JR West Kansai Area Pass is one of the choices for the traveler who stays in Osaka and make some day trips to the surrounding places, such as Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji and Wakayama.
In this post, I would like to share the information about JR West Kansai Area Pass with you. And I will compare the price of the pass and the regular fare. You can find that you can get the worth by your trip or not.
Coverage area
Please refer the map in JR West Kansai Area Pass official site as well to get the detailed map.
The pass covers most of points of interest, such as Osaka (Umeda), Namba, Universal Studio Japan, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama, Kansai airport, Himeji.
Expansion of the coverage area in Kyoto
And also Kansai Area Pass includes the following exchange vouchers:
- Keihan Railways Kyoto Sightseeing Pass 1-day
- Kyoto City Subway 1-day pass
These passes expand the coverage in Kyoto so much:
Kansai Area Pass did not cover Keihan and subway in Kyoto. These lines cover eastern part of Kyoto, such as Gion, Kiyomizudera.
You may exchange the vouchers in the designated stations. Please find the detailed information in the official press release:
JR West official press release
You can use these passes separately.
e.g.
You have Kansai Area Pass 2-day
Day 1 trip to Kyoto and exchange Kyoto city subway pass only
Day 2 trio to Kyoto and exchange Keihan Railway Kyoto sightseeing pass
But in my opinion, you should use these two passes in same day. If you use only JR line and Kyoto city subway line, the coverage are limited.
The places where you cannot go by Kansai Area Pass
Major spots that are not covered by this pass is Mt. Koya. But if you want to go to Mt. Koya, Nankai Railway is the best way. Nankai Railway is not covered by JR West Kansai Area Pass anyway. Nankai Railway’s Koyasan World Heritage Ticket or Kansai Thru Pass is a right choice for trip to Mt. Koya.
Nankai Railway Koyasan World Heritage Ticket
How to use Kansai Thru Pass. Compare pass and single fare.
Who is eligible
Visitors who land as “Temporary Visitor” status can purchase this pass.
Types and prices
Purchasing from the travel agent overseas (Before arrival) | Purchasing from JR West online (Before arrival) | Purchasing from JR West station (After arrival) | |
---|---|---|---|
1-day | 2,400 yen | 2,4000 yen | 2,400 yen |
2-day | 4,600 yen | 4,600 yen | 4,600 yen |
3-day | 5,600 yen | 5,600 yen | 5,600 yen |
4-day | 6,800 yen | 6,800 yen | 6,800 yen |
*Child rate is half of the adult prices above.
*5 year old or younger child is free. Maximum 2 children per one adult.
The pass must be used in consecutive days. The validity of a rail pass starts from 12 O’clock at night (midnight to midnight).
e.g.
If you start to use 3 days pass on May 1, the pass is expired at 23:59 on May 3. The time when you start using does not matter.
If you want to purchase this at the lower price, you can purchase it at authorized travel agents. You can find the dealers list and exchange location at the link below:
JR West Rail Pass Dealer’s list
You also can purchase this pass online through JR West official site. But the price is not much cheaper than the price which is sold at the station.
Valid trains and bus lines
This pass covers all JR local trains and non reserved seat of Limited Express Haruka. You CANNOT ride any other express trains, such as the Tokaido Shinkansen the Sanyo Shinkansen, the limited express Thunderbird. But as long as you travel in Kansai area, Rapid Services Network is enough to cover your trip. It is actually crowded because these trains are the commuters one. But these are fast and frequent. The following list shows you trains that you can ride by JR West Kansai Area Pass.
- The limited express Haruka (Kansai airport-Tennoji-Shin Osaka-Kyoto, non reserved seat only)
- Special Rapid Service (Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe-Himeji)
- Kansai Airport Rapid Service (Kansai airport-Tennoji-Osaka)
- Yamatoji Rapid Service (Osaka-Tennoji-Nara)
- Miyakoji Rapid Service (Kyoto-Nara)
Of course, you can ride any local trains that are not shown on above list.
