Japan JR Pass | Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass 7-Day Ticket | eMCO E-Ticket
- E-ticket exchange service available—redeem and activate your pass instantly at designated ticket machines upon arrival in Japan.
- Enjoy unlimited rides for 7 consecutive days on designated trains, making it easy to explore the Kansai and Hokuriku regions.
- Visit popular tourist spots such as Kurozo Ranch in Wakayama, Kurobe Gorge in Unazuki, and Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa.
Product Info
－ Ticket Information －
- Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass (7 Days) With the Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass (7 Days), you can enjoy unlimited rides within the designated Kansai and Hokuriku areas during the pass validity period.
JR Kansai & Hokuriku Area 7-Day Pass applicable routes.
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
eMCO e-ticket redeeming process
Use the JR PASS to visit popular attractions in Japan
Takaoka City | Fujiko F. Fujio Hometown Museum
Takaoka ↔ Shirakawa-go Bus 2-Day Pass Route Map (Pink Route)
Purchase Notice
- For the valid usage area of the pass, please refer to the official website.
- For eligible trains and seat types, please refer to this website.
- Each adult or rail pass holder may accompany up to 2 children (ages 1–5) for free. A child rail pass must be purchased for the 3rd child and beyond.
- Infants under the age of 1 may travel free of charge.
- In the following situations, each child must have their own child rail pass:
① When a child occupies a reserved seat in an ordinary car
② When a child is traveling alone - All JR passes are issued under the traveler’s name. Please ensure all required information is accurately provided at the time of booking, as any delays or errors due to missing or incorrect information will be the responsibility of the traveler. Additional fees may apply for any modifications.
- In addition to JR Green Windows, JR PASS eMCOs can also be redeemed at “5489” service Green Ticket Machines located in JR West stations. Please check the official website for more details.
- An IC chip-embedded passport is required when redeeming a JR PASS at a ticket machine. If your passport does not have an IC chip, please proceed to the counter for manual redemption.
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 two 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
How to Use
－ Ticket Redemption Method －
- Self-Service Ticket Machines: You can redeem your ticket at green ticket machines marked with the “PASSPORT” icon at participating stations.
- For detailed redemption locations, please refer to the official website.
- For eMCO redemption instructions, please check the official website.
- If the ticket machine is out of service or your passport does not have an IC chip, please redeem your physical ticket at the designated station’s green window. - JR West Green Window (Manual Redemption): Go to a JR Green Window and present your eMCO electronic voucher along with your personal passport to receive a physical ticket.
- If redeeming via the ticket machine, there is no need to verify the voucher or passport name. However, at the manual counter, staff will check that the voucher matches your passport name.
- Only travelers with an IC chip passport can use the self-service machines. If your passport lacks an IC chip or if machine redemption fails, please redeem manually at the counter. - Reserved Seat Tickets: Before use, take your physical ticket to a green ticket machine or green window to exchange for a reserved seat ticket.
- For detailed instructions, please refer to the official website.
- For passes that allow unlimited reserved seat exchanges, starting from the 7th exchange and beyond, you must make the reservation manually at a green window; it cannot be done at the machine.
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your e-voucher and passport on-site
FAQ
The Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass offers excellent value for travelers intending to explore both the Kansai and Hokuriku regions extensively. It provides unlimited rides for 7 consecutive days on designated trains, including the Sanyo Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen, allowing seamless travel to multiple cities like Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, and Toyama without the hassle of purchasing individual tickets. This pass is particularly cost-effective if you plan on frequent inter-city travel within its validity area.
You can conveniently purchase the Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass as an e-ticket through KKday. Booking in advance via KKday allows you to secure your pass before arriving in Japan, eliminating the need to queue for tickets. Upon arrival, you can easily redeem and activate your e-ticket instantly at designated ticket machines, ensuring a smooth start to your journey across the Kansai and Hokuriku regions.
The Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass provides unlimited rides on designated trains for 7 consecutive days. This includes travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka to Okayama) and the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kanazawa to Joetsu-Myoko). The pass allows extensive exploration across the Kansai and Hokuriku regions, connecting major cities and popular destinations within these areas.
Yes, the Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass is valid for travel to Osaka as part of the Kansai region coverage. It facilitates access to a wide range of major cities and destinations across both the Kansai and Hokuriku regions. This includes popular cities such as Kyoto, Nara, Okayama in Kansai, and Kanazawa, Toyama, Niigata in Hokuriku, making it ideal for comprehensive regional exploration.
To redeem and activate your Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass e-ticket, simply proceed to a designated ticket machine upon your arrival in Japan. You can use your e-ticket to instantly exchange it for the physical pass. This streamlined process allows for quick activation, enabling you to begin your 7-day journey across the Kansai and Hokuriku regions without delay.
The Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass is valid for 7 consecutive days. Once activated, the pass allows for unlimited rides on designated trains within its coverage area for this entire duration, offering travelers flexibility and convenience for their regional explorations.
The Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass provides access to numerous attractions across both regions. In Hokuriku, you can visit Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa and Kurobe Gorge in Unazuki. In Kansai and surrounding areas, the pass facilitates travel to destinations near Kurozo Ranch in Wakayama. It also covers major cities like Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, Toyama, and Okayama, each offering diverse cultural and scenic experiences.
Yes, the Kansai & Hokuriku Area Rail Pass does allow unlimited rides on specific Shinkansen lines within its validity area. This includes both the Sanyo Shinkansen (between Shin-Osaka and Okayama) and the Hokuriku Shinkansen (between Kanazawa and Joetsu-Myoko). This feature significantly enhances travel speed and convenience when traversing the covered regions.
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