Transportation from Kyoto, Osaka, etc.

Transportation from Kyoto, Osaka, etc.

It is possible to travel to Wakayama from Kyoto and Osaka by JR express or highway bus. You can freely arrange your trip by making use of the special tickets for foreign travelers available in the Kansai area. Check all the transportation information for efficient planning!

【Koyasan】 Kyoto - Koyasan Direct Highway Bus (Limited from April to November)

Express buses directly connecting Kyoto and Koyasan run from April to November each year.

It is very convenient to travel between Kyoto and Koyasan in approximately 160 minutes without having to transfer to a train or other means of transportation. Please take this comfortable highway bus and enjoy a trip to Kyoto and Koyasan with their rich Japanese ambience.


・All seats are reserved seats. Please purchase a ticket in advance.   

【Service Period】

・April 12, 2024 - November 24, 2024


【Fares】

<From Kyoto Station>

・April - September

 Adults: One-way: 2,800 yen, Round trip: 5,100 yen

・October-November

 Adults: One-way: 3,000 yen, Round trip: 5,500 yen

*Child fares are half the price of adult fares.

*Round-trip tickets are valid for 10 days from the day of onward travel.


【Route】(Bound for Koyasan)

・Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi → Highway Kyotanabe

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・Daimon-minami Chushajo(Car Parking) → Okuno-in-mae → Koya Keisatsu-mae (Kongobuji North)

*Reverse route for return


For details on departure times, available sections, and how to make reservations and purchase, please refer to the URL below.

【Koyasan】 Limited Express Koya connecting Osaka to Koyasan

The Limited Express Koya operated by Nankai Electric Railway directly connects Osaka (Namba Station) to Koyasan (Gokurakubashi Station) in about 80 minutes. The train, which offers only reserved seats, runs through the steep gradients and curves to Koyasan, and has long been a favorite of many travelers.


【Service Period】

・All year round


【Fares】

<From Namba>

・Express fare: 790 yen, Boarding ticket: 930 yen

・Child fares are half the price of adult fares.


For details on departure times, available sections, and how to make reservations and purchase tickets, please refer to the URL below.

【Shirahama】Osaka - Shirahama Highway Bus

Express buses from Osaka to Shirahama run from Osaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal, Namba OCAT, and Rinku Town Station via Tanabe Station, Shirahama Bus Center, and Nanki Shirahama Airport to Adventure World. The trip takes approximately 150 minutes. Some buses also serve Universal Studios Japan (USJ), allowing passengers to fully enjoy the two theme parks.


・All seats are reserved seats. Please purchase a ticket in advance. 

【Service Period】

・All year round


 【Fares】

<Adults>

・USJ, Osaka Sta., Namba (OCAT) - Shirahama: One-way 3,300 yen, Round-trip 5,900 yen

・Rinku Town Sta. - Shirahama: One-way 3,000 yen, Round trip 5,400 yen

*Child fares are half the price of adult fares.

*Round-trip tickets are valid for 10 days from the date of the round-trip ride.


For details on departure times, available sections, and reservation/purchase methods, please refer to the URL below.

【Prefecture-wide】Kansai One Pass

An IC card-type ticket that can be used in the Kansai area. With the Kansai One Pass, you can smoothly use major railroad companies without having to buy another ticket. The card also includes a service that allows you to receive special offers when you present the card at tourist attractions in various regions.


・The card is only for foreign visitors to Japan who hold a passport other than Japanese nationality with the resident status of "Temporary Visitor."

・The IC card has no expiration date and can be used repeatedly by recharging it.


【Service Period】

・All year round


【Fares】

・Initial Cost: 3,000 yen (*Including 500 yen deposit, maximum charge 20,000 yen)


【Place of Purchase】

・At stations in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and at Kansai International Airport (KIX). For more details, check this page.


Please refer to the following URL for details on the available sections and purchase method.

【Prefecture-wide】Kansai WIDE Area Pass

The Kansai WIDE Area Pass opens up the Kansai region for exploration. Enjoy unlimited train rides for 5 days across Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Wakayama prefectures. With the pass, you can plan an itinerary that includes the historical sites of Kyoto, Osaka's bright lights, and spiritual discovery along Wakayama's Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes and beyond. It can be used for travel within Wakayama Prefecture.


・This is a rail pass for visitors who hold a passport issued by a foreign government and enter in Japan as a "Temporary Visitor."

・The pass allows unlimited travel on the Sanyo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka to Okayama), limited express trains, local trains (including Shinkaisoku and Kaisoku), Wakayama Electric Railway, Kyoto Tango Railway, Chizu Express, and West JR Bus within the free travel area.


【Service Period】

・All year round


【Fares】

・5 days: Adults 12,000 yen, Children 6,000 yen


Please refer to the following URL for details on the available sections and purchase method.

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