Q: Do I have to use the pass on consecutive days?
A: No. The pass does not have to be used on consecutive days, you can use in on any 2 or 3 days within the validity period.
Q: Who is eligible to purchase the Kansai Thru Pass?
A: The Kansai Thru Pass is a special ticket available only for tourists visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing. You will need to meet one of the following requirements to purchase a pass:
- A foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad on a short stay entry status.
- A Japanese national living abroad.
- A person accompanying those who meet the requirements 1 and 2 above as their guide.
Q: Can I use the Kansai Thru Pass to take all the trains and buses in the Kansai region?
A: No. There are many types of buses and private rail lines that are not covered by the Kansai Thru Pass including limousine buses, highway buses, midnight express buses, and the USJ shuttle bus. When traveling via limited express train on the Nankai, Kintetsu, Semboku Rapid, or Keihan Railways, please note that you must purchase a separate limited express ticket together with a special compartment ticket or a reserved seat ticket. Please refer to the official website for more information.
Q: Do I have to use the pass on the same day I purchase/pick up the pass?
A: No. You can purchase and pick up the pass in advance. The pass can be redeemed within 6 months from the booking date and used on any 2 or 3 days within the validity period.