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
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.
- ICOCA and Haruka
- Kansai Area Pass
- Kansai Thru Pass
- Yokoso Osaka Ticket
- Kanku Chikatoku Ticket
- Namba Access Rapi:t Ticket
- Kanku Webtoku Ticket
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Hi Tahkehsi,
I am going to Osaka-Kyoto-Nara in the coming Nov and i would like to seek for your kind advise on the transportation passes, Osaka Amazing pass etc to plan my budget for the whole trip. Further to this, refers to the itinerary below, do you think it is too pack or it is ok?
Day 1 : Arrived KIX around 10.30pm via Airaisa (Please advise which is the best and safest way that i can still catch the train to Tanimachiyonchome Station.)
Day 2 : Place to be visited are Japanese Farm Houses (Ryokuchikoen Station) – Osaka Museum Housing and Living (Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome Station) – Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street (Minamimorimachi Station) – Dotonburi (Nipponbashi Station) – DenDen Town (Nanba Station) – (Shitennojimae Yuhigaoka Station) back to Apartment (Tanimachi 4 Chrome) – (Walk) Osaka Castle
Day 3 : Nissin Ramen Museum (Ikeda Station) – Universal Studio ( Universal City Station) – back to Apartment (Tanimachi 4 Chrome)
Day 4 : Day trip to Nara (What sort of transportation recommended while moving around in Nara?) – after Nara head to Shinsaibashi
Day 5 : Head to Kyoto – Nishiki Market – Kiyomizu Temple – Genkkeikan Okura Sake Museum – Shijo Dori shopping – Nijo Castle – Kodaiji Temple – back to Apartment at Demachiyanagi Station
Day 6 : Kyoto Imperial Palace – Kinkaku Ji – Arashiyama Forest – Gion Corner
Day 7 : Kyoto Apartment (Demachiyanagi Station) to KIX
Appreciate your very kind assistance here as i have no time to consult from the tourist counter when i touch down at KIX airport the first day….
thank you very much
Jazzie
Hi Jazzie,
On day 1, I don’t think you can catch the last train. 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
As you see the link above, your choice is midnight bus to either Umeda or Namba. You have to take a taxi to Tanimachiyonchome. I don’t have a taxi fare but I estimate it costs around 2000 yen. This is only way to get your place. You can catch a taxi at either Namba or Umeda easily.
The recommended deals are the following:
Eco card for day 2 and 3.
http://www.kotsu.city.osaka.lg.jp/foreign/english/Card.html
Kansai thru pass for day 4 and 5
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-use-kansai-thru-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
Kyoto all day bus pass or Kyoto city sightseeing card for day 6
http://www.insidekyoto.com/special-kyoto-bus-train-subway-passes
Kansai area pass one day for day 7 to catch the direct airport express Haruka from Kyoto to KIX. You have to pay for bus to get Kyoto station from Demachiyanagi. Kansai area pass does not cover it.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/how-to-use-jr-west-kansai-area-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
And I also recommend you to read the following posts to learn train system and location in Osaka, Kyoto and surrounding area:
https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-kyoto-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-osaka-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/subway/how-to-access-to-nara-by-japan-rail-pass-if-you-dont-use-jr-pass-kintetsu-railway-is-more-convenient.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/tips-for-japan-rail-pass/how-to-transfer-among-kyoto-osaka-and-kobe-compare-japan-railway-and-private-lines.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
hi takeshi-san
i’m going to osaka this november. i need your help in choosing which passes to get to maximize my trip but on a budget.
so here’s my unfinished itinerary:
day 1: arrive at KIX at around 1pm and travel to my friends place at sunjiyata area and from there, go to umeda sky bldg and then dotonburi area. passes to use is: Yokoso! osaka ticket
day2: maybe tour around osaka use
which pass to use? enjoy eco card?
day3: USJ
day4: tour around kyoto kansai thru pass 2days
day5: Kyoto 2nd day passes to use kansai thru pass 2days
day6: half day to nara and osaka at nighttime
which pass to use?
day7: early morning flight to KIX by Kanku Chikatoku ticket
thank you in advance for answering our queries, your site is very helpful for first time travelers like us.
Hi Jade,
I agree your choice mostly. Eco card is okay for day 2. But if you intend to visit several attractions, Amazing pass may be better.
http://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/index.html
I recommend you to use 3 days Kansai thru pass for day 6 too.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I will be staying apt near to Osakajokitazume station which on JR Tozai line.
