Transit Guide: Osaka E-Pass

Osaka is a vibrant city bursting with energy and fascinating attractions. With so much to explore, the Osaka e-Pass is a convenient and cost effective way to knock out all of the city’s popular sightseeing spots during your stay.

The Pass

The Osaka e-Pass is available as a 1-day or 2-day pass, becoming your golden ticket for free entry to participating facilities. These attractions include Umeda Sky Building, Kuchu-Teien Observatory, Nakanoshima River Cruise, Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum, Osaka Suijo Bus Aqua-Liner, and so much more.

You can enter the facilities for free only once per day. If you have the 2-day pass, you can revisit a location on the following day.

Take note that the facilities hold various conditions depending on the season. Some facilities accept free admission only until a certain time, prior reservations may be prioritized, and additional fees may apply.

The entire list of attractions and conditions can be found on this page.

For an elevated experience, Osaka e-Pass Premium is available as a 1-day pass. The pass grants access to Osaka’s most popular attractions, including Osaka Castle Museum, Umeda Sky Building, Santa Maria Twilight Cruise, and participating clubs, bars, and nightlife venues.

The entire list of attractions and conditions can be found on this page.

Prices

The Osaka e-Pass is available as a 1-day pass or a consecutive 2-day pass.

• 1-day pass: ¥2,400
• 2-day pass: ¥3,000
• There is no separate price for children.

The Osaka e-Pass Premium is available as a 1-day pass.

• 1-day pass: ¥6,500

Purchase

You can purchase the pass directly from the official website. After completing your purchase, you will receive a QR-code via email, which will be activated for use on your selected dates.

Usage

The pass activates at the opening time of the first facility you visit and expires at the final entry time of the last facility you visit. If you have the 2-day pass, the pass will reactivate the following morning.

Simply present your QR-code at each facility, and you’re free to enter.

There is a 30-minute buffer time between visits. You must wait at least 30 minutes after leaving one facility to enter another.

Facilities

Here are just a few of the many participating facilities included in the Osaka e-Pass. Happy exploring!

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Culture

Osaka's Umeda Sky Building

Alongside the Parthenon, the Taj Mahal and Sagrada Familia, Osaka’s Sky Building was nominated in 2008 as one of The Times’ To..

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Osaka Bay - Santa Maria Cruise Ship

Get on board Santa Maria, a beautiful and old sailing ship and cruise  through Osaka Bay, Christopher Columbus style

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Tombori River Cruise in Osaka

A 20-minute cruise on Dotonburi River with a panoramic view of Osaka Minami and a Rakugo comedian as your tour guide, you’ll e..

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Cosmo Tower in Osaka Port

There are several viewpoints for sunsest in Osaka. Most tourists visit the Umeda Sky building garden or Hep-Five to see amazin..

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Tsūtenkaku & Shinsekai

Tsūtenkaku Tower is one of Osaka's landmarks. The view from the tower is impressive and a quick stop to a Kushikatsu resta..

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Osaka Ferris Wheels

Start and finish your day with breathtaking aerial view of Osaka City