Osaka Subway 26-Hour / 48-Hour Free Ride Ticket
Unlimited rides on all Osaka Metro lines for 26 or 48 hours, with discounts at sights
Osaka Metro
Adults from¥1,000Price checked 2026/09/27
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Fares
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 26 hours | ¥1,000 | ¥500 |
| 48 hours | ¥1,700 | ¥850 |
Child fares are half the adult price.
Is the Osaka Subway 26-Hour / 48-Hour Free Ride Ticket worth it?
- You arrive in the afternoon and ride on into the next day: 26 hours spans two calendar days, where a 1-day ticket ends at the last train.
- You make five or more subway rides in that time: five rides at ¥240 cost ¥1,200, against ¥1,000 for 26 hours.
- You stay two nights and hop around a lot: 48 hours costs ¥1,700.
- Your riding fits in one calendar day: the Enjoy Eco Card from subway ticket machines is ¥820 on weekdays and ¥620 on weekends and holidays, and covers city buses too.
- You will take three or four rides: at ¥190 to ¥290 a ride, paying as you go is cheaper.
- You need Nankai from Kansai Airport, JR or other private railways, which the ticket does not cover.
Subway fares run from ¥190 to ¥390 by distance.
What's covered
- All Osaka Metro lines
- Discounts at more than 20 sightseeing spots in Osaka city
- Osaka City Buses
- JR trains and private railways such as Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu and Nankai
How to use it
Choose 26 or 48 hours of unlimited rides on all Osaka Metro lines. Show the ticket at participating sightseeing spots for discounts.
If you want city buses too, Osaka Metro sells the Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus Pass at the same adult prices, as a 1-day or 2-day pass.
Once you're in Osaka, Osaka Metro recommends its own 1-day Enjoy Eco Card, sold at subway ticket machines for ¥820 on weekdays and ¥620 on weekends and holidays.
Before you buy
Anyone can buy it, and there are child prices at half the adult fare.
It is sold online by travel companies such as Triplabo.
Questions
Does the Osaka Subway 26-Hour Free Ride Ticket cover buses?
No. It covers Osaka Metro lines only. For city buses as well, get the Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus Pass.
Does it cover JR trains?
No. JR and private railways such as Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu and Nankai are not included.
Is there a child ticket?
Yes. Children pay half the adult price: ¥500 for 26 hours or ¥850 for 48 hours.
Who can buy it?
Anyone. It's a regular Osaka Metro ticket, open to residents and visitors alike.
Where can I buy it?
Online, from travel companies such as Triplabo.
Should I get this or the Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus Pass?
Both cost the same for adults. This ticket runs by the hour and has child prices; the Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus Pass adds city buses, runs by calendar day and is sold for adults only.
Is there a 30-hour Osaka Metro pass?
Yes. Since 2026/10/01 Osaka Metro sells the Youokoshi 30h Pass, a digital ticket for 30 hours of unlimited rides on all Osaka Metro lines, at ¥1,200 for adults and ¥600 for children. It is sold on the e METRO app and Surutto QRtto and does not cover city buses.
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