[homarcus]

My apologies for confusing you.

Actually I meant we’ll arrive at Kansai Int’l Airport, then go straight to Kyoto. After spending a few days in Kyoto, we’ll return to Osaka hanging around for another few days (totally 8 days). Then leave from Osaka to Kansai Int’l Airport.

I’ve visited the websites you suggested. A Kansai Area Pass is valid for 4 days while "ICOCA & HARUKA" is valid for 14 days (and cheaper than Kansai Area Pass), it can be used on JR, subway, private railway and bus transportation in the Kansai Area and beyond.

Am I correct that ICOCA & HARUKA serves our purposes better?

Many thanks again.