my previous trip i used kansai one pass or kansai west pass...can't really remember (can only remember i bought it for 2000yen for a 1-day pass), but it can be used on haruka express and it's cheaper compared to normal haruka fare. After you reach kyoto etc, you can use the pass for unlimited train rides within 1-3 days depending on which one you bought

ah then ok its cheap

How u get 11/day? Normal price is 15/day

perhaps chinti or RC can advice the differences between Kansai Area/One/Thru Pass vs ICOCA + Haruka ? i read the rules on the websites but still confused to which one is more cost effective...

thanks

Hi
I got it from another company
travelrecommends.com

and using voucher (pm if u need voucher)

Uncle google says there are 2 shops One at Akihabara and another at Ikebukuro as mentioned by chinti

http://www.yamazakipan.co.jp/lunch-p/shop/

Really nice? There is one Daily Yamazaki near my Airbnb. I hope I can find it there and give it a try.

kansai area pass is 4500 yen for two days, u get to ride Haruka limited express which cost about 1700 yen one way, and unlimited bus and JR train for two days.

Thru pass cost 4000 yen for two days but it doesnt allow u to ride Haruka express, only buses and metro (not JR line).

ICOCA + Haruka cost 4200 yen for round trip KIX-Osaka, so u get round trip of Haruka express worth roughly 3000 yen and a pre-loaded 1500 yen ICOCA IC. its not unlimited, u ride until 1500 yen finished then u go top up again. when u return the ICOCA IC u get bak 500 yen meaning it cost only 3700 yen for round trip Haruka express and a 1500 yen worth of ride.

kansai area pass is worth it if u ride more than 3000 yen worth of buses and JR line in two days which seems to be a lot even for Tokyo, thru pass definitely not worth it, and ICOCA + Haruka is by far the best among these three.

This post has been edited by chinti: Jul 12 2017, 10:24 AM

u will be amazed by the variety they have, certain seasons even have limited edition flavors.

thanks for the quick response !

i checked back my 2013 itinerary...i did purchase kansai area pass 1-day for 2000yen, used it for kix - kyoto haruka express...then use it on unlimited bus and JR train for 1 day. At that time, was icoca + haruka option (with haruka express return trip to kix up to 14 days) available already ?.

i guess for my next kansai trip i will opt for I+H

yeap kansai area pass got 1 day, i use 2 day as example coz thru pass only start from 2 days.
the roundtrip was always 14 days, well technically the ICOCA IC will never expired, the only worry is Haruka express if u travel more than 14 days.

another option is, buy kansai area pass 1 day for ur first day, then ur remaining days just buy ICOCA if u travel more than 14 days. I + H is only worth it if u purchase round trip, single trip u only save like 100 yen.

also if ur location is kyoto, just get kansai area pass as u will hardly use any subway. the bus day pass is cheaper for kyoto compared to all these, its only 500 yen per day

This post has been edited by chinti: Jul 12 2017, 10:48 AM

Yup i know it's from travelrecommends. I used their service before. but their usual price is 15/day. So i want to know how u get 11/day

I actually wondering if i will be able to use haruka express if arrival is at 9.30pm. For now, i'm opted for bus, ¥2550. Straight to Kyoto tho

2550yen not cheap...

Yes not cheap and that is the standard bus fare from KIX to Kyoto. But due to arrival time, I have no choice. ANd yeah, i dont mind paying anyway. But if I can use Haruka Express, that will be better.

If im not mistaken, Haruka Express last train is at 10.15/30/45pm. So roughly I only have 1 hour to clear immigration, exchange ticket. Which is i dont think it's possible

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Jul 12 2017, 11:18 AM

last train from kansai airport to kyoto is 11.09pm, u can definitely make it. immigration there very fast provided u fill ur custom declaration form correctly on flight so u dun waste time

edit: my bad, its to osaka and then u transfer to special rapid service, total cost 1880yen till kyoto. straight to kyoto is 10.16pm, if u can run u can definitely make it

This post has been edited by chinti: Jul 12 2017, 11:28 AM

How long it takes t o clear immigration? Exchange Haruka ticket at JR office will definitely takes time. Maybe I just take the bus and enjoy the scenery hahahahaha

max for me in japan is usually 15min including walking from flight to immigration there. the ticket also at max 5min if no people

Guys, need a clarification on hotel charges.My friend told me that staying in a hotel, we will be charged per person instead of room.But, googling shows charges are based on room.But Im not sure from google there, as an example RM300 is actually the price of a room or referring to per person?

This post has been edited by 90929155: Jul 12 2017, 12:01 PM

If..that's the problem. In tokyo, yes less tha n20 minutes. Im not sure in KIX tho

Some yes, some no. Depends where u looking for the hotel. Care to share?