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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.

    •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, 2025 - March 31, 2026

    •Usage Period
    April 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
    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, Kansai Tourist Information Center 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 24hours)

    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: 1,500 yen
    24 hours: 1,700 yen (Digital Ticket only)
     
    •Sales Period
    April 1, 2025 - September 30th, 2025
    (Valid until October 31st, 2025)

    •Usage Period
    Sightseeing pass valid for 1 day or 24 hours.
     
    •Purchase locations
    Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto (KTIC Kyoto), 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
    Keihan Main Line (Otsu Line not included)
    Uji Line
    Katano Line
    Iwashimizu Hachimangu Sando Cable
    Eizan Electric Railway
     
    •Price
    2,100 yen
     
    •Sales Period
    April 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
    (Valid for use until October 31, 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, Keihan Group hotels and etc. (Refer to websites for details)
     
    •Benefits
    ・Keihan benefits: Receive special perks as indicated by the coupon information on the front of the pass.
    ・Eizan benefits: Show your pass at the time of use
     
    •Official HP

    Available for anyone

     

    Hankyu Railway / Hanshin Electric Railway 1-day pass (digital pass)

    Hankyu Railway/Hanshin Railway/Kobe Kosoku Line

    •Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on trains belonging to Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Railway, and Kobe Kosoku Line for 1 day.

    •Price
    1,600 yen per adult
    *Credit card payment only

    •Sales Period
    All year-round

    •Usage Period
    Any day within 3 months from the date of purchase.

    •Purchase locations
    Surutto and QRtto Website 

    •Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Keihan Electric Railway Osaka - Kyoto 1-day pass (digital pass)

    Keihan Railway

    •Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on trains belonging to Keihan Line and the Iwashimizu Hachimangu Sando Cable for 1 day.

    •Price
    1,500 yen per adult (Same-day purchase)
    750 yen per child (Same-day purchase)

    •Sales Period
    March 20, 2025 - September 30, 2025
    (Valid until October 31st, 2025)

    •Usage Period
    Any day within the period mentioned above and within 3 months from the date of purchase.

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

    •Purchase locations

    •Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Eizan Railway / Keihan Railway 1-day pass (digital pass)

    Eizan Railway (Eiden)/Keihan

    •Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on trains belonging to Keihan Railway, Iwashimizu Hachimangu Sando Cable and Eizan Electric Railway for 1 day. 

    •Price
    2,100 yen per adult
    1,050 yen per child

    •Sales Period
    March 20, 2025 - March 31, 2026

    •Usage Period
     
    Any day within the period mentioned above and within 3 months from the date of purchase.

    •Benefits
    Special benefits such as discounts at temples/shrines and other facilities along the Keihan Railway lines are included.
     
    •Purchase locations

    •Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Hieizan / Keihan Line ticket (digital pass)

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

    •Ticket Overview
    All Keihan Railway lines, Eizan Railway (between Demachiyanagi Station and Yase-Hieizanguchi Station, Eizan Cable (between Cable Yase Station and Cable Hiei Station), Eizan Ropeway (between Rope Hiei Station and Hieisancho Station), Mt. Hiei shuttle bus (Hiei-Sancho Station and Yokokawa) - unlimited rides within the entire area for 1 day.
     
    •Price
    3,350 yen per adult
    1,680 yen per child
     
    •Sales Period
    March 20, 2025 - December 7, 2025
     
    •Usage Period
    Any day within the period mentioned above and within 3 months from the date of purchase.
     
    •Benefits
    Includes special discounts at:
    ・Temples, shrines and facilities along the Keihan Line
    ・Enryaku-ji Kaikan found on Mt. Hiei
    ・Garden Museum Hiei
     
    •Purchase locations