The glass and concrete skyscraper expanse of Nishi-Umeda (West-Umeda) in Kita Ward.
Kansai Travel Pass: Exploring Osaka & Kansai Region:
If you are planning to travel beyond city limits you might consider using the tickets from Surutto Kansai. For use in Osaka and other cities in the west of Japan, there are some other useful tickets.
ICOCA smart card. These rechargable cards can be used on rail, subway and bus networks in Kansai area, Okayama, Hiroshima, Nagoya (Kintetsu) and Tokyo (JR East). These cards are available at vending machines at these rail stations.¥2000, including a refundable ¥500 deposit and ¥1500 travel credit. �
Unlimited Kintetsu Rail Pass, (Purchase at the Kansai Airport Agency Travel Desk in Kansai International Airport.), . This pass is good for unlimited travel within the Kansai region for 5 consecutive days. The Kansai region covers Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Mie, and more.¥3500. �
Wide Kintetsu Rail Pass, (Purchase at the Kansai Airport Agency Travel Desk in Kansai International Airport.), . This pass is similar the Unlimited Kintetsu Rail Pass, but it includes a few extra areas like the inclusive round trip access from Kansai Airport to Osaka's Uehommachi station and back to airport plus unlimited rides on Mie Kotsu buses in the Ise-Shima area and some discount vouchers..¥6800. �
Osaka Unlimited Pass, . This pass comes in two versions. The one-day pass offers unlimited use of trains (excluding JR trains) and buses in Osaka City and neighboring areas, as well as free admission to 24 popular sightseeing facilities as well as discounts at some more locations. The two-day pass is restricted to subway and city bus lines. Both versions come with a handy little booklet with route suggestions, coupons and lots of information about all the sites. If you are planning to visit some of the more expensive sites included for free in the pass, such as the Floating Observatory in Umeda which alone carries a price tag of ¥700, this ticket can is economical. Transit can take a long time, so it is wise to make a plan before purchasing this pass. For a couple of hundred yen more you can get an extended version of this pass which includes the train trip to Osaka and back from all the cities around.One-day pass for ¥2000, two-day pass for ¥2700. �
Osaka One-day Pass, . Unlimited one-day travel on all subways, buses, the New Tram, and includes a few discounts around town.Adults ¥850, children ¥430. �
Multiple Ride Card, . This card can be used until its fare (�3300) expires. It is good for subways, buses, and the New Tram.¥3000. �
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Osaka
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