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Tickets and Passes That Can Be Used Throughout Kansai Area

Tickets and Passes That Can Be Used Throughout Kansai Area

    Tickets for Foreign Visitors (Proof of non-residency in Japan is required.)

    KANSAI RAILWAY PASS 2day/3day Ticket

    Surutto KANSAI member railways (with some exceptions)



    Ticket Overview
    Transportation ticket exclusively for foreign visitors to Japan, allowing unlimited rides on designated sections of Surutto KANSAI member railways (with some exceptions) for 2 or 3 days of your choice.
    Passport must be presented when purchasing within Japan.

    Please check the area map in the link.
    Price
    <2day Ticket>
    Adult 5,600 yen
    Child 2,800 yen
     
    <3day Ticket>
    Adult 7,000 yen
    Child 3,500 yen
    *Child ticket applies for 6 to 12 years old.
     
    Sales Period
    March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

    Usage Period
    April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
    2 or 3 days within the dates (*Dates does not need to be consecutive)

    Purchase locations
    Overseas: Overseas travel agencies *E-tickets (QR codes) also available
    In Japan: Kyoto Station Bus Information Center, Hankyu Tourist Center in Kyoto, etc.

    Benefits
    Official HP

    KANSAI ONE PASS

    Kansai Railway network railway



    Ticket Overview
    Smooth transfer can be done to major public transportation in Kansai area without having to buy a ticket every time. Also, discounts are available at several tourist spots when presented.
     
    Available transportation
    Please refer to the Kansai Railway network railway map.
     
    Price
    3,000 yen
    Includes deposit of 500 yen
     
    Sales Period
    All year round

    Usage Period
    No expiry date
     
    Purchase locations

    KYOTO-OSAKA SIGHTSEEING PASS (1day or 2day)

    Keihan Railway



    Ticket Overview
    A railway pass exclusively for foreign tourists that can be used for all Keihan Railway Lines, allowing you to go around places pf interest such as Higashiyama, Uji, and Fushimi along the Keihan Railway Line.
    This pass can only be used by foreign tourists who entered Japan with the "short-term visitor" visa. (Passport must be presented at time of purchase)
     
    Available transportation
    Unlimited rides on all lines of Keihan Railway and
    Iwashimizu-hachimangu-sando-cable
    (excluding Otsu Line).
     
    Price
    1 day: 1,100 yen
    2 days: 1,600 yen
    *Price when purchased overseas: 1 day: 1,000 yen, 2 days: 1,500 yen
     
    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
    (Valid for use until April 30, 2025)

    Usage Period
     Sightseeing pass valid for one day or two days
    (May be used on non-consecutive days)
     
    Purchase locations
    Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto (KTIC Kyoto)
    Keihan Railway Yodoyabashi Station, Kitahama Station, Temmabashi Station, Kyobashi Station, Sanjo Station
    Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto
    Travel agencies in Japan, Keihan Group hotels and etc. (Refer to websites for details)
     
    Benefits
    For details, please scan the QR printed on the front of the pass.

    Official HP

    KYOTO-OSAKA SIGHTSEEING PASS (Greater KURAMA & KIBUNE area)

    Keihan Railway



    Ticket Overview
    Railway pass exclusively for foreign tourists that can be used on all Keihan Railway Line as well as Eizan Electric Railway.
    This pass can only be used by foreign tourists who entered Japan with the "short-term visitor" visa.
    (Passport must be presented at time of purchase)
     
    Available transportation
    Unlimited rides on all lines of Keihan and Iwashimizu-hachimangu-sando-cable
    (excluding Otsu Line),
    Eizan Railway.
     
    Price
    1,800 yen
    *Price when purchased overseas: 1,700yen
     
    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
    (Valid for use until April 30, 2025)

    Usage Period
    One day (the day of use)
     
    Purchase locations
    Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto (KTIC Kyoto)
    Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto
    Travel agencies in Japan, Keihan Group hotels and etc. (Refer to websites for details)
     
    Benefits
    For details, please scan the QR printed on the front of the pass.

    Official HP

    Available for anyone

     

    Hankyu/Hanshin 1-day pass

    Hankyu Railway/Hanshin Railway/Kobe Kosoku Line



    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on all Hankyu, Hanshin and Kobe Kosoku lines
    (including Nishidai Station and Minatogawa Station)
    for one person on any day during the period of validity.

