See also our separate page about the various passes available for the Greater Osaka Region.
The prepaid IC card available in Osaka is called Icoca. It does not give you any discounts over regular tickets, but it makes the process of taking trains easier, as you do not always need to buy a ticket before riding a train. Icoca cards can be purchased through ticket machines at JR stations. Local non-JR railway companies offer their own IC card, called Pitapa; however, Pitapa is a postpaid card that works more like a credit card and cannot be used by tourists.
Icoca can be used on most trains and buses in the Greater Osaka region (and many other major cities in Japan). Additionally, eight other IC cards from other major cities of Japan can also be used on the trains and buses of Greater Osaka, including Suica, Pasmo, Kitaca, Toica, Manaca, Sugoca, Nimoca and Hayakaken.
The Kansai One Pass is a special version of Icoca exclusively for foreign tourists that additionally qualifies for discounts at various attractions in the Kansai Region; however, it will be discontinued from November 2025. It is available for sale at Kansai Airport and major railway stations in the Kansai Region.
Furthermore, the following passes are available for the Osaka area:
- Osaka Amazing Pass (1-day: 3300 yen, 2-day: 5500 yen)
The Osaka Amazing Pass provides unlimited use of subways (including Yumeshima Station), non-JR trains and city buses within Osaka City on one or two consecutive calendar days, plus free admission to selected tourist attractions. It is a digital pass using QR codes and needs to be purchased online.
- Osaka 1-Day Enjoy Eco Card (820 yen on weekdays, 620 yen on weekends and holidays)
Unlimited use of subways (except Yumeshima Station) and city buses on one calendar day. The pass also provides discounts on admission to selected sightseeing spots. It can be purchased at subway stations and kiosks. The pass is a good value and easily pays off, especially on weekends and if visiting spots with discounted admission.
- Osaka Metro Pass (1-day: 820 yen, 2-day: 1500 yen)
Available only to non-Japanese passport holders, this pass also provides unlimited use of subways (including Yumeshima Station) and city buses on one or two calendar days. It also provides discounts on admission to selected sightseeing spots. It is available as QR code-based e-ticket through Klook.
- Klook Pass Kansai (from 5520 yen)
The Klook Pass Kansai allows for discounts on selected attractions and transportation services in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. Users can make 3-8 selections from a list of over 20 attractions and services, which include the Abeno Harukas observatory, teamLab Botanical Garden, Umeda Sky Building and several rail passes. The pass is valid for 30 days from the first selection, and the selections do not have to be made at the time of purchase. As its name suggests, the Klook Pass Kansai is sold through Klook.
