How to activate JR Pass in Kansai?
How to activate JR Pass in Kansai? Activating the JR Pass. There are two companies who service Kansai Airport station, Nankai and JR. It's the JR Office that you'll want to enter. Here the JR Pass can be exchanged and rail tickets can be booked right away. The JR Pass can be exchanged at Kansai Airport between 5:30-23:00.
How to get to Osaka Castle from Osaka Station with JR Pass?
How to reach Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle can be reached from Osakajou-koen station, on the JR Osaka Loop line. You'll step right into the castle park from the station, from where it is about 10 minutes on foot to the castle itself. The JR Osaka Loop line is covered by the JR Pass and JR-West Passes.
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.
Can I use JR Pass from Kansai Airport?
You can use your Japan Rail Pass to get from Kansai Airport to Osaka by catching the Haruka Express or Kansai Airport Rapid. JR Pass holders can just check the times when they land and catch the next train available.
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.
How do I use my JR Pass at ticket Gates?
With a JAPAN RAIL PASS, you can go through the automatic ticket gates. Many JR stations have automatic ticket gates. When going through the gate, insert the JAPAN RAIL PASS into the slot. After passing through the gate, do not forget to pick up the PASS after it comes out on the other side.
Can I use the JR Pass to get around Osaka?
Yes, the Japan Rail Pass is valid for the entire line and all JR lines branching of it. Using your pass to explore Osaka this way, is a very cost-efficient option.
Does JR Pass cover Osaka Loop Line?
Fares and tickets Fares on the JR Osaka loop line range between 120 – 260 yen per ride, depending on the distance travelled. The Japan Rail Pass covers the JR Osaka loop line, and makes for a great way to explore Osaka with.
Is JR Kansai Area Pass worth it?
The JR West Kansai Pass is great if you're a foreign visitor to Japan who wants to explore the Kansai areas stated above. It's especially useful and worth it if you're combining your Osaka-Kyoto-Nara-Kobe trip with a visit to further destinations like Himeji, Iga-Ueno, and more.
How long does it take to activate JR Pass?
You will be asked to fill out a form with your name, passport number, and rail pass activation date. And, after about ten minutes, your JR Pass should be ready. The process for exchange is the same whether you are at the ticket office at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 at Narita Airport.
Can I use my JR Pass from Osaka to Kyoto?
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.
Do I have to reserve a seat on Shinkansen with JR Pass?
Important notice: JR Pass Green Class holders are required to book their seats, as non-reserved seats in Shinkansen are only available for ordinary class.
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 trains Cannot be used with JR Pass?
The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. (The pass holders must take “HIKARI,” “SAKURA,” “KODAMA,” or “TSUBAME” trains.)
Can I pick up my JR Pass in Japan?
STEP2Pick up the PASS When you arrive in Japan, pick up the JAPAN RAIL PASS at the JR-designated ticket office counter. When picking up the PASS, your eligibility will be confirmed. Please present your passport and those of the persons traveling with you.
Should I buy JR Pass before going to Japan?
If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.
Is it cheaper to buy JR Pass in Japan or online?
For a limited time only, you can buy a Japan Rail Pass from certain train stations and airports in Japan. Travelers should be aware it is more expensive to buy a JR Pass in Japan than to purchase the pass online.