How to build the itinerary and choose the deals for Osaka stay 5 to 7 days.

osaka castle4 to 6 days
Dotonbori is very popular place to eat and shop near Namba. ©Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau/©JNTO
Dotonbori is very popular place to eat and shop near Namba. ©Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau/©JNTO

I think many travellers prefer to stay in one place and visit surrounding areas as day trip. I have received many inquiries about Osaka stay and visit surrounding areas, like Kyoto, Kobe, Nara as day trip. I understand that it’s quite easy to stay in one place and enjoy the trip with luggage free.

But many of you struggle to plan and choose the deals. In this post, I show you 5 days Osaka stay sample itinerary. You will learn how to choose the deals for your trip. Of course you can extend to stay, like 6 days, 7 days, as many as you want.

Day 1 / KIX (Kansai airport) to Osaka

Kansai Airport Express Haruka
JR Limited Express Haruka is one of the popular way from KIX to get Osaka.

Before you choose the deals, you have to make sure these things:

  • Location to stay
  • Plan after arrival your accommodation

There are several deals available.

Let’s see which deal is the best by location.

Shin-Osaka

ICOCA and Haruka is most recommended. It includes one way or round trip between any JR stations in Osaka and Kansai airport by limited express Haruka non reserved seat, and 1500 yen e-money in ICOCA. This e-money can be used for any trains in Kansai area.

Limited Express Haruka is most comfortable way to get Shin-Osaka. But if you are very sensitive with the cost, Kanku Chikatoku Ticket is the best. It is sold at 1000 yen only. Even though you have to transfer at Namba from Nankai Railway to Osaka Subway Midousuji line, the cost is cheaper than Haruka Discount Ticket at 1,300 yen.

Kanku Chikatoku Ticket

If you arrive early and intend to visit somewhere in Osaka after arrival hotel, there are some options. If you choose ICOCA and Haruka, it gives you 1500 yen e-money to take any trains. Kanku Chikatoku Ticket gives you only airport access. But you can purchase Enjoy Eco Card (Osaka Subway and Bus unlimited travel pass) or Osaka Visitors Ticket. You know that subway fare for Shin-Osaka to Umeda is 240 yen and Shin-Osaka to Namba is 280 yen. Please see the link below to find more information about deals

And also Kansai Thru Pass is considerable too. This pass covers any “NON JR” trains. You can get almost anywhere in Kansai area. Especially if you intend to visit somewhere outside of Osaka after arrival, Kansai Thru Pass is a good choice. Be careful that Kansai Thru Pass does not cover Haruka by JR. This pass does not give you any direct access to Shin-Osaka. If you want to have comfortable way, ICOCA and Haruka is still the best choice.

At last, Yokoso Osaka Ticket gives you a great value. It includes Nankai railway’s limited express train “Rapi:t” from KIX to Namaba and unlimited ride of Osaka subway. This is one day subway pass portion of this deal can be used on next day.

Namba

Most affordable way is just taking Nankai Railway rapid train. You can take this train by base fare only which is 920 yen.

But Namba Access Rapi:t ticket is most recommended. But if you intend to drop by somewhere on the way back to the airport, such as Rinku town, Kanku Tokuwai Rapi:t Ticket is your choice. “Rapi:t” is Nankai Railway’s direct limited express train between KIX and Namba. It gives you most comfortable way to get Osaka beside JR’s limited express “Haruka”.

Namba Access Rapi:t Ticket
Kanku Webtoku Ticket

Namba Access Rapi:t Ticket is almost same price as Kanku Chikatoku Ticket. Even Kanku Webtoku Ticket is only 130 yen higher than Kanku Chikatoku Ticket. But Kanku Chikatoku Ticket does not include Rapi:t Express surcharge at 510 yen.

ICOCA and Haruka can be used for access to Namba. But you have to transfer at Tennoji from Haruka to local train to JR Namba. And JR Namba station is a bit away from the center of Namba area. If you want to have ICOCA, it’s not a bad choice. But please keep in in mind JR Namba station location and transfer at Tennoji.

Yokoso Osaka ticket and Kansai Thru Pass may be considerable too if you make some more trips after arrival in Namba. It is same reason as staying in Shin-Osaka. Please see the above.

JR Osaka / Umeda

There are several options to get Umeda/JR Osaka station area. JR Kansai Airport Rapid is only direct train service from KIX to Osaka. This is most recommended way.

