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[Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] Go to the designated redemption location and present "Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set" and get 3 physical tickets and Kawarake Throwing Ticket


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  • [Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] Go to the designated redemption location and present "Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set" and get 3 physical tickets and Kawarake Throwing Ticket
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[Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] You will receive 2 e-vouchers in PDF form, one for Kansai Area WIDE 5-Day Pass and the other for Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set. Please redeem the vouchers at the designated locations


[Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] Go to the designated redemption location and present "Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set" and get 3 physical tickets and Kawarake Throwing Ticket


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[Adventure World Admission Ticket + JP¥1000 F&B Voucher]


[Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] You will receive 2 e-vouchers in PDF form, one for Kansai Area WIDE 5-Day Pass and the other for Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set. Please redeem the vouchers at the designated locations


[Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] Go to the designated redemption location and present "Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set" and get 3 physical tickets and Kawarake Throwing Ticket


The opening hours are subject to change, please check on the official website for operation info before departure


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  • [Adventure World Admission Ticket + JP¥1000 F&B Voucher]
  • [Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] You will receive 2 e-vouchers in PDF form, one for Kansai Area WIDE 5-Day Pass and the other for Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set. Please redeem the vouchers at the designated locations
  • [Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] Go to the designated redemption location and present "Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set" and get 3 physical tickets and Kawarake Throwing Ticket
  • The opening hours are subject to change, please check on the official website for operation info before departure
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Japan Kansai WIDE Area 5-Day Pass (e-MCO E-Ticket) - Number of Days: 5 Days - Add-on: Have Fun in Tottori

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  • Get the details on the Have Fun in Okayama 1 Week Free Pass
  • Learn more about the Have Fun in Wakayama 1 Week Free Pass
  • Discover more details about the Have Fun in Tottori 1 Week Free Pass
  • [Adventure World Admission Ticket + JP¥1000 F&B Voucher]
  • [Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] You will receive 2 e-vouchers in PDF form, one for Kansai Area WIDE 5-Day Pass and the other for Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set. Please redeem the vouchers at the designated locations
  • [Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] Go to the designated redemption location and present "Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set" and get 3 physical tickets and Kawarake Throwing Ticket
  • The opening hours are subject to change, please check on the official website for operation info before departure
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Japan Kansai WIDE Area 5-Day Pass (e-MCO E-Ticket) - Number of Days: 5 Days - Add-on: Have Fun in Okayama

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See here for Have Fun in Okayama 1 Week Free Pass details


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[Adventure World Admission Ticket + JP¥1000 F&B Voucher]


[Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] You will receive 2 e-vouchers in PDF form, one for Kansai Area WIDE 5-Day Pass and the other for Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set. Please redeem the vouchers at the designated locations


[Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] Go to the designated redemption location and present "Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set" and get 3 physical tickets and Kawarake Throwing Ticket


The opening hours are subject to change, please check on the official website for operation info before departure


Next availability: Fri, Nov 22

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Japan Kansai WIDE Area 5-Day Pass (e-MCO E-Ticket) - Number of Days: 5 Days - Add-on: KINOSAKI MUST-VISITS 3-day PASS (+ free gift)

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  • Get the details on the Have Fun in Okayama 1 Week Free Pass
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  • Discover more details about the Have Fun in Tottori 1 Week Free Pass
  • [Adventure World Admission Ticket + JP¥1000 F&B Voucher]
  • [Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] You will receive 2 e-vouchers in PDF form, one for Kansai Area WIDE 5-Day Pass and the other for Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set. Please redeem the vouchers at the designated locations
  • [Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass] Go to the designated redemption location and present "Amanohashidate・Ine Sightseeing Pass & Nariaiji Temple Admission・Bus Round-trip Ticket Set" and get 3 physical tickets and Kawarake Throwing Ticket
  • The opening hours are subject to change, please check on the official website for operation info before departure
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Highlights

Explore the diverse wonders of western Japan with the JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass. Enjoy unlimited travel across Kansai for five days. The Kansai region is renowned for its cultural heritage, natural beauty, and attractions. With the JR Pass, you can easily travel between bustling cities, serene countryside, and charming coastal towns.


Exclusive to tourists, the pass allows you the freedom to hop on and off JR train lines and buses in Kansai, such as the JR Osaka Loop Line. It also provides access to JR services in designated areas like Okayama, Takamatsu, Kinosakionsen, Amanohasidate, Tottori, Shirahama, and Kii-Katsuura. The JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass includes unlimited use of the Haruka limited express train between Kansai International Airport and Kyoto.


