
If you use JR Pass and visit Osaka, you should know how much you can use JR Pass in Osaka. I forcus on using JR Pass in downtown Osaka. If you use the following passes, you have same coverage.
- Kansai Area Pass
- Kansai Wide Area Pass
- Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass
- Sanyo Sanin Area Pass
- Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
- Hokuriku Arch Pass
- Takayama Hokuriku Area Touirst Pass
- Northern Kyushu Sanyo Sanin Area Pass
I will show you JR train network in downtown Osaka in this post.
JR lines in downtown Osaka
Please see the map below:

The above map shows you all JR lines in downtown Osaka. I will explain you the line of JR one by one.
In this post, I explain you only JR trains. If you want to know whole part of train system in downtown Osaka, please see the link below:
I also explain this topic in YouTube movie too. Please watch it instead of reading the post:
Osaka Kanjo line (Osaka loop line)

This line encircles downtown Osaka. You will use this line often when you stay in Osaka. This line is started from Osaka station which is the biggest station in Osaka. It is located in Umeda area and JR Osaka station and other railway’s Umeda stations are same location.
This line go through Kyobashi, Tsuruhashi, Tennoji, Shin-Imamiya, Bentencho, Nishikujo and come back to Osaka again. All these stations are transfer points to other lines and railways.
- Osaka (Umeda)
- Hankyu Railway (to Arashiyama, Gion, Kobe-Sannomiya, Takarazuka, Ikeda, Minoo),
- Hanshin Railway (to Kobe-Sannomiya)
- Osaka Metro (to almost everywhere in Osaka)
- Kyobashi – Keihan Railway (to Gion, Kyoto)
- Tsuruhashi – Kintetsu Railway (to Osaka-Namba, TennojiNara, Nagoya)
- Tennoji
- JR Kansai Airport line (to Kansai airport)
- JR Yamatoji line (to Nara)
- JR Hanwa line (to Wakayama)
- Kintetsu Railway (to Yoshino)
- Osaka Metro (to Namba, Tanimachi)
- Shin-Imamiya – Nankai Railway (to Namba, Kansai airport)
- Bentencho – Osaka Metro Chuo line (to Osaka Kaiyukan aquarium)
- Nishikujo
- Hanshin Railway (to Osaka-Namba, to Kobe-Sannomiya)
- JR Yumesaki line (to Universal city)
Tennoji is the biggest JR terminal station in south side of Osaka. All trains that go to Wakayama, Kansai airport and Nara stop at this station. But many train run on Osaka Kanjo line and then go through the line to Nara, Kansai airport and Wakayama.
Yamatoji line
This line connects JR Namba and Nara. Many rapid train go through Osaka Kanjo line and it connects Kyobashi, Osaka, Nishikujo, Bentencho, Tennoji and Nara. This rapoid train is called Yamatoji Rapid. Please see the link below to find more information about Yamatoji Rapid:
Many local train of Yamatoji line train depart from JR-Namba station. JR-Namba is only JR station in Namba. But this is a bit away from the center of Namba. Please see the link below to find the information about Namba stations:
You can access Namba by JR line. And also you can access from another huge downtown core, Umeda by JR only. But You need to take Osaka Kanjo line to Imamiya and transfer the train to JR Namba. It is not shortest way. Osaka subway Midosuji line (大阪地下鉄御堂筋線) is much faster and more convenient. I tell you about Osaka subway later.
Kansai airport line and Hanwa line
Many trains go through from Osaka Kanjo line to Kansai Airport and Wakayama. These trains are called Kansai Airport Rapid and Kishuji Rapid.
You can get Kansai airport and Wakayama from Osaka without a transfer.
The limited express Haruka connects Kyoto, Shin-Osaka and Kansai airport. The limited express Kuroshio connects Shin-Osaka and Wakayama, Shirahama, Shingu. You may take these trains between Shin-Osaka and Tennoji if you like.
Yumesaki line
This line starts from Nishikujo station on Osaka Kanjo line and goes to Sakurajima. Universal City station is located on this line and it is the gateway to Universal Studio Japan.
JR Tozai line
This line connects Amagasaki and Kyobashi. Kitashinchi station is 10 minutes away from Osaka station on foot.
