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JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass

carrie21
carrie21
over 9 years ago
4 responses

Hi,

I understand that this pass includes Express Haruka from Kansai Airport to Kyoto but can I ask if this train will stop at Shin-osaka? Because I intend to take this train to Kyoto from there.

Thank you!!
Carrie

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 9 years ago
Expert

Hi Carrie,

The Haruka also stops at Shin-Osaka, so you could just get on there if you wish.

Alternatively it is possible to ride the JR Rapid Airport service to Kansai Airport.

Hope this helps!
Daniel

carrie21
carrie21
4 posts
over 9 years ago

Hi Daniel,

Thank you for your reply! :)

Btw, can I ask if the only difference between this pass and JR Kansai area pass is that the wide pass includes Shinkansen? Other than that, either pass allows me to travel on JR lines within Kansai cities like Kobe, Himeiji and Osaka, right?

Thanks again!!
Carrie

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 9 years ago
Expert

Hi Carrie,

THe Wide Pass covers a slightly wider area and more luxury trains including a section of the Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Okayama.

It also includes travel on local trains in Osaka, Kobe and to Himeji.

Hope this helps!
Daniel

carrie21
carrie21
4 posts
over 9 years ago

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for the info, it helps a lot!! :)

Cheers,
Carrie

carrie21
carrie21
4 posts
over 9 years ago

Hi Daniel,

Can I ask if I can buy this pass at Kansai airport? Or do I need to reserve one before I leave for Japan?

Thanks!
Carrie


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