Osaka Transportation Guide｜Kansai Wide Area Pass

Guide

The Kansai Wide Area Pass (JR West Pass) 5-day ticket is suitable for travelers who want to explore Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and also venture to Okayama, Takamatsu, Shirahama, and Amanohashidate.

Osaka Transportation Guide:
1. From the airport to Osaka city: Take the "HARUKA Limited Express" from Kansai Airport to Tennoji (35 minutes) or Shin-Osaka (50 minutes).

2. City travel: The JR Osaka Loop Line can take you to Universal Studios Japan (transfer at Nishikujo to the Sakurajima Line), Osaka Station (Umeda shopping district), and Tennoji Station (Abeno Harukas).

3. Intercity travel: Take the Shinkansen to Shin-Kobe and Himeji; the Limited Express "Kuroshio" to Shirahama; the "Super Hakuto" to Kinosaki Onsen.

Note: The pass is not valid on private railways (such as Hankyu, Hanshin). It is recommended to combine it with the Osaka Metro 1-day pass (¥800) for better value.

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Post by 湯馬士火車頭 | Jun 22, 2025