Kobe/Kyoto line
If you go to Kobe or Kyoto, you take this line from Osaka station. Special Rapid run on this line and stop at major stations only. It is very fast train service. Please find more information about Special Rapid in the link below:
And also when you take the Shinkansen, you have to go to Shin-Osaka station by Kyoto line. It is 4 minutes away from Osaka by any trains.
The places where you can go by JR Pass
You may get these following places by JR Pass and other JR train passes without any extra charge:
- Umeda, Umeda Sky Building (at JR Osaka station)
- Osaka Castle (at Osakajokoen station)
- Abeno Harukas (at Tennoji station)
- Tennoji Zoo (at Tennoji station)
- Shitenno-ji temple (at Tennoji station)
- Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku (at Shin-Imamiya station)
- Namba, Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori (at JR-Namba station)
- USJ (at Universal City station)
The places where you can NOT go by JR Pass
You have to pay a regular fare to take subway or non JR trains to visit the following places:
Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium and Tenpozan Market Place

You have to take Osaka Metro Chuo line to get Osakako station. You may take subway from Namba or Umeda.
Cup Noodle Museum and Minoo Falls

These are located outside downtown Osaka. You must take Hankyu Railway.
Osaka Metro
As you have been reading this post, JR Pass covers many places. But you still may need to take subway. Please see the link below to find all train system in Osaka.
I hope you have got an idea to build your trip by this post.
Comments
Hello,
My boyfriend and I will be travelling to Japan this coming May 2-10, 2019. We will arrive from Osaka Kansa airport. We will travel from Osaka for 2-3 days then Kyoto for 2 days to Tokyo for 4 days. I’m confused if we should buy the JR pass or not. Can we use the JR pass in all trains that we will use while we’re there? My idea is only that we can use the JR pass for the train ride from Kyoto-Tokyo. Is the JR pass worth it? Thank you.
Hi Jockeylyn,
JR pass is not recommended because you cannot get the worth of it. Please see the link below and you will find the sample itinerary which is almost same as your trip plan:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7to9-days/basic-itinerary-of-osaka-kyoto-and-tokyo-in-7-days.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Mr Takeshi,
I will be in Japan for 13 days.
I will be in Osaka for from Day 1 to Day 7 and Tokyo from Day 7 to Day 13.
As I will be arriving only at night on Day 1, I planned to get the JR pass for Day 2 to Day 8.
For my 7 days in Osaka, I plan to make day-trips to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
I will be staying in Dotonburi area for the Osaka part of my trip and I plan to visit the Cup Factory Museum, Rinku Outlets, USJ, Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium as well.
I was wondering if a JR pass is worth it or is there any other more suitable deals?
I was considering the JR pass because I need to take the shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo so it probably covers half the cost of the JR pass.
But I saw that trips to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe are only about 1000+ yen from Osaka and taking the midosuji line seems faster and more convenient than the Osaka loop line.
Please let me know your opinion. Thank you!
Hi Grenn,
JR pass does not work because as you think, one way fare from Osaka to Tokyo is almost half of JR pass 7 days. Please see the link below. You will find the info about Osaka to Tokyo one way trip planning:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7to9-days/how-to-make-the-itinerary-of-tokyo-osaka-one-way-trip.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi,
I will be travelling to Japan for 14 days. Below is my planned trip:
Day 1-6: Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Disneysea etc)
Day 7: Hakone
Day 8-11: Kyoto (Arashiyama Bamboo grove, Fushimi Inari Shrine etc)
Day 12-14: Osaka
Day 15: Tokyo
I am confused and would like to know if it is better to buy a 7 or 14 days JR pass. Please advise!
Thank you
Hi Zac,
First of all, 14 days pass is too expensive. You cannot get the worth of it unless you have another big trip, such as day trip to Hiroshima from Osaka, day trip to Kanazawa from Tokyo or Osaka.
https://jprail.com/destinations/world-heritage-destinations/day-trip-to-hiroshima-and-miyajima-from-osakakyoto.html
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/1to3-days/sample-itinerary-of-day-trip-to-kanazawa-and-shirakawago-from-tokyo.html
If you intend to stay in just city of Tokyo and Osaka, forget about 14 days pass.
Regarding 7 days pass, if you go move from Hakone to Kyoto on day 8 and from Osaka to Tokyo on day 14, you may use it for this period. If you go to Tokyo on day 15, even 7 days pass does not work. In this case, your choice is a regular ticket for city to city movement. And you may add some local deals in each cities.