Rapid train service to Kansai Airport and Wakayama from Osaka. Kansai Airport Rapid Service and Kishuji Rapid Service
This rapid train connects Kansai airport, Wakayama, Tennoji and Osaka. This is a sort of the commute train. You may find the information about this train in thi...

You can use a single fare if you use this train. However you can use ICOCA and Haruka for this train if you want to have ICOCA. Because single fare is 1190 yen for taking this rapid train. If you purchase ICOCA card only, it is sold at 2000 yen (1500 yen preload e-money and 500 yen deposit). So total cost is 3190 yen (1190 + 2000). But ICOCA and Haruka one way ticket to Tennoji is sold at 3,100 yen. This deal can take you to any JR stations in downtown Osaka. It means that this deal covers Haruka only to Tennoji. It does not mean you can get only Tennoji. So you can use Tennoji version of ICOCA and Haruka to get Osaka.

Remember that ICOCA can be used for any trains. It includes even non JR trains, like subway. And also you can pay by ICOCA to shop in the convenience store. ICOCA does not give you any discount. But it is very convenient and gives you ticket free trip. In case that you use ICOCA and Haruka, you can take Haruka to Shin-Osaka or Tennoji and transfer to local train to get Osaka if you like.

If you are very sensitive a cost, Kanku Chikatoku Ticket is your choice. It is sold at 1000 yen. You have to transfer the train at Namba from Nankai Railway to Subway Midousuji line. But it is 190 yen cheaper than JR single fare.

And Yokoso Osaka ticket and Kansai Thru Pass may be considerable too if you make some more trips after arrival in Osaka/Umeda. It is same reason as staying in Shin-Osaka. Please see the above.

Other places near subway stations

Your first choice is Kanku Chikatoku Ticket. If you intend to make some trips after arrival, Kansai Thru Pass may be your choice.

Yokoso Osaka ticket and Kansai Thru Pass may be considerable too if you make some more trips after arrival in Namba. It is same reason as staying in Shin-Osaka. Please see the above.

Other places near JR stations

As long as you stay on Osaka Kanjo line, such as Tennoji, Kyobashi, Nishikujo, single fare is the best option. It is same thing as staying in Osaka/Umeda area. And many places can be accessed by Osaka subway. Kanku Chikatoku Ticket is your choice if you are very sensitive with the cost. Please see the map in the link below to find more information about location in Osaka.

Day 2 / Day trip to Kyoto

Togetsukyo bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto. ©Yasufumi Nishi/©JNTO
Togetsukyo bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto. ©Yasufumi Nishi/©JNTO

I put Kyoto on day 2 in this sample itinerary. But you can switch any trips. You can stay in Osaka, visit Kobe, Nara or other spots. This is just sample.

The key is how many times you will take a train. So you have to find where you go in Kyoto before you pick up the pass. First of all, please see the following post:

Kyoto can be accessed by three railways, JR (Osaka – Shin-Osaka – Kyoto), Hankyu Railway (Umeda – Kawaramachi/Arashiyama), and Keihan Railway (Yodoyabashi – Kyobashi – Kiyomizu-Gojo – Shijo – Sanjo). So make sure where you will stay in Osaka and where you go in Kyoto.

In Kyoto, there are four different areas, West (Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji temple), Central (Nijo castle), East (Higashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Yasaka shrine, Ginkaku-ji) and South (Fushimi Inari, Uji). In my opinion, it is not impossible to visit all four places in one day, but not realistic. I recommend you to spend 2 days or at least 1.5 days. If you complete West, Central and East, you can combine South area with Nara. Because Fushimi and Uji are located between Nara and Kyoto.

If you do this above one full day Kyoto and Kyoto+Nara in one day, the best choice fis Kansai Thru Pass. Only this pass cover round trip to Kyoto by both Hankyu and Keihan, and subway, bus and railway other than JR in Kyoto. I explain this trip at the following link:

If you don’t want rush and have easy slow trip, single fare and/or Kyoto all day bus pass may be better. For example, if you want to visit just Arashiyama, one way fare to Arashiyama from Umeda by Hankyu Railway is 400 yen. If you stay in other than Umeda, you will take subway or JR train to get Umeda. You will spend approximately 500 to 600 yen for round trip to Umeda. But Kansai Thru Pass 2 days pass is sold at 4000 yen. So you have to make 2000 yen worth in one day. Trip to only Arashiyama is not enough to use Kansai Thru Pass.