Hotels and Ryokans in Nara
Hotels in Himeji
Hotels in Kobe
Hotels in Himeji
Hotels in Kansai Airport
On the other hand, JR West Kansai Area Pass does not cover any private railway lines, subway lines and the bus lines. Most of major private railway companies and subway lines are shown on the following list:
- Osaka Metro (Subway)
- Kyoto Municipal Transportation (Subway and city bus)
- Nankai Railway (Namba-Kansai airport, Namba-Mt.Koya)
- Kintetsu Railway (Namba-Nara, Kyoto-Nara)
- Hankyu Railway (Sannomiya-Umeda-Kawaramachi)
- Keihan Railway (Yodoyabashi-Kyobashi-Shijo-Sanjo)
- Hanshin Railway (Namba-Sannomiya, Umeda-Sannomiya-Himeji)
- Sanyo Railway (Umeda-Sannomiya-Akashi-Himeji)
These above railways and bus lines are NOT covered. When you are in Osaka or Kyoto, subway trains and city bus services are very convenient. So you may have to pay a single fare or purchase other pass. This is the biggest disadvantage of JR West Kansai Area Pass. You can find the coverage of this pass in these posts:
Compare cost between pass and single fare. Best way to use.
First of all, please see the fare table for major sections below:
Stations | Osaka | Shin Osaka | Kyoto | Kansai airport | Sannomiya (Kobe) | Nara | Himehji | JR Namba |
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Osaka | – | 160 | 540 | 1160 1150 | 390 | 780 | 1450 | 190 |
Shin Osaka | 160 | – | 540 | 1330 1150 | 540 | 890 | 1450 | 210 |
Kyoto | 540 | 540 | – | 1830 1150 | 1050 | 690 | 2210 | 890 |
Kansai airport | 1160 1150 | 1330 1150 | 1830 1150 | – | 1660 1150 | 1660 730 | 2730 1150 | 1030 730 |
Sannomiya (Kobe) | 390 | 540 | 1050 | 1660 1150 | – | 1210 | 950 | 690 |
Nara | 780 | 890 | 690 | 1660 730 | 1210 | – | 2210 | 540 |
Himeji | 1450 | 1450 | 2210 | 2730 1150 | 950 | 2210 | – | 1620 |
JR Namba | 190 | 210 | 890 | 1030 730 | 690 | 540 | 1620 | – |
*If there are two fares, basic fare is shown at the top and limited express surcharge at the bottom. For example, if you travel from Kansai airport to Shin-Osaka, basic fare is 1330 yen and surcharge is 1150 yen.
As you saw the fare table above, most of trips from Kansai airport is very efficient because of limited express Haruka. If you travel to Osaka, Kansai airport rapid may be better than Haruka because Haruka do not stop at Osaka. But if you think about getting on Haruka, Kansai Area Pass is considerable. Even one day pass is cheaper than basic fare + surcharge. If you go to Namba, you can access there by JR trains. But Nankai Railway gives you much better access to Namba. Especially if you think about transfer to subway at Namba, Nankai Railway Namba station is much easier to transfer to most of subway lines. Please see the details at the post, How to access from Kansai airport to downtown Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.
Next, I recommend you to use this pass for the trip to Himeji. Special Rapid Service connects Osaka with Himeji in 62 minutes. This train is the fastest and most frequent service. If you think about Kansai Thru Pass, this pass do not cover JR trains. If you go to Himeji by Kansai Thru Pass, the pass cover all part of your trip to Himeji. But you will spend more than 90 minutes. Kansai Thru Pass is very efficient for the trip to Kyoto or Mt. Koya. But if you go to Himeji, I recommend you to use JR West Kansai Area Pass.
If you go to Kyoto, Nara or Kobe from Osaka, it may not be very efficient. The fare range is between 500 and 1,000 yen. The difference between 1 day pass and 2 days pass is 2,000 yen. If you will purchase 3 days or 4 days, the price difference is 1,000 yen. If you have two trips, from Kansai airport by Haruka and trip to Himeji, you will already make more than 4,000 yen worth. You can use the pass to Kyoto, Kobe or Nara. But if you use 2 days pass for trip from Kansai airport and trip to Kyoto, Nara or Kobe, you may not be able to make more than 4,000 yen worth.
JR West also sell ICOCA and Haruka. This discount ticket include trip from Kansai airport by Haruka and 1,500 yen value e-money in ICOCA prepaid card. If JR West Kansai Area Pass is too expensive for your trip, ICOCA and Haruka may be suitable for your trip. ICOCA can be used for not only JR trains but also Kyoto subway, Osaka subway and other major private railway companies. ICOCA is more flexible than JR West Kansai Area Pass. Please see the details about ICOCA at the post, ICOCA and Haruka ticket. Very flexible and good deal for tourist who stay in Kansai..
At last, if you want to explore some more places, I strongly recommend you JR West Kansai WIDE Area Pass. This pass is available in 4 days pass only. But the area where is covered is much bigger. And limited express train and Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Okayama are covered by this pass. And the price is only 1,000 yen higher than Kansai Area Pass 4 days. I am very happy if you are interested in other places outside of Kansai area.
