion, this pass gives you the greatest deal in all JR West rail passes.

If you need more information about rail passes in Japan for visitors, please check the post, How to choose Rail Pass to travel Japan. Summary of most of rail passes in Japan.


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272 Comments to “How to choose discount railway ticket and pass in Kansai (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara) area”

  1. Chris says:
    June 6, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Dear Takeshi San

    I’m traveling with my family (2 adults and 1 kid – 2.5 years old) to Japan. May I seek your advise on transportation and any pass we should be getting that fits our itinerary below.

    Jun 28 – Narita Airport to Toyoko Inn Tokyo Tozai-sen Nishi-kasai
    Jun 28 to 30 – Tokyo Disneyland (TDR)
    Jul 1 – From Nishi-kasai to Osaka by train. Checkout osaka shopping areas.
    Jul 2 – Sightseeing Osaka city/downtown.
    Jul 3 – Sightseeing Nara or Kobe from Osaka.
    Jul 4 - Morning flight from Kansai airport back home
     
    Here are my questions:
    1) From Narita Airport to Toyoko Inn Tokyo Tozai-sen Nishi-kasai. Should we buy single ticket to travel from airport to Nishi-kasai station or is there any good deal day pass that we can get? 
    2) Again, for 3 days travelling to and fro between Toyoko and Disneyland. I’ve used your note on Hyperdia to work out this travelling. It’s about ¥400-440 per trip. Not very direct, different connecting train line. Is there a discount pass we should be getting or paying for round trip daily is cheaper? 
    3) For taxi fare from Disneyland to Toyoko, would you know an estimate? We might need to consider this option as we travelling with a 2.5 years old child.
    4) From Nishi-kasai to Osaka, Hyperdia shows cost of ¥13940. Duration is 214mins. Is this the cheapest option for time saver? Is there any discounted ticket fare for bullet train available?
    5) Looking at Toyoko Inn Shin Osaka, Toyoko umeda higashi or Toyoko shinsaibasin Nishi, which of these 3 Toyoko location is better situated for the Jul 1 to Jul 4 itinerary above in terms of travelling convenience and shorter time/lesser cost transportation?
    6) Is there any pass which fits Jul 1-4 itinerary above? I’ve read your many posts on Kansai pass and how to choose discount ticket. I’m overwhelmed and confused by the huge reservoir of informations. I would very much appreciate if you could just recommend me the best deal that fits.

    Many thanks in advance

    Chris

    Reply
    • JPRail says:
      June 6, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      Hi Chris,

      1. I think single ticket is only your choice. There is no direct service. You can take JR Train to Tokyo and transfer to subway, or take limousine bus to TDL or Shin-Urayasu and use taxi to Nishikasai.

      2. You might purchase day pass for subways. Please see the link below:
      http://jprail.com/travel-informations/tips-for-japan-rail-pass/subway-in-tokyo.html

      3. I don’t have any taxi fare. But I guess appx 2000 yen one way.

      4. Unfortunately only single ticket is available for you.

      5. Umeda is the best location to access to Nara, Kyoto and Kobe. But Toyoko inn Umeda-higashi is too far away from Osaka (Umeda) station. I recommend you to use other hotels near Osaka station. Especially you have 2.5 yrs child. If you really want to use Toyoko inn, use Shin-Osaka.

      6. If you have simple round trip to Kobe and Nara, singlet ticket is fine. When you explore in Osaka, you may be able to use Osaka subway pass if you take subway more than 5 times appx.

      There are so many passes and deals. If you use these deals, you must have very busy and quick trip. But you have small child. I don’t recommend you to do such a busy trip.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JP Rail

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      • Chris says:
        June 9, 2013 at 9:10 pm

        Hi Takeshi San,

        Thank you for the earlier reply.

        I am working on route from Narita to Nishi Kasai station based on link below. Need your advise on few points which I am not clear on.
        http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html

        My questions are
        1) Refer to route 4, Sobu line Rapid and Sobu line Local, do they arrive and depart on same platform at Funabashi station? Do I need to be out and re enter again for these 2 different line at Fuanbashi station?

        2) Refer to route 3, does this route means I need to make 3 separate ticket purchase at different station?
        1st ticket at airport to Keisei Funabashi/funabashi station via Keisei line Limited Exp.
        2nd ticket at Keisei Funabashi/funabashi station to Nishi Funabashi station via Sobu line local
        3rd ticket at Nishi Funabashi station to Nishi kasai via Tozai line?

