Can you use Osaka Metro pass in Kyoto?

The pass is the Osaka Metro version of the KYOTO-OSAKA SIGHTSEEING PASS and is valid for unlimited rides on Keihan Electric Railway as well as the subway and buses in Osaka. Providing great benefits at a variety of locations, this pass is an indispensable part of your travel in Osaka and Kyoto.



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The Kintetsu Rail Pass is a pass that is valid on the Kintetsu Railway network in Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Nara, and Ise-Shima. For 3,800 yen (if bought inside Japan) or 3,600 yen (if bought outside Japan), foreign tourists get to enjoy unlimited rides on Kintetsu Lines within a span of 5 days.

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Osaka Amaging Pass provides unlimited use of subways and city buses within Osaka City on one or two consecutive calendar days, plus free admission to many of Osaka's popular tourist attractions such as Osaka Castle and the Umeda Sky Building. However, it does not cover JR Lines, non-JR Lines, and subways in Kyoto.

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You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Kyoto. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores. Buy Icoca cards from vending machines at JR Kyoto Station.

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Yes, it can. Suica cards can be used anywhere the Suica IC card logo is displayed. It can also be used in convenience stores and vending machines outside of the Tokyo area. You cannot use the Suica to travel between Tokyo and Osaka, but you can use it to travel within cities such as Osaka and Kyoto.

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The JR Pass does not allow you to ride on subways or trams within cities. However, most big cities have a few JR lines that you can use to go around, like the Osaka Loop or Kanjo line and the Tokyo Yamanote line, for example.

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Can I use the JR Pass in Kyoto? Yes, to a limited extent. JR lines run to the west and south of Kyoto, with access to highlights such as Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari and Uji.

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If you're going to be visiting Japan anytime soon, definitely swing for this 1 or 2-day Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass. It is particularly beneficial for travelers who are short on time and want to fit in as many attractions as they can within a day or two.

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Aside from cash, the following methods of payment are available: One-Day Ticket (such as the Subway & Bus 1-Day Pass) IC Card (such as PiTaPa, ICOCA, Suica, & PASMO)

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The JR Pass is valid on all Shinkansen services in all the Shinkansen lines, except for the Nozomi and Mizuho services on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. You will not have access to the trains with the fewest stops on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines.

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The Special Rapid trains run between Osaka Station (departing from platforms 8, 9 and 10) and Kyoto Station and they take between 24 and 29 minutes (depending on the train schedule).

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You can utilize IC cards (PiTaPa, ICOCA, Suica, etc.) on the city bus and the subway.

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The JR pass is only worth it if you travel through different cities, if you are just travelling to Tokyo to Kyoto for example, I would just pay on the Suica. You can do the online calculator or just use google to calculate which trip is easier - paying individually on Suica or getting a JR Pass.

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