Comments
Takeshi-san,
I need an advice on which pass/passes to buy on my backpacking visit to Kansai. I’ll be coming from Fukuoka by night bus (therefore not from KIX). Here’s my tentative itinerary:
Day 1 (Hotel in Kyoto) – Kyoto (Northern)
Day 2 (Hotel in Kyoto) – Kyoto (Southern) + Nara
Day 3 (Hotel in Kyoto) – Day trip to Mt Koya. Transfer hotel to Osaka.
Day 4 (Hotel in Osaka) – Day trip to Himeji, Kobe, Tarumi
Day 5 (Hotel in Osaka) – Kobe + Arima Hotspring
Day 6 (Hotel in Osaka) – explore Osaka. Then to the Kansai Airport
Thank you very much.
Hi Ed,
You can use Kansai thru pass for day 2,3 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
Kansai area pass in the post above is a good choice for day 4. Kyoto bus pass is okay for day 1.
http://www.insidekyoto.com/special-kyoto-bus-train-subway-passes
You can find some deals for KIX at the link below:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi,
This website has been really useful so far
However I’m slightly confused as to how many days would be cost effective for purchasing the jr kansai pass, and whether it would be worth buying any additional passes.
We depart from Shanghai on Friday 25th Sept (in 2 days!) so we will either need tickets delivered in osaka or picked-up/purchased in Japan
Our itinerary is below:
Friday 25th Osaka night only
Saturday 26th Day trip Himeji castle
Sunday 27th Osaka – Koya San mountains
Monday 28th Koya San mountain– Osaka – Kobe
Tuesday 29th Kobe – Kurashuki
Wednesday 30th Kurashuki – Fukuyama – day trip to Tomonoura
Thursday 1st Fukuyama – Kyoto
Friday 2nd Day trip Nara
Saturday 3rd Day trip Arishyiama
Sunday 4th Day exploring Kyoto – late afternoon to Osaka
Monday 5th Fly out of Osaka
Thank you!!
Hi Jess,
I recommend you to use Kansai Hiroshima Pass.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/kansai-hiroshima-area-pass-perfect-deal-for-the-traveller-who-wants-travel-both-kansai-and-hiroshima.html
This is most affordable pass that covers Kurashiki, Fukuyama and Tomonoura. You can start using it on 28th. I also recommend you to drop by Himeji on the way to Kyoto from Fukuyama. It’s located in the middle of Kyoto and Fukuyama. It’s much better than day trip from Osaka. You can use other way on 26th This pass covers also trip to Nara from Kyoto.
I recommend you to use the following deals:
ICOCA and Haruka (for arrival and departure day. ICOCA can be used for local transportation like bus, subway
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/icoca-and-haruka-ticket-very-flexible-and-good-deal-for-tourist-who-stay-in-kansai.html
Koyasan World Heritage Ticket (for 1 night trip to Mt. Koya)
http://www.howto-osaka.com/en/ticket/ticket/koyasan.html
Kyoto city deals
http://www.insidekyoto.com/special-kyoto-bus-train-subway-passes
Single ticket or using ICOCA for the rest of your trip.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I wondered if you could offer me some advice. I am travelling to Japan next week and my schedule is:
15th Arrive Kansai airport and go to Osaka
16th-18th Kyoto (travelling from Osaka each day)
19th Nara (travelling to and from Osaka)
20th Explore Osaka
21st Hiroshima
22nd Myajima
23rd Matsue
24th-27th Tokyo
28th Kobe
29th leave for UK from Kansai airport
I have a 7 day JR pass which I will activate when I go to Hiroshima on 21st from Osaka. My question is which pass or passes would be best to use when travelling in the Kansai area in my schedule? As you can see I am based in Osaka 15th-20th so will be travelling round trip from there to Kyoto and Nara on these days.
Many thanks for your help
Best Regards
Mark
Hi Mark,
It depends on which place you will stay.
The following link shows you about choosing the deal for staying in Osaka. I think it helps you to build your plan for staying in Osaka.
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7days/how-to-build-the-itinerary-and-choose-the-deals-for-osaka-stay-5-to-7-days.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Thanks Takeshi, I will be staying near Umeda station.
So maybe the Kansai thru pass?
Hi Mark,
Kansai thru pass is a good choice for trip to Kyoto. You may use ICOCA and haruka for arrival day and ICOCA can be used for trip to Nara.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
A very good morning to u Takeshi san” thank you for yr fast reply. I understand that u ask me to get the 7days JR Pass and pls check out my route of train listed below to Toyama from hakudate is cover by JR pass.
