{"id":21250,"date":"2025-05-23T13:57:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T11:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=21250"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T12:05:20","slug":"jr-west-passes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/jr-west-passes","title":{"rendered":"JR West Passes: Complete Guide to Choosing the Right One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip through Western Japan? Whether you want to stay close to Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto, or you\u2019re planning on venturing as far as Hiroshima or the Japanese Alps, there\u2019s a <strong>JR West Regional Pass<\/strong> to suit your trip.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not planning to cross the entire country, JR West passes are a<strong> cost-effective way to travel<\/strong>, while enjoying flexibility between different routes. With your regional pass, you can explore popular regions like Kansai, Chugoku, and parts of Hokuriku.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, you\u2019ll find out exactly <strong>what\u2019s covered in each JR West pass<\/strong>, so you can choose the right one for your trip.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Kansai_Area_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Kansai Area Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kansai_Wide_Area_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Kansai Wide Area Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kansai-Hiroshima_Area_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kansai-Hokuriku_Area_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sanyo-Sanin_Area_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Sanyo-San\u2019in Area Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hiroshima-Yamaguchi_Area_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hokuriku_Arch_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Takayama-Hokuriku_Area_Tourist_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Comparing_JR_West_Passes\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Comparing JR West Passes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Kansai_Area_Pass\">Kansai Area Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/kansai-west-pass.png\" alt=\"kansai area pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning an itinerary based around Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-area-pass\">Kansai Area Pass<\/a> has everything you need. It covers trains and buses in the Kansai region, and is <strong>valid for 1 to 4 consecutive days<\/strong>, depending on your length of stay.<\/p>\n<p>It gives you access to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>JR West rapid and local trains<\/li>\n<li>JR West local buses between Kyoto Station, Takao, and Shuzan<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/osaka-city-loop-line\">Osaka Loop Line<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Transfers from Kansai International Airport via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haruka-express-kansai-airport\">Haruka Express<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s perfect for <strong>short stays<\/strong>, or if you only need a pass for a section of your trip. It allows you to visit the area\u2019s major cities, as well as attractions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nara-park\">Nara Park<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/himeji-castle-travel-guide\">Himeji Castle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the Kansai Area Pass is not valid on Shinkansen lines, so it\u2019s <strong>best for local travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-area-pass\">Buy your Kansai Area Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kansai_Wide_Area_Pass\">Kansai Wide Area Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/kansai-wide-area-pass.png\" alt=\"Kansai Wide Area Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-wide-area-pass\"> Kansai Wide Area Pass<\/a> expands on the Kansai Area Pass to <strong>include access to Shinkansen services<\/strong> and further afield destinations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/okayama-travel-guide\">Okayama<\/a>, Kinosaki Onsen, and Tottori.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s <strong>valid for 5 consecutive days<\/strong> and covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> (between Shin-Osaka and Okayama)<\/li>\n<li>JR West local and limited express trains<\/li>\n<li>Airport transfers from Kansai International Airport<\/li>\n<li>Some JR bus services, like Kyoto Station to Takao and Shuzan<\/li>\n<li>Kyoto Tango Railway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Kansai Wide Area Pass is ideal for travelers who want to experience cities like Kyoto and Osaka, as well as <strong>natural attractions <\/strong>like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tottori-sand-dunes\">Tottori Sand Dunes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/all-about-onsens-the-japanese-hot-springs\">hot springs<\/a> in Kinosaki Onsen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-wide-area-pass\">Buy your Kansai Wide Area Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kansai-Hiroshima_Area_Pass\">Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/kansai-hiroshima-rail-pass.png\" alt=\"Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-hiroshima-pass\">Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass<\/a> covers a wide area of Western Japan. Like other regional passes, it features Osaka, Kobe, and Okayama, but also allows you to travel as far as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">Hiroshima<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s <strong>valid for 5 days<\/strong>, and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sanyo