If you visit one more place beside Arashiyama, how about it? In Kyoto, All day bus pass (Kyoto bus unlimited train) is sold at 500 yen. If you stay in Umeda, total cost is 1300 yen. It is way cheaper Kansai Thru Pass. But All day bus pass does not cover any train services in Kyoto. If you want to take subway in Kyoto, you have to purchase Kyoto city sightseeing card at 1200 yen. But total cost is 2000 yen. It is same cost as Kansai Thru Pass. In this case, Kansai Thru Pass is better.

Even you intend to visit only Arashiyama, you may take subway for evening in Osaka for eat or shop. Remember that one way subway fare for Umeda-Namba is 240 yen. You will spend about 500 yen for this trip.

If you are very sensitive about the cost, you have to calculate very exactly. But if you have Kansai Thru Pass, it is very flexible.

By the way, you can get Kyoto by JR train. Especially Special Rapid train is the fastest train to get Kyoto from Osaka.

Single fare
Shin-Osaka or Osaka – Kyoto 560 yen

When you use JR trains, the problem is that most of popular sites are not located around JR Kyoto station. You have to take subway or bus. JR has Kansai Area Pass at 2060 yen. But single fare is way cheaper than this deal. So if you have ICOCA and enough fund in ICOCA, you can use JR train to get Kyoto and purchase All day bus pass or Kyoto city sightseeing card.

If you do half Nara and half Kyoto in one day by JR trains, total cost (Osaka-Nara-Kyoto-Osaka) is more than 2000 yen. In this case, you can use Kansai Area Pass instead of Kansai Thru Pass.

Day 3 / Day trip to Nara

Todaiji is one of the popular spot in Nara. ©Nara Prefecture/©JNTO
Todaiji is one of the popular spot in Nara. ©Nara Prefecture/©JNTO

As I mentioned above, you can make half Nara and half Kyoto in one day. But some of you want to visit Nara only. Let’s see it.

Nara can be accessed by JR and Kintetsu Railway (Osaka-Namba – Kintetsu-Nara). The post below shows you about trip to Nara by JR pass basically. But you can get some information about access to Nara:

Most of popular spots in Nara are located within walking distance from Nara station. So you will get a chance to use the pass to take the train to Nara only. You may not have many chances to use the pass after arrival in Nara.

Single fare for Kintetsu Railway
Osaka-Namba – Kintetsu-Nara 560 yen.

If you stay in other than Namba, you will spend 500 to 600 yen for round trip to Namba by subway. The total cost is very close to the worth of Kansai thru Pass. So if you make some more trips by subway in Osaka or other trains before/after trip to Nara, Kansai Thru Pass can be the choice. Otherwise single fare is cheaper.

On the other hand, Nara can be accessed by JR train too. Especially if you stay in Osaka/Umeda, you can take Yamatoji Rapid train to get Nara directly.

Single fare
Osaka – Nara 800 yen
Shin-Osaka – Nara 920 yen

Kansai Thru Pass does not cover any JR trains. JR has Kansai Area Pass at 2060 yen. But if you have round trip to Nara from even Shin-Osaka, single fare is still cheaper. And also Kansai Area Pass covers only JR trains. In my opinion, it is not very useful for exploring in Osaka before/after trip to Nara. I believe that Kansai Thru Pass is more useful.

Day 4 / Day trip to Kobe or Kobe and Himeji

Kobe is closer than Kyoto and Nara from Osaka. Let’s see the single fare.

Single fare for Hankyu or Hanshin Railway
Umeda – Sannomiya 320 yen

You will have some chances to take a bus in Kobe. If you use Kansai Thru Pass, Kobe city bus and subway are covered. But single bus fare is 210 yen. If you take a subway, you can get most of places by base fare ticket at 210 yen. So actually it is quite hard to get the worth to use Kansai Thru Pass. If you use ICOCA and Haruka, it is a good idea to use ICOCA e-money for this trip.

But if you intend to make some more trips in Osaka before/after trip to Kobe, Kansai Thru Pass may work. It is same situation as trip to Nara. And also one of famous Onsen, Arima Onsen is closed to Kobe. If you want to have something different, try to visit Kobe and Arima in one day. Kansai Thru Pass does work for this trip.

