When sightseeing, you will travel from place to place by train. Buying a ticket each time is a hassle. In Osaka, IC cards that can be used on most trains are now available for tourists visiting Japan. In this issue, we will introduce the card.
KANSAI ONE PASS
The name of the IC card is “KANSAI ONE PASS”. With this single card, you can use all major railroad companies and transportation systems in the Kansai region. There is no need to buy a ticket each time, and the card can be used repeatedly if recharged, making it easy to change trains. The KANSAI ONE PASS can be purchased at major stations of the following major railroad companies and transportation systems in the Kansai region, tourist information centers and service centers. The following is a list of places to purchase the pass at the stations you are most likely to use first when visiting the Kansai region.
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・Kansai International Airport
JR West: Kansai Airport Station
Nankai: Kansai Airport Station Ticket Office
・Osaka
JR West: Shin-Osaka Station
・Kyoto
JR West: Kyoto Station
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The purchase amount is 3,000 yen (500 yen deposit + 2,500 yen usage), and the maximum charge amount is 20,000 yen. Since this is an IC card for foreign visitors to Japan, you will need to present your passport at the time of purchase. The next step is to recharge the card. You can recharge your card at ticket vending machines at each station by following the steps below.
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1. Select “Charge to IC Card
2. Insert the card into the slot.
3. Select the amount to charge
4. Insert cash
5. Select whether you want a receipt or not.
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It may be a hassle to find a place to purchase the card, but it is definitely more convenient to have this card when visiting various tourist attractions. You may feel uneasy about the recharging procedure, but please give it a try!
