First time at Itami Airport?
No worries, we ensure a smooth pickup.

We know that after a long flight, you want to get to your hotel as quickly as possible. But navigating the airport can be tough, especially if you don’t speak Japanese, as English is not commonly used in Japan.

This is even more challenging for first-time visitors to Itami Airport or for families traveling with children.

Itami Airport (ITM) Arrival lobby

Testimonials for our Airport Pickup Service

Alex Thiesen

11 April 2024

Ken’s Osaka Taxi was amazing! Organizing a pick up with them at Kansai International Airport, from the United States, was very easy. Communication was in fluent English. The driver was everything you could ask for, impeccably polite, and was patiently waiting in the arrivals terminal, despite a delay in us exiting from customs. He also knew we were traveling with two young kids and had small capsule toys waiting for them (along with blankets and bottled water). The drive to Osaka City from KIX was very smooth, and the driver had no problem locating the Airbnb in Namba where we were staying. After 24 hours of traveling this service was exactly what we needed and very worthwhile!

Richa K.

3 April 2024

Ken’s Osaka Taxi was very easy to schedule and the service was top notch! Communication was prompt and payment service was very easy to use. Mr. Yata San was our driver. He was on time, very patient and helpful. He also helped load and unload our luggage. Car was clean and spacious for our family of 4 adults and a child. After a long journey, we wanted a peaceful ride to hotel and Ken’s taxi provided that. Thank you! will definitely use them if we are in Osaka again!

M. N. Haziq

19 May 2024

Fantastic taxi service. Ken was very helpful in assisting me. My flight arrived an hour earlier than expected and I thought I would need to wait but the driver was already there when I arrived. The driver also walked with us all the way to the Airbnb to ensure it was the correct address.

Wilson Tseng

25 January 2024

I highly recommend using Ken's Osaka Taxi for your next trip to Osaka. They were very attentive and very responsive to all my questions and queries. On the day of arrival, our driver Marimoto san was punctual and highly professional. All their staff spoke very good English. I will without hesitation use them again on my next family trip to Osaka!

Michael Dang

13 March 2024

Ken was very prompt on providing us a quote for transportation from the airport to our hotel. Driver arrived on time and helped us with all baggage’s. We would definitely be using Ken’s transport service next time we are in Osaka.

Ling Lauw

8 January 2024

Highly recommend Ken. If you are after a responsive, punctual, professional service then Ken is the way to go. For a family travelling, our airport pick up and Osaka-Kyoto transfer is a piece of mind with time saving and hassle free transfer. The car is very clean, our driver arrives early and makes sure we arrived in the next destination safely. Less stress with more quality time with the family. Thank you Ken!

M Ng

6 January 2024

Reliable, professional, and courteous service! Ken is very responsive via WhatsApp (in English). I didn't book a transfer through 3rd parties such as Klook or Viator because communications with the vendor can become challenging, especially if a problem arises (lesson learned on a past trip). Our flight arrived late and there was a long line at immigration so I texted Ken and he promptly responded to let us know our ride was waiting for us. I would definitely use Ken's Osaka Taxi again in the future and will recommend him to my family and friends. Special thanks to Mr. Okumoto for running across the platform to secure 2 luggage carts for us and providing directions to our airline check-in counter for our flight home. Definitely 5 Star service!

Geoffrey Cleaver

28 May 2024

We used Ken’s Osaka Taxi service for our transfer from KIX to our hotel in Osaka. The service was excelent. The comunication via WhatsApp made things very easy and smooth. Despite our flight being 30 min late, that was not a problem as I was able to send Ken a message as soon as we landed. The driver was waiting for us at the meeting place and we had a confortable drive into Osaka. After a long overseas plane trip, it is definitively the best way to get to Osaka. Keep up the great work Ken!

Ed Tam

3 April 2024

Transfer from KIX to Kyoto. Efficient and clear communication through WhatsApp for booking, and great service from the driver. Confirmed child car seat request without issue. Pickup instructions clear and accurate. Highly recommended!

Brandon Holm

4 April 2024

The private transfer service offered great value for money. Communication was seamless and efficient, particularly appreciating the use of WhatsApp for coordination—perfect for us since we relied on a data eSIM and had no working phone numbers. We opted for the minivan, which was impeccably clean and comfortable. Our driver, Mr. Kino, was exceptional; he arrived ahead of schedule and patiently waited for us to descend from our accommodations. He also assisted us with our luggage, both loading and unloading it. We wouldn't hesitate to avail ourselves of this service again on our next visit to Osaka.

What We Offer for
Smooth Airport Pickup

1, Free Meet & Greet Service

We have designated meeting points at each airport. After you make a reservation, we will send you a map and photos of the location, so you won’t get lost.

On the day of your arrival, our driver will be waiting for you at the meeting point with a name board displaying your name, so you can easily find them and feel at ease.

Driver will wait with your nameboard

2, Real-Time Chat Support In English

Upon your arrival at Kansai Airport (or Itami Airport), our English-speaking support team offers real-time assistance via WhatsApp for smooth meetups with the driver. At the airport, various issues can arise during the immigration process, such as:

Long lines at immigration
Lost luggage
Being held up at customs

In such cases, please contact our customer support via WhatsApp. We will inform the driver and handle the situation accordingly.