If you visit both Himeji and Kobe in one day, it is different story. Please see the posts in the link below:

Kansai Thru Pass work for Kobe and Himeji trip. However JR’s Special Rapid train is way faster than Hanshin/Sanyo railways that are covered by Kansai Thru Pass. Please see the following post:

If you want to have quick access to Himeji by JR Special Rapid, use Kansai Area Pass at 2,060 yen for one day. It is cheaper than single fare.

Day 5 / Sightseeing in Osaka

When you stay in Osaka, don’t think about using Kansai Thru Pass and Kansai Area Pass. You can get most of places by Osaka subway. Please see the map in the link below:

As you see, only USJ cannot be accessed by subway. But if you will visit USJ, you will spend one whole day there. So single fare is fine.

There are many deals available in Osaka, such as subway pass, Amazing Pass, Osaka Kaiyu Ticket. Please see the link below to find the detailed information:

Day 6 / Trip to Mt. Koya

Mt. Koya (Koya san) is very popular for the tourists from overseas. You can use Kansai Thru Pass for this day trip.

Single fare for Nankai Railway
Namba – Gokurakubashi – Koyasan 1260 yen

As you see, if you have round trip to Mt. Koya from Namba, total cost is 2520 yen. Kansai Thru Pass is way cheaper.

But if you will stay overnight in Mt. Koya, Koyasan-World Heritage Ticket may be better choice.

Koyasan-World Heritage Ticket

It is valid for 2 days. If you purchase it for Namba – Mt. Koya ticket, the ticket is 3,710 yen. This includes round trip fare to Koyasan from Namba, Nankai Rinkan bus and discount for some attractions and souvenir shop.

You can use Kansai Thru Pass for overnight trip to Koyasan too. The coverage is not much differnet. But Kansai Thru Pass can be used for other destinations, such as Kobe, Kyoto and Nara. If you want to use Kansai Thru Pass 3 days for these destinations, and need another deals to get Koyasan, Koyasan-World Heritage Ticket is your choice.

Day 7 / Back to KIX

Please refer the above at “Day 1”. You can use same deal as arrival day.

Some of you are thinking about drop by Rinku Town on the way to KIX. If you get off at Rinku Town, you cannot use any deal. Single fare is your choice.

For the trip to outside of Kansai area

Kinosaki onsen, Kurashiki, Okayama and even Hiroshima can be accessed as day trip. I recommend you the following deals if you will visit outside of Kansai area.

For the trip to Kinosaki onsen, Kurashiki and Okayama, Kansai Wide Area Pass is recommended:

For the trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima, Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass is recommended:

Comments

  1. mona says:

    Hi Takeshi,

    Thank you so much for all your information. Would you be able to help me in finding the best way to travel as per my itinerary below:

    Day 1- 3 : Tokyo
    Day 3: Tokyo to Osaka
    Day 4: Universal Studio in Osaka
    Day 5: Osaka to Kobe and Himeji then back to Osaka (DAY TRIP)
    Day 6: Osaka to Kyoto then back to Osaka (DAY TRIP)
    Day 7: Osaka to Tokyo
    Day 8 -11: Tokyo

    Thank you so much!!!!!

    Mona

  2. cheryll says:

    Dear Takeshi san,

    I am planning for my trip from Tokyo – Osaka (leaving Tokyo in the morning of 4th June to Osaka, staying 2 nights) – Kyoto (2 nights) – Tokyo (2 nights).

    We have a total of 7 adults and we bought the JR pass. We haven’t booked a hotel yet but since we bought the JR pass, we also want to maximize the usage on it. Do you have an recommendations on the hotel and itinerary?

    Thank you.

  3. Janelle says:

    Dear Takeshi,

    Is ICOCA the best if we hv 5 days in Osaka (staying near Shinsaibashi area) with young kids, covering places of interest:
    1. USJ
    2. Kobe/Nara
    3. Kyoto
    4. Dotonburi
    5. Still thinking ()?

    The ICOCA can be used from KIX to OCAT Namba?

    http://www.kate.co.jp/pc/e_time_table/e_ocat_tt.html#from

    Thank you for taking time to answer this, really appreciate!!

  4. Chris says:

    I need to travel from Osaka to Nagano and would only want to travel by Shinkansen. Please advise route and provide directions.

  5. Huey says:

    Hi Takeshi
    I have read through your posts and have planned my trip in June according to the passes you have recommended, thank you for maintaining such an informative website!