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
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/1to3-days/how-to-build-the-trip-plan-to-hakone-various-sample-itineraries-of-hakone.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-kyoto.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-osaka.html
You will have lots of time in Tokyo and Osaka. If you really want to use JR pass, think about adding a big day trip to get the worth of 14 days pass.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Mr. Takeshi
Im going to Japan with my family (5pax) for 12 days. 1-5 days osaka, 6-12 days Tokyo. Is it advisable to get a 7day jr pass for this trip? For getting around Osaka and Tokyo, what would you suggest, taking the subway or using yamamote line?
Thank you,
Jude
Hi Jude,
If you have one way trip from Osaka to Tokyo, JR pass is not required. Please see the link below:
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7to9-days/how-to-make-the-itinerary-of-tokyo-osaka-one-way-trip.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
I will be getting 14days JR pass for my following itinerary.
12/12 – Arrived Narita (JR Pass to Tokyo)
13/12 – Disneyland
14/12 – Tokyo to Fujinomiya (JR Pass)
15/12- Fujinomiya to Kyoto (JR Pass)
16/12- Kyoto
17/12- Kyoto to Osaka (JR Pass)
18/12-Universal Studio
19/12- Osaka to Kobe (round trip) (JR Pass)
20/12- Osaka to Nara (round trip) (JR Pass)
21/12- Osaka to Tokyo (JR Pass)
22/12-Tokyo
23/12- Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa (JR Pass)
24/12- Tokyo to Narita airport (JR Pass)
I am confused and wondering if the JR Pass can be used in downtown of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka? If cannot use, which card should I use? Kindly advise. Domo arigatou gozaimasu.
Hi Mick,
You can use JR pass in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto but some places in these cities are not covered by JR Pass. Please see the links 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
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
You may need to add subway pass in Tokyo and Osaka, city bus pass in Kyoto. But it depends on where you go in these cities.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
Would you please recommend what passes I should get?
The following is my itinerary:
3/17 Narita airport to Tokyo
3/17-3/22 Tokyo stay for 5.5 days
3/22-3/25 Tokyo to Osaka (3/22) and stay for 3 days with a day trip to Nara
3/25-3/29 Osaka to Kyoto (3/25) and stay for 4 nights
3/29-3/30 Kyoto to Hakone (3/29) and stay for 1 night
3/30-3/31 Kyoto to Tokyo (3/30) and stay for 1 night, leave
3/31 Tokyo to Haneda airport
Thanks
Alan
Hi Alan,
Unfortunately there is no deals to cover whole part of your trip. You have to use several local deals and regular fare ticket.
Narita to Tokyo
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/narita/the-list-of-deals-for-access-to-downtown-tokyo-from-narita-airport.html
Tokyo-Osaka, trip to Nara, Osaka-Kyoto, Kyoto-Odawara (Hakone), Odawara-Tokyo, Tokyo-Haneda
A regular ticket is your choice. But if you visit other than Osaka, Kyoto or Nara, such as Kobe Koyasan, you can use Kansai thru pass for trip to Nara, Osaka to Kyoto and one more trip to outside Osaka or Kyoto. Sightseeing in Osaka or Kyoto is not enough to get the worth. You may use other deal for sightseeing in Osaka and Kyoto.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-osaka.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-kyoto.html
Odawara-Hakone-Odawara
Hakone Free Pass
https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/hakone/
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi-san,
My family will be travelling to Osaka on 14th to 26th December 2018 and we will be arriving late night. We are staying in Nishi-ku, Osaka -shi for 12 days. We would like to cover as many places as we could. We would like to cover Osaka (2 days), Kyoto (2 days), Nara, Kobe, Hiroshima, Wakayama, Biwako Valley, and Ise-shima area.
I would like to know what is the best JR pass to buy. And if possible, can I use my SUICA card from Kansai International Airport to Nishi-ku on the night of my arrival?
Thanking you in advance for your advise.
Hi Wendy san,
You can use ICOCA to get Osaka on arrival day.
I recommend you to use Kansai Hiroshima area pass and Kintetsu Rail 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
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/kintetsu-rail-pass-most-affordable-deal-for-osakakyoto-nagoya-and-access-to-ise.html
Kintetsu Rail Pass covers Nara and Ise-Shima. Kansai Hiroshima area pass covers the rest of places where you want to visit. You may get Kyoto by Kintetsu Rail Pass but it does not cover any local transportation. Kansai Hiroshima area pass covers JR local lines in Kyoto and you can get Arashiyama, Nijo, Fushimi Inari. Kansai Hiroshima area pass is better than Kintetsu rail pass to visit Kyoto.