Hakucho super hakucho
Tohoku shinkansen
Hokuriku – shinkansen
Best regards
Chris
Hi Chris san,
Yes. All trains are covered by JR pass.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Thank you very much Takeshi san, then we will settle with the 7 days Pass, But we cannot buy the pass now right” coz it will expire in 3 mth time, for our trip only start in 17/4/2016.
Regards
Chris
Enjoy your trip, Chris san.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi-san
My family (including 2 kids under 12) is planning a trip to Japan in December starting from Osaka and moving on to Kyoto, Matsumoto (via Shinano Limited Express #9), Hakuba and finally to Tokyo. I would like find out if there are any passes I should consider as my preliminary search seems to suggest that we are better off buying day passes (e.g. Osaka & Kyoto) and single trip tickets. Would appreciate your advice on this.
Thank you!
Regards,
Howe
Hi Howe san,
Only JR pass covers all part of your trips but it’s too expensive even if you use 7 days pass. Single ticket is the best choice for Kyoto-Matsumoto-Hakuba-Tokyo.
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
In Kyoto and Osaka, there are many choices. But it’s hard to choose at this point. You have to decide the location to stay and where you go. The following links give you some tips.
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/how-to-choose-discount-railway-ticket-and-pass-in-kansai-area.html
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
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/tips-for-japan-rail-pass/guide-to-take-trains-in-kyoto-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/compare-many-discount-tickets-and-passes-for-sightseeing-tokyo-how-to-choose-the-right-tickets.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I am traveling to Osaka with my parents this November.
My accommodation (6 nights) is 3 min walk from JR Namba and OCAT because I thought it would be easier for my parents to travel around (not sure if I am right in this sense). I know we need to travel on foot quite a lot in Japan and I hope my itinerary can make them walk abit lesser.
My draft itinerary will be like this:
2 days in Osaka
2 days in Kyoto (1 day for eastern side of Kyoto (mainly Kiyomizu-dera ) and 1 day for Arishimaya)
1 day in Nara
Is JR West Kansai Area Pass and Osaka Amazing Pass is good for our trip?
Or shall I get Kansai Through Pass instead?
Kindly enlighten me with your advice for my trip/itinerary.
Thank you.
Best regards
Elaine
Hi Elaine,
Kansai thru pass is much better choice than Kansai area pass because Kansai thru pass covers subway and bus in Osaka and Kyoto but Kansai area pass does not. Please find some more info at the link below:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7days/how-to-build-the-itinerary-and-choose-the-deals-for-osaka-stay-5-to-7-days.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
But JR-Namba is not located in the heart of Namba.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/basic-informations/station-information/namba-stations-guide-how-to-change-the-trains-among-nankai-kintetsu-hanshin-subway-and-jr.html
Nankai Railway’s Namba station is much better location. If you still can change your hotel, I recommend you to change it. It’s much more comfortable for your parents.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Thank you so much for your kind advices, Takeshi-san.
Unfortunately I am unable to change the accommodation now. I wish I had read your website prior to booking the accommodation.
In order to make the situation slightly better, can I just use the JR west Kansai Pass to travel to Kyoto and Nara. Can I take the JR train from JR Namba station to Arashimaya area directly? I will go to Nikishi Market in the late afternoon with subway or bus and thereafter back to Osaka with JR Rail.
For a day in Kiyomizu-dera, I will take train from JR Namba to Kyoto station then one way subway there directly.
My dad can’t walk much, so i just plan to spend time at Kiyomizu-dera and the street nearby as he loves shopping. Maybe Gion Corner in the evening. Do you think the itinerary is too loose?
I will then use the Osaka Amazing Pass to travel around Osaka. I note that I have no choice but to walk to Namba station during my visit in Osaka City Centre. Unless you have any suggestion for sightseeing bus in Osaka City?
I am really grateful for your kind advice and I am definitely visiting Japan for many more times in the future. I will definitely visit your website before my booking on the accommodation.
Thanks again!
Best regards
Elaine
Hi Elaine,
You can take JR train from JR-Namba. But you need to transfer twice if you go to Arashiyama by JR train at Imamiya and Osaka. But JR train is the best choice because it’s closed to your accommodation.
I don’t recommend to take subway and bus for your father. In Kyoto, bus is always busy. Taxi is the best even thougu you have to pay more. Some temple is not closed to bus stop.
