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See the details below. Kansai Airport is directly connected to Namba by Nankai trains. The train terminals are on the second floor of the building next to the Arrival Hall. Just take the escalator and use the bridge to get to the other side. This is the regular train. It looks like your regular subway train. It is cheaper but slower. You can’t reserve seats on this train. Just hop in and find a spot. This is the premier train. It’s the deep blue train that looks like it came from the future. LOL. It’s a little bit faster than the Airport Express, but much more comfortable. If you want to make sure you’re seated comfortably throughout the journey, book this train.


If you decide to go with the Limited Express Rapi:t, you can reserve a seat via Klook. 1. Book a ticket with Klook. 2. When the transaction is complete, you will be emailed a mobile voucher. You can print it out or save it on your phone. 3.tripadvisor.com On the day of your trip, upon arrival at Kansai Airport, find the HIS Counter at the Arrival Hall. There is usually a small KLOOK logo displayed in front of the counter. Show your mobile voucher to the staff. You will be given a physical voucher. 4. Proceed to the Train Station (in the other building), find the Nankai Ticketing Counter, and exchange your voucher with the actual train ticket. Do it at least 30 minutes before your schedule.


5. Enter the Nankai train station using the ticket. You can take the bus to Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT), which is located in the Namba area. Travel time is about 1 hour, but varies depending on the traffic conditions. 1. At the Arrival Hall, approach the counter for AIRPORT BUS to OCAT. 2. Purchase a ticket to OCAT. Fare: ¥1050. They will need your passport so make sure you have it ready. You will be given both the ticket (white) and a receipt (green). 3. Proceed to Departure Platform 11 (or whatever platform number you’re told). 4.youtube.com Wait for the bus at the platform. If you have big bags, the staff will take them and tag them.


You will be given a slip that you’ll need to claim your bags upon arrival at OCAT so don’t lose them. 5. Board the bus when it arrives. The driver will check your ticket. Find your seat number and get comfy. The travel time is around 1 hour, depending on traffic. 6. Alight at OCAT. You’re at OCAT. From here you can walk to your hotel. If your hotel is in the Umeda district, you can take the JR Kansai Airport Express, which will take you directly to Osaka Station (which is located in Umeda). From the airport’s Arrival Hall, travel on foot to the train terminals on the second floor of the adjacent building. Just take the escalator and use the bridge to get to the other side.


The JR Station is just next to the Nankai Station. Make sure you enter the right gate. This is a regular train. No need to reserve a seat. Just board the train and look for an empty seat. If your hotel is close to Osaka Station, you can just walk. If your hotel is along a subway line, you can walk to Umeda Subway Station and take the subway to the closest subway station to your hotel. If your hotel is located near Osaka Station, you can take the Airport Limousine Bus, which will have three stops around Osaka Station.


Two of these stops are hotels, but you don’t need to be staying in these hotels to take the bus. You just need to figure out which of these is the closest to your hotel. All buses will stop at Hotel New Hankyu Osaka and Herbis Osaka, but only a few will stop at Hilton Osaka. Travel time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes, which can vary depending on traffic. 1. At the Arrival Hall, approach the counter for AIRPORT BUS to OSAKA STATION or UMEDA. 2. Purchase a ticket. Fare: ¥1550. They will need your passport so make sure you have it ready. 3. Proceed to Departure Platform 5 (or whatever platform number you’re told). 4. Wait for the bus at the platform. If you have big bags, the staff will take them and tag them and store them in the luggage compartment below.


You will be given a slip that you’ll need to claim your bags after disembarking so don’t lose them. 5. Board the bus when it arrives. The driver will check your ticket. Find your seat number. The travel time is around 85 minutes. 6. Alight at Hotel New Hankyu or Herbis Osaka. From here you can walk to your hotel. You will find wi-fi rental booths at the Arrival Area of Kansai Airport. Rates are usually between JPY 800-900 per day. However, they are very in demand so there might not be any more available if you arrive in the late afternoon or evening.


Some establishments accept only credit card transactions.tpb.gov.ph If you really want to make sure you get a mobile wifi, you can reserve one in advance via Klook for only PhP 389 per day for unlimited 4G access. That’s a lot cheaper than those you will find at Kansai airport. The best part, if you’re a group, you can connect multiple devices hassle-free. You can then split the cost with your friends. You can pick up the device at the airport. No deposit is required. If you opt with a 4G Data SIM, you can choose between two packages: unlimited 4G data for 8 days (around ¥3360) and 3GB data for 8 days (around ¥2160).


