Japan JR Kansai-San’in Area Pass eMCO E-Ticket
- Conveniently exchange your e-voucher for physical voucher at the designated ticket machine upon arrival
- Experience unlimited travel for 7 days on designated trains and explore Kansai and San'in with ease
- Travel to Izumo-Taisha, Matsue-jō Castle, Adachi Museum of Art, Tottori, and more!
Product Info
－What You Can Expect－
The JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass is a 7-day ticket that allows unlimited travel on applicable trains in the Kansai and San'in regions. Within the valid period, passengers can use both reserved and non-reserved seats on applicable trains without any restrictions. Eligible trains include the Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama), Limited Express trains, and Local trains (including Rapid and Special Rapid trains). Please note that this pass does not cover travel on the Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo), and West Japan JR high-speed buses.
San'in Attractions 3-day Pass (72 hours) (Limited-time add-on)
- Only non-Japanese citizen travelers are eligible
- Available duration: 3-day (valid for 72 hours)
- Unlimited access to 79 San'in attractions
- Enjoy discounts with the free coupons in the app, read the product summary here
Detective Conan: Tottori Trip (July 1, 2025 - December 28, 2025)
- Step 1 Please go to any of the following stations to check-in and collect the items needed for the event
‧ JR Yonago Station Yonago International Tourism Information Center (official website)
‧ JR Kurayoshi Station Tourist Information Center (official website)
‧ JR Tottori Station Tottori City Tourist Information Center (official website)
Items to collect:
‧ Show the QR code to exchange for the Tottori Unlimited Ride Ticket (valid for 3 days)
‧ Puzzle-solving paper (including level introduction, hints, keyword entry column, and chapter collection column)
‧ Special badge collection box - Step 2 Please go to the following three locations to challenge levels and solve puzzles
【Must-Visit Places】
(A) Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory (official website)
(B) 20th Century Pear Memorial Hall (official website)
【Select a location】
(C-1) Tottori Flower Corridor (official website)
(C-2) Sand Museum (official website)
※ The ABC locations do not need to be solved in order
※ Each time you complete a level above, you will get a small badge, and you can collect three in total.
※ Facility C includes the Tottori Flower Corridor and the Sand Museum. Please choose one to visit and complete the level - Step 3 After completing three levels and collecting all keywords, please go to any of the following locations to complete the final puzzle
‧ Yonago International Tourism Information Center
‧ Tourist Information Center at JR Kurayoshi Station
‧ Tottori City Tourist Information Center - Answer sheets will be distributed on-site. Please write down the keywords you have deduced on the original puzzle paper. You can get a beautiful commemorative gift by completing the challenge!
- Validity Period: 2025/7/1～2025/12/28
※ Valid for 3 days After redemption at the station (must complete the puzzle within 3 days)
※ Cancellation or refund is not allowed after redemption, and partial unused items are also not refundable.
※ Please note that August 9 to August 17 are excluded days and the event will not be held.
※ Please refer to this link for each facility's business hours, holidays, and regulations.
— Exchange Method—
- Ticket vending machines (Self-service): Operate and collect tickets through the green ticket vending machines marked with "passport" icons at each station
• Redemption location info
• eMCO redemption important notice
• If the ticket machine is out of service or you do not have an e-passport, please visit the designated stations and redeem the pass at the green ticket booth - JR West Ticket Office (Manual): Present your e-voucher and passport to the JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-madoguchi, also known as the Green Window) to exchange for a physical ticket
• There will be no name and passport verification if you choose to collect from the ticket vending machine; however, if you exchange at the counter, the staff will check the name on the voucher and the passport
• Ticket machines are only available for travelers with an e-passport. If you do not have an e-passport or the passport does not work at the ticket machine, please visit the ticket office for a manual exchange
Area and train coverage
Applicable train and seat types
eMCO e-ticket redeeming process
Only e-passports are applicable to collect physical tickets at ticket machines. The ticket machine supports five languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
San'in Attractions 3-day Pass (72 hours)
Detective Conan Tottori Tour (Tottori Sightseeing Tour Ticket)
Detective Conan: Tottori Tour (Special Paper for Puzzles)
(A) Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory
(B) Nashikkokan, Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum
(C-2) The Sand Museum
Purchase Notice
- Please note that only passes departing within 3 months are available for booking
- Please visit the official website for service range info
- JR tickets operate under a registration system, with a very complicated booking process. Therefore, please make sure to provide the correct required info when booking, failure to do so may result in ticket issue delay, travelers will be held liable and surcharges will apply to booking changes
- JR PASS eMCO E-Ticket Pick-Up: in addition to the standard JR green ticket counters, JR green ticket machines marked with "5489" in west Japan are also available for ticket pick-up, please visit the official website for details
- Ticket exchange service at the ticket machine is only available for travelers with an e-passport. Travelers without an e-passport need to approach the ticket counter for ticket exchange
- Some of the trains only have reserved seats and unreserved seats are not provided, please see the official website for reference
- Please note that the 7th time (and beyond) using reserved seats requires a manual reservation ticket from the green window
Includes/Excludes
Eligible Users
Ineligible Nationalities/Regions
- Japan
Notes
- Non-Japanese passport holders/travelers with a tourist visa/travelers entering Japan under the entry status of "Temporary Visitor"
Reminders
JR tickets operate under a registration system, with a very complicated booking process. Therefore, please ensure that you have provided the required information in order to make a purchase. Please bear in mind that KKday is not liable for any delays due to insufficient or incorrect information provided by travelers
Children require a child pass if occupying a seat in a reserved-seat carriage or traveling alone