Shinkansen (up to Hiroshima)<\/li>\n<li>JR West rapid and limited express trains<\/li>\n<li>Regional JR buses in Kyoto and Hiroshima<\/li>\n<li>JR ferry to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/miyajima-travel-guide\">Miyajima Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Airport transfers from Kansai International Airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This pass is your best choice for a <strong>more expansive itinerary<\/strong> in Kansai and the Chugoku region. Along with top destinations like Kyoto and Himeji, you can also visit historic sites like the Hiroshima Peace Park in a single journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-hiroshima-pass\">Buy your Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kansai-Hokuriku_Area_Pass\">Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/kansai-hokuriku-area-pass.png\" alt=\"Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to travel <strong>beyond Kansai to the mountainous north<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-hokuriku-area-pass\">Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/a> is a great option.<\/p>\n<p>The pass covers <strong>7 consecutive days<\/strong> across:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sanyo Shinkansen (between Shin-Osaka and Okayama)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokuriku-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Hokuriku Shinkansen<\/a> (between Joetsu Myoko and Tsuruga)<\/li>\n<li>Designated local and rapid JR trains<\/li>\n<li>Kyoto Tango and Noto Railways<\/li>\n<li>Wakayama Electric Railway<\/li>\n<li>JR West buses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you plan to take time to explore want to explore <strong>Hokuriku\u2019s spectacular coastlines and historic towns<\/strong>, the Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass gives you greater access than other regional passes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-hokuriku-area-pass\">Buy your Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Sanyo-Sanin_Area_Pass\">Sanyo-San\u2019in Area Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/sanyo-sanin-area-pass.png\" alt=\"Sanyo-San\u2019in Area Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/sanyo-sanin-area-pass\">Sanyo-San&#8217;in Area Pass<\/a> offers <strong>comprehensive travel across Chugoku<\/strong>, including Osaka, Okayama, and Hiroshima. It also takes you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide\">Fukuoka<\/a> on the Sanyo Shinkansen.<\/p>\n<p>It covers <strong>7 days of travel<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sanyo Shinkansen (from Shin-Osaka to Hakata)<\/li>\n<li>JR West lines on the San&#8217;in Coast, including Matsue and Izumo<\/li>\n<li>Designated rapid and local JR services<\/li>\n<li>Local JR buses in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi<\/li>\n<li>Limited Express trains, like the Kuroshio, Thunderbird, and Kounotori<\/li>\n<li>JR ferry to Miyajima<\/li>\n<li>Kyoto Tango Railway (to Amanohashidate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This pass is ideal for long-distance travelers with time to spare and plans to visit a wide variety of attractions in this region of Japan. It also includes <strong>iconic Shinkansen<\/strong>, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hello-kitty-shinkansen\">Hello Kitty bullet train<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/sanyo-sanin-area-pass\">Buy your Sanyo-San\u2019in Area Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hiroshima-Yamaguchi_Area_Pass\">Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/hiroshima-yamaguchi-area-pass.png\" alt=\"Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hiroshima-yamaguchi-area-pass\"> Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass<\/a> exclusively covers western Honshu, with top attractions like <strong>Hiroshima,<\/strong> <strong>Miyajima, and Fukuoka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>5-day pass<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited JR West train travel in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi areas<\/li>\n<li>Regional JR West bus services<\/li>\n<li>Sanyo Shinkansen (between Mihara and Hakata)<\/li>\n<li>JR ferry to Miyajima Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass allows you to combine Fukuoka\u2019s historic castles and shrines, with peaceful coastal scenery along the <strong>westernmost point of Honshu<\/strong>. It\u2019s ideal if your trip focuses on Hiroshima and surrounding areas, without returning to Kansai.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hiroshima-yamaguchi-area-pass\">Buy your Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hokuriku_Arch_Pass\">Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/hokuriku-arch-pass.png\" alt=\"Hokuriku Arch Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\">Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a> allows you to add <strong>Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto<\/strong> to your itinerary, while also traveling along the Hokuriku coast.