Frequently Asked Questions.

■ Adult: Aged 12 (junior high school student) or older
■ Child: Aged 6 (elementary school student) to 11
  Each child fare is half price of the adult fare, rounded up to the nearest 10 yen.
■ Preschool-age child (ages 1 to 5):
Passengers under 6 are free of charge; however, a child ticket is required in the following cases:
 1. In the case where a preschool-age child is not accompanied by a person aged 6 or older (i.e. the child is travelling alone)
 2. In the case where an adult or a child is accompanied by more than two preschool-age children (a child ticket is required for the third and subsequent children. i.e. the first two preschool-age children are still free of charge)
 3. In the case where adults or children using a group ticket are accompanied by a preschool-age child or preschool-age children (i.e. the preschool-age child or children each require a separate child ticket as they are not included under the group ticket)
In the case where a preschool-age child occupies their own seat in a Limited Express train (A child basic fare ticket and a Limited Express ticket for the child are required.)

Any passenger aged 6 or over is required to purchase a Limited Express ticket. In the case where a passenger is a preschool-age child (aged under 6), if he/she needs to occupy a seat in a Limited Express train, a child basic fare ticket and a Limited Express ticket for the child are required; however, if he/she does not need to occupy their own seat in a Limited Express train since he/she will be on the lap of a passenger who accompanies him/her, a basic fare ticket and a Limited Express ticket are not required.

You can bring it into a train free of charge as long as it is disassembled or folded and stored in a dedicated bag. In the case where it may hinder transportation, e.g. when the train is crowded, you may not be allowed to bring it into the train.

[Reference]
Baggage that passengers can bring into a train is as follows:
In the case where the baggage may hinder transportation, e.g. when the train is crowded, we may not allow passengers to bring it into the train.

< Baggage that can be brought into trains free of charge >

Each passenger can bring into a train up to two pieces of baggage that he/she can carry and each of which has the total outside dimensions of 250 cm (length + width + height) or less and weighs 30 kg or less. The length must be 2 meters or less.

• A bicycle must be disassembled or folded and stored in a dedicated bag.
• Regarding sports goods, etc. that exceed the size limit of baggage that can be brought into trains free of charge, please contact a staff member.

The following items can also be brought into trains free of charge.

• Wheelchairs (except large power-operated three-wheel/four-wheel vehicles other than wheelchairs)
• Seeing-eye dogs, assistance dogs and hearing-ear dogs (those specified by the law only) (A passenger with a seeing-eye dog must have a user's certificate with him/her and a passenger with an assistance dog or a hearing-ear dog must have a certificate with him/her.)

< Baggage that can be brought into trains by paying an additional fee >

When a passenger brings any small animal, including puppies, cats and pigeons, into a train, the passenger must observe the following rules and pay a baggage fee of 290 yen per carriage.

• Bringing fierce animals and snakes into trains is prohibited.
• The animal must be put into a carrier with total outside dimensions of around 90 cm (length + width + height) or less and a length of 70 cm or less.
• The total weight of the carrier plus the animal must be 10 kg or less.
• There is no possibility that the animal will hurt or disturb other passengers.

< Items that cannot be brought into trains >

The following items are prohibited.
[1] Dangerous goods and other items that may harm other passengers
[2] Animals (except small animals that can be brought into trains by paying an additional fee)
[3] Items that may disturb other passengers due to their dirtiness, odor, etc.
[4] Items that may damage train cars
[5] Other items that are specified by Kintetsu Railway

When a passenger brings any small animal, including puppies, cats and pigeons, into a train, the passenger must observe the following rules and pay a baggage fee of 290 yen per carriage.

• Bringing fierce animals and snakes into trains is prohibited.
• The animal must be put into a carrier with total outside dimensions of around 90 cm (length + width + height) or less and the length of 70 cm or less.
• The total weight of the carrier plus the animal must be 10 kg or less.
• There is no possibility that the animal could hurt or disturb other passengers.

You can search by Route/Fare Search.

