2024-03-17 23:30:40
Japan Travel｜Kansai Amazing Pass will be discontinued at the end of March!A new Kansai Railway Card has been launched, transportation discounts have been greatly reduced, and the Osaka Amazing Pass will be restructured and increased in price starting from April.
Many people like to use the “Kansai Amazing Pass” when traveling to Kansai, Japan. It can not only ride the subways, private railways and buses in Kansai for free, but also enjoy discounts at many facilities. However, it is sad to report that “Kansai Pass” The “Western Travel Card” will be discontinued at the end of March this year, and a new version of the “Kansai Rail Card” will be sold at the same time. As the name suggests, the card is only for rail travel. Another commonly used “Osaka Amazing Pass” will also be restructured, including increasing fares, reducing discounts, etc. Which transportation card should I choose in the future? Read the article clearly!
The Kansai Amazing Pass will be discontinued at the end of March and will become history. (Official website picture)
The Kansai Amazing Pass will be discontinued at the end of March, and the “Kansai Rail Card” will be introduced instead, and transportation discounts will be greatly reduced.
The “Kansai Amazing Card” commonly used for independent travel in Japan is applicable to Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Shiga, Wakayama, and Nara. The card can be used for unlimited rides on subways, private railways, buses, cable cars, and 260 sightseeing facilities. The discounts are very popular among travelers. In addition, the “Kansai Free Pass” is available for 2-day and 3-day use, with prices starting at 4,480 yen. There is no limit to continuous use following opening the card, you just need to use it up within the validity period! Unfortunately, the official announcement was that sales would be discontinued at the end of March 2024, and the “Kansai Rail Card” currently in circulation on the market is valid until the end of May. Instead, there is the “Kansai Rail Card”, which costs 5,600 yen for a 2-day pass and 7,000 yen for a 3-day pass for adults. It is 1,120 yen more expensive than the “Kansai Amazing Pass”. It can only take designated railway transportation, excluding JR, Randen ( Keifuku Electric Railway), buses and some trains, as for the Osaka METRO Chuo Line “Cosmo Plaza Station ~ Yumesu Station” where the Osaka International Exposition will be held in 2025, are no longer included. At the same time, the attached discounts are also reduced, only along the Kansai Line About 200 facilities (including shrines, temples and shops) offer discounts. In other words, transportation discounts have been greatly reduced following the update.
The “Kansai Rail Card” transportation method is restricted, the fare is increased and the discounts are also reduced. (Official website picture)
Kansai Rail Card
Sale time: March 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Use period: April 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Price:
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2-day pass: 5,600 yen for adults and 2,800 yen for children
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3-day pass: 7,000 yen for adults and 3,500 yen for children
URL:Click here
Osaka Amazing Pass only has 1-day pass left, increased price and reduced discount, will be switched to mobile version in June
The equally popular “Osaka Amazing Pass” is suitable for tourists who mainly play in Osaka city. With the card, you can ride Osaka City Express Railroad, Keihan Electric Railway, Hankyu Electric Railway, Hanshin Electric Railway, Nankai Electric Railway, and Kinki Japan for free. Railways, Osaka City Bus and other means of transportation. The “Osaka Amazing Pass” will be restructured in April. The 2-day pass will be canceled and unified into a 1-day pass. Each pass will increase from 2,800 yen to 3,300 yen. The old system will be maintained and there will be no child ticket. In addition, the 40 sightseeing discounts that the old card might enjoy in the past will be reduced to regarding 30 places. As a reminder, the physical “Osaka Amazing Pass” will be discontinued on June 16 and will be converted to electronic form. In the future, you must download the relevant mobile application to purchase and use tickets. You must show the barcode on your mobile phone when entering and exiting stations or enjoying discounts.
The Osaka Amazing Pass will also be replaced by a new system starting from April, and the price will be increased to 3,300 yen. (Official website picture)
The Osaka Amazing Pass 2-day pass will be discontinued. (Official website picture)
Osaka Amazing Pass (OAP)
Sale time: April 1 to June 16, 2024
Period of use: April 1 to June 30, 2024
Price: 3,300 yen
URL:Click here
If you want to focus on Osaka and have fun, the “Osaka Amazing Pass” is still your first choice, but you have no choice but to accept the price increase and shrinking discounts. (getty images)
The “Kansai Rail Card” is not limited to consecutive days and is more flexible.
When you travel in the future, you can decide which travel card to buy according to your itinerary. If you want to focus on fun in Osaka city, the first choice is still the “Osaka Amazing Pass”, which can only accept price increases and discount reductions; if you want to travel across prefectures and cities, the “Kansai Railway Card” is still worth using, and you can choose consecutive days according to your own itinerary Or it can be used on non-consecutive days. For example, the 3-day coupon can be used on Monday, Wednesday and Friday respectively, which is more flexible.
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