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BESTIt was a week-long itinerary from Osaka to Hiroshima, and I calculated it well and even took the Haruka ride on the last day into consideration. Very cost-effective!
When traveling from Osaka to Hiroshima?
JR Kansai Hiroshima Pass
The JR Kansai Hiroshima Pass, a 5-day unlimited transportation pass in major cities in Kansai and Hiroshima, is a useful pass for those who want to travel to Osaka and see Hiroshima at the same time.
With this pass, you can conveniently visit various travel destinations from Osaka, including Himeji, Wakayama, Okayama, Kurashiki, and Onomichi. It is also useful because you can use the Sanyo Shinkansen, limited express, rapid, local trains, and JR West Miyajima Ferry within this section.
From Osaka to Hiroshima,
JR Kansai Hiroshima Pass
You can enjoy a much more comfortable and affordable trip by purchasing the JR Kansai Hiroshima Pass in advance before leaving for Kansai and Hiroshima. With one pass, you can freely travel to many cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kansai Airport, Himeji, Wakayama, Okayama, Kurashiki, Onomichi, Miyazawa, and Iwakuni, as well as conveniently visit various tourist attractions. Enjoy a variety of excursions, such as visiting Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, or taking a ferry to the treasure museum on Miyajima Island.
In particular, you can travel smartly because you can take unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen, limited express, and local trains.
Routes and available trains
With the Kansai Hiroshima Pass, you can travel freely within the valid area shown on the map. You can start your trip anywhere in the Kansai region, including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kansai Airport, and can travel to Okayama, Makamatsu, Tottori, and Hiroshima with just the JR Kansai Hiroshima Pass.
In terms of airports, Hiroshima Airport, Okayama Airport, Takamatsu Airport, and Kansai Airport are all accessible, so it's really convenient.
Available trains:
‘Sanyo Shinkansen’ (Shin-Osaka⇔Hiroshima) reserved seats
You can also ride Hello Kitty Shinkansen.
Reserved seats on limited express trains (HARUKA, KUROSHIO, THUNDERBIRD, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO (Kyoto⇔Kamigori), etc.)
When using SUPER HAKUTO between Kamigori⇔Tottori or SUPER INABA between Kamigori⇔Tottori, separate fares and charges for the same section are required.
New rapid trains, rapid trains, and local trains on JR West existing lines
JR West Miyajima Ferry (Miyajima Ward⇔Miyajima)
West Japan JR buses are only valid for local buses within the area.
Trains not available:
- Sanyo Shinkansen (Hiroshima⇔Hakata)
- Tokaido Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka⇔Tokyo)
- Kyushu Shinkansen (Hakata⇔Kagoshima-Chuo)
- Paid seat service New Rapid Service ‘A Seat’
For more information, please refer to the official website. Learn more
How about a travel itinerary like this?
We recommend a 5-day itinerary that best uses the JR Kansai Hiroshima Pass 5-day pass.
From Osaka Kansai Airport, we recommend using this pass to travel from Kansai to Hiroshima for 5 days: go to Osaka for a day, go to Kyoto and enjoy a day, go to Kobe for a day, go to Okayama for a day, and go to Hiroshima for a day.
You can enjoy a trip like this if you have the JR Kansai Hiroshima Pass.
Ticket machine:
The location and number of ticket exchange machines vary by station. Please check the information for stations with ticket exchange machines in the image. See more
For detailed ticket issuance methods, please check the official website. See more
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How to receive your ticket:
1. Please prepare your passport and e-ticket.
2. Please select a language from the top menu of the ticket machine. (English, Chinese, Korean supported)
3. Select “Recieve reserved ticket”
4. Select “Exchange for Japan Pass”
5. Scan the E-ticket QR code at the exact location .
6. Select the pass start date. (You can select up to 1 month in the future)
7. Click Agree to the information about pass receipt qualifications and personal information. (Total 2 questions)
8. Please scan your e-passport at the correct location . (If it is not an e-passport, you cannot scan it and must collect it in person.)
9. On the confirmation page, check the product and collect your rail pass.
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