Luggage Restrictions: Passengers may bring up to 2 pieces of luggage, not including carry-ons and smaller bags. Each piece may not weigh more than 30kg and its length, width, and depth may not add up to more than 250cm, while its length may not exceed 200cm
[Refund Policy] If you want to request a refund after you have redeemed your ticket, please head to the green counter at the station and pay a handling fee (10% of the purchase price) to process the refund
One passport can only redeem 1 type of pass/ticket of the same time period
Redemption Location
米子市國際觀光服務所（名偵探柯南 鳥取之旅）
Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
Please check the official website for closing days
JR倉吉車站內觀光服務所（名偵探柯南 鳥取之旅）
- Opening Hours: 09:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
※All counters will be closed from 13:00 to 14:00 - Please check the official website for closing days
鳥取市觀光服務所（名偵探柯南 鳥取之旅）
Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Please check the official website for closing days
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your e-voucher and passport on-site
Validity Period
- Valid for use within 90day(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration
- Please refer to the "DATE OF ISSUE発行月日" on the ticket for the issue date info, the ticket will remain valid for 3 months from the date of issue
- Valid for 7 days after the first use; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: (A) Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory (Detective Conan Tottori Trip: Must-Visit Place)
Monday 09:00–17:30 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Tuesday 09:00–17:30 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Wednesday 09:00–17:30 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Thursday 09:00–17:30 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Friday 09:00–17:30 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Saturday 09:00–17:30 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Sunday 09:00–17:30 (Last Entry Time: 17:00)
Please check the official website for closing days
Location Name: (B) Nashikkokan, Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum (Detective Conan Tottori Trip: Must-Visit Place)
Monday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Tuesday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Wednesday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Thursday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Friday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Saturday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Sunday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
- Closed on the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month, and December 29 - January 3
- Please check the official website for closing days
Location Name: (C-1) Tottori Flower Corridor (Detective Conan Tottori Trip: select 1 location)
Monday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Tuesday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Wednesday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Thursday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Friday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Saturday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Sunday 09:00–17:00 (Last Entry Time: 16:40)
Please check the official website for closing days
Location Name: (C-2) The Sand Museum (Detective Conan Tottori Trip: select 1 location)
Monday 09:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Tuesday 09:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Wednesday 09:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Thursday 09:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Friday 09:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Saturday 09:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Sunday 09:00–18:00 (Last Entry Time: 17:30)
Please check the official website for closing days
FAQ
The JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass provides unlimited rides on various designated JR trains for 7 consecutive days. This includes the JR Sanyo Shinkansen (between Shin-Osaka and Okayama), Limited Express trains, and Local trains (including Rapid and Special Rapid services) within the Kansai and San'in regions. It allows for seamless travel across major JR lines in these areas.
Yes, the JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass covers designated sections of the San'in Line. This allows travelers to explore destinations along this route, connecting them to various attractions within the San'in region, such as Tottori and Matsue-jō Castle, which are accessible via the San'in Line.
No, the JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass is exclusively for JR lines and designated services. It does not cover non-JR transportation networks such as the Osaka Metro, private railway lines, or local bus services unless explicitly stated as a specific inclusion. For these, separate tickets or IC cards are required.
The JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass generally does not cover non-JR transportation, including private railway lines, subway systems like the Osaka Metro, and most local buses. Additionally, the pass is not valid for the Tokaido Shinkansen (between Shin-Osaka and Tokyo) or Kyushu Shinkansen. It specifically covers the Sanyo Shinkansen only between Shin-Osaka and Okayama.
Travelers can conveniently purchase the JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass as an e-ticket before arriving in Japan. After purchase, you will receive an e-voucher. Upon arrival, this e-voucher can be exchanged for a physical pass at designated JR ticket machines or ticket offices within Japan. Purchasing through KKday simplifies this process, providing an e-ticket for easy exchange at the station, saving you time and effort.
The JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass grants access to the JR Sanyo Shinkansen route. Specifically, it can be used for travel between Shin-Osaka Station and Okayama Station. This allows for quick and efficient journeys between key cities in the Kansai and Sanyo regions, but does not extend beyond Okayama on this line.
The JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass enables extensive exploration of both the Kansai and San'in regions. Key attractions accessible include the historic Izumo-Taisha Grand Shrine, the iconic Matsue-jō Castle, and the renowned Adachi Museum of Art. Travelers can also conveniently visit cities like Tottori, famous for its sand dunes, all within the 7-day validity period.
The JR Kansai-San'in Area Pass is valid for 7 consecutive days. Once activated, the pass allows for unlimited travel on designated JR lines and services within its coverage area for the entire 7-day period. This provides ample time to explore the diverse landscapes and cultural sites of the Kansai and San'in regions.
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