English 【Kansai Airport Rapid Service】Stops, travel time, fares, on-board facilities, etc.
Kansai International Airport（KIX） is the gateway to Osaka.
From there, many people will travel to sightseeing spots...
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English 【JR Osaka station】Locations of ticket machines with passport readers
Travelers who come Japan from overseas are increasingly purchasing various tickets at travel agencies before departure.
In order to pick up tickets purchased overseas at Japan ticket vending machines, you need to use a ticket vending machine with a passport reader, but it is often difficult to find.
This time, we will introduce the location of the ticket vending machine with a passport reader at Osaka Station.
English What is an ICOCA card? its features, usage, and precautions
In recent years, Japan has become increasingly cashless, and e-money, including various types of Pay, is being used in an increasing number of situations.
Among the most well-known are transportation-related E-money, which are used mainly for trains, buses, and other forms of transportation.
Once you get used to it, it is a very convenient card, but for first-time users, you may be asking yourself, "How do I buy something? How do I use it? How can I add on money?" Many people must feel uneasy about it.
This article will answer the above questions about ICOCA, which is highly used in Kansai, especially in Osaka and Kyoto.
English 【KIX to Osaka】What is Kansai-airport express Haruka?
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!
English 【New open】Underground platform at Osaka！How to get there from Osaka Station
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.
English 【Great value ticket!】Ticket information for tourists
This page introduces convenient and economical tickets for travel in the Kansai region, including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe.
Please use this information if you are not sure what kind of ticket to buy.
English List of multilingual information desk and timetables for each railway company
For international tourists, we have compiled a list of multilingual contact points and timetables for each railway company.
English 【KIX to Shinsaibashi】Reasonable way to get there by train
Many people who come to #Osaka for #sightseeing use #Kansai International Airport.
Many of them may stay in #Namba or #Shinsaibashi at that time.
However, Osaka has many types and numbers of trains, and for first-time visitors, changing trains can seem complicated.
In this issue, we will show you the inexpensive way to get from #KIX to Shinsaibashi by train, with pictures. Please get to your destination without hesitation and enjoy sightseeing.
English 【Namba to KIX】How to get by train
We show you how to get from #Namba Subway Sta. to #Nankai Line Namba Sta. and from there to #KIX Airport in an easy-to-understand manner with photos.We will also show you how to buy the limited express train #Rapi:t ticket.
English 【Osaka Metro】Namba station to Osaka station
We will show you how to get from Namba Station to Umeda Station by subway and from Umeda Station to JR Osaka Station, using easy-to-understand station maps and photos.