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Three Places to Go After Landing at KIX
Bryan BaierThree of Osaka's most fun and premier locals and how to get there from Kansai International Airport.
Kansai Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport, or KIX for short, is considered the gateway to Japan's Kansai region. It is located on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, about 40 kilometers south of the center of the city. The airport serves as a hub for Peach Airlines, Japan's first international low-cost airline, as well as for ANA and Japan Airlines, the Nankai Line station is directly opposite the terminal building and offers inexpensive, comfortable and efficient transportation to Osaka and beyond.
The LCC (Low Cost Carrier) terminal in Terminal 2 building, which opened in October 2012 and expanded in January 2017, has the country's first intelligent security gates and accessible duty-free shops. In the terminal building and on the Aeroplaza there are a variety of restaurants and souvenir shops as well as accommodation and relaxation areas.
Overview
Address
1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano-shi, Osaka 549-0001 (Map) (Directions)Hours
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Phone Number
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Highlights
Terminal 1
Unless otherwise stated by your airline, all flights and check-ins etc are handled at Terminal 1.
Terminal 1 has a range of shopping facilities and services, as well as state-of-the-art airport lounges.
Terminal 2
Kansai's Terminal 2 mainly hosts flights by Peach Aviation (low-cost carrier). A free shuttle bus service is required to transfer between Terminal 1 (bus stop: Aeroplaza, 1F) and Terminal 2.
Terminal 2 has its own shopping and dining areas (Sorateria, Cafe Ginza Lion, Pronto, Nana's Green Tea, Osaka Gochi Shokudou)
Aeroplaza
Aeroplaza combines shopping, services, and comfort thanks to the Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport and First Cabin Kansai Airport.
Photo: Yellow Cat / Shutterstock.com
First Cabin hotel
First Cabin is a compact hotel that provides a comfortable stay at a reasonable prices, they serve travelers at all times of the day as well as a short-stay plan. A large communal bath and lounge helps guest relax before their flight.
Discover First Cabin hotel
Hotel Nikko
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport is the airport's main onsite hotel – and just a 3-minute walk from the Passenger Terminal building, as well as the airport station.
Try the variety of restaurants here, including Icho Teppan Grill.
Discover Hotel Nikko
General Amenities
- Foreign exchange service
- ATM
- Information Counter
- Coin lockers
- Prayer rooms
- Souvenir shop
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Accessibility
- Pushchair rental
- Barrier-free access
- Guide dog access
Access
65-minute train ride from Umeda (Osaka) Station via JR Kansai Airport Rapid | 50-minute limousine bus from Umeda (Osaka) Station
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