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You can search by Route/Fare Search.

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You can search for station timetables.

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You can check information on coin lockers at each station.

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Guide signs indicating train destinations are located near gates and on platforms, each of which indicates different information. The main information is indicated as follows.
Departure guide near gates: departure time, train type, destination, platform number and the stations the train stops at
Departure guide on platforms: departure time, train type, destination and the stations the train stops at

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It is a value ticket for travelers who are visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing with the status of "Temporary Visitor" that is prescribed in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act of Japan.

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There are KINTETSU RAIL PASS and KINTETSU RAIL PASS plus, which offer five-day unlimited rides on all Kintetsu lines, and KINTETSU RAIL PASS 1day, 2day, which are convenient for a tour around Nara, Osaka and Kyoto.

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In Japan, you can purchase a KINTETSU RAIL PASS at several Kintetsu stations such as Osaka-Namba, Osaka-Uehommachi, Osaka-Abenobashi, Kyoto, Kintetsu-Nara, Kintetsu-Nagoya and Tsu Stations; and Kansai International Airport; Chubu Centrair International Airport, etc. You can also purchase a KINTETSU RAIL PASS outside Japan.

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A KINTETSU RAIL PASS can be purchased by foreign nationals who are visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing with the status of "Temporary Visitor".

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At Kintetsu stations where KINTETSU RAIL PASS is on sale, you can purchase one during business hours: 5:30 - 23:20 (Japan Time).

*Please note that the business hours are currently shortened at the following stations:
Osaka-Uehommachi: 7:00-22:00
Kintetsu-Nara: 5:30-23:00

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With the KINTETSU RAIL PASS plus, you can unlimitedly board buses on the Nara Kotsu Bus, Mie Kotsu Bus and Toba City 'Kamome' (seagull) Bus Lines. With the KINTETSU RAIL PASS 1day, 2day, you can unlimitedly board buses on the Nara Kotsu Bus Line.

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KINTETSU RAIL PASS １day　： For details, click here

KINTETSU RAIL PASS ２day　： For details, click here

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You can receive special benefits offered by participating facilities, etc. with all types of KINTETSU RAIL PASS.
To download detailed information on special benefits offered by facilities, etc. (PDF), click any of the following links.

KINTETSU RAIL PASS, KINTETSU RAIL PASS plus　： For details, click here

KINTETSU RAIL PASS １day, ２day　： For details, click here

A KINTETSU RAIL PASS does not cover Limited Express tickets. To board a Limited Express train, be sure to purchase a Limited Express ticket additionally.

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In the case of purchase of an exchange voucher, only before you exchange the voucher for a pass, and in the case of purchase of a KINTETSU RAIL PASS, only before you start using it, you can receive a refund at the station or the travel agency where you purchased it, as long as it is valid. There is a handling charge.

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We cannot reissue exchange vouchers or passes if they are stolen or lost.

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The Kintetsu Limited Express only has reserved seats. It provides you with convenient means of travelling to your destination while comfortably relaxing in your reserved seat. To board a Limited Express train, you need to purchase a Limited Express ticket in addition to a basic fare ticket.

Limited Express tickets can be purchased in the following ways.

• Through the internet:

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• At a Kintetsu Limited Express ticket office marked at a station:

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It is the ticket required when you board a Limited Express train, which only has reserved seats. The date of boarding for the Limited Express train that can be boarded with the ticket, the departure station, the departure time, the travel section and the seat location (seat number/car number) are indicated on it.

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You can change your reservation one time only before departure of the relevant Limited Express.

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You can receive a refund only before the departure of the relevant Limited Express. There is a handling charge.

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If your journey involves transferring from one Limited Express train to another, if the connecting time at the transfer station is 30 minutes or less, a single Limited Express ticket for your entire journey will be issued.