If you still need other deal, do not use these two passes for sightseeing in Osaka. You may add other deal in the link below. Of course you can use ICOCA too:
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 need some help on which pass I should take for my trip.
Day 1: Kyoto (staying at Kyoto Higashiyama)
Day 2: Osaka (staying at Osaka Namba)
Day 3: Osaka (staying at Osaka Namba)
Day 4: Kobe (staying at Osaka Namba)
Day 5: Nara (staying at Osaka Namba)
Day 6: Hiroshima (staying in Hiroshima)
Day 7: Miyajima (staying in Hiroshima)
Day 8: Fukuoka (staying at Fukuoka Hakata)
We will be spending a couple more days in Fukuoka after day 8.
Hope to hear from you.
Hi Mel,
You may use Sanyo Sanin Area Pass for day 2 to 8.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/sanyo-sanin-area-pass-it-is-much-better-deal-than-sanyo-area-pass.html
You may add ICOCA and Haruka for day 1.
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
You can use ICOCA to take other than non JR trains after day 2.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi.
My family of 5 will be in Osaka for 5 nights.
We will be spending some time in Kyoto (Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari Shrine) and going to Cup Noodle Osaka.
We will have an activated 7day jrpass- just wondering how much would be covered by the jrpass and what other passes you might recommend?
Also, siuca vs icoca- which one, as we will be returning to Tokyo for 4 nights, then 2 nights Disney land.
Thank you In advance 🙂
Hi Diane,
Please see the link below to find the coverage of JR pass in Osaka and Kyoto.
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
In your list, only cup noodle museum is outside coverage area.
It doesn’t matter you choose ICOCA or Suica. Actually those cards are almost same. Suica is sold in Tokyo area and ICOCA is sold in Osaka area. But both cards can be used in both areas.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Tajeshi,
I’ve come across the Hankyu Tourist Pass- do you think this is a better option than using the IC cards with our jr passes, for visiting Minoo Park and cup noodle museum.
(And all the Kyoto exploring we will be doing. )
Or do you recommend the Kansai thru pass?
Or the jr pass and IC cards.
Kyoto and Osaka have so many different passes that it becomes confusing!
Sorry! And thank you
Hi Diane,
Please tell me the detailed your trip schedule. Are going to Minoo, Cup noodle and Kyoto in one day? Or do you use two days pass to visit these places. In Kyoto, where you go? And I also need to know other part of your trip. Do you go to other places surrounding Osaka, like Kobe and/or Osaka.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi,
We arrive in Osaka late 29/3 and leave 3/4 morning.
So we have 4 full days-
Not sure exactly the day order that we are doing these but-
Day by day itineraries are:
A/ Kyoto- hozugawa boat ride, and Arashiyama sightseeing.
B/ Nara morning and Kyoto afternoon- Fushimi Inari Shrine, nishiki market and Maruyama Park/Gion.
C/ Himeiji Castle and Kokoen Garden. Then Osaka afternoon- Osaka Castle and Aquarium.
D/ Minoo Park and Cup Noodle Museum. And if we can fit in- Osaka Museum of Housing and Living.
Thank you so much for being so generous of your time : )
Hi Diane,
I recommend you to use 3 days Kansai thru pass and one day Osaka amazing 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
https://www.osp.osaka-info.jp/en/
And change your itinerary on C and D as follows:
C/ Himeiji Castle and Kokoen Garden. Then Osaka afternoon- Minoo Park and Cup Noodle Museum.
D/ Osaka Castle and Aquarium, and if we can fit in- Osaka Museum of Housing and Living.
Minoo and Cup Noodle are outside Osaka amazing pass coverage area but Kansai thru pass covers. Osaka castle and Osaka Museum admission are included in Osaka amazing pass. You can get discount at Kaiyukan by this pass. If you are not sure to visit Osaka Museum, you can go for Osaka Kaiyu ticket:
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/subway/trip-to-osaka-kaiyukan-aquarium-by-osaka-kaiyu-ticket-2.html
Kaiyukan admission is included but you need to pay for Osaka castle. I think you can visit all and may be more by Osaka amazing pass.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Dear Takeshi,
Please advise my (revised) itinerary, whether i have understood correctly:
Stay during trip Nishinari.
