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About Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport is used by roughly 30 million people per year, and it is the second busiest international airport in Japan, serving roughly 70 countries and 270 cities.
It is the world’s first on-sea airport entirely made of artificial land.
If traveling to the Kansai region, Most of the international lines will be landing and departing from Kansai International Airport, thus you will be using this airport with a high possibility.
It is a little inconvenient as it takes about 45~60 Minutes on the bus or train until the central area of Osaka, but since it is the same for most countries’ international airports, it is not much to complain about.
In Kansai International Airport, Kansai Airport Station is located between the airport and the Aero Plaza with Terminal 1 and hotels, and the LCC exclusive Terminal 2 is located farther out.
Terminal 1 — which cost roughly 150 billion yen — has a sophisticated and fine interior with restaurants and shopping facilities; Terminal 2 — which only cost 8 billion yen — has a facility quality and interior that is not quite outstanding.
Moreover, in order to arrive at Aero Plaza from Terminal 2, a shuttle bus that is available every 35 minutes, and takes 78 minutes, must be used (free of charge).
In addition, Kansai International Airport has several LCC (low cost carrier) company bases with flights all over Japan:
- Sapporo
- Kushiro
- Sendai
- Nigata
- Narita
- Matsuyama
- Kochi
- Fukuoka
- Nagasaki
- Miyazaki
- Kumamoto
- Kagoshima
- Amamioshima
- Naha
- Ishigakijima
Since flying on an LCC is cheap, it is better to use it if you are planning to travel to one of the above places.
Recommendation
There is not much to do in Kansai International Airport, but you can enjoy your last meal and shopping here.
The food is varied.
You’ll find all kinds of Japanese cuisine from Sushi and street food restaurants (Okonomiyaki・Ramen・Udon・Takoyaki and many more), as well as a food court.
The prices are roughly 10% more expensive compared to the prices in the city, so they are reasonably priced.
As for shopping, although the prices are expensive, there are plenty of line ups of souvenirs and duty-free products.
If you want to purchase luxury brands or beauty and medicine products cheaply, go to the Rinku Premium Outlet and Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE located on the opposite shore of Kansai International Airport (on the mainland).
Rinku Premium Outlet has roughly 200 luxury brand outlet shops and restaurants such as “Salvatore Ferragamo” and “Armani”.
Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE located next to Rinku Premium Outlet has mega drug stores and 100 yen stores, children and infant products, and there is even a hot spring facility called the Rinku no Yu.
It takes about 10~20 minutes on the train or shuttle bus from Kansai International Airport.
- It is more time saving if you drop by when going to Kansai International Airport.
Moreover, Kansai International Airport is open 24 hours; you can spend the night in the airport.
If you arrive at midnight when nothing is available, or if you need to take a very early flight and wish to save money, you should wait for the morning to come in the airport.
Kansai International Airport is a very kind place for thrift travelers.
Several free rest areas and napping rooms (※ paid napping rooms that aren’t that expensive), as well as several cheap 24 hour restaurants can be found.
If you are planning to spend more than a decent amount of money for shopping, dining and resting at Kansai International Airport, the “KIX–ITM card” is strongly recomended for you.
Most of the stores’ products, food and services will be discounted by 5~10%, where some will be discounted by 50%.
(※ You can use the priority lane when exchanging money as well)
The procedure is easy, and because it is not a credit card, there are no extra admission fees and yearly fees.
Access to Kansai International Airport / Data
We recomended looking at the link below to accurately check the time table and transfers, as well as the service status of trains and buses you hope to take to your destination.
By Train
The two train lines, JR Kansai Airport Line and Nankai Airport Line, are available from Kansai Airport Station.
There are two express trains running each hour from both JR and Nankai Lines.
However, the below trains do not require special express fees (¥500–¥650) and roughly take the same amount of time.
If you are heading to Osaka City and are not in a rush it is recommended.
