Rapid train service to Kansai Airport and Wakayama from Osaka. Kansai Airport Rapid Service and Kishuji Rapid Service

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1. Andrew San says:

   July 24, 2014 at 1:59 am

   Dear Sir,

   I am planning for a 6D/5N holiday to Osaka in November with 2 adults and 1 child (age 8).
   We will be staying at Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport for all the 5 nights. We are planning to visit some of the major attractions in Osaka (e.g. Osaka Castle, Universal Studio, Museums, Minami, etc). I read from the website and noticed that travel by JR Kansai Airport Rapid is the inexpensive choice for rail traveling as we will be making 2-way travel every day (from Hotel Nikko to Osaka station, and Osaka Station back to Hotel Nikko). May I know the fare stated in the JR website is for one-way or two-way? Is there any alternate source for economy way of travel? Are those major attractions located nearby Osaka Station? Or we need to take another transport to reach the location?

   Thank you for your advise and looking forward to hear from you soon.
   Have a nice day!
   • Takeshi / JPRail says:

     July 24, 2014 at 12:47 pm

     Hi Andrew,

     You also can use Nankai Railway trains. Especially when you go to Namba (Manami area), Nankai train goes there directly. Please see the map in the link below.
     https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-osaka-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html

     If you use Nankai to get Namba and use subway several times per day, Kansai Thru Pass is a good choice. As per I explained which train you can take by Kansai Thru Pass at the link above, you can’t take JR train. But you can get anywhere in Osaka by subway other than USJ. You can add single fare for this trip. You can get more info about Kansai Thru Pass at the link below:
     https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-use-kansai-thru-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html

     You have to take a train to get most of attractions from JR Osaka. So I think Kansai Thru Pass is better choice for you. You can purchase it at Kansai Airport.

     Cheers,

     Takeshi / JP Rail
2. elvira yunnitan says:

   June 1, 2014 at 10:26 am

   hi takeshi,
   if we depart from shin-osaka station to KIX, what train should we take?
   and how much does it cost?
   if possible, we prefer the affordable one, thank you
   • Takeshi / JPRail says:

     June 1, 2014 at 11:07 am

     Hi Elvira,

     The best one is Haruka. You can take this train by Kansai area pass 1 day at 2060 yen.
     https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/how-to-use-jr-west-kansai-area-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
     https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/limited-express/kansai-airport-limited-express-haruka.html

     But if you want to save the cost, use Kanku Chikatoku ticket at 1000 yen.
     http://www.howto-osaka.com.e.iv.hp.transer.com/top/ticket/railway/chikatoku.html
     But you have to transfer from Subway to Nankai at Namba.

     Cheers,

     Takeshi / JP Rail
3. Bee says:

   April 16, 2013 at 6:36 am

   I will be staying at Awaza. My flight is at 10.30am via Kansai Airport. What train is available at 7.00am to go to the airport?Where can I take JR Airport Rapid from Town? Thanks.
   • JPRail says:

     April 16, 2013 at 9:42 pm

     Hi Bee,

     At 7:00am, all trains are available. If you want to take Airport rapid, take subway to Tamagawa station. Taagasa is located at same place as JR Noda station. Take local train on Osaka Kanjo line to next station, Nishikujo. Because Rapid does not stop at Noda. And you can take Rapid to KIX.

     Cheers,

     Takeshi / JP Rail
4. Ruta says:

   March 10, 2013 at 7:04 pm

   Hi Takeshi,

   Could you please help with my itinerary?

   Arriving KIX 29 March 06:10 am and staying in Japan till 8th April. On arrival want to go to Koyasan for one night. After stay in Osaka, April 1st reach Tokyo, April 4th Kyoto, April 8th have flight back from KIX

   1) Can I go directly from airport to Koyasan without going to Osaka train station? Can I change somewhere in between? Tengachaya?

   2) I’m planning to get JRP for 7 days. Does it make sense to validate for trip to Koyasan? Or better keep it later and use if from Kyoto to Osaka and from Osaka to return to KIX?

   Many thanks in advance!
   Ruta
   • JPRail says:

     March 11, 2013 at 6:21 pm

     Hi Ruta,

     1) You need to change the trains at Tengachaya. There is no direct trains from KIX to Koyasan.

     2) Don’t use the pass for Koyasan. It does not a make sense. I recommend you to use Koyasan World Heritage ticket.
     https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/how-to-get-mt-koya.html

     Cheers,

     Takeshi / JP Rail
5. goh francis says:

   January 22, 2013 at 7:53 am

   Hi Takeshi,

   First time to Japan. Arriving in Kix on May 12 2013. Staying in hotel next to JR Osaka stn. Tell
   me please must I change line if I take a JR rapid line to osaka stn.
   • JPRail says:

     January 22, 2013 at 1:03 pm

     Hi goh francis,

     You don’t need to change a train. Kansai Airport Rapid go straight to Osaka.