Discover the vibrant streets of Osaka and Kyoto, or explore the historic sites of Nara and Hiroshima. The JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass opens up a world of experiences, including iconic landmarks like Osaka Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, and the sacred deer park in Nara. 

  • Explore major cities in Kansai with unlimited train and bus rides for 5 consecutive days.
  • Visit various Japanese towns like Amanohashidate, Shirahama, Okayama, and Tottori.
  • Collect your pass conveniently from multiple locations around Osaka, Kyoto, and more.
  • Includes unlimited use of Haruka limited express train between Kansai Airport and Kyoto.

What's included

INCLUDED

Unlimited travel in the valid area on the map
Reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama)
Hello Kitty Shinkansen
Reserved seats on Limited Express Trains HARUKA,KUROSHIO,KONOTORI,SUPER HAKUTO etc.
Special Rapid Services,rapid Services,and Local trains on JR-WEST and JR-SHIKOKU Conventional lines.

NOT INCLUDED

Bullet Train "TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo)
Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Okayama⇔Hakata)
Bullet Train "KYUSHU SHINKANSEN" (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)
Paid seating services, such as A-seat, are available on Local, Rapid, and Special Rapid trains in the Kansai area.
Expressway buses

Customer reviews

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JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass is highly praised for its convenience, value for money, and ease of use, especially when combined with Pelago promotions. Customers appreciate the seamless ticket exchange at Kansai airport and various locations, as well as the ability to explore Kansai's diverse attractions. The pass is recommended for its cost efficiency and flexibility, making it ideal for extensive travel across western Japan.
3 days ago
Derrick.Couples

Easy to use and you can even exchange your pass on the ticket vending machine.

about 2 months ago
Handy.Group of Friends

Pass is great for whom who want to explore kansai area more

2 months ago
Sumitomo.Couples

Very easy to use and save cost efficient

about 2 months ago
JING.Solo Traveller

非常不错的体验

about 2 months ago
Ruihua.Solo Traveller

很好玩

about 2 months ago
ZHENER.Group of Friends

非常好

Additional information

Operating Hours
Child Policy
  • Every adult or child JR Kansai WIDE Area pass holder can accompany up to two infants aged 1-5 years for free, except when the infant will use reserved seats or are travelling by themselves.
  • The third infant will require a child pass.
  • FREE of charge for babies under 1 year old.
Eligibility
  • A rail pass user must be holding a passport issued by a foreign government.
  • ※外国での永住権を持っているお客様を含め、日本国籍のお客様は使用できません。
  • (Cannot be used by Japanese nationals, including those with permanent residence in foreign countries.)
  • A rail pass user must be entering in Japan as a "短期滞在 (Temporary Visitor) ".
  • • 短期滞在 (Temporary Visitor) is a status of residence defined under Japanese immigration law.
  • Individual customers are not allowed to purchase or exchange more than one of the same ticket for the same use period.
  • You must present your passport to receive a pass.
Good to Know
Exchange Order

Step 1:

  • Book on Pelago to purchase an exchange order (MCO: Miscellaneous Charges Order or E-TICKET) at sales locations outside Japan.
  • * Once issued, the MCO or E-TICKET must be exchanged within 3 months.

Step 2:

  • After entering Japan, present the MCO or E-TICKET along with your passport at exchange locations, fill out an application with the necessary details, and exchange it for a rail pass.
  • Find details on MCO or E-TICKET exchange locations
  • Learn more about receiving an E-TICKET
  • The MCO or E-TICKET that could not be exchanged may be refunded at the overseas travel agency where the pass was originally purchased.
  • A separate handling fee will be applied.
Related Information
  • Rail passes are only valid for the rail pass holder.
  • Presentation of your passport when requested by JR staff is required to use a rail pass. Please keep your passport together with your rail pass.
  • Lost or stolen rail passes cannot be reissued.
  • The conditions of use for rail passes are stipulated in JR-West’s Conditions of Carriage and by Japanese law.
  • The terms and conditions of use for exchange orders are stipulated by the regulations and agreements of the issuing company.
  • For any discrepancies between foreign language versions and the Japanese version of the Conditions of Carriage, the Japanese version shall prevail.
  • Displayed information is current as of March 16, 2024, and subject to change.