<\/p>\n<p>It includes <strong>7 consecutive days of travel<\/strong>, covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokuriku-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Hokuriku Shinkansen<\/a> (Tokyo to Tsuruga)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/joetsu-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Joetsu Shinkansen<\/a> (Tokyo to Takasaki Niigata)<\/li>\n<li>Tohoku\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamagata-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Yamagata Shinkansan<\/a> (Omiya to Tokyo)<\/li>\n<li>JR trains between Osaka and Tokyo<\/li>\n<li>Limited Express and local trains<\/li>\n<li>Airport transfers from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\">Narita<\/a>, Haneda, and Kansai airports<\/li>\n<li>Some non-JR lines, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-monorail\">Tokyo Monorail<\/a> and Noto Railway from Nanao to Wakura Onsen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Hokuriku Arch Pass covers <strong>travel across central Japan<\/strong>, without the need to retrace your steps to make a round trip back to the airport. It allows you to fly easily into Tokyo and out of Osaka, or vice versa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/hokuriku-arch-pass\">Buy your Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Takayama-Hokuriku_Area_Tourist_Pass\">Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/micro\/takayama-hokuriku-tourist-pass.png\" alt=\"Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To see another side of Japan, travel to <strong>mountains, hot springs<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-japan\">heritage villages<\/a> like Shirakawa-go with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/takayama-hokuriku-area-pass\">Takayama-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/a>. The pass also covers Kansai International Airport, Osaka, and Kyoto so you can see all the region has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>The pass covers <strong>5 consecutive days<\/strong>, and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hokuriku Shinkansen (between Tsuruga and Toyama)<\/li>\n<li>Designated JR Limited Express and local trains<\/li>\n<li>Toyama Chiho Railway<\/li>\n<li>Osaka Loop Line<\/li>\n<li>Kaetsuno World Heritage buses (Takaoka, Gokayama, and Shirakawago)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect pass if you\u2019re planning a trip to make the most of the great outdoors, especially in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-cherry-blossom-forecast\">cherry blossom<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-autumn-leaves-forecast\">autumn foliage<\/a> season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/takayama-hokuriku-area-pass\">Buy your Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Comparing_JR_West_Passes\">Comparing JR West Passes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>best JR West pass<\/strong> for your journey depends on your budget and itinerary. Here\u2019s a look at how all the passes in the region compare:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<th><strong>Type of Pass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Validity<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Top Destinations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Price\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kansai Area Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1 to 4 days<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Osaka<\/li>\n<li>Kyoto<\/li>\n<li>Nara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>From \u00a52,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kansai Wide Area Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5 days<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Kyoto<\/li>\n<li>Okayama<\/li>\n<li>Tottori<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a512,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5 days<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Kyoto<\/li>\n<li>Himeji<\/li>\n<li>Hiroshima<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a517,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7 days<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Kanazawa<\/li>\n<li>Osaka<\/li>\n<li>Okayama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a517,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sanyo-San\u2019in Area Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7 days<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Fukuoka<\/li>\n<li>Osaka<\/li>\n<li>Kobe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a523,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5 days<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiroshima<\/li>\n<li>Fukuoka<\/li>\n<li>Miyajima<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a515,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7 days<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Tokyo<\/li>\n<li>Osaka<\/li>\n<li>Toyama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a530,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Takayama-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5 days<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Kyoto<\/li>\n<li>Osaka<\/li>\n<li>Toyama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a519,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>traveling around the entire country<\/strong>, a ticket with national coverage may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/jr-pass-vs-jr-regional-passes\">more cost effective than a JR Regional Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever pass you choose, our site has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/routes-and-itineraries\">hundreds of itineraries<\/a> to help you <strong>get the most out of your time<\/strong> in Japan. Check them to find your ideal route and start planning your trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip through Western Japan? Whether you want to stay close to Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto, or you\u2019re planning on venturing as far as Hiroshima or the Japanese Alps, there\u2019s a JR West Regional Pass to suit your trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5586,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[92],"tags":[],"acf":{"bread_1":false,"bread_2":false,"bread_3":false,"bread_4":false,"bread_5":false,"bread_6":false,"bread_7":false,"bread_last":false,"custom_guide":"","pageresume":"JR West Passes offer great savings for visitors to Kansai and San'in. 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