You may travel in Kansai area only and not travel throughout Japan. You may have one way trip from Osaka to Tokyo. For these travelers, Kansai One Pass/ICOCA and Haruka gives you a good deal for the transfer from Kansai airport to Osaka or Kyoto, and the local sightseeing in Kansai region.
This deal gives you access to Osaka or Kyoto by the limited express Haruka and some preloaded e-money in ICOCA or Kansai One Pass.
I will tell you what this deal is and how to use it in this post.
What is Haruka?
Haruka is the limited express train which offers you a direct transfer from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Tennoji, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto. This train does not stop at Osaka station (Umeda). But it is only one station away from Shin-Osaka. This is only direct train service to Kyoto from KIX. If you go to Kyoto, I highly recommend to take this train because this is the fastest, most convenient and most reliable choice. Please see the post, Limited Express Haruka to get more details.
How to use ICOCA and Kansai One Pass
These are e-money IC card. This deals included 1500 yen e-money in ICOCA or 2,500 yen e-money if you choose Kansai One Pass.
You can use this e-money not only JR trains but also Osaka subway, Kyoto subway, most of private train companies (Hankyu, Keihan, Kintetsu and many more) and even city bus in major cities, like Kyoto. You can use it to shop in the kiosk in the station, the nationwide convenience store (Lawson, Family Mart, Seven Eleven) and even some of major electronics retail store.
If you go to other major cities, like Tokyo, Nagoya, Sapporo, Hakata, Hiroshima after staying in Kansai area, you still can use ICOCA. So you can take most of trains in the other areas by ICOCA, such as subway in Tokyo, JR train in Sapporo and many more.
What is the difference between ICOCA and Kansai One Pass
Kansai One Pass is basically same type card as ICOCA. But Kansai One Pass is available for an overseas tourist only. And the preload amount is 1,000 yen more than ICOCA.
You can take any trains and most of bus services in Kansai area by this card. The way of using Kansai One Pass is exactly same as ICOCA. The biggest feature of this card is offering a discount at many attractions in Kansai area. ICOCA does not offer any discount at the attraction. If you intend to purchase ICOCA, you should purchase Kansai One Pass instead.
You might think that 2,500 yen e-money is too much for your trip. But as I mentioned, you can use this e-money to buy something eat and/or drink in the major convenience store. It is not hard to spend 2,500 yen. You can include Kansai One Pass in ICOCA and Haruka package instead of ICOCA.
Please see the link below to find the detailed information of Kansai One Pass:
Price
Actually you can get only Haruka discount ticket which is Haruka riding ticket portion of ICOCA and Haruka if you have already got ICOCA card or Kansai One Pass.
ICOCA and Haruka price table
| Destination | Haruka service section | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka, Shin-Osaka | KIX – Shin-Osaka | 3,200 | 4,400 |
| Tennoji, JR-Namba | KIX – Tennoji | 3,600 | 5,200 |
| Kyoto, Saga-Arashiyama | KIX – Kyoto | 3,800 | 5,600 |
| Nara | KIX – Tennoji | 3,700 | 5,400 |
| Kobe, Sannomiya | KIX – Shin-Osaka | 3,600 | 5,200 |
Haruka ticket only price table
| Destination | Haruka service section | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka, Shin-Osaka | KIX – Shin-Osaka | 1,200 | 2,400 |
| Tennoji, JR-Namba | KIX – Tennoji | 1,600 | 2,200 |
| Kyoto, Saga-Arashiyama | KIX – Kyoto | 1,800 | 3,600 |
| Nara | KIX – Tennoji | 1,700 | 2,400 |
| Kobe, Sannomiya | KIX – Shin-Osaka | 1,600 | 3,200 |
- One way type ticket is only available both direction, such as KIX to Osaka and Osaka to KIX. But only the deal from KIX is available online. You cannot purchase the ticket to KIX online. You have to purchase it at the station after arrival.
