Comments on: WHICH IS THE BEST? Kansai Thru Pass, JR Pass, Osaka Amazing Pass, ICOCA

By: Yosh Dimen

Yosh Dimen — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:30:32 +0000

In reply to Hect. Hi! At first look, Kansai Thru Pass seems to be the best choice because Kitahama Station is along the Keihan Line and Osaka Metro.

By: Hect

Hect — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:22:09 +0000

Hi, Are you able to suggest which pass to get based on the following itinerary?

Arriving to Kansai airport around 10pm and need to get to a the hotel in Kitahama
Day trip to Nara and return to Kitahama in the evening
Explore Osaka using intercity transport
Day trip to Kyoto and catch a train for Tokyo in the evening

Based on the above itinerary (may switch the last two days and leave for Tokyo from Osaka), from what I can tell, the Kansai thru pass would work best and be the most economical. Since we are using Osaka as a base and doing roundtrips to Kyoto and Nara, it feels like the Kansai thru pass will give us the most coverage. Would this work well? Thank you for your help and making this detailed website!

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:59:24 +0000

Hi Yosh,

Kamusta? My family and I will be travelling to Kansai this July 2-7. Coming in/out of KIX, staying in Osaka (Dotonbori area the whole 5 nights). Plan to go Kobe on July 3, Nara July 4, USJ July 5, within Osaka July 6 and fly back July 7. Would you recommend 3-day JR West then 2-day OA Pass? How about Osaka-KIX on the last day?

Maraming salamat@

By: Yosh Dimen

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:14:03 +0000

In reply to tracy. Depende po talaga sa specific sites na bibisitahin ninyo. Pero usually Kansai Thru Pass ung pinaka-flexible.

By: Mina Lee

Mina Lee — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:04:25 +0000

Hi,

I plan to stay in Osaka but will travel to Kyoto for 2 days, Kobe 1 day, Nara 1 day. But I’m a bit confused. Can’t we just use ICOCA card for everything?

Just get the ICOCA card to travel Kyoto (visit Arashiyama or Fushimi Inari) instead of buying another Hankyu pass or Keihan pass? ICOCA card can be used for Hankyu and Keihan line too right?

Thank you in advance.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:23:41 +0000

Hi Yoshke, glad to find your blog! This is the first time I am travelling to Japan this coming October, and I still finding it confusing for the passes to choose for my trip. My thoughts of itinerary is as follow, not sure if it needs to be shifted around based on the pass type? Sincerely appreciate if you can provide some advice. Thank you in advance! Day 1: Arrive Tokyo Haneda, travel to Osaka Day 2: Osaka Day 3: Osaka Day 4: Nara (staying in Osaka) Day 5: Osaka to Kyoto Day 6: Kyoto Day 7: Kyoto Day 8: Kyoto (Arashiyama) Day 9: Kyoto (Arashiyama) Day 10: Kyoto to Tokyo Day 11: Tokyo Day 12: Tokyo Day 13: Disneyland Day 14: Disneysea Day 15: Tokyo Day 16: Depart Tokyo Narita

By: aris

aris — Tue, 30 May 2023 10:45:01 +0000

Hi Vins and Yosh,
want to asking pass recommendation, i hope ull have time to respond.

day 0- arrive osaka airport 8pm will straight to kyoto check in
day 1- arashiyama + golden pavilion + Philosopher’s Path
day 2- dan dan cafe wazuka, kyoto & around kyoto
day 3- around kyoto + check out > osaka check in + hep five feris + roaming around & dotonburi
day 4- kobe day tour + steakland
day 5- roam osaka + shopping gift + osaka aquarium + 6pm to airport.

thanks

By: tracy

tracy — Tue, 30 May 2023 02:03:25 +0000

Hi! I’m still a little confused but very grateful for the detailed explanation you guys mentioned. Our flight is on July, we’re going to be staying in Osaka for the whole trip but we’re going to Kyoto and Nara for day tour. What passes do you suggest we get?

Day 1 Osaka
Day 2 USJ
Day 3 Nara (Day tour)
Day 4 Kyoto (Day tour)
Day 5 Osaka
Day 6 Osaka
Day 7 Osaka

By: tracy

tracy — Mon, 29 May 2023 14:39:37 +0000

Hi! We’re traveling to Japan this July, specifically, we’re going to be staying in Osaka. We plan to go to Osaka-Kyoto-Nara. I’m a little confused kung anong pwede kong pass na kunin. I hope you can help.

By: aris

aris — Thu, 18 May 2023 17:08:04 +0000

day 0 osaka airport 8pm will straight to kyoto check in
day 1 arashiyama + golden pavilion + Philosopher’s Path
day 2 dan dan cafe wazuka, kyoto & around kyoto
day 3 around kyoto + check out > osaka check in + hep five feris + roaming around & dotonburi
day 4 kobe day tour + steakland
day 5 roam osaka + shopping gift + osaka aquarium + 6pm to airport.

hi may i know which pass you recommend for this trip ? thanks

By: aris

aris — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:31:52 +0000

hi, want to ask for the pass for my trip.
1st day > arrive 8pm osaka > stay kyoto
2nd day > arashiyama > golden pavilion > Philosopher’s Path
3rd day > kyoto – osaka (checkout) > toei movie studio > osaka check in + hep five feris + roaming around
4th day > osaka osaka amazing pass > endo sushi > osaka aquarium + mall roaming + food trip > dotonburi food tour
5th day > osaka – kobe > kobe day tour + steakland > Hanshin Tourist Pass + Rokkosan Tourist Pass > kuromon market
6th day > osaka free > shopping and food trip > 6pm to airport osaka
that’s my plan? is it good already ? or maybe you can suggest better plan and better pass..
i still not sure using what pass for 2nd, 3rd and 5th day.

btw if you don’t mind please take a look my itinerary. i made 3 option. maybe you can choose which 1 better and give suggestion. thanks

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZNXk2aM4trdwi18K_v0Jol7Q4Cd01jRlelyMK2mR_48/edit?usp=sharing