You might have come across “Osaka Airport” when searching for “Kansai Airport” and wonder what the difference is? Yes, there are two airports which could be called Osaka Airport. I know it is very confusing!! In this article, I will introduce these 2 airports and the reason why both are called Osaka Airports in conclusion. There are two airports in Osaka First of all, there are 2 airports in Osaka prefecture. That is Itami Airport (ITM) and Kansai Airport (KIX). Let’s say you are searching for an air ticket for Osaka, and you would find the airport code name “KIX”. You never find “ITM”. From this, you might think Kansai Airport is the Osaka International airport, right? But the official name of Itami Airport(ITM) is “Osaka International airport”. …Why??? Itami Airport (ITM) Let me show you Itami airport first. Itami Airport is an airport located in Itami city. It is the closest airport from Osaka city, and it takes only 30 minutes to the central area in Osaka city such as Umeda and Nanba. As I mentioned, official name of Itami Airport is “Osaka International Airport” (大阪国際空港). From its name, you get the impression this airport is the main international airport which represents Osaka city, don’t you? Strangely enough, there is NO international flight service at Itami Airport contrary to its official name. Japanese never call it “Osaka International Airport”. Instead, mostly we call it just “Itami Airport”. Itami Airport is NOT an international airport Itami Airport is an airport […]

Do you want to know the convenience stores you can go to upon arrival at Kansai Airport? From March 1, 2022, the Japanese government has eased entry restrictions from overseas. Because of that, now most travelers do not need to spend a self-isolation period at a hotel for quarantine. However, there is still a lot of document work and PCR test procedure upon arrival at Kansai Airport. You could be tired out when you are finally released, and desperate for whatever drink or snack! In this article, I will introduce information regarding convenience stores at Kansai International airport (terminal 1). Convenience store at 1st floor No.1:(mini) Lawson Open hours: 6:30～22:00 URL:LAWSON Kansai International Airport 1st Floor It is located in between the North arrival lobby and South arrival lobby, and this one is the closest convenience store from both arrival gates. However, this store is fairly small. It is more like a “mini-convenience store” and they sell only limited kinds of items. If you need only basic food or drink, this one suits you. But if you would like to choose from more varieties of foods, drinks, or you would like to buy items other than drink and water, I recommend 2 convenience stores I will show below. Convenience store at 2nd floor There are 2 convenience stores on the 2nd floor at Kansai International airport terminal 1 building. No.2: Lawson ( at Northside end) Open hours: 24 hours URL:LAWSON Kansai International Airport There is a Lawson at the end […]

Are you looking for information regarding limousine bus Kansai Airport (KIX)? As of March 1, 2022, the Japanese government has finally eased coronavirus immigration restrictions. Therefore, those who arrive at Kansai Airport can take public transportation such as train, limousine bus, and taxi now. Having said that travelers are permitted to use public transportation, some of the bus routes have been suspended under the influence of coronavirus (COVID-19). In this article, I will introduce how to take limousine bus at Kansai International Airport (Terminal1) and bus availability for each lines Location of limousine bus terminals at Kansai airport If you fly from abroad, you will arrive at terminal 1 at Kansai airport, except for Peach Aviation. (Peach Aviation is a Japanese LCC flight company). After finishing immiguration, baggage claim and customs, you will come out to the international arrival lobby on the first floor. There is a North arrival floor and South arrival floor at Kansai International airport. As of April 7th, 2022, the south gate is closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19). Therefore, all passengers are taking the North gate. This is the map that shows where the limousine bus stop at Kansai Airport is. After arriving at international arrival floor, get out of terminal building through either of exit from 1F/A to 1F/G Once getting out of the building, there is the limousine bus stop. How to buy a ticket for limousine bus at Kansai airport There are vending ticket machines at the bus terminal. You can buy a […]

Do you want to take taxi from Kansai airport and get smooth transfer? As of March 1, 2022, Japan government has eased coronavirus immigration restrictions. Check latest info from government website: Border measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Travelers arriving in Japan now are allowed to use transportation such as train, bus and taxi. Yet, due to the current situation with coronavirus (COVID-19), immigration procedures are still so complicated. You need to write a lot of documents and take PCR test etc after long flight. You’re already exhausted with long flights and corona paper works. But what if your house/hotel is away from the train station/ bus stop and you need to walk all the way with heavy luggages? I can hear you say It is too much! In such a situation, it will be really nice if you can be transferred from the airport to your accomodation door-to-door by taxi. In this article, I will show you how to get a taxi at Kansai Airport (KIX) terminal1 for those who want a smooth transfer to cities such as Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara. Where is taxi stand at Kansai Airport? So the first question that come up in mind is this: “where is the taxi stand at Kansai Airport?”. The taxi stand at Kansai Airport(terminal 1) is outside terminal building, located in between the limousine bus terminal and parking lot for general visitors. In case, here is link for official page: Kansai Airport 1F International Arrival Floor […]