- One way type ticket must be used on the day of purchase. Round trip ticket is valid for 14 days.
- ICOCA and Kansai One Pass can be used whenever you want. ICOCA and Kansai One Pass will be expires in case that you will not use these cards in 10 years at all. If you intend to come back to Japan in next 10 years, you still will be able to use same ICOCA or Kansai One Pass in next trip
- Haruka riding portion of this deal can allow you to use non reserved seat of Haruka or the other local and rapid train. You cannot take a reserved seat or the Green seat of Haruka and other limited express trains, such as the Shinkansen.
If your child is 5 years or younger, it is free of charge.
If you want to get only Haruka ticket without purchasing ICOCA or Kansai One Pass, you can buy a ticket at Klook:
Klook.comI will explain a price comparison later.
How about child deal
ICOCA and Haruka is not available for child. But if you travel between Kansai airport and Shin-Osaka or Kyoto, Kansai Area Pass child rate is cheaper than a single fare.
If you want to compare the exact fare and the price of this pass, the single fare table can be found below. The child rate is applied to 6 years to 11 years old. 5 years old or younger child is free if you share your seat with your child. But when you take a train and there are lots of empty seat, you can give a seat to your child.
ICOCA can be purchased itself beside Kansai area pass. You cannot share your ICOCA Card with your child. Child ICOCA is available. But Please see the next chapter.
How to use ICOCA and Kansai One Pass
Most of you use ICOCA or Kansai One Pass to take a train. The biggest advantage of this card is that you do not have to purchase a ticket when you enter the station and take a train. All you have to do is touch your ICOCA or Kansai One Pass at a ticket gate when you enter/exit station. It is automatically calculated and subtract a fare from your ICOCA or Kansai One Pass. You can save your time when you take a train.
Even if you do not have enough fund in your ICOCA, you can still enter the station and take the trains. (But you must have minimum fares plus 500 yen deposit in this card.) You can add more fund before you enter/exit the station. You can add more fund in your ICOCA or Kansai One Pass at other major cities where other IC cards are available, such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Hiroshima and Hakata.
Actually 2,000 yen e-money in ICOCA (2,500 yen in Kansai One Pass) that is included in this deal also includes 500 yen deposit. Therefore your fund in your ICOCA is 1,500 yen and 2,500 yen in Kansai One Pass. If you empty this card and do not use it any more, you can get this 500 yen deposit refund at the station. But if you want to keep ICOCA card itself for your souvenir, you cannot get refund. Especially ICOCA card for this deal is designed for the overseas tourist. It looks different from common ICOCA card. There are two versions available, Wind or Thunder God on the screen (National treasure) or No.1 world famous Japanese character ‘Hello Kitty!’.
If you go to other than Kansai area and want to get refund, complete to use this ICOCA when you stay in Kansai area and get refund. You cannot get any refund in the other cities, like Tokyo.
Child ICOCA is sold at 2,000 yen that is 1,500 yen e-money and 500 yen deposit. It has same value as adult ICOCA card. But if your child use Child ICOCA, child fare is deducted to take a train. Child fare is half amount of adult fare. So it takes longer to spend 1,500 yen e-money than using adult ICOCA.
Please see the following link to get some more information about other IC cards:
How to use this deal
This deal includes 1,500 yen ICOCA e-money or 2,500 yen e-money in the card if you choose Kansai One Pass, and one way/round trip to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara or Kobe. You cannot use this deal to Himeji, Wakayama and other than Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
If you go to Sannomiya, Kobe and other stations between Kobe and Shin-Osaka, you have to take Haruka to Shin-Osaka and transfer local, rapid or Special Rapid Service at Shin-Osaka. Of course this ticket covers all part of this trip. However the airport limousine bus runs between Kansai airport and Kobe directly. If you go to Kobe, the airport limousine bus is better way. You can find limousine bus information at the link below:
Kansai airport limousine bus between Kansai airport and Kobe
If you go to Nara, Haruka takes you Tennoji. And then you have to change to Yamatoji Rapid Service to get Nara. There is no direct train services to Nara either. This is same as access to Kobe. The airport limousine bus takes you to Nara directly. You can find limousine bus information at the link below:
Kansai airport limousine bus between Kansai airport and Nara
Price comparison to basic fare
Upper rate is basic fare and lower rate is non reserved seat limited express surcharge.