        3) Is it complicate to make the transfer between the different lines within the same station for route 3? Does it take long to exit, purchase the ticket and re-enter as it seems the arriving and departing time between the transfer train is quite short. We have travel luggage and a child with us.

        4) refer to route 2, it is easy access on foot from kesei Nishi Funabashi to Nishi Funabashi?

        5) Should you know of any better route that’s cheap and easy, appreciate your advise.

        Thank you very much.

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        • JPRail says:
          June 10, 2013 at 12:58 pm

          Hi Chris,

          I cannot see the link you gave me. It is only available when you use that site. But I guess it and can answer for you.

          1. It’s Japanese map. But you can see the station map at the following link:
          http://www.jreast.co.jp/estation/stations/1382.html
          Rapid arrive #3 and local depart at #1. So you have to change the platform. But you don’t need to exit the station.

          2. That’s right.

          3. It’s not very complicated. There are lots of English sign. But I recommend you to try to make your schedule with less transfer.

          4. It is 5 minutes away from Keisei Nishifunabashi and JR/Tokyo Metro Nishifunabashi station. I don’t recommend it.

          5. Unfortunately not. Cheaper way is very complicated and easy way is expensive. As I mentioned, Limousine bus and taxi is the fastest and easiest. But it’s not very cheap.

          Cheers,

          Takeshi / JP Rail

          Reply
  2. Lim says:
    May 26, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Hi Takeshi-san,

    I would like to seek your advice on my itinerary.

    Start off from my hotel in Shin-Osaka in the morning and take the JR Kosei line to Hieizan-Sakamoto station via Kyoto. I am planning to go up to Mt Hieizan for koyo. I would like to stroll around leisurely and appreciate the colors.

    My question is if half a day trip is sufficient for Mt Hieizan. Will it be a rush for me to go to Shugakuin Imperial villa in the afternoon?

    You recommended Kurama and Kibune shrine which is along the Eizan line for koyo. Is it better to visit this place on another day or make my trip after the Shugakuin villa?

    Thank you.
    Lim

    Reply
    • JPRail says:
      May 26, 2013 at 9:54 am

      Hi Lim,

      It’s possible. But when you go to Shugaukuin after Hieizan, take Eizan ropeway and Eizan cable car to get Yase. Shugakuin is only 3 stations away from Yase by Eizan railway.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JP Rail

      Reply
  3. Fiela says:
    May 24, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Dear Takeshi San,

    My friend and I will travel to osaka this wednesday. Below is our plans during at Osaka.Hope you can advice train pass that can we buy.

    Day 1- touchdown KIX(825 am) to hotel at Namba then trip to Nara
    Day 2- Trip to Kyoto
    Day 3 – Trip to Mt Koya
    Day 4- Trib to kobe then to Airport( our flight at 11.35pm)

    Appreciate if you can advice the transportation there.. Many thanx

    Reply
  4. Lim says:
    May 15, 2013 at 2:54 am

    Hi Takeshi-san,

    Thank you for your advice on Lake Biwa. We’ll heed your advice and spend a few days in Kyoto, including a day trip to Arashiyama.

    I’ve heard that Koyasan in Wakayama is famous for its autumn colors. I would like to ask you a few questions,

    1) Are we too late for the autumn colors at Koyasan since we’re arriving in Japan on 20 November?

    2) Is it advisable to make a day trip to Koyasan from my hotel in Shin Osaka or it is better to stay overnight at Wakayama?

    3) I’m wondering if it is feasible to take a day trip and do the whole kii peninsular round trip for the scenery along the coast. Is the scenery along the coast fantastic in November? Do I have time to visit the Nachi Waterfalls?

    Thank you.
    Lim

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  5. Lim says:
    May 13, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Hi Takeshi-san,

    I’ll be going to Japan with my wife this coming autumn for 10 days (20 Nov – 30 Nov). We’re nature lovers and are very excited with the change of colours of the maple leaves. The fall foliage looks breathtaking!

    I’ve been doing a fair amount of research and have worked out a rough itinerary and I would like to seek your advice on a few issues.

