By bus
- Direct
- 75 min
- ¥2,200
- 2 buses/hour
Airport buses directly connect Itami Airport with Kansai Airport in about 75 minutes and for 2200 yen one way.
Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport (関西空港, Kansai Kūkō, KIX) is one of Japan's most important international airports. Located on a man-made island about 40 kilometers south of central Osaka, Kansai Airport was opened in 1994, taking over all international and some of the domestic air traffic formerly handled by Osaka's Itami Airport.
Kansai Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1, the main terminal, is housed in a long, modern building and serves both domestic and international flights by regular airlines. The railway station is located directly adjacent to it. Added in 2012 in a more remote, spartan building, terminal 2 serves low-cost airlines (LCCs). It has fewer bus connections and no train service, and is connected to terminal 1 and the railway station by a free shuttle bus.
Getting to Kansai Airport
By monorail and train
- 2-3 transfers
- 100 min
- ¥1,650 - 3,000
- frequent connections
The journey by rail requires at least two transfers of trains along the way: take the Osaka Monorail from Itami Airport (Osaka Airport Station) for just one station to Hotarugaike Station (2 minutes, 200 yen) and transfer to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line for Osaka-Umeda Station (15 to 20 minutes, 240 yen). From there you can get to Kansai Airport by direct JR Haruka limited express (45 minutes, around 2500 yen), direct JR Airport Rapid (70 minutes, 1210 yen) or subway and Nankai Railway via Namba (60 minutes, 1730 yen by limited express; or 70 minutes, 1210 yen by express).
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Means of access to/from Kansai Airport
Late night and early morning flights
Travelers with flights departing in the early morning (before 8:00) or arriving in the late evening (after 22:00) should take note that all trains and most buses do not operate overnight. Taxis remain available, but are an expensive option with fares to Osaka starting around 18,000 yen. Affected travelers are advised to stay at a hotel in the vicinity of the airport, instead.
Late night transportation
The last train out of Kansai Airport to Osaka's Namba area departs just before midnight, while the last trains with connections to Osaka Station and Kyoto depart already around 11pm. Likewise, most last buses depart the airport around 23:00 or midnight.
Early morning transportation
The first train connections in the morning from Osaka reach the airport around 6:00, while those from Kyoto do so about an hour later. Early morning buses generally also start arriving around 6:00.
Hotels around the airport
Kansai Airport is open 24 hours, and it is possible for budget travelers to spend their first or last night there. Both terminals offer a variety of 24 hour facilities such as convenience stores, fast food and restaurants, while terminal 1 additionally offers showers, a paid airport lounge and an internet cafe.
There are a couple of hotels located in the immediate vicinity of the airport:
- Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport (regular hotel, adjacent to terminal 1)
- First Cabin Kansai Airport (capsule hotel, adjacent to terminal 1)
Several more accommodation options are available around Rinku Town Station, a short train (5 minutes, 370 yen) or taxi ride (about 2500-3500 yen) away. Some hotels offer free shuttle bus services to/from the airport:
- OMO Kansai Airport (regular hotel)
- Kansai Airport Washington Hotel (regular hotel, free shuttle bus 5:20 to 23:35)
- Henn na Hotel Kansai Airport (robot-run hotel)
- Hatago Inn Kansai Airport (regular hotel)
Sightseeing attractions around the airport
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Hotels around Osaka
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Kaneyoshi RyokanA modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.View siteSponsored
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Bighem MaisonSet within 1.9 km of Icora Mall Izumisano and 3.2 km of Wakihama Ebisu Grand Shrine, Bighem Maison offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Izumi-Sano. A hot tub is available for guests. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area. Free WiFi and a shared bathroom equipped with a hot tub and slippers are available to all guests, while selected rooms here will provide you with a Nintendo Wii. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests may chill out in the on-site lounge, while a minimarket is also available. Izumisano-shi Culture Hall is 3.4 km from the bed and breakfast, while Kanda Shrine is 3.7 km away. Kansai International Airport is 13 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 mins walk to the airportDirectly accessible within Kansai International Airport, Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 mins walk to the airport features comfortable rooms with free WiFi. The hotel offers free luggage storage services at the 24-hour front desk and free on-site private parking. For overnight guests, free parking for 24 hours for each night stay, and thereafter, the property will charge according to regulation. Rooms at the Kansai Airport Nikko are bright and spacious. They have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle and refrigerator. En suite bathrooms come with a shower, bathtub as well as a hairdryer and free amenities. Facilities at the Nikko Hotel include a business desk, and coin-operated computers with internet access. