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Surutto KANSAI

KANSAI RAILWAY PASS LITE

Foreign visitors onlyNo JR2 days / 3 daysQR

from ¥5,200

checked November 14, 2026

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Two or three days of unlimited rides on subways and private railways across Kansai. Not valid on JR, the Kyoto City Subway or buses.

Foreign passport holders only. Only for visitors who enter Japan as Temporary Visitors for tourism. This is stated on the sales page (KKday) linked from the official page; the official page itself does not state it.

Where to buy

Prices

TypeValid forAdult
2DAY2 days¥5,200
3DAY3 days¥6,500

Checked: November 14, 2026 (official sources)

Key facts

Who can buy
Foreign passport holders (Temporary Visitors) only
How days are counted
Two or three consecutive days. A day runs from 3:00 a.m. to 2:59 a.m. the next morning.
Format
QR code on your smartphone only. Screenshots and printouts are not accepted.
What you can ride
  • Subways and private railways across Kansai
  • Eizan Railway, Hankai Tramway and Mizuma Railway (show the screen to staff)
Not covered / extra fee
  • JR
  • Kyoto City Subway
  • Randen (Keifuku Railway)
  • Keihan Otsu Line (Keishin Line and Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line)
  • Buses
  • Reserved-seat limited express trains (Kintetsu, Nankai, Keihan, Hankyu) need an extra fee
Attractions
Some facilities offer special deals when you show the pass (on the day of use, one person per pass).
How to buy
Online. The official page links to sales sites such as Klook and KKday.
Sales period
October 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Use within 3 months of purchase and start by March 31, 2027.

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Prices on Klook and KKday may differ from the official price.

Sources

Checked: November 14, 2026 (official sources)

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