My ETA to KIX is 2100hrs. Assuming I take 1 hour to check out, at 2200hr, which train line do you recommend to take?
William
Hi William,
You can take JR train airport rapid to Kyobashi from Kansai airport. And you can transfer to Tozai line at Kyobashi.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/tips-for-japan-rail-pass/guide-to-take-trains-in-osaka-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi,
Firstly, great site. Visiting this website has really encouraged me to plan a trip to Japan myself instead of following the rushed and expensive schedules of travel agencies. The following is a rough itinerary of my Kansai trip.
I will be touring the Kansai region fo 7 days
Day 1: Arriving early morning in Osaka, head towards Namba hotel, planning a daytrip around Osaka, maybe to Kaiyukan or Ramen Museum. (Thinking either getting Yokoso Osaka ticket or Normal Rapit ticket with Osaka Kaiyu Ticket http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/kaiyu.html)
Day 2: Kyoto (Central and West Kyoto) From Namba head towards Arashiyama via Hankyu Kyoto Line and Hankyu Arashiyama; followed by Ryoanji and Kinkakuji. Dinner, then return to Osaka (Pass Used : Kansai Thru Pass 3 days)
Day 3: Kyoto, from Namba head to Nijojo Mae, Nijo Castle, lunch at Nishiki Market, after lunch head to Silver Temple and Philosopher’s path, Night head to Gion, Yasaka and Kiyomizu dera, head back to Osaka (Pass Used: Kansai Thru Pass 3 days)
Day 4: Nara half day, then head back Osaka. Nara park and its surroundings, wondering if a bus pass needs to be bought and cant’t decide if to use 3rd day of Kansai Thru Pass or just pay normal fare)
Day 5: Koyasan 1/2 or full daytrip. Then head back to Osaka (Kansai Thru Pass 3rd day or Koyasan 1200 Anni Ticket http://www.howto-osaka.com/en/ticket/ticket/koyasan1200.html) which do you suggest?
Day 6: Osaka tour day 1 (Osaka Amazing Pass 2 days)
Day 7: Osaka tour day 1 (Osaka Amazing Pass 2 days)
Day 8: Morning flight return to own country
Right now I can’t decide if getting Kansai 2 or 3 days pass would be better. And if I get a 3 days pass should I use it in say
a. Kansai Thru Pass in Nara and Koyasan 1200 Anni Ticket
or
b. Kansai Thur Pass in Koyasan and Nara normal ticket
Furthermore, does the Kansai Thru Pass include the buses for Kyoto and Koyasan?
Hi Julian,
I recommend 3 days Kansai thru pass for Kyoto X 2 and Koyasan. Most of spots in Nara can be accessed by Kintetsu Nara station by walk. Normal fare is fine. Kansai thru pass covers bus in both Kyoto and Koyasan.
If you want to take Rapi:t from KIX to Namba, I recommend Kanku Rapi:t Tokuwari and Osaka Kaiyu Ticket for arrival day.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi – san!
Just wanted your advise for my trip on November 2015. What passes should I use? Here’s my itinerary:
DAY 1 – Arrive Osaka at night. Check in Shin-Osaka. Dinner within the area.
DAY 2 – Explore Kyoto
DAY 3 – Explore Nara and Kyoto
DAY 4 – Explore Osaka
DAY 5 – Explore Osaka/Rinku town
DAY 6 – Back to KIX early morning.
Thanks for your help!
Hi Carlos,
You can use ICOCA and Haruka round trip ticket, Kansai thru pass ( day 2, 3 and 5) and subway pass for day 4.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Thanks Takeshi-san! This is such a great site!
No problem, Carlos.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi san,
Can you advise what is the most convenience way & fastest time from KIX direct to my Apt at 都島区片町１丁目,大阪市, as I will be arriving at 2100hrs. Is there station nearest to the Apt ?
Which train to take from my Apt direct to Kyoto for my itineraries below?
Day 1 Day trip to Kyoto.
Day 2: Day trip to Nara.
Day 3: Day trip to Kobe & Himeji
Day 4: Day trip to Wakayama
Day 5 : Osaka City – Umeda Sky Bldg, Dotombori, Kuromon Market, Shinsekai shopping, and Osaka Castle.
Cheers.