| Adult (12 yrs and up) | Child (6-11 yrs) | |
|---|---|---|
| KIX – Tennoji | 1060 yen 650 yen | 530 yen 330 yen |
| KIX – JR Namba | 1060 yen 650 yen | 530 yen 330 yen |
| KIX – Shin-Osaka | 1360 yen 970 yen | 680 yen 480 yen |
| KIX – Osaka (Umeda) | 1190 yen 970 yen | 590 yen 480 yen |
| KIX – Kyoto | 1880 yen 970 yen | 940 yen 480 yen |
| KIX – Sannomiya | 1710 yen 970 yen | 860 yen 480 yen |
This deal is cheaper for all destinations than the regular fares.
Compare to other deals, Nankai Railway deals, JR West Kansai Area Pass and Kansai Thru Pass
If you travel to Shin-Imamiya or Namba, you can take Nankai Railway. The basic fare is only 930 yen if you take the airport express train. Nankai Namba station is located at central of Namba and it is much better location than JR Namba. Even if you want ICOCA, you can purchase only ICOCA or Kansai One Pass. You can buy one of these cards and start using to take the train from KIX right away.
If you go to somewhere in Osaka, like Shinsaibashi, Nihonbashi, Uehonmachi, by subway, Nankai Namba is much easier location to transfer to subway Namba station. If you have very tight budget, Osaka Subway to Kansai int’l Airport ticket is sold at 1,020 yen. This includes Nankai Railway one way basic fare between Kansai airport and Namba and one way trip to/from any Osaka Metro stations. As I mentioned, basic fare from KIX to Namba by Nankai Railway is 930 yen. Osaka Metro fare is starting at 180 yen. If you have the shortest trip, like from Namba to Shinsaibashi, the total fare (Nankai plus Subway) is 1,110 yen. You can use this deal, Osaka Subway to Kansai int’l Airport ticket for the trip to Umeda where is same location as JR Osaka station. Osaka Metro Midosuji line can take you from Namba to Umeda. This is cheaper than JR basic fare 1,210 yen. If you want to get more information about Osaka Subway to Kansai int’l Airport ticket, please see Nankai Railways website.
If you go to Nara by the train after you arrive in KIX, you may consider to use Nara Access Ticket or Kansai Thru Pass. Kintetsu Railway is better to access to Nara because Kintetsu Nara station is better location than JR Nara station. So I recommend you to use Nara Access Ticket or Kansai Thru Pass to get Nara. Please see the post, How to access to Nara.
If you go to Himeji, JR West Kansai Area Pass is the best and the fastest. Kansai Thru Pass can be used to get Himeji. But it is too many transfers and spend many hours. JR trains, Haruka and Special Rapid Service, are much faster.
I explained all deals for airport access at the link below. Please refer this post too.
Comments
Hello!
Will you advise if ICOCA & Haruka Pass is enough for me?
1. i am arriving in KIX and will take train to Kyoto immediately. i will use the haruka here right?
2. after 5 days in kyoto, i will take the train to osaka to stay for 2 nights. what pass should i use?
3. after a 2-night stay in osaka, i will have to head back to KIX to fly home. what pass should i use?
Thank you!!
Hi Paige,
Please refer the link below:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7days/visit-kyoto-osaka-nara-and-kobe-for-5-to-7-days-sample-itinerary.html
You can remove trip to Kobe and Nara from this itinerary, and follow other part of this for your trip.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi, as you told us the Haruka discount ticket doesn’t allow to use the reserved seats, so i’m just wondering if i can pay extra for the reserved seat using the Haruka discount ticket. Is that possible?
