JR Pass: Kansai with Hiroshima or Hokuriku Tickets at Japan
JR Pass: Kansai with Hiroshima or Hokuriku
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JR Pass: Kansai with Hiroshima or Hokuriku Tickets
The JR Pass: Kansai with Hiroshima or Hokuriku gives you unlimited travel across western Japan's most spectacular regions. This flexible rail pass covers the cultural powerhouses of Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe) plus your choice of either historic Hiroshima or the scenic Hokuriku coast. With rapid trains, express services, and even ferry access included, you can explore Japan's temples, castles, peace memorials, and traditional gardens without the hassle of buying individual tickets.
Choose between 4, 5, or 7-day durations to match your itinerary. The pass covers the lightning-fast Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains, local JR lines, the JR West Miyajima ferry to the famous floating torii gate, and select partner railways including Kyoto Tango Railway. Skip the ticket queues and travel spontaneously between destinations, from Osaka's food districts to Kanazawa's pristine gardens or Hiroshima's moving peace memorials.
Highlights
- Unlimited travel on JR trains, Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains, and JR West Miyajima ferry
- Access to iconic destinations: Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (Hiroshima option)
- Explore Hokuriku's natural beauty including Toyama and Kanazawa via Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hokuriku option)
- Coverage includes partner lines: Kyoto Tango Railway and Wakayama Electric Railway
- Non-reserved seating on all eligible trains with comfortable, reliable service
- Valid for local JR bus routes and select partner bus services in coverage areas
Plan Your Visit to Japan with JR Pass
Your JR Pass must be redeemed at JR ticket offices in major stations across the coverage areas. Present your passport and temporary visitor visa to collect your physical pass. English-speaking staff are available at main stations to assist with redemption and route planning.
The pass offers non-reserved seating on all covered trains, so you can hop on any available service without advance booking. For reserved seats, a separate fee applies. Start your journey from Osaka or Kyoto and use the Sanyo Shinkansen to reach Hiroshima in under two hours, or take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to explore Japan's scenic western coast.
Book online before your trip to secure your pass. You can redeem and activate it as soon as you arrive in Japan, making it perfect for both structured itineraries and spontaneous exploration. The pass is only available to foreign visitors with non-Japanese passports and temporary visitor status.
Why you'll love it
- Unlimited rail travel across western Japan's most visited regions
- Covers Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe across the Kansai area
- Choose Hiroshima's peace memorials or the scenic Hokuriku coast
- Rapid trains, express services and ferry routes all included
- Reach temples, castles and traditional towns across multiple days
Good to know
- Age suitability
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- Know before you go
Pass is available only for foreign passport holders; have your passport ready at pickup
Redeem at any JR ticket counter within the coverage area
Check current JR ticket office hours before your trip
Non-reserved seating may fill quickly during peak travel seasons
- Visitor guidelines
Always carry your passport when traveling with the JR Pass
Present your pass upon request by station staff
Validate eligibility before purchase; pass is for non-Japanese tourists only
Plan your travel around busy times to ensure seat availability
- Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Frequently asked
Who can use the JR Pass?
Only visitors to Japan with a temporary visitor visa and a non-Japanese passport can use this pass.
Where do I pick up my JR Pass?
JR Passes can be redeemed at ticket counters in major stations across the coverage areas. Please present your passport.
Is seat reservation possible?
This pass provides access to non-reserved seating on eligible lines. For reserved seats a separate fee may apply.
What transport is covered?
The pass includes JR trains Sanyo Shinkansen JR West Miyajima ferry partner railways and select bus routes depending on your chosen coverage area.
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