Transit Tickets and Passes for Tourists

KANSAI ONE PASS　【Buses, Railways, Subways】

This IC card-type ticket comes with perks such as discount services or special offers at participating facilities and shops at sightseeing spots. With this single card, you can take major trains and buses in the Kansai region without needing to buy individual tickets.

Sales Perio	Year-round ※Subject to availability
Validity	No expiration date; card is also refundable by paying a handling fee
Valid Area	–
Price	\3,000 ※Includes \500 deposit
Sales Location	・Kobe City Bus & Subway Customer Service Counter at Sannomiya Station ・Tourist Information Center at Shin-Kobe Station
Important Notes	・For overseas visitors to Japan only. ・Only customers with a passport issued by a government other than Japan and a residence status of “short-term stay” are eligible to use and purchase this card. ・Please present your passport at the time of purchase.
Official Website	http://kansaionepass.com/en/

One-Day Pass for City Bus & Subway　【Buses, Subways】

This pass allows unlimited rides on all city buses and subways (including the Hokushin Line, from Shin-Kobe to Tanigami Station) for one day.

Designs for the pass vary depending on the sales location.

Sales Period	Year-round
Validity	One day, on the date of use
Valid Area	All Kobe City Bus and Subway lines ・For bus routes operated jointly with private companies, this pass is only valid for the Shinki Bus Yamate Line and the Sanyo Bus Route 15 (including Route S15).
Price	Adult: \1,040
Sales Location	・Ticket gate offices at all Kobe City Subway stations (At Tanigami Station: available only at the commuter pass sales office) ・Commuter Pass Sales offices
Important Notes	・If you purchased a day pass BY May 31, 2020, and wish to use it at Tanigami Station, please exchange your pass BEFORE usage at any subway station except Tanigami Station. ・A pass that is unused within the validity period can be refunded at any station ticket gate office (or commuter pass sales office at Tanigami Station) for a handling fee of \210.
Official Website	–

Subway One-Day Pass　【Subways】

This pass allows unlimited rides on all City subway lines for one day (including the Hokushin Line, from Shin-Kobe to Tanigami Station).

Designs for the pass vary depending on the sales location.

Sales Period	Year-round
Validity	One day, on the date of use
Valid Area	All Kobe City Subway lines
Price	Adult: \830
Sales Location	・Ticket gate offices at all Kobe City Subway stations (At Tanigami Station: available only at the commuter pass sales office) ・Commuter Pass Sales offices
Important Notes	・If you purchased a day pass BY May 31, 2020, and wish to use it at Tanigami Station, please exchange your pass BEFORE usage at any subway station except Tanigami Station. ・A pass that is unused within the validity period can be refunded at any station ticket gate office (or commuter pass sales office at Tanigami Station) for a handling fee of \210.
Official Website	–

IC Cards　【Buses, Railways, Subways】

The following are IC cards, which you can add money onto (“charge”) for use. These cards allow you to tap in and out of public buses and train station gates (including Kobe City buses and subways) for smooth and easy transportation in the Kansai area. Various mobile versions, such as apps for ICOCA and Suica, are also accepted.

Train Tickets　【Subways】

Regular physical tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines at all stations. Ticket fare varies depending on distance traveled, so before purchase, please check the fare chart located above the ticket machines to confirm the fare to your destination.

Credit Cards (Contactless Payment)　【Subways】

A credit card with contactless payment functions can also be used at city subway stations. With a tap, your train fare will be automatically charged to your credit card. Available credit cards include Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and UnionPay (credit, debit, and prepaid).

• No prior registration is required.
• Contactless payment is only available for the adult fare. If a child uses contactless payment, the adult fare will be charged.
• Only the cardholder can use their card for contactless payment.
• Contactless payment cannot be used simultaneously with other ticket types (e.g. transit passes, prepaid cards, regular train tickets, etc.)

Child Fares　【Buses, Subways】

Fares are based on age group as follows:

Category	Age
Adult fare	12 years and older ※ Note: 12-year-old elementary school students are charged the child fare.
Child fare	One year to under 12 years old (including 12-year-old elementary school students) ※ Note: Infants ages 1 to 6 years old (before entering elementary school) who are accompanied by a person of ES age or older can ride for free (up to 2 infants per accompanying person). Infants under 1 year old can board for free.