    We’re arriving at Kansai Airport in the morning and staying at a hotel in Shin Osaka. My questions are:

    1) Is it worth the effort to travel to Otsu for a day trip or even spend a night there? Is Lake Biwa scenic in autumn?

    2) How about Hikon? Should we make a day trip there for koyo?

    3) I’ve read about these 2 famous koyo spots in Kyoto, Shugakuin and Kastura-in-Rikyu and is considering of replacing the visit to Imperial Palace with these 2 places. What do you think? Is it difficult for foreigners to apply for the visit to these 2 places?

    Thank you.
    Lim

    Reply
    • JPRail says:
      May 14, 2013 at 12:57 pm

      Hi Lim,

      Lake Biwa is not a right place to see Fall color leaves. Hikone is a nice city to visit Hikone castle. But mostly autumn color leaves can be see in mountain side. There are not much color leaves along lake shore.

      I recommend you to spend much more time in Kyoto instead of Lake Biwa.

      Shugakuin is located at completely other side of Katsurarikyu. You can visit both place in one day if you want. But it will be very busy. There are many more places in Kyoto to visit. Kurama or Kibune shrine is nice place and closed to Syugakuin. Arashiyama is a big name to visit in Kyoto and closed to Katsurarikyu. Kyoto is the best place to see the color leaves. You can see more info at the following link:
      http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2158.html

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JP Rail

      Reply
  6. Morag says:
    April 22, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Dear Takeshi

    My partner and I are having a ten day break in the Kansai area next month. We plan stay a few nights in Osaka, 2 in Nara then finishing up with 4 nights in Kyoto . I’m thinking that the one way IOCA & Huraka would be the best option rather than the thru pass or JR West pass : I was wondering if you thought that would that be right or could suggest a better option ?

    Regards

    Morag

    Reply
    • JPRail says:
      April 22, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      Hi Morag,

      I think ICOCA and Haruka is the best option too. But why don’t you use round trip ticket. It’s valid for 2 weeks and Haruka is the best and the fastest way to get KIX from Kyoto.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JP Rail

      Reply
  7. Mavis says:
    April 22, 2013 at 4:16 am

    Hi Takeshi-san,

    Very helpful and nice of you to write this website! Two of my friends and I are going to Japan from Hong Kong in mid May. There are so many transportation passes which makes me confused. May I seek your advise on the transportation and which pass is good for us? Here’s our itinerary:

    May 11 Land 名古屋 => 高山
    May 12 高山 => 白川鄉 (check around 高山 in the morning, then go to 白川鄉)
    May 13 白川鄉 => 高山 (take our luggages) => 京都
    May 14 京都 (plan to go 嵯峨野嵐山)
    May 15 京都 => 大阪梅田 (check around at 京都 as there’s a festival 葵祭)
    May 16 大阪 => 南紀白浜
    May 17 南紀白浜 => 大阪梅田
    May 18 大阪 => 泉佐野市 (check around at 大阪 and go to Rinku outlet in the afternoon)
    May 19 泉佐野市 => 關西空港 (early flight to leave for Hong Kong)

    Here comes my questions:
    1) Our flight will land at 1510. Should we travel from the airport/名古屋 to 高山 by JR, JR+Nohi Bus or Limited Express Wide View Hida?
    2) Again, from 高山 to 京都, should we take JR, JR+Nohi Bus (via 名古屋) or Limited Express Wide View Hida?
    3) For the two days in 京都, should we get a bus/metro pass?
    4) For round trip between 大阪 and 南紀白浜, should we take railway or 明光高速バス?
    5) Is there any pass which fits our itinerary above?

    Many thanks in advance!

    Mavis

    Reply
    • JPRail says:
      April 22, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Hi Mavis,

      1. It takes only 30 minutes to get Nagoya by Meitetsu train. As long as you arrive on time, you can get Takayama.
      Sample schedule
      17:06 apt – (meitetsu) – 17:35 Nagoya 17:43 – (Wide View Hida 17) 20:18 Takayama
      This is the best connection. But it will be very tight at Nagoya. You should take one earlier train from airport.

      2. Wide View Hida and Shinkansen. See “5″ below.

      3. It depends on your wish list and your hotel location. If you take subway/bus more than 5 times a day, pass may be cheaper.

      4. Ltd Exp Kuroshio is the best. see “5″ below.

      5. I think these following combination is suitable for your trip.

      Single ticket from Chubu airport to Nagoya by Meitetsu.

