How to use a ticket vending machine:
Please visit to https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/howto/ticket-vending-machine/
This pass cannot be used on Shinkansen.
If you need to use a reserved seat, (GREEN car) First-class car, or a LINER train, you will need to pay additionally.
Please inform the staff of the start date of use when redeeming, and use it within 3 days. You can't use it after the expiration date and cannot change the validity period.
After you start using this pass, the validity period of the pass will not be extended due to train suspension, delay, etc.
If the machine breaks down or the passport have no IC chip, please proceed to JR-WEST Ticket Office to exchange physical ticket.
Usage Area: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/pdf/kansai_mini_pass.pdf
Redemption was easy at Kyoto Station. There was a male staff at the green redemption machine who spoke English and helped me scan the QR code on my phone and scan my passport. Fast and efficient
Swift e-ticket confirmation, Ease of exchange of the physical Kansai Mini Pass through airport ticket machine, plus discounts and kris points make this more value than buying at the machine itself or through other platforms
非常好
取票方便,使用超值
easy to use and very convenient, price also very affordable!
very easy, convenient, and the cheapest price between other platforms!