Thank you so much for your help,
Cheers
Silvia
Hi Silvia,
I have never tried but I think technically you can. However you should buy a regular ticket if you want to book a seat. Because in this case, this deal covers only base fare. You need to add full price of reserved seat fare, not the difference between reserved seat fee and non reserved seat fee. In the result, regular ticket may be cheaper or almost same cost.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
My family (2 adults, 1child 6yo) will be flying to Kansai Region in September. I wonder if you can advise us what type of cards should we buy? I’m still confused with all the different cards available. Here’s our itinerary.
Day1: KIX > Osaka
Day2: Osaka
Day 3: Osaka > Himeji (Return Himeji > Kobe > Osaka)
Day 4: Osaka > Kyoto
Thanks a lot!
Hi April,
Please see the links below:
KIX-Osaka
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html
Osaka
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-osaka.html
Trip to Himeji, Kobe and Kyoto
Kansai thru pass 2 days
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,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
Thanks for your sharing. I will be visiting Osaka in Nov 2017 with my family. Could you please advise on what kind of pass / transport should I get based on my itinerary below?
2 Adult and 2 children (above 6)
Day 1
– Touch down Airport around 10pm
Day 2 (Haruka Single ticket / Kansai Area Pass – 1 day for kid)
– Going to Kyoto for 1 night
– Kyoto sightseeing (ICOCA)
Day 3 (What card to use??)
– Going to Osaka (nippombashi station) via JR Special Rapid Service and subways (Fare 540 yen)
Day 4 (What card to use??)
– Day trip to Nara via Rapid Express trains (fare 560 yen)
Day 5 (What card to use??)
– The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum/Osaka Castle/Umeda Sky Building
Day 6 (To use ICOCA??)
– USJ
Day 7 (What card/Ticket to use??)
– Osaka to KIX (airport)
Thanks in advance.
Hi Eilis,
You may get Kansai one pass instead of ICOCA. It’s same type of card as ICOCA but you can get discount at many attractions by Kansai one pass:
https://kansaionepass.com/en/about.html?info=1
You may use Kyoto bus pass for day 2.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-kyoto.html
Most of places are covered by Kyoto bus pass. But when you need to take trains, you may use Kansai one pass. Train is faster than bus.
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
You may use Kansai one pass for day 3, 4 and 6.
Osaka amazing pass is recommended for day 5.
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/
But Ramen museum is outside coverage area of this pass. You can take Hankyu railway from Umeda to Ikeda. But this pass covers Umeda to Mikuni only. You need to pay for Mikuni to Ikeda. You don’t need to exit at Mikuni. When you get off at Ikeda, show your pass and pay extra. (about a few hundred yen). You need to pay by cash and cannot pay by Kansai one pass. If you want to use Kansai one pass, you need to get off at Mikuni and enter again by Kansai one pass.
Kansai one pass and Osaka amazing pass and not available for children. You need to use Child ICOCA instead of Kansai one pass. Subway pass is substitute of Osaka amazing pass. But this pass does not cover Hankyu railway. Children needs to use Child ICOCA to take other than subway in Osaka.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-osaka.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I’m a still bit confused about all the passes. I hope you can confirm my understanding. I will be in Osaka for 5 days (with 2 day trips) and I will be getting a JR Pass (visiting Tokyo as well).
With this, I think Kansai One Pass with be my best option. But I won’t be returning to KIX, so if I will be staying near Namba Station, what is my best option of reaching Namba Station from KIX (I will arrive early in the morning)? Also, would the Osaka Kaiyu Ticket be a good option for me (since it gives me unlimited travel for one day)?
Hi David,
Kansai one pass may be okay. But if you start using JR Pass when you are in Osaka, you can use JR local train in Osaka by JR pass. You can use Kansai one pass to take other than JR.