William
Hi William,
There are three stations in that address, JR Tozai line’s Osakajo-Kitazume station, Subway Nagohori-Tsurumiryokuchi line’ Osaka Business Park station and Keihan Railway’s Tenmabashi station. I recommend you to ask your accommodation to find which is the nearest station. There are no direct trains from KIX for these three stations. I think the easiest route is Nankai railway (to Namba), Subway Midousuji line (to Yodoyabashi) and Keihan Railway (to Tenmabashi). But as I mentioned, I’m not sure Tenmbashi is the closest or not.
You can use Kansai thru pass for day 1, 2 and 4. JR Kansai area pass 1 day is recommended for day 3. And Osaka amazing pass is recommended for day 5.
I also recommend to read the following posts to learn train system in Kansai area.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/tips-for-japan-rail-pass/how-to-transfer-among-kyoto-osaka-and-kobe-compare-japan-railway-and-private-lines.html
https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-kyoto-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-osaka-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-kobe-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/how-to-access-to-nara-by-japan-rail-pass-if-you-dont-use-jr-pass-kintetsu-railway-is-more-convenient.html
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/subway/how-to-access-to-nara-by-japan-rail-pass-if-you-dont-use-jr-pass-kintetsu-railway-is-more-convenient.html
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Dear Takeshi-san,
It is our first time to go to japan next month and we want to go to as many places as possible. I’m going to be with my mom so my priority is convenience and then to save as much as possible. We will be arriving at Kansai International Airport and we will be staying at an apartment around nipponbashi area for our whole stay.
Our itinerary are as follows:
Day-1: Kansai airport to Apartment. Estimated time of arrival at the apartment – 130pm
– Plan on going to osaka castle and osaka aquarium
Day 2: Trip to Nara
Day 3: Universal Studios Japan
Day 4: Trip to Kyoto
Day 5: Trip to Kyoto
Day 6: Trip to Kobe and half day osaka
Please help us choose the best tickets to buy and where we can buy them.
Thank you very much in advance!
Hi Joan san,
Day 1 Yokoso Osaka ticket
Day 2, 4, 5 and 6 Kansai thru pass 2 days X 2
Day 3 single ticket.
You may find the link for these recommended deals at the post above.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Dear takeshi-san, thank you for your reply. On our seventh day, we will be going home via kansai international airport. May i know what ticket to buy? We will no longer roam around as our flight is a little bit early. Thanks.
Hi Joan san,
You can use Kanku Chikatoku ticket or Rapi:t Tokuwari ticket. You can find the info at the link below:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html#Kanku_Chikatoku_Ticket
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Dear Sir,
Can i buy the Kanku Tokuriwari Rapi:ticket as follow from their website, because i will not bring a lot of cash money during the trip.
Day 1 Kanku Chiatoku ticket or Kanku Tokuwari Rapi:t ticket
Thank you.
LF
Hi LF,
You may purchase it online in advance at Nankai railway website.
http://www.howto-osaka.com/en/ticket/ticket/
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi San,
May I ask again? Does Osaka amazing pass covers subway trains to Namba downtown or Shinsabashi? Thank you.
Hi Jane san,
Yes. It covers.
http://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/kukan/kukan_1day.html
Cheers,
Takeshi
Thank you! Takeshi San
No problem, Jane san.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
It’s also our first time to visit Japan – we will be arriving at Kansai International Airport Osaka. And we will be staying from sept 26 to sept 30, 2015. We will be staying in an apartment near nipombashi Station.
We would highly appreciate if you could guide us which passes/tickets are we going to buy so we can save more.
Our itinerary are as follows:-
Day-1: Kansai airport to Apartment @ nipombashi Station
– Our Estimated Time of Arrival: 830pm
Day-2: Sightseeing in Osaka
— dotombori
— Osaka Castle
— Umeda Sky Building
— Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan)
— ikea osaka
Day-3: Universal Studios Japan
Day-4: Trip to kyoto daytour only
Day-5: osaka food trip and departure at 5pm at kansai international airport
Many thanks
Hi Patrick,
I think you can use the following deals:
Day 1 Kanku Chiatoku ticket or Kanku Tokuwari Rapi:t ticket
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html#Kanku_Chikatoku_Ticket
Day 2 Kaiyu Pass
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/subway/trip-to-osaka-kaiyukan-aquarium-by-osaka-kaiyu-ticket-2.html
Day 3 Single ticket
Day 4 and 5 Kansai thru pass
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-use-kansai-thru-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
Cheers,
Takehsi / JPRail.com