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In the Japan Forum we get a lot of questions about the "best" way from the main airports in the Kansai area (Itami, Kobe and Kansai) to Osaka, Kyoto and the rest of Japan. We also get questions on using the Kansai region's extensive public transportation network.
This page is a wiki for forum regulars to assemble our best advice in one place. While we will make an effort to keep the information current, always double-check fares and schedules against the official websites of the airports and transit authorities. We will provide links to make that as easy as possible.
Please note that the official airport pages contain a wealth of information about ground transportation options. This page is not designed to rehash that information, but to provide further background on the pros/cons of the various ways.
Some general links:
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[edit] What are KIX and ITM airports?
[edit] Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (Japanese:
A little planning can make your arrival / transit / layover more comfortable...
Kansai Airport Official Website: http://
Travel related information for Narita Airport (From Wikitravel): http://
General Information about the airport
Wikipedia's General Information: http://
Phone Rental at KIX: http://
Car Service/ Baggage Storage: http://
[edit] Osaka Airport (ITM)
Osaka Airport (often called "Itami airport") is a domestic airport
[edit] Kobe Airport ()
Kobe Airport is a domestic airport
[edit] KIX Layover
[edit] What to do around KIX guide:
Please could someone list the relevant threads here?
[edit] KIX Hotels:
http://
[edit] KIX to Osaka and Kansai Transportation Options
a.k.a "Best way from KIX to my hotel?" and "Can I visit Kyoto during my KIX layover?"
The first piece oft repeated advice is "Don't take a taxi"
Beyond that there are several choices - What works for you will depend on where you want to go in Kansai area. (and how much money, what arrival time, how important punctuality and comfort, how much luggage, etc.)
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
[edit] KIX - Namba (Southern part of Osaka city)
http://
Limousine Buses:
http://
JR West http://
Nankai Railways - http://
[edit] Travel between KIX and other parts of Japan:
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
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http://
[edit] What Is The Most Convenient Way To Travel From KIX?
Ouch - How do we even begin to broach the pros and cons of various methods, which greatly depend on where you are going, how much luggage you have, what time you arrive and whether you prefer sitting in trains or buses? Limo Bus Train Taxi Rented Car
[edit] How much does a taxi cost?
There are some threads that we have already - I'd like to link here
[edit] What about car services?
There are some threads that we have already - I'd like to link here
[edit] Fastest at Rush Hour:
At
[edit] How much does XYZ cost?
Please add to the knowledge base in this way
[edit] Getting Around Osaka - Transportation Within The City
Osaka has many private railways as well as JR trains (mostly above ground), subways and buses. Information available on Wikipedia about this: http://
[edit] Subways =
There are
http://
[edit] Overland (mostly) trains
JR Lines:
[edit] Rail and Bus Passes for Metropolitan Osaka
Can someone populate this section with information on Icoca and other passes we should know about? There are some threads on the main Japan forum I think. The information will need updating based on the launch of cards which can be used in both Kansai area and Kanto area public transit networks. (And prolly Nagoya too for all I know)
[edit] Buses
Buses are not so easy to understand for the casual visitor