    Below are my itinerary & the passes used, would you mind commenting or improve on it?
    Many thanks

    Day 1 morning – arrive Nagoya Central Airport. Spend half a day sightseeing around Nagoya (use single fares as we go). Leave for Takayama late afternoon (Use Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass)

    Day 2 – Shirakawago – spend a day there and bus to Kanazawa , train to Kyoto (use Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass). Overnight at hotel near Kyoto Station

    Day 3- Morning – Visit Arashiyama (using Kansai Thru Pass? OR should I use the Haruka & ICOCA deal and take JR Sagano line instead since I will be staying close to Kyoto station?)

    Visit Kinkakuji (can I use the Kansai Thru Pass?)

    Afternoon – Gion: Nishiki Market & Kiyomizudera (using Kansai Thru Pass)

    Overnight in Kyoto

    Day 4 Morning – Fushimi Inari (Kansai Thru Pass – Keihan)

    Leave to Osaka from Kyoto (JR Special Rapid Service – is this still covered by the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass?)

    Will stay in Namba area so will need to transfer to Osaka Midousuji line to Namba from Osaka station (use ICOCA?)

    Day 5 Osaka – Mount Koya (Use Kansai Thru Pass again)

    Day 6 Osaka – Himeji (Use Kansai Area Pass). Take subway from Namba to Osaka-Namba and JR Special Rapid Train to Himeji.

    Day 7 Osaka – KIX (Haruka & ICOCA deal – would it be worth it if I only use the Haruka for one way but still get the return trip Haruka & ICOCA deal)

    Thank you

    Regards
    Huey

  6. Aileen Dionisio says:

    Hello Takeshi!

    Many many thanks for such a detailed reply with overwhelming explanations!! I’m lucky to have chanced upon this site !
    I will be reviewing your reply once again so that everything will be clear. Once again, sincere thanks from my family to you!
    All the best!

  7. mitch says:

    Hi Takeshi,
    I have been reading your site but still need help with which pass best to use. I will be in Japan from April 1 to 12 with Osaka Umeda as my base. My itinerary is as follows:

    Day 1 Arrival 8pm KIX
    Day 2 Kyoto
    – Kinkaku ji temple, ryoan-ji temple, ninna-ji temple, Nijo-jo castle, Kyoto imperial palace?, Pontocho alley?

    Day 3 Kyoto
    – Ginkakuji, Philosopher’s path, Nanzenji temple, Heian jingu shrine, Kodaiji temple, Kiyomizudera, Sanjusangen-do, Maruyama park, Gion

    Day 4 Kyoto
    – Tenryuji temple, bamboo grove, otagi nenbutsu-ji temple OR Gio-ji temple, Sagano scenic railway, Fushimi Inari, Tofukuji temple OR Daigoji temple

    Day 5 Hiroshima and Miyajima
    Day 6 Himeji (include Kobe if there’s still time)
    Day 7 Okayama
    Day 8 Osaka (including Rinku town)
    Day 9 Nara
    Day 10 Universal Studios Japan
    Day 11 Osaka
    Day 12 plane departure 10am KIX

    Will appreciate all your help and advice to maximize the passes and the time I am there. I can rearrange the schedule to make it better.

    I am thinking of getting a Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (5 days) for days 4-8. Should I start using it on arrival and move the Kyoto schedule to after Okayama? Or would getting the roundtrip ICOCA & Haruka (4,060 yen) be a better option?

    It will be my first time going to Japan and I find their rail system quite confusing. Thank you for all your help.

  8. Vish says:

    Hi Takeshi

    It has been quite difficult to plan this trip, travelling and flights are almost all booked in March / April. Thank you so much for your help and advice!

    I had to change my itinerary again.

    Day 1 Osaka arrival at night @ 2200pm

    * I booked a hotel at Plaza Osaka
    (1-9-15 Shinkitano, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 532-0025, Japan)
    Is this quite far to get to from Kansai Airport, especially at night?
    Will I miss the last train?

    Day 2 Osaka full day

    Day 3 Osaka to Nara and back to Osaka

    Day 4 Osaka to Kobe and back to Osaka

    Day 5 Osaka to Kyoto (stay in Kyoto at night)

    Day 6 Kyoto full day (stay in Kyoto at night)

    Day 7 Kyoto to Nagoya (stay in Nagoya at night)

    Day 8 Nagoya to Kiso Valley (Magome and Tsumago) (Stay in Tsumago for one night)

    Day 9 Leave Kiso Valley and head to Yokohama
    * What is the best way to leave Kiso Valley and head to Yokohama? Do I have to take train to Nagoya?