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 mins walk to the airport is connected to Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 via a pedestrian walkway. A breakfast is served at the property. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 mins walk to the airport boasts 4 on-site restaurants including a Japanese restaurant "Hanazato", teppanyaki-grill restaurant "Icho", Chinese restaurant "Toh-Lee" and a Japanese-Western fusion restaurant "The Brasserie". Hotel Nikko is located within the Kansai Airport's shopping mall Aeroplaza. It is a 5-minute walk away Kansai Kuko Station for JR and Nankai lines. Tennoji Station is a 30-minute train ride from the property, while Namba Station is a 40-minute train ride away.View on Booking.com -
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Guest House Kominka NagomiLocated 1.4 km from Icora Mall Izumisano, Guest House Kominka Nagomi offers 2-star accommodation in Izumi-Sano and has free bikes. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house features family rooms. All units are equipped with air conditioning, and some have a TV, washing machine, a kettle, completed with a fully equipped kitchen. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. Izumisano-shi Culture Hall is 1.9 km from the guest house, while Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle Shopping Centre is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 9 km from Guest House Kominka Nagomi.View on Booking.com -
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HATAGO INN Kansai AirportProviding free WiFi in all areas, HATAGO INN Kansai Airport is located a 7-minute walk from Rinku-Town Station. The property is located within 1.2 km of Rinku Premium Outlets. The ground floor features a large library for staying guests only offering magazines and manga books. Free public baths separated by gender is available for guests to relax in. The rooms is fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a kettle, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. Guests can choose from a selection of free amenities in the lobby. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property. Kansai International Airport is 12 minutes by train from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Super Hotel Kanku KumatoriekimaeSet in Izumi-Sano, within 1.1 km of Naka Family Residence and 2.5 km of Icora Mall Izumisano, Super Hotel Kanku Kumatoriekimae offers accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 2.9 km from Izumisano-shi Culture Hall, 4.7 km from Jigenin Temple and 5.6 km from Wakihama Ebisu Grand Shrine. Natural Education Museum is 6.5 km from the hotel and Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle Shopping Centre is 6.7 km away. The hotel offers 3-star accommodation with a spa centre. Kanda Shrine is 6.1 km from Super Hotel Kanku Kumatoriekimae, while Kaizukagobo Gansen Temple is 6.3 km away. Kansai International Airport is 12 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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REF Kansai Airport by VESSEL HOTELSREF Kansai Airport by VESSEL HOTELS is set in Izumi-Sano, 1.6 km from Izumisano-shi Culture Hall and 2 km from Icora Mall Izumisano. Featuring a shared lounge, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel has a terrace and a sauna. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a city view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Guests at REF Kansai Airport by VESSEL HOTELS can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide information at the reception. Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle Shopping Centre is 3 km from REF Kansai Airport by VESSEL HOTELS, while Naka Family Residence is 4.4 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 9 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Kansai Airport Washington HotelWashington Hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a buffet restaurant and massage services. An ATM is available, and free Wi-Fi is also provided at the lobby and the restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Washington Kansai Airport offer city or bay views. Each room is equipped with a TV with satellite channels, a fridge and an electric kettle. Washington Kansai Airport Hotel houses a 24-hour convenience store and drinks vending machines. Restaurant waterfront kitchen garden serves buffets with Western, Japanese and Chinese dishes. Kansai Airport Hotel Washington is a 3-minute walk from JR Rinku Town Station and a 9-minute walk to the Rinku Premium Outlets. Downtown Osaka is an hour away by train.View on Booking.com -
