Should I get the Kansai area pass?

Should I get the Kansai area pass? The Kansai Area Pass provides international tourists with unlimited access to JR trains and JR buses in the Kansai region for 1, 2, 3 or 4 consecutive days. This makes it perfect for those who want to explore the the area on a day or multi-day trips.

How much is the bullet train from Osaka to Nara?

By limited express, the one way trip from Osaka-Namba Station to Nara (Kintetsu Nara Station) takes about 30 minutes and costs 1200-1300 yen. By express, it takes just a few minutes longer, but costs only 680 yen. Trains also stop at Tsuruhashi Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.

What food is Kansai famous for?

How does Kansai area pass work?

Kansai Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map. Valid trains are below; - Reserved seats on Kansai-airport Express HARUKA. * For reserved seating, ensure you book your seats before boarding the train.

What is the have fun in Kansai Pass?

The Have Fun in Kansai Pass is an attraction pass that gives you access and exclusive discounts to three or six attractions and or participating establishments – sort of like a “multiple attraction pass”.

Can I use Suica in Osaka?

You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Osaka. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores. You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica in other parts of Japan as well. Buy Icoca cards from vending machines at JR stations in Osaka.

Is Osaka to Nara covered by JR Pass?

Yamatoji rapid trains run every hour between Osaka and Nara from JR Osaka Station. The one-way trip takes 45 minutes and is covered by the JR Pass (it costs 800 yen without one).

What is the best pass for Osaka tourist?

If you're sightseeing in Osaka for a day or 2, get the OSAKA AMAZING PASS. If you're staying in Osaka or Kyoto and visiting other Kansai cities over NON-CONSECUTIVE days, get a KANSAI THRU PASS. If you're staying in Osaka or Kyoto and visiting other Kansai cities over CONSECUTIVE days, get a JR WEST KANSAI RAIL PASS.

Can Nara be a day trip from Osaka?

You're in luck. A Nara day trip from Osaka is a wonderful addition to your itinerary. With one day in Nara you'll be able to visit the deer park, see some amazing temples and try some local treats. Our Nara day trip was one of our favourite days in Japan!

What is the best pass from Osaka to Kyoto?

Covered by JR Pass The Shinkansen service which runs from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station is the fastest way and it's covered by the JR Pass. The bullet train time is only 15 minutes. If you don't have a JR Pass, the Shinkansen price for this journey is 1,420 yen.

How many days do you need in Kansai region?

I recommend at least 5 days to see the must-see of the Kansai region, namely Osaka and Kyoto. But it would be better if you could stay for at least 8 days, which will allow you to visit all the best highlights of Kansai: Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, and Hiroshima.

Can I use Kansai thru pass from Kansai airport to Osaka?

To travel everywhere in Kansai region The pass, called Kansai Thru Pass, can be used in most of the railways of Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Koyasan, and Himeji areas including Kansai airport. Therefore with this pass, you can use around 80% of the whole transportation in the Kyoto, Osaka, Nara region.

Does Kansai Pass cover Shinkansen?

The JR Kansai Wide Area Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists, providing five consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated train and bus lines (including shinkansen and limited express trains) in the Kansai Region.

What is the difference between Kansai Area Pass and Kansai Thru Pass?

The Kansai Thru Pass costs about the same as the JR Kansai Area Pass, but covers a denser network, including the subways and city buses of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. It does not cover JR trains, though. Read our page about passes for the Kansai Region for more information.

Which is better Suica or JR Pass?

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.