Kansai Travel Pass Guide 🇯🇵 | 10 Best-Value Tickets for Osaka, Kyoto & Kobe

Kansai Travel Pass Guide 🇯🇵 | 10 Best-Value Tickets for Osaka, Kyoto & Kobe

Hello, I’m local from Japan. Today, I’ll show 
you 10 amazing great value passes you should definitely get when traveling around Kansai area, 
which includes Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. In this video, I’ll share 10 great value passes that 
let you explore Kansai smartly, conveniently, and affordably. So, let’s dive in.
No.1, JR West Kansai Area Pass The Kansai Area Pass is a special discount train 
pass offered by JR West designed for foreign visitors traveling around the Kansai region. 
With this pass, you can enjoy unlimited rides on JR trains within the Kansai area, including 
popular destinations such as Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, and Kansai International Airport. It 
also includes rides on the Kansai airport express, Haruka, which provides direct access between 
Kansai airport and major cities like Osaka and Kyoto. That is main charm. When using Kansai 
airport, Haruka is very useful way to go to main kansai area. So it’s very good point. You 
can choose a 1day, 2day, 3day or 4 day version depending on your travel plan. And you can 
get it online or at the ticket booth, airport, tourist info center and more. Also, you can’t 
use private lines and Shinkansen . But if you want faster move, Kansai area pass is good choice 
for you, especially those who use Kansai airport or first timer in Japan.
No.2 Kansai Railway Pass Kansai Railway Pass is a special unlimited 
travel ticket for foreign visitors that allows you to ride most trains, subways, and buses 
across the Kansai region, including Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and more without needing 
to buy separate tickets. You can use it for either two or three non-consecutive days making it 
perfect for flexible travel plans in central area. There are JR line and many private lines and this 
ticket is not valid for JR. So before you get it, please check the plan. But with several private 
lines, you can travel around Kansai region and well-known tourist attractions like Osaka Castle, 
Kyoto Temple and Shrine and more. In addition to that, you can receive discount coupon at over 
200 attractions. You can get it online or at the airport, major train station, tourist info 
center, and more. So if you plan to travel around Kansai region, please check the ticket.
No.3, Osaka Kyoto Sightseeing Pass Keihan Railway is one of Japan’s major private 
railway companies connecting Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga prefectures. Trains now frequently 
and directly connect central Osaka with Kyoto’s sightseeing areas like Gion, Fushimi Inari, 
and Uji. And Keihan railway offer great value ticket named Osaka Kyoto sightseeing pass. One 
of the biggest charms of this pass is its great flexibility. It comes in several versions such 
as a one day or 24hour ticket. A pass including Kurama and Kibune or one that covers Osaka Metro 
and city buses allowing travelers to choose based on their itinerary. The pass also includes 
special coupons and discounts for temples, shops and restaurants along the route, giving 
extra value beyond transportation. You can get it online and tourist info center. 
24-hour ticket is only digital ticket. When traveling around Kyoto and Osaka with 
Keihan line, This pass is must buy I think. No.4 Have Fun in Kansai pass
The Have Fun in Kansai pass is a digital attraction pass designed for travelers 
in the Kansai region. The pass is valid for seven days once activated, giving you flexibility in 
planning your sightseeing. You can choose three or six attractions from among a large selection 
during pass validity period. Even choosing just three attraction can already offer savings 
compared to paying full price at each site. It includes a free JR Haruka Express ticket for 
travel between Kansai airport and Osaka in many of its purchase bundles. So if you plan to use Kansai 
airport, it’s very useful ticket. The pass is QR based or digital. So you present a QR code on your 
phone at each attraction. Very convenient and good value. So highly recommended!
No.5 Osaka Amazing Pass Osaka Amazing Pass is a special sightseeing pass 
that gives you unlimited rides on Osaka’s subways, trams, and city buses, plus free or discounted 
admission to many popular attractions in Osaka. You can choose either a one-day or two-day 
version, and the pass is available in both a physical card and mobile app format. The charm of 