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Greenwood HostelSituated within 1.4 km of Izumisano-shi Culture Hall and 1.8 km of Icora Mall Izumisano, Greenwood Hostel features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Izumi-Sano. The property is around 3.3 km from Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle Shopping Centre, 4.2 km from Naka Family Residence and 5.2 km from Wakihama Ebisu Grand Shrine. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a housekeeping service for guests. The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. All units have bed linen. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Kanda Shrine is 5.8 km from the guest house, while Kaizukagobo Gansen Temple is 5.9 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 9 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Guest House IzumiSituated in Izumi-Sano and within 2.5 km of Rinku Premium Outlets, Guest House Izumi features free WiFi. Nankai Izumisano Station is a 10-minute walk from the guest house. At the guest house, some rooms are fitted with shared toilets and showers. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 7 km from Guest House Izumi.View on Booking.com -
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OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino ResortsSituated in Izumi-Sano, 500 metres from Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle Shopping Centre, OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts provides accommodation with a bar and private parking. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, an ATM and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a microwave and a stovetop. A buffet breakfast is available at OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Izumisano-shi Culture Hall is 3.4 km from OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts, while Icora Mall Izumisano is 3.5 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 7 km away.View on Booking.com
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Osaka Restaurants
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Oryori MiyamotoAwarded Two Stars in 2024 - A renowned kaiseki restaurant that has earned two stars on a prestigious global gourmet site for over 10 consecutive years. While preserving the traditions of Japanese cuisine, the chef窶冱 unique and innovative touch subtly shines through in the dishes, attracting food enthusiasts from all over the world.View on JapanEatinerary -
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SushirokuAwarded One Star in 2024 - A cozy, family-run restaurant managed by a husband and wife. They are deeply committed to perfecting their shari (sushi rice) and use two types of vinegared rice tailored to complement each topping. Since 2019, the restaurant has consistently earned stars.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Kitashinchi Kushikatsu BonA restaurant that elevates Osaka's soul food, kushikatsu, to a luxurious level. Skilled chefs meticulously prepare each skewer using carefully selected premium ingredients such as Chateaubriand and foie gras. The skewers are fried in a custom copper pot using a unique oil blend based on cottonseed oil, enhancing the natural flavors of the ingredients.View on JapanEatinerary -
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OIMATSU Tempura SuzukiA renowned tempura restaurant led by a master chef who honed his skills at prestigious establishments, including The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. Guests can savor exquisite tempura made with premium ingredients such as Japanese Black Wagyu fillet and Chateaubriand. The restaurant features a pristine white-wood counter, with lacquered vermillion trays set before each seat, the vibrant hue adding an elegant and festive touch to the entire space.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Sushidokoro Kurosugi ShinkanThe branch of the star-awarded Sushidokoro Kurosugi offers a more affordable way to enjoy its exceptional flavors. Ingredients are sourced together with the main restaurant, where they are prepared before being brought to this location to be crafted into dishes.Guests can savor outstanding sushi alongside a wide selection of sake that is always available.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Kassen IritaniThe head chef honed his skills at the star-awarded Naniwaryori Yu and served as the executive chef at the second branch of the equally star-awarded Oimatsu Kitagawa. He showcases his expertise by sourcing the freshest seafood from across Japan, offering dishes such as fresh sashimi and fragrant charcoal-grilled delicacies. The head chef also holds a sommelier certification, providing a wide selection of wines ranging from classic labels to rare finds.View on JapanEatinerary -
