Kintetsu International -- JAPAN RAIL PASS

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Daily advances are being made in the JR-West intercity train network, providing a fast, comfortable link between the major cities of Western Japan. JR-West offers a pass (Sanyo Area Pass) covering from Kansai Airport to Hakata (Fukuoka) and a pass (Kansai Area Pass) covering from Kansai Airport to Kyoto to Himeji. Depending on your travel route there is a JR West pass to fit your needs!

How to obtain a Japan Rail Pass?
You must purchase an exchange order from an authorized sales office such as Kintetsu before you go to Japan. After you arrive in Japan, you turn in the exchange order to receive your Japan Rail Pass at an applicable JR station that has a Japan Rail Pass exchange office.

Who is eligible for a Regional Japan Rail Pass?
The regional Passes are available to travelers entering Japan on a non-Japanese passport with "Temporary Visitor" entry status.

It is very important to note that Japanese passport holders cannot use any of the regional passes; they can only use the standard Japan Rail Pass if they meet the overseas residence requirements. For a complete description of this limitation, please visit the official site.

How to make a reservation
Seat reservations can be made without additional charges; seat availability cannot be guaranteed otherwise. To make a reservation, apply at a TRAVEL SERVICE CENTER (View Plaza) or a reservation office (Modori-no-madoguchi) at a JR East station. There, show your pass, and obtain your reserved-seat ticket before boarding.

» Seat reservations cannot be made prior to exhanging your JR Pass in Japan.

JR West Pass Type and Prices:
There are two types of JR West Pass: JR West Sanyo and JR West Kansai.

JR West Sanyo Area Pass

Type	Tourist (Ordinary) Class
Period	Adult (12 & up)	Child (6 - 11)
4days	$222.00 (¥20,000)	$111.00 (¥10,000)
8days	$333.00 (¥30,000)	$167.00 (¥15,000)

KANSAI, OSAKA, KOBE, HIMEJI, OKAYAMA, HIROSHIMA, KOKURA, HAKATA
* Please read "Purchase Restriction" for Japan Rail Pass.
* Prices subject to change without notice.

HOW TO ORDER A JAPAN RAIL PASS EXCHANGE VOUCHER

Please submit a request online by clicking here. A credit card is needed. Orders are processed in 3–5 business days; shipping takes 1–2 business days. If you need the rail pass in less than a week, please call us first. (Phone orders are subject to a processing fee.)

If you have any questions before ordering, please email us at rail.nyc@kintetsu.com or call us at 1–800–422–3481. We look forward to hearing from you!

For online train schedules in Japan, please visit www.hyperdia.com.

There are two types of pass: a 4-day pass and an 8-day pass.

It allows for unrestricted boarding and unboarding, within the designated area, of the following trains operated by West Japan Railway Co. (JR West):"NOZOMI", "HIKARI" and "KODAMA" Sanyo Shinkansen super express trains, "HARUKA" limited express trains, ordinary cars of local trains (both reserved and free-seating), and the Miyajima ferry line in Hiroshima.

*In cases of reserved seats: A reserved seat can only be used by receiving a reserved-seat ticket (at no extra charge) at a ticket office "Midori-no-madoguchi" at stations of the West Japan Railway Co. before boarding the train.

JR West Kansai Area Pass

Type	Tourist (Ordinary) Class
Period	Adult (12 & up)	Child (6 - 11)
1day	$22.00 (¥2,000)	$11.00 (¥1,000)
4days	$67.00 (¥6,000)	$33.00 (¥3,000)

HIMEJI, KOBE, OSAKA, KANSAI, NARA, KYOTO, UJI, HOZUKYO, NAMBA
* Please read "Purchase Restriction" for Japan Rail Pass.

1-day KANSAI Pass is valid for the day that is designated for use. 2-day, 3-day and 4-day KANSAI Passes are valid for a period of 2, 3 or 4 consecutive days, beginning on the first day of use.

The JR KANSAI PASS is valid for travel to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Himeji and other sightseeing places in the Kansai area via local trains. It allows unrestricted rides within the designated regions, of the free-seating unreserved local trains operated by JR WEST. It cannot be used for boarding Shinkansen (Bullet trains).