Availability and Use

  • A rail pass is available and usable all year around.
  • A rail pass is valid for consecutive days.
  • The pass will be valid at 0:00 from the start day to 24:00 on the last day (all times JST).
  • However, if the validity period expires while riding a train on the last day, the pass will be valid for the fare until the following day so long as the passenger does not exit the station, and for ticket fees so long as the passenger does not depart the train.


Reserving a Reserved Seat Ticket

  • Reserved seat tickets can be reserved at a ticket vending machine or a station ticket office. 
  • Here's more information on reserving seat tickets at a ticket vending machine
  • Seat reservations are also available online for passes reserved via JR-WEST ONLINE TRAIN RESERVATION.
  • * For passes with unlimited seat reservations, seats must be reserved at the JR ticket office from the 7th booking.


Changes

  • The starting date of the rail pass, duration, and pass type cannot be changed after exchanging the exchange order.
  • Validity periods will not be extended even in the event of non-availability of train services, delays, etc.
  • Conditions vary for reservations submitted via JR-WEST ONLINE TRAIN RESERVATION.
  • Here are more details on the terms and conditions.


[NOTICE] Sanyo Shinkansen Passengers

  • Starting May 20, 2020, passengers bringing baggage with dimensions totaling more than 160 cm but less than 250 cm on three sides (oversized baggage) on Sanyo Shinkansen are required to reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area.
  • Shinkansen passengers with oversized baggage may use a reserved seating JR-WEST RAIL PASS and a section ticket, or a separate Unlimited Ride Oversized Baggage Ticket (available for purchase at JR-West Ticket Offices in major JR-West stations) if using a non-reserved seating JR-WEST RAIL PASS.
  • Please ask a station attendant for more details.
  • Details on Unlimited Ride Oversized Baggage Tickets
  • Information about Oversized Baggage Handling
Voucher Use

Please present your E-voucher on mobile and passport at a redemption machine and fill out an application with necessary details, and exchange for the Kansai Wide Area Pass.

Voucher Redemption Address

View the list of available redemption machines for the Kansai Wide Area Pass

Location

Provider

Kansai Kokusai Kuko Dai 1 Chushajo

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass on non-JR train lines or buses?
Yes, the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass can be used on the Chizukyu Express Line between Kamigori and Chizu, as well as on the Kyoto Tango Railway. It also covers specific JR bus services in the region.
What is the coverage of the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass?
The Kansai Wide Area Pass is a great way for foreign visitors to explore all the must-see spots in the region. It covers major stations like Amanohashidate, Kansai Airport, Kinosakionsen, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Okayama, Osaka, Otsu, Shin-Osaka, Shirahama, Takamatsu, Tottori, and Wakayamashi, making your travel super convenient. JR West Local, Rapid, and Special Rapid train lines like the JR Kyoto line, JR Nara line, JR Kobe line, JR Yamatoji line, and JR Fukuchiyama line are also covered by the pass.
Is the 5-Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass worth it?
If you're planning to stick within the Kansai region, the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass could be a smart pick, as it saves you from buying a full JR Pass for all of Japan. This regional pass also covers the “Sanyo Shinkansen” between Shin-Osaka and Okayama, including the Hello Kitty Shinkansen, and offers reserved seats on express trains like the Haruka, Kuroshio, Thunderbird, Kounotori, Super Hakuto, and Super Inaba. It's very good value if you're excited to visit places beyond the main cities – like Okayama, Kinosaki, or Wakayama. But if your trip mainly involves shorter hops between popular destinations in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe, the Kansai Wide Area Pass might be more than you need. For that, a shorter 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-day Kansai Area Pass could be a better fit.
Can I use the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass on buses?
The Kansai Wide Area Pass is valid only on WEST JAPAN JR BUS routes within the designated area, but keep in mind it doesn't cover expressway buses.
Can I use the JR Pass to get to Kansai Airport?
Yes, with the Kansai Wide Area Pass, you can take the Haruka limited express train directly to Kansai Airport, making it a convenient regional pass for your travels.
Is the Nozomi train included in the Kansai Wide Area Pass?
You can travel unlimited on trains along the JR lines. The pass covers the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Okayama, including Nozomi and Mizuho trains. Just keep in mind, the Tokaido Shinkansen trains between Kyoto and Osaka aren't included.
How do I reserve seats on the Kansai Wide Area Pass?
You can easily reserve seats at ticket machines, a station ticket office, or online if you book your pass through the JR-West website. Just a heads-up: if your pass offers unlimited seat reservations, you'll need to visit a JR ticket counter in person starting with your seventh reservation.
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