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There are various types of Kintetsu Limited Express trains, including the Sightseeing Limited Express "Shimakaze," operating between Osaka-Namba, Kyoto, and Kintetsu-Nagoya Stations and Mie (Ise-Shima); the "HINOTORI," operating mainly between Osaka-Namba Station and Kintetsu-Nagoya Station; the Sightseeing Limited Express "Blue Symphony," operating between Osaka-Abenobashi Station and Yoshino Station; and the Sightseeing Limited Express "AONIYOSHI," connecting Osaka-Namba Station, Kintetsu-Nara Station and Kyoto Station.

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Kintetsu Limited Express trains connect sightseeing areas in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Ise-Shima and Nagoya comfortably and conveniently.

Click the following link to view the Limited Express Network Map.

You can purchase an IC card at a ticket machine at a station.

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You can charge your IC card at a ticket machine at a station.

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You can purchase a basic fare ticket at a ticket machine at a station.

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If you wish to change the travel section/route after you started using the ticket, we can adjust the fare. Please contact a station staff member or a conductor. We ask you to pay the shortfall, if any, but do not refund any excess in payment, if any.

In the case of a basic fare ticket, we refund it if it is unused and valid. There is a handling charge. If you purchased the ticket at a travel agency, please contact the travel agency.

We cannot reissue the ticket if it is stolen or lost. Please purchase another ticket.

Yes, there are. There are several train types depending on the number of stop stations, including EXPRESS and LOCAL trains.

Click the following link to view information on train types, the Railway Network, etc.

If you rode past your destination or the balance of your IC card is insufficient, please adjust the fare at a Fare Adjustment Machine.

We have a Station Concierge who can speak foreign languages (mainly English and Chinese) near station gates.
[Stations that have station concierges] Osaka-Namba, Kintetsu-Nara, Kyoto and Kintetsu-Nagoya Stations
[Service hours] Vary according to the station, and whether a weekday or weekend/national holiday.
* Please note that stations with a Station Concierge are subject to change depending on the season and other factors.

At the following stations, a voice recognition translation service is available using a WiFi-connected tablet and a translation app. Please do not hesitate to ask a station staff member.
[Available languages] English, Chinese (simplified/traditional), Korean, and Thai
[Stations with the voice recognition translation service]
Osaka-Namba, Kintetsu-Nippombashi, Osaka-Uehommachi, Kintetsu-Nara, Kyoto, Osaka-Abenobashi, Kintetsu-Nagoya, Toba and Kashikojima Stations.
At stations where an NTT public telephone is located, information is provided using an operator-assisted telephone interpretation service.

You can use your credit card to purchase basic fare tickets, Limited Express tickets, etc.
Station ticket offices: VISA, Master, JCB
* Station ticket office service hours: 5:30 - 23:20
Station Service Center: VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners

*Please note that the business hours are currently shortened at the following stations:
Osaka-Uehommachi: 7:00-22:00
Kintetsu-Nara: 5:30-23:00

* Station Service Center service hours Weekdays: 10:00 - 19:00
Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays: 9:00 - 18:00
* At the Station Service Center at the following stations, UnionPay cards are also accepted.
Osaka-Namba, Osaka-Uehommachi, Osaka-Abenobashi, Kyoto, Kintetsu-Nagoya, Kintetsu-Yokkaichi and Ujiyamada Stations

A Regular train has priority seats. Please allow those in need to be seated. Furthermore, on weekdays, each train from Kintetsu-Nara to Osaka-Namba Stations that arrives at Osaka-Namba Station before 9:30 has a women-only car.

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Each Limited Express train has restrooms, washing facilities, wheelchair-accessible seats, a smoking room , etc.

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Yes, they are installed at most train stations.

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Our website contains information on sightseeing, shopping and others in the Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Mie(Ise-Shima) and Nagoya areas.

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Our website contains information on access to Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Mie(Ise-Shima) and Nagoya areas.

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Our website contains detailed access information from airports, including maps and photographs.

（1）For access from Kansai International Airport to Kintetsu Osaka-Namba Station, click the following link.

（2）For access from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Kintetsu-Nagoya Station, click the following link.

（3）For access to JR Shinkansen, click the following link.