     Cheers,

     Takeshi / JP Rail
6. Juliana says:

   January 7, 2013 at 1:24 am

   Hi there,

   I chanced upon your website by chance and found the information which you have provided very useful. and I shall be grateful if you could let me know how best to travel as follows:

   Date of travel: 15th Feb 2013

   Destination: From Namba (Osaka) to Kada (Wakayama City)

   Type of pass: Kansai Thru Pass

   Type of trip: Day trip to Kada-Awashima Hiina Onsen and exploring some parts of Wakayama city if time permits

   _________________________

   Would you be able to provide details on how to get about there? My guess is there are some stations which we must alight at and do transfers?

   Thank you so much for your kind help and I look fforward to hearing from you.

   Regards
   Juliana
   • JPRail says:

     January 7, 2013 at 4:15 pm

     Hi Juliana,

     Thanks for your comment about my site.

     Nankai Railway depart from Namba to Wakayamashi. Kada is several stations away from Wakayamashi station. Please see the following map to get the details:
     http://www.nankai.co.jp/global/english/traffic/railmap/index.html

     Kinokawa station is the junction. But most of express trains do not stop at Kinokawa station and straight to Wakayamashi. So change the train to Kada at Wakayamashi.

     Cheers,

     Takeshi / JP Rail
7. Cheryl says:

   December 20, 2012 at 5:20 am

   Hi, I am traveling to Osaka for 8 days and will be visiting Wakayama and Kyoto. Could you please let me know what kind of train ticket I should be purchasing to save cost?

   Thank you.

   Cheryl
   • JPRail says:

     December 20, 2012 at 12:26 pm

     Hi Cheryl,

     Kansai Thru Pass or JR West Kansai Area Pass may be suitable for your trip. But it depends on how many you take a train. Please see the following posts to learn more:
     https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/how-to-use-jr-west-kansai-area-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
     https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-residents/how-to-use-kansai-thru-pass-compare-pass-and-single-fare.html
     https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/how-to-choose-discount-railway-ticket-and-pass-in-kansai-area.html

     Cheers,

     Takeshi / JP Rail
8. Wong Fan says:

   October 7, 2012 at 7:35 am

   Hi

   I plan to arrive KIX at 9.20pm from Singapore and then travel by JR train to Wakayama City. Please advise what time is the last train from KIX to Wakayama City.

   Thank you
   • JPRail says:

     October 7, 2012 at 9:22 pm

     Hi Wong Fan,
     23:32 is the last one. But you need to transfer at Hineno. Please see the details at the following post:
     https://jprail.com/travel-informations/how-to-get-kansai-airport-and-wakayama-kansai-airport-rapid-service-and-kishuji-rapid-service.html
     Cheers,
     Takeshi / JP Rail
9. Sow Mei Cheah says:

   August 23, 2012 at 8:30 am

   Dear Sir,

   We need to travel from Kansai Airport to get down at Midoribashi station. Please advise if we take the Kansai Airport Rapid Service train, are we required to get down at Tennoji station and change train from Tennoji to Morinomiya station. Then change train again to Chuo line from Morinomiya to Midoribashi station?

   If it cost 1240 yen from Kansai Airport to Tennoji station, how much will be the cost from Tennoji to Morinomiya station and from Morinomiya station to Midoribashi station? If we are a fairly large group travelling together (18 person), is it advisable to travel by train to our accomodation at Midoribashi?

   We will be visiting Kyoto too. Is it better for us to purchase a JR pass. Our trip to Japan is only for 4 days.

   Thank you for your patience and advice.

   Sow Mei
   • JPRail says:

     August 23, 2012 at 12:42 pm

     Hi Sow Mei

     From Tennoji to Morinomiya is also JR lines. You can purchase the ticket at the airport to Morinomiya. The fare is 1160 yen for this section. I don’t know where you got the fare, 1240 yen. But you can get the exact fare at Hyperdia easily.
     http://www.hyperdia.com/en/

     You need to take subway only from Morinomiya to Midoribashi. It is 200 yen.
     You can get the fare for subway at Hyperdia too.

     All trains that you will take are sort of commute trains. So you might not get a seat. And both station and train are very crowded.

     Regarding pass, please see the following post:
     https://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/how-to-choose-discount-railway-ticket-and-pass-in-kansai-area.html

     Japan Rail Pass is too much for your travel.

     Cheers,

     Takeshi / JP Rail
10. Normand Shimanuki says:

    November 13, 2011 at 7:41 pm

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