Assessing the JR West Kansai Area Pass

Hikone Castle

May 31, 2025

Assessing the JR West Kansai Area Pass

The JR West Kansai Area Pass is a rail pass that allows foreign tourists unlimited travel on JR trains and local JR buses in designated areas within the Kansai region.

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Viewing platform overlooking Ago Bay

May 14, 2025

Assessing the Kintetsu Rail Pass

The Kintetsu Rail Pass is a rail pass offering foreign tourists unlimited travel on trains (except limited express trains) by Kintetsu Railways.

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Tottori sand dunes

May 5, 2025

Assessing the JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass

The JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass is a rail pass that allows foreign tourists unlimited travel in the Kansai region for five (5) consecutive days.

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Konpon Daito Pagoda in Koyasan

April 21, 2025

Assessing the Koyasan World Heritage Ticket

Just two hours south of Osaka, getting to Mount Koya is a breeze thanks to Japan’s efficient rail network.

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Cruise ship on Lake Ashinoko

February 28, 2025

Assessing the Hakone Free Pass

The Hakone Loop is an extensive network of trains, funiculars, ropeways, buses, and cruise ships that take visitors on a sightseeing trip around the Hakone area.

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Statues with red caps and robes in Nikko

February 5, 2025

Assessing the JR Tokyo Wide Pass

There are a few rail passes you can use to explore the Kanto region and nearby areas but one of the most popular is the JR Tokyo Wide Pass.

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Shirakawa-go in early winter

January 31, 2025

Assessing the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass

The Takayama Hokuriku Pass is a rail pass that allows foreign tourists (on temporary visitor status) unlimited travel in the western part of the Chubu region.

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