JR Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass


Valid for use during the promotion period; the voucher is valid for 90 days from the date of order confirmation, and expires at 23:59 on the day after the last day;
Present electronic voucher;
(1) Free for children aged 0‑1;
(2) Each ticket‑holding adult may bring up to 2 children (aged 1‑5) free of charge, but children cannot occupy separate seats; for the 3rd child onwards, an additional child ticket must be purchased for each extra child;
(3) JR Pass is only applicable to non‑Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" visa; non‑Japanese passport holders with permanent residency in Japan are not eligible to use it;
(4) Please obtain a "Temporary Visitor" stamp/sticker upon entry to legally use the JR Pass; using automated gates will prevent you from obtaining the above stamp/sticker;
(1) The electronic voucher will be sent to your email immediately after order confirmation;
(2) Please go to the green ticket machine to scan the QR code on the electronic voucher and your non‑Japanese passport to collect the physical ticket;
(3) You can also use your regional pass here to exchange for reserved seat tickets;
(4) Click the link for more information on exchange locations;
(5) Click the link for more information on exchanging reserved seat tickets;
(6) If the machine is faulty or your passport has no IC chip, please go to the JR West ticket office to exchange for a physical ticket;
(7) Refer to the JR West official website for the operating hours of each station;
(1) You can reserve seats at the ticket office through station staff;
(2) Seat selection is only possible after exchanging the JR Pass;
(1) Please note that 1 child safety seat is considered as 1 passenger;
(2) Important notes for exchanging reserved seats for JR West Rail Pass;
(3) Different passes allow exchange for different numbers of reserved seat tickets; please refer to the product page for details;
(4) Please check each product page to find out which trains have reserved seats available;
(5) Reserved seats for the pass must be exchanged separately (at green ticket machines or ticket counters);
(6) When the number of reserved seat uses is exhausted or if you have not exchanged a reserved seat ticket in advance, you may use the pass directly to ride in non‑reserved seats;
(7) Unlimited ride reserved seat tickets can be exchanged; from the 7th exchange onwards, you must make a manual reservation at the ticket counter, as it cannot be exchanged directly at the machine;

Partial refund policy: Exchanged physical tickets can be refunded at JR ticket offices (Midori-no-madoguchi) with a 10% handling fee.
Vouchers are valid within the exchange period. No refund will be given if the voucher/ticket has been exchanged or has expired.
Cancellation before voucher exchange will incur a 0% cancellation fee.
Itinerary Highlights
Unlimited Rides: Enjoy unlimited rides on JR West special express, limited express, rapid and local trains, including the HARUKA airport express
No Physical Exchange Voucher: Simply redeem your JR Rail Pass at the automatic exchange machines at JR Pass ticket offices, saving you the hassle of queuing and letting you start your Japan trip in no time

Just book and redeem the JR Kansai‑Hokuriku Area Pass in Japan to explore the Kansai and Hokuriku regions, including Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, Nara, Kansai International Airport, Himeji and Wakayama, Kanazawa and Joetsu Myoko! The 7‑day rail pass lets you travel seamlessly through the Kansai and Hokuriku regions, renowned for their rich natural scenery, with unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, limited express, rapid and local trains, getting you to other major cities in no time.


Which Shinkansen and JR trains are covered?
The JR Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass allows travel on multiple trains within the designated area. It covers reserved seats on the bullet train "Sanyo Shinkansen" operating between Shin‑Osaka and Okayama (including the Hello Kitty Shinkansen), and the bullet train "Hokuriku Shinkansen" operating between Kanazawa and Joetsu‑Myoko. It also includes reserved seats on limited express trains such as Haruka, Kuroshio, Thunderbird, Kounotori, and Super Hakuto (Kyoto ⇔ Kamigori). This pass is also valid for new rapid, rapid and local trains on JR West regular lines. It can also be used on West Japan JR Bus routes within the valid area, excluding highway buses.


Which areas are NOT covered by the JR Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass?
The Kansai Wide Pass does not include certain train services, such as the bullet train "Tokaido Shinkansen" between Shin‑Osaka and Tokyo; the bullet train "Sanyo Shinkansen" between Okayama and Hakata; and the bullet train "Hokuriku Shinkansen" between Joetsu‑Myoko and Tokyo. It is also not valid on the IR Ishikawa Railway Line or the Ainokaze Toyama Railway Line.


JR Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass Route Coverage Map

Merchant nameJR Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass
AddressOsaka Station
CityOsaka
CategoryTransportation
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