    Day 10 Yokohama to Tokyo

    Day 11- 14 Stay in Tokyo and fly home

    Some questions about passes-

    I was going to buy a JR pass for 7 days, but I don’t think I can fit my schedule in to 7 days.
    For my Osaka trip, what would be the best passes to buy and travel between the cities?

    Osaka amazing pass for 2 days for Day 1 and 2?

    Kansai Thru pass for Day 3 and Day 4?

    Use a JR pass for Day 5? or is it cheaper to buy individual tickets for this trip?

    Thank you!

    • Hi Vish,

      For day 1, please see the link below:
      https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-access-to-osaka-kyoto-and-kobe-from-late-arrival-flight-at-kansai-airport-kix.html

      I don’t think you can make Juso by only train. You can get Osaka by train easily. But you have to take Hankyu Railway train to get Juso from Umeda. (Umeda is same location as JR Osaka). But the last train to Juso departs at 00:25. I showed the last train from KIX to Osaka via Tennoji at the link above. There is one earlier train that departs from KIX at 23:09. Even if you take this train, you will get Osaka at 00:16. I don’t think you can make it in 6 minutes.

      You may have to take taxi to get your hotel. I don’t have taxi fare. But I guess it costs 2000 yen from JR Osaka station.

      You don’t need 2 days Osaka amazing pass. One day is enough. You don’t have any time to use it on arrival day.

      Kansai thru pass is okay for trip to Nara. But it’s not a good idea for the trip to Kobe. Single fare is only 320 yen. If you intend to use bus and subway in Kobe, it may be okay. But many places can be accessed by walk in Kobe. It’s doubtful. If you will visit many places in Kyoto on day 5, this day is better to use Kansai thru pass than Kobe. You may have lots of chances to use subway and bus if you have sightseeing on day 5.

      Regarding JR pass, it does not work. Single fare is cheaper than JR Pass. Because long distance trains will be Kyoto-Nakatsugawa (or Minamikiso) via Nagoya and Nakatsugawa-Yokohama. It costs around 25000 yen (base fare and express supplement)
      You can make a stopover at Nagoya by one base fare ticket from Kyoto to Nakatsugawa. Please find more info about single ticket at the link below:
      https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/for-non-jr-pass-travellers-guide-to-use-jr-single-ticket-basic-rules-validity-and-stopover.html

      When you move to Yokohama, Nagoya route is the best and the fastest. But if you want to have something different, you can take Nakatsugawa – Matsumoto – Shinjuku – Yokohama route. Matsumoto is a nice town to drop by.
      http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6050.html

      There are huge number of castles in Japan. But Matusmoto castle is one of 12 castles that have original tower. And also it is one of only four castles that is registered on National Treasure. It’s a big detour. But if you have an extra time, it’s considerable.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JP Rail

  9. Ruwengoh says:

    Hi,Takeshi..
    Please advise,my schedule to Osaka
    Day1: 11p Arrv KIX( take limousine)Osaka
    Day2: Osaka
    Day3: day trip to Kyoto (will go to the hot spot)
    Day4: day trip to Kyoto( half day ,from Fushimi Inari will go to Nara)
    Day5: Osaka ( late afternoon will go to Kobe night view)
    Day6:Osaka
    Day7:Osaka
    Day8:Osaka ( red eye flight, also will take Limousine)
    My question is,is it possible that I use ICOCA for all the trip( I need convenience ,different abit ¥,is ok). ICOCA can ride in Hankyu and JR ? At Kyoto will buy 2 days pass
    One more thing is ,at day 3 in Kyoto , I will ride Sagano scenic railway. On that date is 1st of March. Do you think already open ? Thank you…..

    • Hi Ruwengoh,

      Yes. ICOCA covers all train trips except Sagano Scenic Railway in your plan. If you understand ICOCA does not give you any discount, you can go for it.

      Sagano Scenic Railway will start to run on March 1. So you will be able to take this train.

      Cheers,

      Takeshi / JP Rail

  10. Gabriel says:

    Hi,

    I’ll be reaching Kansai International Airport at 10:25pm, will the train station be available at that time?

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