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18 Mar 2023 A new platform opened at JR Osaka Station, finally connecting Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka Station directly without transfers! Until now, the Kansai-Airport Express Haruka served Shin-Osaka Station. Now it has direct access to Osaka Station, making it even more convenient. The number of people using the service is likely to increase significantly. This article summarises the fares, stops and journey times of the Haruka. We will also introduce discount tickets and the facilities inside the train with photos. Please check it out before your trip!

A new underground platform in the Osaka Station Umekita area opened on 18 March 2023. This new platform is located underground on the north side of Osaka Station and incorporates advanced technology. Many people use the Kansai-Airport Express Haruka to access Osaka from Kansai International Airport. Until now, the limited express Haruka stopped at Tennoji and Shin-Osaka, but with the opening of the new platform, they now also stop at Osaka Station, making access to Umeda very convenient. This article also provides information on how to get to the new platform from JR Osaka Station, the new Umekita-underground‐gate, and the facilities of the new platform.