I have never had sightseeing bus in any cities. But it may be the best option for your parents.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I am planning my family trip (2 adults and 1 child 7 years old) to Japan in mid September. Below is my itinerary and would like to ask the best way of transport and tickets to buy:
1. Arrival in Kansai Airport early in morning to Kyoto
2. Sight seeing in Kyoto
3. From Kyoto to Takayama
4. Sight seeing in Takayama
5. From Takayama to Osaka
6. Day trip from Osaka to Himeji
7. Day trip from Osaka to Universal Studio
8. Osaka sight seeing
9. Leaving Osaka to Kansai Airport.
Thank you.
Regards,
Kenny
Hi Kenny,
Takayama Hokuriku Area Pass is only deal to get Takayama from Kyoto/Osaka. But you have to take Kanazawa route. Please see the link below:
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/takayama-hokuriku-area-pass-perfect-deal-to-get-takayama-kanazawa-toyama-shirakawago-from-nagoya-or-osaka.html
It is valid for 5 days only. If you travel more than 5 days, ICOCA and Haruka is the best deal for KIX-Kyoto and Osaka-KIX.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/icoca-and-haruka-ticket-very-flexible-and-good-deal-for-tourist-who-stay-in-kansai.html
Kansai Area Pass is the best choice for trip to Himeji.
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
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Dear Takeshi,
What is the difference between Kansai Area Pass and Kansai Through Pass?
With my trip, please advise which pass is the best in Osaka.
Thank you.
Regards,
Kenny
Hi Kenny,
Kansai area pass covers only JR train and Kansai thru pass covers other than JR. Kanasi thru pass covers subway and local bus as well and this is more convenient than Kansai area pass in most cases. Please see the link below:
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/how-to-choose-discount-railway-ticket-and-pass-in-kansai-area.html
https://jprail.com/destinations/how-to-transfer-among-kyoto-osaka-and-kobe-compare-japan-railway-and-private-lines.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I am planning a trip next month. We are arriving at Kansai airport and are planning to visit Wakayama (and Kishi station), Nara, and plan to stay overnight at Maibara. Are these 3 stations covered by the 1 day Kansai area pass? Or is there a better pass to purchase for our planned trip?
Thank you.
Aida
Hi Aida,
Kansai Area Pass is the best and most affordable choice.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,,
Actually I will visit Osaka in November,
I’ve booked a place in Osaka (It’s near tennoji) for 12 days.
So I can say that whenever I go, I will back to there.
I have a plan to visit Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kyoto, tottori and wakayama in 12 days.
I think I will choose Kansai Wide Area Pass (5days) and Kansai area Pass (4 Days) and I will buy a single fare or buy one day pass or Haruka/ICOCA for the rest day.
What do you think about it?
and can I activate my Kansai Wide Area Pass after I finish used my Kansai Area pass?
Please let me know if you have any advice for my trip.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Dwiya
Hi Dwiya,
I think Kansai thru pass is better than Kansai area pass. Because local transportation, like subway is not covered by Kansai area pass but Kansai thru pass does.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/how-to-choose-discount-railway-ticket-and-pass-in-kansai-area.html
And also please see the link below to get some more info about staying in Osaka.
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7days/how-to-build-the-itinerary-and-choose-the-deals-for-osaka-stay-5-to-7-days.html
In my opinion, you can use Kansai thru pass for Kyoto, Nara and Osaka.
Regarding Kansai wide area pass, it does not cover Tottori. If you use this pass and go to Tottori, you have to add some fare to get there.
Only Sanyo Sanin Area Pass covers Tottori. But this pass covers too much and too expensive for your trip. If you want to visit other places, like Hiroshima, Sanyo Sanin Area Pass work. Kansai wide area pass is not enough and Sanyo sanin area pass is too much for your trip at this point.
I recommend you to use Sanyo Sanin Area Pass and visit Tottori, Wakayama and some more places in the coverage area. You have 12 days and you can visit more places.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I am planning a trip in Novemeber for 8 days .
Itinerary as follows:
Kansai airport to Wakayama (1-2 days)
Wakayama to Osaka (3-4 days)
Osaka to Kyoto (1-2 days)
Would it better if I purchase both the Kansai Area pass and the ICOCA and Haraku pass or I can just buy the Kansai Area pass?
Thank you.
Regards,
Rachel
Hi Rachel,
Actually single fare ticket is the best and cheapest choice. If you have round trip to Wakayama from Osaka in one day. the pass is considered. But you have one way trip a day. Any passes cannot beat single fare.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com