Daruma dolls dot the hillsides of Katsuo-ji Temple, where people make wishes for victory Bamboo whispers in Arashiyama & Dreams dwell in Miyama's thatched roofs Depart from Osaka, Flexible Return to Kyoto/Osaka
Reviews: [Optional Universal Studios Japan/JR Pass] Premium Have Fun in Kansai Pass 1 Week Free Pass
Guest User2025-12-05
Maximum Value for USJ & Osaka Sightseeing!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars (Excellent)
Version Used: Deluxe Pass (USJ & Transport Combo)
My Itinerary Highlights: Universal Studios Japan + Popcorn Bucket, Abeno Harukas 300, Umeda Sky Building, KIX Limousine Bus (arrival), and HARUKA Limited Express (departure).
I highly recommend the Have Fun in Kansai Premium Pass, specifically the Deluxe version that includes Universal Studios Japan (USJ). For a trip that focuses on major Osaka attractions and requires convenient airport transfers, this pass is an absolute no-brainer for maximizing value.
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Reviews: [Official Ticket] JR Kansai Mini Rail Pass 3-Day Pass (WEST QR code entry)
Guest User2026-02-12
Easy to use. You just need sign up for a JR West account and link the voucher to it. Afterwards, you just use the QR code to scan in and out of the gantry.p
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Reviews: JR Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass (7-day e-ticket)
Guest User2025-12-03
It's convenient to receive and use, but this travel pass isn't very cost-effective. I traveled from Toyama to Kanazawa and then to Kyoto. If I hadn't made a special trip to Amanohashidate (which costs 10,000 yen round trip), I feel it would have been difficult to break even.
This time, since we were going to ski at Hong Kong Hill, which is quite far from Osaka, we bought this JR Pass, which was very cost-effective. A round trip would normally cost around 6,000-7,000 yen, so this basically saved us half the price. I recommend buying GRP tickets if you're traveling to distant places in Japan, as they generally save you money, and if you buy tickets for multiple trips, they often include some premium fares.
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Reviews: JR Kansai Wide Area Railway Pass 3 Days [For Foreign Residents in Japan] (e-ticket)
Guest User2025-12-05
This ticket is super useful! It requires exchanging it at a specific station counter, but it can also be used by people going to Japan for working holidays. Hehehe. For those who plan ahead, it can save a lot of money and time. This time I went from Osaka to Shirahama on the Kuroshio Express, and the round trip was worth it!