KINTETSU RAIL PASS
Overview
A digital pass exclusively for international visitors that offers unlimited rides on the Kintetsu network stretching from Osaka, Nara and Kyoto to Ise-Shima and Nagoya. There are 4 types, 1day, 2day, 5day and 5day plus, and depending on the type you can also ride Nara Kotsu and Mie Kotsu buses. A separate limited express ticket is required to ride limited express trains.
- Who can buy
- For international visitors only. Adults are 12 and over, children are 6–11 (under 6 free)
- Coverage
- 1day covers designated sections such as Osaka-Namba–Kintetsu-Nara and some Nara Kotsu buses; 2day covers all Kintetsu lines within Osaka, Nara and Kyoto prefectures and designated Nara Kotsu bus areas; 5day covers all Kintetsu lines and the Iga Railway; 5day plus additionally covers designated Nara Kotsu and Mie Kotsu bus areas
- Validity
- 1day is valid for 1 day of use, 2day for 2 consecutive days, and 5day and 5day plus for 5 consecutive days (from the first day of use)
- Official website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/ticket/
Prices
Prices are as of the date shown and can change. Check the official website before you buy.
What’s included
- ✓Kintetsu lines (designated range for each type)
- ✓Iga Railway (5day and 5day plus)
- ✓Designated Nara Kotsu bus areas (1day, 2day and 5day plus)
- ✓Designated Mie Kotsu bus areas (5day plus)
- ✓Benefits at partner facilities
- ✕Kintetsu limited express tickets
- ✕Ropeways
- ✕JR lines and other operators' lines
Limited express trains require a separate limited express ticket. The pass alone does not let you ride limited express trains
Best for
- ★Travelers making day trips from Osaka to Nara or Kyoto on Kintetsu
- ★Travelers going as far as Ise-Shima or Nagoya on Kintetsu
Where to buy
- 🛒Online purchase page linked from the Kintetsu official website (digital ticket)
- 🛒Sales agents outside Japan
How to use
- 1Buy online and press the activation button on the first day of use
- 2Use ticket gates that support digital tickets; at gates that do not, show the screen to station staff
- 3On buses, show the crew the screen displaying the date of use when boarding or getting off
- 4Carry your passport
Good to know
- !A screenshot of the QR code will not get you through the ticket gate
- !Cannot be canceled after activation
- !Up to 4 passes can be purchased per booking
- !Turn off your browser's automatic translation and dark mode when displaying the pass
Main areas you can reach with this pass
Getting there from the airport
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Prices, eligibility and covered lines are based on official information from the issuers (rail and bus companies). Conditions can change, so check the official website before you buy.
Last checked: 2026-10-08