The Hankyu Railway offers a one-day pass specifically for foreign tourists, ideal for those exploring the Keihanshin area (Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe). This is particularly cost-effective for travelers using the Hankyu Railway to commute between Osaka and Kyoto. For example, a one-way fare from Umeda to Kawaramachi Station in Kyoto costs ¥410, so a round trip would be ¥820. The one-day pass is priced at only ¥700, allowing for a saving of ¥120, equivalent to the price of a bottle of drink.
Ticket Version
The passes are differentiated by duration, available only in 1-day and 2-day versions.
There is no version specifically for children.
Ticket Information
1. A single ticket pass: Allows for travel on all Hankyu Railway lines (excluding through services on routes like the Kobe Kosoku Line and Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line).
Hankyu Railway One-Day Pass Front Side
The back of the ticket (it will say 1day or 2day on the side)
2. Instructions for Use:
(The above image is provided by a netizen named Daidai.)
The back side is a route map.
(The above image is provided by a netizen named Daidai.)
Release period
Issued throughout the year
Validity period
Issued all year round (updated annually on April 1st, the card is valid until April 30th of the following year). After purchase, you can choose any day to activate the card. Once activated, it is only valid for use on that day for the one-day pass.
For the two-day version, you can choose any two days to use it (the days do not have to be consecutive).
Valid Range
Hankyu Railway, all lines except for through-operation routes: Kobe Rapid Railway Line, Osaka Municipal Subway Sakaisuji Line
(The following image is a map of Hankyu Railway and other through-operation routes. Only Hankyu Railway can be taken. Please do not confuse.)
Price
One-day ticket: ¥700
Two-day ticket: ¥1200
Sales Locations
■ Hankyu Tourist Center in Osaka, Umeda
■ Hankyu Tourist Center at Kyoto, Kawaramachi Station (Sells only until 17:00, note)
■ Main hotel reception desks of Hankyu Hanshin Group.
Osaka: Osaka New Hankyu, Osaka New Hankyu Annex, Osaka Hankyu International
Kyoto: Kyoto New Hankyu
■ Kansai Tourist Information Centers:
Kansai Airport Terminal 1 (Location of the Travel Desk on the right side of the image below), Terminal 2, Kyoto Tower (3F)
■ Kyoto Tourist Information Center: TSUJIKURA Building 3rd Floor (Service Hours: 09:00-18:00)
Usage Instructions
Just like regular train tickets, when entering or exiting the train station, please use the automatic ticket gates.
Additional Explanation
1. The One-day Pass is calculated based on the date and is valid until the last train of the day; it is not valid for 24 hours.
2. All lines and all types of seats on Hankyu Railway are open seating; there is no additional charge for riding the Limited Express.
3. If traveling on non-Hankyu routes, please see station staff upon exiting to purchase additional tickets. The fare is calculated from the last Hankyu station.
4. Hankyu’s sightseeing trains – the Kyoto Train and Yuraku – can both be used with the Hankyu Railway One-day Pass.
Important Notes
1. Not available for use on other trains, including direct routes to other extended areas.
2. Only one ticket can be purchased at a time.
3. Once purchased, this ticket cannot be refunded!
4. This ticket is sold by Hankyu Railway specifically for foreigners, so when purchasing in Japan, you may be asked to present your passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How do I use this one-day pass to travel from Nihonbashi (along the Sakaisuji Line) to Arashiyama or Kawaramachi (any station on the Hankyu Line)?
A1: On the Osaka subway side, please purchase a ticket in advance (until Tenjinbashi Rokuchome), and then when you exit at Arashiyama or Kawaramachi, use the one-day pass directly at the automatic ticket gate. If you are unable to pass through, then use the manned ticket gate and show the Hankyu one-day pass and ticket to the station staff. The station staff will assist you in passing through.
Q2: How can I use this one-day pass to travel from Arashiyama or Kawaramachi (either Hankyu station) to Nihonbashi (along the Sakaisuji Line)?
A2: When returning from the Hankyu line to Osaka, please use the Hankyu one-day pass to enter the station. Then, when exiting the station, proceed to the manned ticket gate and present the Hankyu one-day pass. At this time, the station staff will ask you to pay the remaining fare in cash and inform you of the amount. We can then pay the remaining fare in cash (the fare adjustment starts from Tenjinbashi-suji Rokuchome).
Reference Materials
Hankyu Railway One-day Pass – Taiwan Official Website
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