    Price
    1,600 yen per adult

    Sales Period
    All year-round

    Usage Period
    All year-round (1 day of use)

    Benefits
    None

    Purchase locations
    Hankyu Railway (each station (excluding Tenjimbashisuji-rokuchome Station),
    information counters, Hankyu Tourist Center in Kyoto (Kawaramachi, Karasuma))
    Hanshin Railway
    (each station, each Hanshin Railway stationmaster's office, Osaka Namba Station)
    Kobe Kosoku Line (all stations (excluding Nishidai, Minatogawa), etc.

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Keihan Railway KYOTO-OSAKA SIGHTSEEING PASS 1day

    Keihan Railway

    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on all lines of Keihan Railway and Iwashimizu-hachimangu-sando-cable

    Price
    1,500 yen per adult (Same-day purchase)
    750 yen per child (Same-day purchase)
    *Special discounted ticket is also available for advance purchase online (Adults: 1200 yen, Children: 150 yen).

    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 (Mon) - March 31, 2025 (Mon)

    Usage Period
    Available for 1 day
    *For online sales, the pass can be used only on the day of exchange which was set at the time of reservation

    Benefits
    Special benefits such as discounts at temples/shrines and other facilities along the Keihain Railway lines are included

    Purchase locations
    Nakanoshima, Yodoyabashi, Temmabashi, Kyobashi, Moriguchishi, Neyagawashi, Korien, Hirakatashi, Kuzuha, Chushojima, Tambabashi, Gion-shijo, Sanjo, Demachiyanagi stations
    *Prior sales are available online (exchanged on the day of use at the above stations). Please refer to the link for details.

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Kyoto Railway Museum Sightseeing Pass

    Keihan Railway/Keihan Bus

    Ticket Overview
    Keihan Railway (All Keihan lines *excluding Otsu Line), Iwashimizu-hachimangu-sando-cable, Keihan Bus (Kyoto Station (THE THOUSAND KYOTO) - Shichijo Keihan-mae - Umekoji・Hotel Emion Kyoto), Kyoto Railway Museum admission

    Price
    2,600 yen per adult
    1,100 yen per child

    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 (Mon) - September 30, 2024 (Mon)

    Usage Period
    Excluding days when the Kyoto Railway Museum is closed

    Benefits
    Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck
    *Presenting a boarding pass will entitle both adults and children to a 50 yen discount on the observation deck admission fee.

    Purchase locations
    Nakanoshima, Yodoyabashi, Temmabashi, Kyobashi, Moriguchishi, Neyagawashi, Korien, Hirakatashi, Kuzuha, Chushojima, Tambabashi, Gion-shijo, Sanjo, Demachiyanagi stations

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Eiden/Keihan Railway 1 Day Sightseeing Ticket

    Eizan Railway (Eiden)/Keihan

    Ticket Overview
    Keihan Railway (All Keihan lines *excluding Otsu Line), Iwashimizu-hachimangu-sando-cable, all Eizan Railway lines

    Price
    2,000 yen per adult
    1,000 yen per child

    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 (Mon) - March 31, 2025 (Mon)

    Usage Period
    Valid only on the day of purchase

    Benefits
    Special benefits such as discounts at temples/shrines and other facilities along the Keihain Railway lines are included

    Purchase locations
    Nakanoshima, Yodoyabashi, Temmabashi, Kyobashi, Moriguchishi, Neyagawashi, Korien, Hirakatashi, Kuzuha, Chushojima, Tambabashi, Gion-shijo, Sanjo, Demachiyanagi stations

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Mt. Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple pilgrimage Keihan Railway Ticket

    Keihan, Mt. Hiei Shuttle Bus, Eizan Railway (Eiden), Eizan Cable Car, Eizan Ropeway



    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited access to all transportation services within the route from the Keihan Railway line to Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple for one day
    Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple Pilgrimage Ticket (Available for To-do, Sai-to, and Yokawa)
     
    Price
    4,000 yen per adult
    1,900 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    March 20, 2024 (Wed) - December 8, 2024 (Sun)
     
    Usage Period
    Valid only on the day of purchase
     
    Benefits
    Mt. Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple Pilgrimage Ticket
     
    Purchase locations
    Nakanoshima, Yodoyabashi, Temmabashi, Kyobashi, Moriguchishi, Neyagawashi, Korien, Hirakatashi, Kuzuha, Chushojima, Tambabashi, Gion-shijo, Sanjo, Demachiyanagi stations