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Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus Pass

Unlimited Osaka Metro and most Osaka City Bus routes for 1 or 2 days, with discounts at sights

Aerial view of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Aerial view of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
How it works
Validity1 or 2 daysConsecutive days
TicketMobile pass, show on your phone
SeatsNo seat reservations
CoversSubway, Bus
Who can buyAnyone
Where it's valid
City or townOsaka
Issued by

Osaka Metro

Links
Official pageEnglish · Japanese
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Adults from¥1,000Price checked 2026/09/27

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Fares

TicketAdult
1 day¥1,000
2 days¥1,700¥850 a day

There is no child version: the pass is sold for adults only.

Adult passes only.

What's covered

Covered
  • All Osaka Metro lines
  • Most Osaka City Bus routes
  • Discounts at sightseeing spots in Osaka city
Not covered
  • JR trains and private railways such as Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu and Nankai
  • Some Osaka City Bus routes
  • Children: only adult passes are sold

How to use it

The 1-day pass is valid from the first to the last train on the day you first use it, not for 24 hours. The 2-day pass is valid on the day you first use it and the following day.

It comes as a digital ticket or a magnetic card. Show it at participating sightseeing spots for discounts.

Once you're in Osaka, Osaka Metro recommends its own 1-day Enjoy Eco Card instead, sold at subway ticket machines for ¥820 on weekdays and ¥620 on weekends and holidays.

Before you buy

Anyone can buy it. Only adult passes are sold.

Buy it before your trip from online travel providers such as Klook, or as a magnetic card at the Kansai Tourist Information Center in Terminal 1 of Kansai Airport.

Questions

Is the Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus Pass valid for 24 hours?

No. The 1-day pass runs from the first to the last train on the day you first use it, however late you start.

Do I have to use the 2-day pass on consecutive days?

Yes. It is valid on the day you first use it and the following day.

Does it cover JR trains?

No. It covers Osaka Metro and most Osaka City Bus routes only, not JR or private railways.

Is there a child version?

No. The pass is sold for adults only.

Who can buy it?

Anyone. It's a regular Osaka Metro ticket, open to residents and visitors alike.

Is there a subway-only version?

Yes. Osaka Metro also sells the Osaka Subway 26-Hour and 48-Hour Free Ride Tickets, which cover the subway only and have child prices.

Should I get this or the Enjoy Eco Card?

For a single day, the Enjoy Eco Card from subway ticket machines is cheaper: ¥820 on weekdays and ¥620 on weekends and holidays. This pass suits you if you want to buy before your trip or need 2 days.

At Hey Japan!, we strive to keep the passes listed on our website as current as possible. However, operators may alter fares, coverage, or conditions without prior notice. Check official websites before buying.

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