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JR West Pass

Regional pass covering Kansai, Hiroshima, and western Japan.

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Score

Overview

The JR West Pass family covers western Japan including Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and more. Multiple pass options let you customize coverage to your itinerary. Great value if you're focusing on the Kansai region.

Key features

price
From ¥2,500 (~$17)
duration
1 - 7 days
coverage
Western Japan
shinkansen
Sanyo Shinkansen
reservation
Limited free reservations

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Covers Kansai region affordably
  • Includes Sanyo Shinkansen
  • Short-term option available

Could be better

  • Limited to Western Japan only
  • Not valid on Tokaido Shinkansen

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