If you’re a heavy data user, best to go with the Unlimited Plan. You can pick up the SIM card at Kansai Airport. The easiest way to get around Osaka is by train or subway. Osaka is linked to the rest of the island by an expensive (and expensive) train system. In theory, traveling around is easy and hassle-free.tripadvisor.com.au In practice, however, it is difficult. Besides the language barrier, these train lines are as complicated and challenging as your previous relationship. You might think you’re on the right side of the right platform at the right station, but there’s still a chance that you board the wrong train and in some cases the wrong car.


Some trains even split into half at one point, and they choo choo in separate directions. But thank heavens for the Internet. So here’s a tip. If you own a smartphone or a tablet, do yourself a favor and get connected to the Internet! You will need access to Hyperdia, a web-based search engine that would tell you train schedules and routes instantly. Just make sure you know the closest train station to your destination and let Hyperdia do the rest. If you want to score some savings, you can use any of the train passes available. Just pick one that best matches your Osaka itinerary.


We have a more detailed post about the passes here: KANSAI PASSES: WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU? For more details, keep on reading. I explained each pass below. If you’re sightseeing around Osaka, we strongly recommend this! The all-inclusive Osaka sightseeing pass, available in 1-day and 2-day versions! It gives the holder unlimited use of the subway, tramway, and bus systems in Osaka. You can reserve one via Klook. However, know that there are two types on Klook, depending on where you wish to pick it up.youtube.com Make sure you book the one that is more convenient for you. This pass offers unlimited rail and bus rides to and in many cities in Kansai Region including Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. You can also use this to travel from Kansai Airport to Osaka or Kyoto and back. Available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-day validity variants.


Note that this pass is only accepted on JR Trains. This won’t work on Nankai lines or subway lines. Do you need this pass? If you plan on staying within Osaka and not visiting other cities, this is not for you. Get the Amazing Osaka Pass instead. If you plan to visit Kyoto, Nara, Kobe or other cities in Kansai, this could be great for you. Best to purchase this pass ONLINE. This pass is meant for foreign nationals traveling as a temporary visitor (tourist) in Japan. How does it work? How do you use it? 1. Book a ticket with Klook.


2. When the transaction is complete, you will be emailed a mobile voucher. You can print it out or save it on your phone. 3. On the day of your trip, upon arrival at Kansai Airport, find the HIS Counter at the Arrival Hall. There is usually a small KLOOK logo displayed in front of the counter. Show your mobile voucher to the staff. You will be given a physical voucher. 4. You don’t have to use it immediately. The count will begin on the day you first use it. For example, if you purchase a 2-day pass and you claim it on Monday, it doesn’t mean that you have to use it on Monday and Tuesday.


You may choose to use it any day before expiration. If you use it for the first time on Thursday, you can use it on that day and Friday. 5. When you use it for the first time, approach the staff at the counter at any of the station and he will stamp the final date you may use the pass. 6. For succeeding uses, simply show the stamp on the pass at the staff at every JR station. You can use it together with Osaka Amazing Pass too! On my last trip, I used an Osaka Amazing Pass when roaming within the city and then used my JR Kansai Pass on days when I traveled to Kyoto and Kobe. Offers unlimited rail and bus rides in many cities in Kansai Region including Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara.


You can also use this to travel from Kansai Airport to Osaka or Kyoto. JR Lines are not covered, though. Available in 2- and 3-day validity variants. Unlike the JR West Kansai Pass, the Kansai Thru Pass doesn’t require consecutive days, making it much more flexible. So which is better: Kansai Thru Pass or JR West Kansai Pass? Only you can answer that because it depends on your Osaka itinerary. If most of your stops are along JR lines, then the latter makes more sense. But if your destinations are far apart and closer to non-JR lines, then get the Kansai Thru Pass. Also consider your schedule. Kansai Thru Pass’s "non-consecutive" feature will allow you to maximize it better.


The ICOCA Card isn’t a pass. It’s a prepaid IC card. It’s sort of Kansai’s version of Tokyo’s SUICA or PASMO Card. When you use an ICOCA card, you still pay for every trip. You can also use it to snag some discounts, but the real convenience is that you don’t need to get a ticket each time you’re using the train. You just need to quickly hover the card over the reader and you’re through. It functions like an MRT stored-value ticket (because that’s exactly what it is, a stored-value ticket). You can also use it not just on trains but also on buses, lockers, vending machines, and even convenience stores. Yep, lockers. The ICOCA card works on lockers at train stations! To get one, you just need to approach one of the ICOCA machines at the station.


