The Kansai-Airport Express "HARUKA" is the best way to get from Kansai Airport to major Kansai cities such as Tennoji, Osaka, Shin-Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. It is a convenient and comfortable express train.

The driving time from Kansai Airport to Tennoji is about 35 minutes, to Shin-Osaka about 50 minutes, and to Kyoto about 80 minutes. There are 60 buses running every day (30 round trips).

※ If you disembark midway, the remaining section of your ticket will be invalid.

How to Use

New Usage Method: QR Code Ticketing Service

【Ticket Validity】

• Usage Period: March 17, 2025 – March 31, 2026

• This ticket is only valid on the day of use.

• Reserved seat tickets can be exchanged only once.

• If all reserved seat allocations are used or if no reservation was made in advance, you may use the non-reserved seats instead.

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【How to Use】

1. Access the "WEST QR Exclusive Website" using your smartphone and display the QR code.

2. Scan the displayed QR code at the automatic ticket gate to pass through.

3. For detailed usage instructions, please refer to the User Guide:
   https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/westqr/userguide/

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【Preparation Before Use】

1. Receive the "WEST QR Ticket Voucher".

2. Visit the "WEST QR Exclusive Website" via the link provided on your voucher.

3. Create an account by entering a valid email address, setting a custom password, and selecting your country/region.

4. After logging in, a pop-up window will appear asking whether you want to link your ticket. Choose your preferred option.

   • Alternatively, you can manually enter the serial number in the "WEST QR Exclusive Website" to link your ticket.

5. Reserved seats for the "HARUKA" train can be selected on the "WEST QR Exclusive Website", with reservations available from 30 days in advance up to 3 minutes before departure.

   • Important: "HARUKA" reserved seats cannot be reserved at station ticket machines or counters.

   • Seats can only be chosen from the "WEST QR Ticket Exclusive Seats". If these seats are fully booked, you may use non-reserved seats or select available "WEST QR Exclusive Seats" on another train.

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【Steps on the Day of Use】

1. Log in to the "WEST QR Exclusive Website" with your registered account.

2. Select the ticket you wish to use from the ticket list.

3. On the ticket details page, click the "Start Use" button to activate the ticket.

4. The QR code will be displayed on the ticket details page. Scan it at the red QR code scanner on the automatic ticket gate to pass through.

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【Important Notes】

• If the ticket gate does not have a QR code scanner, use the designated "WEST QR" scan area nearby for verification and entry.

• Screenshots or printed copies of the QR code cannot be used.

• A smartphone with internet connectivity is required to retrieve QR code information when passing through the gates.

• For further details, please refer to the User Guide:
  https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/westqr/userguide/

 

Green Ticket Machine

1. Upon successful booking, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to the email address registered during reservation.
2. Present the verification code or QR code along with the passport of the non-Japanese traveler at the designated station ticket machine (see the website for details) to redeem a physical ticket.
   • The ticket machines support five languages: Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, and Korean.
   • ※ Check the website for exchange location details.
   • ※ Check the website for eMCO exchange guidelines.
   • ※ If the ticket machine is out of order or your passport does not have an IC chip, please redeem your ticket at the designated station’s "Green Window."
3. Successfully redeem your physical ticket.
4. To obtain a reserved seat ticket, exchange your physical ticket for a designated seat ticket at the Green Ticket Machine before boarding.

※ Check the website for detailed exchange procedures.