West Japan Railway Company
The West Japan Railway Company, also known as JR West, operates railways in Osaka, Kyoto, and the rest of western Japan. The Kansai-Airport Express HARUKA which is covered in Hello Kitty-themed illustrations offers great access to city centers. With Hokuriku Shinkansen and Thunderbird Limited Express, you can travel from Tokyo to Kansai via Hokuriku area such as Toyama, Kanazawa and Fukui. Our JR-WEST RAIL PASS, such as the Kansai Wide Area Pass, will offer unlimited travel around the Kansai area! Kansai Wide Area Pass is covered Osaka, Shiga, Nara and more. We also offer some digital tickets which you can take trains directly with your smartphones in Kansai area. *Regular HARUKA trains without Hello Kitty-themed illustrations are also in operation.
Information
JR-WEST Rail Pass
Travel Area Guide
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel/shopping/
How to use JR-West
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/train-usage-guide/howto/
Shopping, Hotels, and Other Services (Near JR Stations)
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/group/
Travel arrangements/Reservations
Route map