If you are planning to go to Kyoto, the Airport Express Haruka is ¥1000 more expensive but roughly 40 minutes faster than the Kansai Airport Rapid.
By Bus
Several buses run to Osaka City and major cities in the Kansai area.
But, there are fewer buses running compared to trains, it takes longer and costs a little more than trains.
When going to mjor areas in Osaka (Osaka Station and Nanba), there are two buses available per hour that take 10~20 minutes longer and cost ¥200–¥500 more.
By Ferry
There is an high-speed ferry that goes from Kobe Airport each hour.
The ferry ride is a short 30 minutes, but to travel from Kobe Airport to central Kobe City takes about 20 minutes on the train.
By Taxi
The taxi fee is quite expensive.
Costs:
- ¥13,000 to reach central Osaka city
- ¥30,000 to Kyoto
- ¥23,000 to Kobe
The travel time is the same as taking the train.
Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport is used by roughly 30 million people per year, and it is the second busiest international airport in Japan, serving roughly 70 countries and 270 cities. See below for destination cities and timetables. Airline Information Airlines Flight Schedule * There are also LCCs flying between Asia Pacific countries/regions (Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, […]
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| Address | 1 Senshu Kuko Kita, Izumisano, Osaka |
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| Access | |
| Tel | 072-455-2500 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Shopping
りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
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| Address | 大阪府泉佐野市りんくう往来南3-28 |
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| Access | 電車：JR・関西空港線と南海・空港線「りんくうタウン駅」か[…] |
| Tel | 072-458-4600 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE
Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE is a medium-sized shopping mall with roughly 80 different various shops and restaurants, a hot spring facility and a big ferris wheel. You can walk to the Rinku Premium Outlet and back with the pedestrian bridge.
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| Address | 3 Oraiminami Rinku, Izumisano-shi, Osaka |
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| Access | Train 3-minute walk fr[…] |
| Tel | 072-461-4196 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Entertainment
Onsen (Hot Springs)
Rinku no Yu
Rinku no Yu is a hot spring located in Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE on the mainland, the opposite shore of Kansai International Airport. The prices are cheap; a good place to visit if you have time until your flight. There are various baths and saunas such as outdoor hot springs and rock baths, and you […]
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| Address | 3 Rinku Ouraiminami, Izumisanoshi Osaka, Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE 2F |
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| Access | 3 min from Rinku Town Station[…] |
| Tel | 072-469-4126 |
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Stay (Nap / Rest)
The following details are for people who will be arriving around midnight or leaving very early. If that doesn’t pertain to you disregard the following text.
If you’ve got money, stay in a hotel inside the airport.
- Hotel Niko Kansai Kuko — a 4 star hotel
- First Cabin Kansai Kuko — a small neat capsule hotel
If spending some money is not a problem, staying in hotels with bus lines to Kansai Airport late at night and early in the morning around Umeda Station (around Osaka Station), Nanba, Izumisano and hotels in Rinku Town is an option.
Hotels in this area are substantially cheaper than hotels in Kansai International Airport.
If you must spend the night in Kansai International Airport but hope to save money, use the nap rooms and resting space in Terminal 1.
Rest Space
There is a free resting and napping space with free wifi and free rental blankets.
The 10 or so red chairs recline all the way, and it is possible to lay down and rest!
There is a shower room next door, and you can use it for 15 minutes for 500 yen. However, this area is very popular that you must arrive here early to save a seat.
Address: Aeroplaza 2F
Eat, Shop, Stay
KIX–ITM Card
Most of the shops and products, food and service are discounted by 5 ~ 10%, where some are discounted by 50%, and the card also provides prioritized rates for exchanges as well.
The procedure is easy, and because it isn’t a credit card, there are no admission fees or yearly fees.
Registration area:
- Terminal 1: 2nd floor central information counter
- Terminal 2: Information Center
Closed: n/a
Open:
- Terminal 1: 7:00 ~ 23:00
- Terminal 2: 24 hours