If you don’t, you may use other pass, such as Kansai thru pass for outside Osaka, like Nara, Kyoto and Kobe.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-use-kansai-thru-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
If you have sightseeing in Osaka on arrival day, Yokoso Osaka ticket is the best option:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html
Osaka Kaiyu ticket is a good choice if you intend to visit Kaiyuka. Otherwise please see the link below. There are some more deals available:
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-osaka.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
If i just bought kix-kyoto haruka icoca round trip, i can use this for kix-kyoto and tennoji-kix within 14 days?
And also since there are no kids package for the haruka icoca , i should just buy normal haruka ticket with kids fare? Or could i buy 2 kansai area pass? 1 to be use for kix-tokyo and the other one for tennoji-kix ?
Thanks in advance
Hi Susan,
You can use it from Tennoji on the way back. Actually you should have purchased separately one way KIX to Kyoto and one way Tennoji to KIX. It’s slightly cheaper.
For your kids, you can use Kansai area pass for KIX to Kyoto. Single ticket is okay for Tennoji to KIX. If your kid is 5 years old or less, it’s free.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I’m going to Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo.
Day 1 (ICOCA Card)
-Touch down Airport around 3.25pm
-Stay in Dormy Inn Premium Namba, 2 Chome-１４-２３ Shimanouchi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0082, Japan
Day 2 (ICOCA Card)
-Shitennoji Temple, Tennoji Park, Tennoji Zoo, Umeda Sky Building
Day 3 (Kansai Thru Pass)
-Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Osaka Aquarium, USJ
Day 4 (Kansai Thru Pass)
-Day trip to Nara/ Kobe
Day 5 (Kansai Thru Pass)
-Going to Kyoto for 1 night
Day 6 (1 way Shinkansen ticket)
-Kyoto to Tokyo
Day 6 – Day 11
Tokyo for 5 nights
**Try to hit many places as I can
I need your advice/ suggestions.
Thank you.
Hi Mohd,
I think Osaka amazing pass is better choice for day 2 and 3.
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/
You can use 2 days Kansai thru pass for day 3 and 4. It’s very though to visit USJ, Tempozan and Aquarium in one day. Try to visit more in day 2 and focus on USJ on day 3.
If you want to save your cost, you may think about Platt Kodama for Kyoto to Tokyo.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/platt-kodama-one-way-deal-among-tokyo-nagoya-kyoto-and-shin-osaka-by-shinkansen.html
About trip in Tokyo, please see the link below:
https://jprail.com/destinations/kanto-area/tokyo-kanto-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-tokyo-how-to-choose-the-best-deal-and-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
Thanks for the suggestions. How about if I change the situation, cancel my trip to Kyoto and Tokyo.
Day 5 – Check out, going to the airport (afternoon flight back home).
**Do I still need the 2 days Kansai Thru Pass? For my visit to Nara/ Kobe?
**Or just use the 3 days Kansai Thru pass? No need to buy the Amazing Osaka pass.
Thank you.
Hi Mohd,
You can use Kansai area pass one day for Nara and Kobe.
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
You cannot compare Osaka amazing pass and Kansai thru pass because Osaka amazing pass includes admission but Kansai thru pass does not. You may use just one day Osaka amazing pass if you visit other than USJ in one day. And use single ticket to get USJ.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Dear Takeshi san,
Thank you for the interesting advices. It is not always easy to choose between all the existing deals. Could you give me your advice about my itinerary?
day1: arriving at KIX and travel to Kyoto (night in Kyoto)
day 2: travel to Ohara and back to Kyoto (night in Kyoto)
day 3: travel to Kibune and back to Kyoto from Kurama (night in Kyoto)
day 4 travel to Nara (night in Nara)
day 5: travel to Kyoto (night in Kyoto)
day 6 to 10: stay in Kyoto
day 11: travel to Osaka then to KIX
I was planning to take a ICOCA and Haruka round ticket but do you have a better suggestion?