3, Handling Flight Delays

Flight arrivals are often delayed by one or two hours. However, our customer support team monitors flight arrival times and is aware of any delays.
In such cases, we adjust the meeting time to match the actual arrival time, so you can rest assured.

4, Driver Waits Until You Come Out

Some taxi companies cancel bookings if time passes since the meeting time, causing drivers to leave without the customer. But our drivers stay until they meet the customer, as long as we can stay in touch through WhatsApp.

Delays at the arrival gate, like flight delays and customs queues, can happen. Our service aims to help in these situations.

How to Order & Flow of the Day

1, Meet the driver at meeting spot

After completing baggage claim and customs inspection at the airport, please proceed to the arrival gate.The driver will be waiting for you at the designated meeting location, holding a name board.

We monitor the arrival time of the plane, and in case of any changes, whether it be earlier or later, we will adjust the meeting time accordingly. Please rest assured.

Driver waiting with your name sign

2, Move to the parking area

The driver will accompany you to the parking area where the vehicle is located.

Please rest assured that the driver will assist you with any heavy suitcases or luggage you may have.

Driver guiding you to the parking area

3, Load luggage and head to the hotel

An experienced driver will safely and comfortably transport customers from Itami Airport to hotels, vacation rentals such as Air BnB, guesthouses and private homes and rooms. The approximate time from Itami Airport (ITM) to major city is as below:

Osaka city – 30min
Nara city – 50min
Kobe city – 40min
Kyoto city – 60min

Driver loads luggage into the car

4, Arrive at the destination

Upon reaching the destination, the driver will unload the luggage.

Since the payment has been completed in advance, there is no need for any further payment inside the vehicle, allowing for a seamless exit.

Thank you for using our transfer service!

1, Check for Vehicle availability

We are a small, elite team with limited vehicles and drivers. First, please contact our customer support to check vehicle availability.

If you contact us via WhatsApp or Messenger, we will respond promptly regarding availability.

You can check availability via WhatsApp

2, Proceed booking ( and make payment )

Proceed with the purchase of the desired transfer service and payment through the detailed page.

We offer a pre-online payment system, so there is no need to prepare cash or cards on the day of the service.

Buy transfer service like e-commerce

3, Receive reservation receipt

(Within 24 hours of receiving the order)

We will send you the booking confirmation document the day after your application. If for any reason we are unable to accommodate your reservation, we will inform you at this stage (rest assured that we will provide a 100% refund).

Confirmation will be sent to your email

4, Receive driver’s information

(One day before the service date)

On the day before the service, we will send you a reminder message with the driver’s name and meeting details.

If you have any questions or changes, please feel free to contact us via chat.

You can relax and be ready for the day!

We transfer every day
in Osaka and Kansai Region!

[Today's Transfer] Passengers: 1 Kids: 0 / Infan

[Today's Transfer] Passengers: 5 Kids: 2 / Infan

[Today's Transfer] Passengers: 5 Kids: 1 / Infan

[Today's Transfer] Passengers: 2 Kids: 0 / Infan

[Today's Transfer] Passengers: 2 Kids: - / Infan

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We are flexible because
we are the Direct Local Service Provider

You may have come across many websites offering airport transfer and city-to-city transfer services in the Kansai region. So, what makes us different from those other companies? The answer is that we are the service providers ourselves, based in Osaka.

We interact directly with each driver, which allows us to provide speedy and high-quality service.

Comparison with other services

	Kens Osaka Taxi	Airport Taxi	Company A	Company B
Free Meet & Greet service	◯	ｘ	◯	◯
Realtime support in English	◯	ｘ	ｘ	ｘ
Meetup Guarantee Service	◯	–	?	ｘ
Local Japanese driver	◯	◯	◯	?
Online Payment in advance	◯	ｘ	ｘ	◯
Private Tour Availability	◯	ｘ	◯	ｘ
Transfer to other city	◯	ｘ	ｘ	ｘ

ITAMI Airport and Osaka City
Private Transfer Service Location

WARDS for Itami Airport and Osaka City Private transfer

Asahi-ku (旭区)
Abeno-ku (阿倍野区)
Ikuno-ku (生野区)
Kita-ku (北区)
Konohana-ku (此花区)
Joto-ku (城東区)
Suminoe-ku (住之江区)
Sumiyoshi-ku (住吉区)
Taisho-ku (大正区)
Chuo-ku (中央区)
Tsurumi-ku (鶴見区)
Tennoji-ku (天王寺区)
Naniwa-ku (浪速区)
Nishi-ku (西区)
Nishinari-ku (西成区)
Nishiyodogawa-ku (西淀川区)
Higashisumiyoshi-ku (東住吉区)
Higashinari-ku (東成区)
Higashiyodogawa-ku (東淀川区)
Hirano-ku (平野区)
Fukushima-ku (福島区)
Minato-ku (港区)
Miyakojima-ku (都島区)
Yodogawa-ku (淀川区)