There’s no use for me to enumerate the steps here because it’s so easy. Just choose ENGLISH on the welcome screen and follow the instructions. ¥500. You can get the deposit when you return the card. If you’re visiting Osaka, Nara and Kyoto ONLY, you don’t need a JR Pass. It’s only for those who will make multiple long-distance journeys. If you’re staying within the Kansai Region, get a JR KANSAI RAIL PASS INSTEAD. When is it wise to purchase a JR Pass? If you’re visiting multiple cities in Japan and you’re staying for at least 7 days. If your Osaka itinerary is more like that, purchase a pass before your trip.


Klook offers the cheapest JR Passes available. If you live in the Philippines, the pass will be delivered to you in 7 days.fc2.com As you already know, it’s a movie theme park that could bring a lot of fun to kids and adults alike. USJ is the first US branch in Asia, but it has been given a new life when they opened the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. The problem with USJ is that it can get a bit too crowded especially on weekends. You can waste over an hour falling in line for just one attraction.


If you want to get the most out of your time, an Express Pass is recommended. It costs extra, but it is worth it, in my experience. Express Passes sometimes sell out especially during peak season so it’s best to reserve online. Are there DISCOUNTED TICKETS? Klook sells so-called 1.5 Day Pass. Basically, this pass will allow you to visit Universal Studios Japan at 3pm on Day 1 and then you can still use it for the entire day the following day. This gives you enough time to try more rides and enjoy more of the park. Built in the 1500s by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and opened to the public in 1931, it is now a museum that showcases the rich and intricate history of Osaka and the life of Hideyoshi. A view deck perched on top of the castle offers a refreshing vista of the surrounding park and city.


The castle grounds, which is transformed into a public park, is worthy of exploring. Locals and foreigners alike enjoy the drastic changing of colors every turn of the season. The place to be for shopaholics and food lovers! This shopping-and-dining hotspot in Namba is a maze of countless restaurants and stores! Located in Namba, one of Osaka’s two major downtowns, it is known for its colorful lights and over-the-top store signages like the Kani (Crab), pufferfish, Asahi beer, and of course, the iconic Glico Man. Aside from the restaurants, Dotonbori is also peppered with bars and street food stalls. Get your share of sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, ramen, crab, takoyaki, kobe beef kebab, and fugu.


You can also hop onto a boat and cruise down the river. HEP FIVE is a shopping complex that targets mostly the younger market. It houses dozens of stores, but it is most famous for its 106-meter bright red Ferris Wheel that enable a marvelous view of the surrounding Umeda district.insidekyoto.com You can also see Osaka Harbor from here. ✅ RESERVE A TICKET HERE! Standing at 300m, Abeno Hakuras in Osaka’s Tennoji district is Japan’s tallest building and third tallest man-made structure (next only to Tokyo SkyTree and Tokyo Tower). Its observation deck called Harukas 300 is the second highest observation deck in the country, perched on the 58th to 60th floor, and is open to the public! You can buy at the entrance to Harukas 300, which is located on the 16th floor of the building.


You can also buy online via Klook to score a discount! ✅ GET YOUR TICKET HERE! For over 190 years, Kuromon Market has been known as Osaka’s kitchen for its almost endless array of gastronomic options, ranging from rare fruits to mouth-watering seafoods that you can eat or have prepared on the spot. Compared to other markets I have visited in Japan, Kuromon is actually a bit pricier, but the experience make up for it. They sell items in small servings, which allows visitors to get a taste of a wide variety of products, something that a regular restaurant can’t give you.


There’s just so much to see and taste here. If you want to try Kobe beef but not flush enough to afford a proper cut, you can get hold of small slices here. Even the deadly fugu (pufferfish) is sold in one of the corners.hotels.com Built in the 6th century by Prince Shotoku, Shitenno-ji Temple is Japan’s oldest state-constructed temple. Although most structures were repeatedly reconstructed after being burned several times, the original design and details were followed and retained with every rebuilding. The outer temple ground complex is free for all, but there are three places that requires entrance fees: Chushin Garan (inner temple complex), the Treasure House, and the Gokurakujodo Garden.


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