Many thanks for your answer!!
Caroline
Hi Caroline san,
You can use Kansai one pass instead of ICOCA. It’s same type of card as ICOCA but it offers discount at many attractions:
https://kansaionepass.com/en/about.html?info=1
You can add this on ICOCA and Haruka instead of ICOCA card.
I think Kansai thru pass 3 days is the best choice for day 4, 5 and 11. You intend to visit Osaka on the way to KIX. If you use ICOCA and Haruka from Kyoto, you cannot stopover at Osaka. If you use Kansai thru pass, you can take subway in Osaka and get KIX by Nankai railway. I think this gives you more flexibility.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-use-kansai-thru-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
And also you may add city deal in Kyoto from day 6 to 10.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-kyoto.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hello Takeshi san,
Many thanks for your advices!
all the best, Caroline
No worries, Caroline san.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
Thank you very much for your great sharing. I will be visiting Kansai on April 2018 together with my family. Could you please advise on what kind of pass / transport should I get based on my draft itinerary as below ?
Day 1: KIX (Arrival 3.30pm) – Heading to Kyoto Nijo Station around 5.00pm
Day 2: Kyoto Nijo Station – Arashiyama – Kyoto
Day 3: Kyoto – Uji Byodoin, Uji Day Tour – Kyoto
Day 4: Kyoto Half Day Tour – Heading to Osaka at 2.00pm
Day 5: Osaka – Nara Day Tour – Osaka
Day 6: Osaka – Himeji Castle & Kobe – Osaka Day 7: Osaka Day Tour
Day 8: Osaka – KIX (Kansai Airport departure time at 4.00pm back to KL)
I am still considering about the accommodation at Osaka. In between Namba Station and Osaka Station which is more convenient? Please advise. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you.
Hi Anna,
Basically you can follow my sample itinerary in the link below:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7days/visit-kyoto-osaka-nara-and-kobe-for-5-to-7-days-sample-itinerary.html
But I don’t think you need any deals in Kyoto. You can use Kansai one pass (instead of ICOCA) for day 2 and 3. And you can use Kansai thru pass 3 days for day 4 to 6.
http://kansaionepass.com/en/about.html?info=1
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-use-kansai-thru-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
If you stay near JR station in Osaka, Kansai area pass is better choice than Kansai thru pass even though you may need to add the fare to take city bus in Kyoto.
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
Namba is most convenient place and in this case, your choice is Kansai thru pass. Osaka is a good place too and in this case, Kansai area pass is your choice. Shin-Osaka is also good place too. It’s not located in downtown core but average hotel rate is cheaper than Namba and Osaka.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Dear Takeshi,
Thank you for your prompt attention. You are very helpful and very much appreciated.
Kind regards
Anna
No worries, Anna.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
Thank you for your very helpful posts. My itinerary is as follows:-
Day 1 — Arrive in Tokyo in morning
Day 2 — Tokyo
Day 3 — Take Shinkansen to Kyoto
Day 4 — Kyoto
Day 5 — Kyoto travel to Osaka
Day 6 — Osaka to KIX (early morning flight to Korea)
I already have an ICOCA card. Could you please advise on which passes I should use for the Kyoto Osaka region, or if I should even get one? Thank you so much!
Hi cheruish,
Your trip plan is same as one of my sample itinerary. Please see the link below to find more info.
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7days/basic-itinerary-of-tokyo-kyoto-and-osaka-in-7-days.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi, just wanted to thank you for your reply to my comment. It was just in time and I followed it with great success! In total my JR ticket cost 14,700 yen from Tokyo to Kansai airport. I stopped along the way at Kyoto and then at Osaka as recommended. Thanks again!
No worries, Cheruish.
I’m happy to hear that and hope you will visit Japan again.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com