HOTELS for ITAMI Airport and Osaka City Private transfer

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka (ザ・リッツ・カールトン大阪)
Swissotel Nankai Osaka (スイスホテル南海大阪)
InterContinental Osaka (インターコンチネンタル大阪)
St. Regis Osaka (セント・レジス大阪)
The Westin Osaka (ウェスティンホテル大阪)
Hotel New Otani Osaka (ホテルニューオータニ大阪)
Hilton Osaka (ヒルトン大阪)
ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka (ANAクラウンプラザホテル大阪)
Hotel Hankyu International (ホテル阪急インターナショナル)
Hotel Granvia Osaka (ホテルグランヴィア大阪)
Imperial Hotel Osaka (帝国ホテル大阪)
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka (ホテルモントレグラスミア大阪)
Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda (ハートンホテル西梅田)
Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka (ホテルモントレラ・ソール大阪)
Namba Oriental Hotel (なんばオリエンタルホテル)
Hotel Trusty Osaka Abeno (ホテルトラスティ大阪阿倍野)
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station (コートヤード・バイ・マリオット新大阪ステーション)
Hotel Monterey Osaka (ホテルモントレ大阪)
Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka (フレイザーレジデンス南海大阪)
Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi (ホテル京阪天満橋)
Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande (ホテル京阪京橋グランデ)
Hotel Vischio Osaka by Granvia (ホテルビスチオ大阪 by グランビア)
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama (ホテルブライトンシティ大阪北浜)
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka (ホテルニュー阪急大阪)
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka (リーガロイヤルホテル大阪)
Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi (コートヤード・バイ・マリオット大阪本町)
Hotel Unizo Osaka Shinsaibashi (ホテルユニゾ大阪心斎橋)
Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka Shinsaibashi (ベストウェスタンホテルフィーノ大阪心斎橋)
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba (カンデオホテルズ大阪なんば)
Rega Place Higobashi (リーガプレイス樋ヶ橋)
And Other all hotels in Osaka city

LANDMARKS for ITAMI Airport and Osaka City Private transfer

Osaka Castle（大阪城）
Shitenno-ji Temple（四天王寺）
Dotonbori（道頓堀）
Umeda Sky Building（梅田スカイビル）
Kuromon Ichiba Market（黒門市場）
Shinsekai（新世界）
Tsutenkaku Tower（通天閣）
Amerika-Mura（アメリカ村）
Abeno Harukas（あべのハルカス）
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine（住吉大社）
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan（海遊館）
Nakanoshima Park（中之島公園）
Tempozan Ferris Wheel（天保山大観覧車）
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street（心斎橋筋商店街）

About Osaka CITY

Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, is a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. With a population of over 2.7 million, this city thrives with a vibrant culture and rich history coexisting harmoniously. Situated in the Kansai region, it plays a vital role as an economic and cultural hub, boasting convenient access through Kansai International Airport and an extensive railway network for easy travel within the city. KANSAI Airport and Osaka City Private transfer services provide travelers with a seamless journey to explore this diverse metropolis. Osaka’s iconic landmark, the historic Osaka Castle, reflects the deep-rooted history of the city with its beautiful stone walls and expansive grounds that tell tales of past glory. Meanwhile, Shitennoji Temple is a place where you can immerse yourself in the history and traditions of Japanese Buddhism, seeking peace and spirituality. On the other hand, the neon-lit streets of Dotonbori showcase a modern and sophisticated side, offering numerous dining and shopping options. Here, you can savor Osaka’s soul food, including takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Osaka also takes pride in Abeno Harukas, famous for its Ferris wheel, offering breathtaking views from its observation deck. Experience history at Sumiyoshi Taisha, discover marine wonders at the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and enjoy leisurely walks in the beautiful Nakanoshima Park or an activity on the Ferris wheel at Tempozan World Trade Tower. Explore Osaka’s unique charm where tradition and innovation converge, continuing to enchant travelers from around the world. Osaka is a place where historical landmarks coexist with modern entertainment, gastronomy, shopping, and friendly locals. Osaka Castle exudes a commanding presence, evoking a sense of history, while Shitennoji stands as a symbol of peace and spirituality. The lush gardens of Nakanoshima Park are perfect for strolls and picnics. Furthermore, Osaka’s nightlife is vibrant, with the night views of Amerikamura and Dotonbori captivating visitors. KANSAI Airport and Osaka City Private transfer services ensure that travelers can easily navigate the city’s various attractions and experiences. Osaka is also renowned as a gourmet paradise, offering a diverse range of dishes including takoyaki, okonomiyaki, sushi, ramen, and more. In Osaka’s shopping districts, you can enjoy a wide selection, from top brands to unique souvenirs. Enjoy Osaka’s unique entertainment in the bustling districts of Dotonbori and Shinsekai. Don’t miss the breathtaking views from Osaka’s tall buildings and observation decks; they provide a panoramic experience that you won’t want to miss.

Itami Airport to Osaka city Private Transfer

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First time at Itami Airport?
No worries, we ensure a smooth pickup.

Testimonials for our Airport Pickup Service