Discover the Kansai region the way that suits your plans best
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Aside from Tokyo, the Kansai region is easily one of the most-visited places in Japan! Home to ultra-popular cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe with plenty of excitement, yummy food, and beautiful sights to see, it’s no wonder Kansai is a huge must-visit spot.
A popular travel route in Kansai typically involves the usual suspects – Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe – but many visitors also like to include certain further destinations into their itinerary. The big question is, which Kansai transport pass should you get? Read the breakdown of each transport pass below to find the perfect one for you!
Pro-tip: Make sure to also read up on the differences between ICOCA, Kansai Thru Pass & Osaka Amazing Pass.
3. Kansai Thru Pass
The Kansai Thru Pass allows you to enjoy unlimited rides on designated trains, subways and buses in the Kansai region. Applicable only to foreign visitors to Japan and Japanese nationals who fit the criteria, the Kansai Thru Pass comes in a 2-day pass and 3-day pass.
Valid on:
- Non-JR trains in the Kansai Region which include but are not limited to Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Railway, Keihan Railway, Kintetsu Railway, Nankai Railway, Sanyo Railway, Keifuku Railway, Kobe Railway, Osaka Monorail, subways in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, and more
- Buses in the Kansai Region like city buses in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, as well as the Nankai, Hankyu, Kintetsu, Wakayama and Keihan buses
- Selected cable cars in Hieizan and Koyasan
Not valid on:
- Any trains operated by JR
Extra fees are required for:
- Limited express trains of Nankai Railway and Kintetsu Railway
- Premium cars on Keihan Railway
How to use: Purchase your Kansai Thru Pass from Klook. When in Japan, show your Klook e-voucher to redeem the pass. With the physical pass, you may start using to get unlimited rides within the validity period.
Cities covered: Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Hieizan, Koyasan. Refer to the complete Kansai Thru Pass transport list for more details.
Who is it for?
The Kansai Thru Pass is very useful and works out to be a better value if you are looking to travel extensively around Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Compared to the JR Kansai passes, Kansai Thru Pass covers a denser transport network in Kansai’s most-visited cities namely Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and more.
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