Icoca + Haruka

[imt204]

Just noticed that icoca + haruka changed their price based on destinations. Is it worth it to get this or just normal icoca if I am travelling to namba from airport?

 

[cpuer]

If simply namba(nankai) to KIX, its 920 one way. IMO, no need Haruka.

 

[fiopsy]

hi all

can Icoca card be used to pay for travel between cities eg. Osaka-Kyoto? or do I need to buy individual train tickets from the station?

thanks

 

[evilerniex]

hi all

can Icoca card be used to pay for travel between cities eg. Osaka-Kyoto? or do I need to buy individual train tickets from the station?

thanks

yes, u can use icoca if taking normal train between osaka-kyoto

 

[fiopsy]

yes, u can use icoca if taking normal train between osaka-kyoto

what's the normal train? is JR special rapid service considered normal train?

 

[evilerniex]

what's the normal train? is JR special rapid service considered normal train?

yup, can take JR special rapid.

 

[lcpteck]

Yeah, having an IC card is very convenient in Japan.

 

[Illusionist_85]

at least no need to stay at one side counting the 10s n 1s yen to pay

 

[tang_tang]

ICOCA and Haruka for Children

Hi all

Sorry to dig out this old thread. I understand that ICOCA and Haruka is not available for children.

We are travelling with 2 adults and 2 children 6 and 9 years old from KIX airport to Kyoto. What should we do with the kids train tickets?

Is it cheaper that we buy 4 Kansai One Pass and Haruka tickets and buy 2 children ICOCA cards for children to travel in japan. Then let the adults use the 4 Kansai One pass in Japan in order to purchase the Haruka at a cheaper rate for the children? Or is there any better way?

Thank you!

 

[bluetwinkle]

Hi all

Sorry to dig out this old thread. I understand that ICOCA and Haruka is not available for children.

We are travelling with 2 adults and 2 children 6 and 9 years old from KIX airport to Kyoto. What should we do with the kids train tickets?

Is it cheaper that we buy 4 Kansai One Pass and Haruka tickets and buy 2 children ICOCA cards for children to travel in japan. Then let the adults use the 4 Kansai One pass in Japan in order to purchase the Haruka at a cheaper rate for the children? Or is there any better way?

Thank you!

I am not sure how great is the deal you are looking at but typically, the fares for Children are half the Adult price. Some promotional tickets/combo may not have a child fare but paying for the regular child fare may still work out to be cheaper than getting any promo tickets/combo that are meant for adults.

 

[tang_tang]

Thanks. I guess i should get a one day JR West Kansai Area Passes 1,100yen each for my kids.