this ticket is free access to major attractions. You can enter more than 40 popular attractions 
with this pass, including the Umeda Sky Buildings, Abeno Harkas Observatory, and more. So, you 
don’t need to wait for long minutes for getting the tickets. You can get it only online. If 
you visit just a few attractions, you already save more than the cost of the past. So when 
traveling around Osaka, please check the detail. No.6 Kyoto City Bus and Subway Pass.
The Kyoto City Bus and Subway Pass is a convenient and affordable ticket that lets you 
ride Kyoto’s city buses and subways unlimitedly for one or two days. It’s the easiest way to visit 
Kyoto’s famous temples, shrines, and traditional districts without buying a new ticket every 
time you travel. You can choose between one day or two day pass available at subway stations, 
bus offices, and tourist information centers. Kyoto’s top attractions such as Kinnkakuji 
Temple, Gion area, Kiyomizudera Temple, and Arashiyama are spread across the city. And this 
pass makes it easy to move between them without worrying about buying individual tickets every 
time. You can get it at ticket vending machines very easily. So, please try it.
No.7 Kintetsu Rail Pass. Kintetsu railway is one of Japan’s largest private 
railway networks connecting major destinations across Osaka Kyoto Nagua and Ise-Shima. Many 
elegant limited express trains are running here. The Kintetsu rail pass is a fantastic 
moneysaving digital ticket that allows unlimited rides on Kintetsu railway trains for a set number 
of days there the passes of 1 day, 2 days, 5 days, and 5 days plus. Each version has different cover 
area. And this pass also includes special deals at around 40 sightseeing spots, making your 
journey even more convenient and enjoyable. You can get it mainly online. The Kintetsu rail 
pass offers the ideal combination of freedom, flexibility, and great value, letting you 
discover Kansai and surrounding areas at your own pace. So, please try it.
No.8 Hankyu Tourist Pass Hankyu Railway is a major private railway company 
in the Kansai region that connects Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, three of Japan’s most popular travel 
destinations. From Osaka Station, you can travel to Kobe and Gion, Kyoto. It’s known for its deep 
burgundy car trains and comfortable interiors. And Hankyu 1day pass is a great value digital ticket 
that allows unlimited rides on all Hankyu railway lines for one full day. With this pass, you can 
easily travel between Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. You can visit directory Gion, which is the central 
of Kyoto. Enjoy shopping and food in Osaka’s Umeda area and take a relaxing stroll through Kobe 
stylish streets all using one pass. You can get it online. If you plan or want to travel around with 
this elegant train, this pass is must buy I think! No.9 Kyoto Arashiyama 1 day pass
The Kyoto Arashyama 1-day pass is a special ticket that allows unlimited rides 
for one day on selected lines and buses in the Arashyama Sagano area. Compared to Hankyu tourist 
pass, this pass is added in Arashiyama area’s bus and train. This pass is sold and valid during only 
spring and autumn season. So if you plan to enjoy cherry blossom or red leaves, it’s good pass. You 
can hop on and off Hankyu trains, Randen trams, and local Kyoto buses throughout the Arashiyama 
Sagono region without worrying about buying separate tickets. That’s the point. You can get 
it at the main Hankyu line station. If you plan to enjoy Arashiyama all day, this bus is very useful 
for you. No.10 Nara and Ikaruga 1-day ticket The Nara and Ikaruga 1-day ticket is a special 
one-day pass designed for visitors to freely travel among Nara and Ikaruga areas combining 
multiple railway lines and buses. Seamless travel across Nara and Ikaruga is a point because the 
ticket covers multiple transit companies. Keihan, Kintetsu Narakotu buses. You can freely hop 
around without buying separate tickets each time. It simplifies travel in a historically rich 
area. The free bus zones include major attractions like Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha and more. This 
makes sightseeing efficient and cost effective. The included discounts at attractions, shops, 
and restaurants help boost the value beyond just transportation, giving you deals on entry fees, 
souvenirs, and meals. If you plan to enjoy Nara all day, this bus is very helpful for you.
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a great Japan trip and shopping. Thanks😃😍😊

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