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Two Great Rail Passes – Sanyo Area Pass and Kansai Area Pass
For a limited time, you can take advantage of our online booking service for the Sanyo and Kansai Area Passes and see the best of Western Japan for a great value.
Take your pick between Japan's Sanyo or Kansai regions, both full of scenery and attractions that are sure to excite your senses. Major cities in the Sanyo region include Hiroshima, Okayama and Fukuoka, while Kansai's cities include Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. With either one of these two passes, travelers can conveniently enjoy the unlimited use of JR's area train line networks, and including the Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train with the Sanyo Area Pass. If you book your Sanyo Area Pass online, you can upgrade your seat on the Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka to the First Class (Green) Car for a premium travel experience.
The Kansai Area Pass covers open seating on the limited express Haruka, and the Sanyo Area Pass allows you to get designated seat tickets for the Sanyo Shinkansen, open seat tickets for limited express trains and designated seat tickets for the limited express Haruka.
To ensure great travel, be sure to use JR West's online reservation service and get a guaranteed seat. This is a new, exclusive service just for the Sanyo and Kansai Area Passes!
Sanyo Area Pass
Unlimited Travel with Four-day and Eight-day Passes!
This pass can be used for unlimited travel on Sanyo Shinkansen lines, which include Hikari, Kodama and Nozomi trains, as well as the Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka and other regular and express service on valid lines. With the Sanyo Area Pass, you can visit major cities including Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka (Hakata), and many other great destinations in between.
In this limited-time online promotion, international travelers will welcome First Class (Green) Car seating from Kansai Airport aboard the Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka. From Shin-Osaka Station, take any of the Sanyo Shinkansen lines to enjoy comfortable travel in the Sanyo area.
Popular Attractions in the Sanyo Area
In addition to many well-loved cultural and historical sites that dot the Sanyo area, dazzling displays of Japan's natural beauty can be found at every turn. Of particular note are World Heritage Sites located in Himeji, Hiroshima and Miyajima, attractions every visitor should see.
Osaka
A cultural hub for more than a millennium, Osaka has a long history of material and cultural trade, and still serves as a tastemaker for the rest of Japan in terms of both fashion and food. Here you can experience the bustle of metropolitan Osaka, or stop to take in any of the quieter attractions in the area.
Kobe
Featuring sake breweries, hot springs, nearby Suma Beach, and of course, cuisine featuring Kobe's world-class beef, Kobe is a place with plenty to see and do.
Hiroshima
The Peace Memorial Museum, one of Hiroshima's main attractions, is a beacon of hope for world peace, and is sure to make an impact on anyone who visits. Hiroshima does have more to offer, though, including the nearby Itsukushima Shrine, shaped by beautiful Shinto tradition and jutting out onto the water of the Seto Inland Sea from Miyajima Island. Built in the twelfth century by the powerful Taira family, this shrine has become famous for its torii gate, built out across the water from the shrine itself. Itsukushima Shrine is just one of the World Heritage Sites that are easily accessible using a Sanyo Area Pass.
Okayama
The natural beauty of Okayama Prefecture is truly representative of some of the greatest charms of the Japanese landscape. With the Seto Inland Sea on one side, the Chugoku Mountains on the other, and forests, parks and reserves in between, Okayama is sure to please travelers who love a good landscape.
Fukuoka (Hakata)
The gateway to Kyushu, southernmost of Japan's four major islands. In Fukuoka, enjoy all the attractions of a major city–including a 120-meter-high Ferris wheel, famous works by such artists as Salvador Dalí in the Fukuoka Art Museum, and excellent cuisine–as well as traditional crafts, buildings and festivals.
Kansai Area Pass
Unlimited Travel from One to Four Days – Your Pick
With the Kansai Area Pass, you can visit major cities including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe, and many other great destinations in between. Passes for more than one day are only valid for use on consecutive days. This pass can be used for unlimited travel on non-reserved seats on the Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka, and all regular JR West lines in the valid area. This pass is not valid for Shinkansen lines.
Popular Attractions in the Kansai Area
The Kansai area is known for its history, as this region was the heart of classical Japan. It is home to ancient and imposing temples, shrines, and palaces. Of particular note are World Heritage Sites located in Kyoto and Nara, attractions every visitor should see.
Osaka
A cultural hub for more than a millennium, Osaka has a long history of material and cultural trade, and still serves as a tastemaker for the rest of Japan in terms of both fashion and food. Here you can experience the bustle of metropolitan Osaka, or stop to take in any of the quieter attractions in the area.
Kyoto
This city was Japan's capital from the eighth to the nineteenth centuries, which includes the Heian Period, a time when Japan's aristocratic court culture blossomed like never before. Visit the scenes of classical tales, walk the streets of the old capital, and get swept away by the elegance of old Japan. When taking in so much history and elegance at once, it's important to remember that food is an important component of Kyoto's culture. The local and traditional cuisines of Kyoto have had a place in the hearts and stomachs of the Japanese people and visitors alike for centuries.
Nara
Even more ancient than Kyoto (and also a former capital), Nara is a place where the vestiges of early Japan can still be found nestled in a natural landscape. Travelers can witness the power and the glory of early Japanese Buddhism, attested to this day by temples like Todai-ji, which includes the largest wooden building in the world. This building also houses the largest statue of Buddha in Japan!
Kobe
Featuring sake breweries, hot springs, nearby Suma Beach, and of course, cuisine featuring Kobe's world-class beef, Kobe is a place with plenty to see and do.
Reservations and Upgrades
Receive this limited-time online promotional offer by reserving your Sanyo Area Pass or Kansai Area Pass now! Then visit a participating JR West Station to pick up your pass.
Our new reservation system now makes it possible for travelers to reserve seats on up to six trains in advance, guaranteeing them a more relaxed and comfortable journey. To use your reserved seats, pick up your seat reservation ticket at a JR West Ticket Office in the JR West station before boarding your train.
For the Sanyo Area Pass, act now to upgrade for free to First Class (Green) Car seating on the Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka using this special limited-time promotional offer.
Once purchased, rail passes are non-transferrable, the dates of validity may not be changed, and they can only be refunded within the period of validity if they are whole and completely unused. Please refer to the terms of use for refunds.
Questions
Contact us for assistance making a reservation or inquiries about Sanyo and Kansai Area Passes.