Hiroshima Passes vs Pay-As-You-Go: Which Saves You More?

Planning Hiroshima alongside Kansai hotspots like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji? The Kansai–Hiroshima Area Pass is often the cheapest way to connect those rail days, but not always. In short: if your 5-day window includes a Shin-Osaka↔Hiroshima round-trip plus JR day trips (and Miyajima), the pass typically wins. If you’re mostly city-hopping within Kansai, pay-as-you-go with singles and an IC card is leaner. Below, we lay out the inclusions, break-evens, and a real 5-day tally so you can choose confidently.