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JR West Rail Pass

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Types/Prices:
  • JR West Rail Pass (Kansai Area Pass)
    1 day - Adult 2,000yen Child 1,000yen
    2 days - Adult 4,000yen Child 2,000yen
    3 days - Adult 5,000yen Child 2,500yen
    4 days - Adult 6,000yen Child 3,000yen

  • JR West Pass (Sanyo Area Pass)
    4 days - Adult 20,000yen Child 10,000yen
    8 days - Adult 30,000yen
  • Validity - Kansai Area Pass :

    Unlimited use of JR local trains in designated area in Kansai region and limited express Haruka trains. Includes JR Tokaido Sanyo Line between Yamashina and Himeji stations, Osaka Loop Line, JR Tozai Line, Sakurajima Line, Katamachi Line, Nara Line, JR Sanin Line between Kyoto and Hozukyo stations, JR Kansai Line between Namba and Kizu stations, Sakurai Line, Wakayama Line between Oji and Takada stations, Hanwa Line between Tennoji and Hineno stations, Kansai Airport Line

    Validity - Sanyo Area Pass:

    Unlimited use of JR local trains in designated area in Chugoku/Kansai region, limited express Haruka trains, and Sanyo Shinkansen trains. Includes JR Tokaido Sanyo Line between ShinOsaka and Shimonoseki stations, Osaka Loop Line, JR Tozai Line, Sakurajima Line, JR Kansai Line between Namba and Imamiya stations, Hanwa Line between Tennoji and Hineno stations, Kansai Airport Line and Miyajima Ferry.

    Eligibility: Foreign tourists with the temporary visitor status of 15 days or 90 days.
    Conditions: Sanyo Area Pass holders can use reserved seats on limited express Haruka trains. Kansai Area Pass holders can use only standard non-reserved seats on Haruka trains.
    How to Obtain the Pass: A JR West Rail Pass can be purchased in Japan and overseas.
    You can purchase an exchange order before entering Japan. After entering Japan, exchange the order to a JR West Rail Pass. An Application form need to be submitted with your passport.

    To purchase a JR West Rail Pass in Japan, you must show your foreign passport and your return-trip ticket. One person can purchase one JR West Rail Pass during one stay.

    Notes: A Rail Pass must be issued within three months after an exchange order is issued.
    More Details: JR West Website
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