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KonohaAwarded One Star in 2024 - The head chef, with 16 years of training at a long-established traditional restaurant, expresses the seasonal flavors of each passing season through dishes based on a broth made from premium kombu (kelp). Their signature tempura stands out with a delicate batter enriched with extra egg yolks for a rich and indulgent flavor. The tableware, carefully selected, includes exquisite pieces such as Kutani porcelain and Wajima lacquerware.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Sushi HoshiyamaAwarded One Star in 2024 - This restaurant is popular for offering authentic Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi without modern interpretations or creative twists. The head chef trained extensively at a star-awarded sushi restaurant in Osaka before establishing his own place. The restaurant is also highly regarded among fellow sushi chefs, boasting many fans within the industry.View on JapanEatinerary -
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YUNiCOAwarded One Star in 2024 - Run by a chef who trained for 10 years at RISTORANTE HiRo, operated by the renowned Hiromi Yamada, featured in numerous media outlets. Guests can enjoy the thrill of watching high-quality ingredients, including Kyoto's traditional vegetables and fresh seafood from Awaji, being prepared right before their eyes across the counter.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Sushi HakuIn an elegant space that perfectly embodies the term "a hidden retreat for adults," guests can savor exquisite sushi. With presentations that delight not only the palate but also the eyes, each visit offers new discoveries and moments of awe. On the second floor, a bar is available where guests can enjoy a relaxing post-meal time with sake or wine.View on JapanEatinerary
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Experiences around Osaka
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Japanese Tea Culture Experience & Tea-Based Lunch in Sakai, Osaka — Sen no Rikyu's HometownImmerse yourself in Japan's rich tea culture at no less than the hometown of the great tea master Sen no Rikyu (1522–1591): Sakai City in Osaka. At Tsuboichi Seicha Honpo, a reputed tea shop in Sakai with a history of over 170 years, enjoy a comprehensive Japanese tea culture experience and savor a tea-based lunch course — complete with a Wabunka-exclusive dessert made with high-grade matcha. Watch skilled tea masters select tea leaves from various regions then roast and blend them right in front of you, and relax with some tea in the tranquility of the 340-year-old traditional building that houses Tsuboichi Seicha Honpo.View experienceSponsored -
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Private Behind-the-Scenes Art and Architecture Tour of the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien ObservatoryAt Osaka’s landmark Umeda Sky Building and its famed Kuchu Teien Observatory, enjoy open access to the building’s in-house art gallery and central floating bridge, usually closed to the general public. Enjoy in-depth commentary about the building’s architectural secrets and its designer Hiroshi Hara.View experienceSponsored
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Kimono Rental by Kimono Botan in OsakaMakes me feel better! Let's stroll around Osaka in your favorite kimonoView on Klook -
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Kendo Experience Tour In Osaka "SAMURAI TRIP"Enjoy a real samurai experience with a 2-hour class to learn Kendo, a Japanese martial art formView on Klook -
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World Heritage Shirakawago and Takayama Private Tour from NagoyaLearn about the history of Japanese traditional buildings at your leisure.View on Klook -
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Japanese Ceramics DIY Private Workshop in OsakaA pottery workshop in Osaka with an English, Spanish and Catalan speaking potterView on Klook -
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Kyoto and Nara Private Car Charter with English Speaking GuideExplore Kyoto and Nara city on a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto!View on Klook -
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Ninja Experience in OsakaBecome a ninja for a day on this 1 hour ninja workshop and costume rental experience in OsakaView on Klook -
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Japanese Weaving Experience in Osaka"Saori weaving" without a role model. You can enjoy the weave of your choice.View on Klook -
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Osaka Highlights Private Day TourVisit the best spots in Osaka, including the famous Osaka Castle and Dotonbori Glico Spot, in just one day!View on Klook -
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Japanese Initial D Sports Car Rental in OsakaExperience the one-to-one restoration of the sports car in Initial D in Japan, and it can be driven on the road!View on Klook -
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Osaka Nighttime Guided Food TourExplore local neighborhoods many visitors don’t get to seeView on Klook
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