JR Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass (but staying in Kyoto)

Hi there,

Yes, this would be possible. Though the free option, would be to take a fast local train from Kyoto to Shin-Osaka and use the Nozomi from there.

As the Kyoto - Osaka part is operated by JR Central, there is no JR West pass that covers this. Personally, I'd opt for a 7-day JR Pass as it gives you good savings from travel to Takayama - Kyoto, Hiroshima and back. You can use the Sakura and Hikari trains on this route and minimal time difference on the Nozomi.

Kind regards,
Daniel

Thank you Daniel.
Could I please check about your comments earlier on free option on fast local train from Kyoto to Shin-Osaka? Is this really free if we purchase the regional pass?

We are thinking to get 7 days JR pass with the flexibility in case of impromptu day trip on day 6 or day 7.

Also on the Navi app / website/

I’m trying to check the costs of each trip. Can I please ask if the fares are pretty accurate? I’ve put in the trip from Fujikyu highland to Otsuki station. It comes up as 3 prices : JPY 1,100 IC / JPY 400 non reserved seat / JPY 1,300 green car. Do I just see the first fare JPY 1,100 on IC? Or adding the ¥400 non reserved seat as well (total ¥1,500 for the trip)?

Thank you again.

Hi again,

"Kyoto to Shin-Osaka? Is this really free if we purchase the regional pass?" Yes, if you use a fast local train. Called special rapid.

The fare for Fujikyu highland to Otsuki station is 1.100yen when using a normal non-reserved seat.

Kind regards,
Daniel