You must buy or have an existing ICOCA in order to get the Haruka discount. That's why the package is "ICOCA & Haruka." You should be able to request the Kansai One Pass instead of the ICOCA as KOP is an ICOCA in disguise. It even has the ICOCA name printed on it. There is no downside of getting the KOP vs a regular ICOCA.

Agree with Hiro--get the same discount deal for Osaka to KIX. Take the short train ride to Shin-Osaka and then change to Haruka Express. Note that with this deal, you can only ride in the unreserved carriage. However, you should be able to find seats at Shin-Osaka.

Thanks HiroSKMT and SammyF1oyd clear explanations. =)

Hi, I am travelling to Kyoto and ,next year in January. Can I know if I can use the Haruka card this way:

I am travelling from KIX to Kyoto station on 1st January and then to Osaka on the 5th January and from Osaka back to KIX on the 7th January.

If you have the choice then Kansai One Pass is better than ICOCA, it offers some discounts and it has a picture of Astro Boy.

Hi ...

I am travelling for 9 days at Japan

Osaka 3 days, Kyoto 2 days, Hakone 1 day, Kawaguchi 1 day, Tokyo 2 days and go back.

What kind of Pass do I need to use?

Thanks,

Shinta

If you fly into Osaka and fly out of Tokyo, you don't need any sort of JR Pass. For Hakone and Kawaguchiko, get the Fuji Hakone Pass without Tokyo transfers (Odawara version).

odakyu.jp/english/deels/freepass/fujihakone/

Hi, can someone help me whether can I use Icoca & Haruka or Kansai One Pass to all subway line and buses in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara?

Thanks very much

Please read Hiro's response in #1 of this thread to understand what an ICOCA = Kansai One Pass. This is the prepaid stored value card you use to get around on local transport, including trains and subways. The Haruka component of ICOCA & Haruka gives you two separate things: an ICOCA and a discounted Haruka ticket.

Hello, I was wondering how many discounted haruka tickets can you get per ICOCA? Is it only one discount haruka ticket per ICOCA/person?