      Hidaji Free Kippu for Nagoya-Takayama round trip
      http://english.jr-central.co.jp/tickets/value/hidaji/index.html

      Single ticket for Shirakawago

      Single ticket for Nagoya-Kyoto by Shinkansen

      Single ticket or day pass in Kyoto on May 14

      Kansai Wide Area Pass for May 15-18 or May 16-19.
      http://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/the-newest-jr-west-rail-pass-for-kansai-and-okayama-kurashiki-kinosakai-and-shingu-area-kansai-wide-area-pass.html

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JP Rail

      Reply
      • Mavis says:
        May 27, 2013 at 2:34 am

        Hi Takeshi-san,

        Just a note to say thank you. Thanks very much for your useful advice! We had a very good time in Japan. With the pass and all that, it saved us much costs and it’s very convenient! Appreciated your dedicated efforts in maintaining this website and answering people’s questions. You are great! Thanks again! We’ll love to come to Japan again! :)

        Mavis

        Reply
        • JPRail says:
          May 27, 2013 at 12:54 pm

          Hi Mavis san,

          I’m very happy to hear from you. There are many more places in Japan where you MUST see. :)
          Please travel Japan again. I hope my website will help you for your next trip to Japan.

          Cheers,

          Takeshi / JP Rail

          Reply
  8. John says:
    April 20, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Dear Takeshi San. Could I ask your advice please on what you consider would be the best rail pass. My family (4 adults) will arrive at Kansai International late in the evening on 6JUL13. We will stay at Universal Port. From 6JUL to 13JUL we would like to see sights in Osaka, Kyota, maybe Nara and will travel to Hiroshima. On 13JUL we will travel by train to Tokyo and be in Tokyo until 18JUL. We will sight see in Tokyo and also Mt Fuji. What do you think is the best rail pass for me. Trying to work out whether I should get a 7 day Japan Rail pass for 7JUL-13JUL, or would I be better off getting a 14 day pass for our whole time in Japan, or would it be better to get a regional pass for Kansai and pay for train to Tokyo as single tickets. Thankyou for you help.

    Reply
    • JPRail says:
      April 21, 2013 at 12:41 am

      Hi John,

      As long as you will use 7 days pass for round trip to Hiroshima from Osaka and trip to Tokyo, it will work. But 14 days pass is too much. If you use only one way trip to Tokyo and trip to Fuji in 7 days, it will not be enough. Try to squeeze both Hiroshima and Tokyo part in 7 days. And you may use other regional deals for staying in Kansai area.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JP Rail

      Reply
  9. Sara says:
    April 20, 2013 at 1:40 am

    Dear Takeshi San

    I’m traveling to Osaka with my family (2 adults 2 kids – 11 years old and 7 years old) in 22/11/13. I would like to visit Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Below is my draft itinerary, hope you can advice what type of train and tickets should I buy…

    Day 1 – touch down Kansai Airport at 7am. Go to Kyoto
    Day 2 – from Kyoto to Nara or Kobe for day trip
    Day 3 – from Kyoto to Kobe or Nara for day trip
    Day 4 – Kyoto
    Day 5 – Kyoto to Osaka (likely staying at Namba area)
    Day 6 – Osaka
    Day 7 – Osaka
    Day 8 – leaving Osaka in the morning

    May I know from Kyoto go to Kobe and Nara is easier or staying in Osaka and go to Kobe and Nara for day trip is more convenient? In terms of transportation and time.

    Appreciate very much for your advice…

    Thanks in advance.

    Reply
  10. Miyako says:
    April 14, 2013 at 6:28 am

    Hi Takeshi San

    I would love to visit Nachi Waterfall. However, from what I searched on Google map and Hyperdia, the shortest time journey is 4 hours 38 mins and 3 hours 45 mins respectively. Based on my physical map that I got from a Japan agency, there is a route that says:

    “From JR Wakayama Station: Take a limited express on the JR Kisei Main Line for JR Kii-Katsuura Station. 2 hours 30 minutes”

    Do you know any shorter route? The above is only for one way and it is going to take 7 hours to go one destination. And I want to visit more places in Wakayama.

    I’m staying near Namba (Nankai) or Namba (Subway). May I know the difference between these 2 names? Are they at the same station? I’m confused.

    Please advice me. Thank you.

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