Day 1: KIX – Nishinari; We use ICOCA/Haruka .
Which nearest station we have to reach Nishinari from KIX?
Day2 – 3: Exploring Osaka (Kaiyukan, USJ, etc); We use ICOCA/Haruka
Day 4: Kyoto (Fushimi Inari – Arashiyama – Kameoka) – back to Nishinari
Day 5: Nara – back to Nishimari
Day 4 and 5 using 2 Day Kansai Area Pass
Day 6 Nishinari –KIX; We use ICOCA/Haruka
Thank you so much, Takeshi.
Hi Ftaraya,
Actually there are many stations in Nishinari ward. Only Shin-Imamiya is JR station which is covered by ICOCA and Haruka. Other stations are Nankai railway or subway. Please make sure which station the nearest to your place. It it’s not Shin-Imamiya, ICOCA and Haruka is not your choice. You may choose Nankai railway single ticket or Rapi:t deal.
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html
For day 2 and 3, you can use ICOCA if you like. Even if you don’t use ICOCA and Haruka, you can purchase ICOCA itself. But if you spend one whole day at USJ, single ticket is okay. There are other deals available for sightseeing in Osaka, such as Osaka Kaiyu ticket.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-choose-the-best-train-pass-for-sightseeing-in-osaka.html
For day 4 and 5, if you stay near Shin-Imamiya, Kansai area pass is okay. Otherwise Kansai thru pass is better choice because it covers both Nankai and subway, and other Non JR trains.
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,
thank ou for your advise.
the nearest station to our stay is tengachaya. so, i suppose Nankai railway (single ticket) or Rapi:t is our best option, and for day 4 and 5 we’ll have Kansai Thru pass. is that correct?
our trip include my 6 years old son and some more kids, do you think the above options suits us best?
really appreciate your advise, Takeshi.
Thank you.
Hi Ftaraya,
Your choice is correct. This option is okay for kids.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi, we need your advice for the pass we need to take. We’ll stay 7 days in Osaka (We stay at Nishinari) and planning to visit several places:
Day 1: KIX – Go to homestay at Nishinari – Dotonburi
Day 2: Kyoto: Arashiyama – Fishimi– Kameoka*
*We got 5.30 pm ticket Sagano Train at Kameoka-Saga. Please advise due to time constraint, because we stay at Nishinari and hv to go back to Osaka)
Day3: Osaka Aquarium
Day 4: USJ
Day 5-7: Nara and exploring Osaka
Is it possible for me to use 5 days KANSAI Wide Area? And what other passes do I need to cover my itinerary above.
Thank you, Takeshi.
Hi Ftaraya,
Please see the link below to find the deal for arrival day and departure day.
https://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/airport-access/kansai-kix/how-to-choose-the-deals-for-access-tofrom-kansai-airport.html
I recommend you to use Kansai area pass 2 days for day 2 and 3. But you should visit Nara on day 3. You can visit aquarium later. Kansai wide area pass is too expensive.
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
On day 2, you should visit Fushimi Inari first. You can visit Arashiyama on the way to Kameoka. You can go back to Osaka after Sagano train easily. Train runs until midnight.
You use Osaka Kaiyu ticket when you go to aquarium.
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/subway/trip-to-osaka-kaiyukan-aquarium-by-osaka-kaiyu-ticket-2.html
Other deals are available for sightseeing 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
Appreciate your advice Takeshi!
Thank you.
Cheers,
Ftaraya
No worries, Ftaraya.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
hi!! our schedule is simple… and i’m still confused about which pass to take.
KIX-> JR Namba Station (our hotel is near the station -> Umeda Sky Building
JR-> Kyoto -> Bamboo Forest -> Fishimi -> Gion -> JR Namba Station
JR Namba Station-> Osaka Castle ->Osaka Aquarium -> JR Namba
Then, 2 days in Dotunburi after the schedule above. Which pass should we get?
Thank you!!!
Hi Faith,
You may use Kansai area pass 2 days for the first 2 days.
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 use Osaka Kaiyu ticket for day 3.
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/subway/trip-to-osaka-kaiyukan-aquarium-by-osaka-kaiyu-ticket-2.html
You need to add single fare to get Gion because you need to take a bus and it’s not covered by Kansai area pass.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com