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Step-by-step walking routes between platforms in Japan's busiest stations, with the exact Japanese signs to follow.

Kansai Airport transfer guide 関西空港

How to get from the arrivals hall to the train at Kansai International Airport (KIX): JR Haruka limited express and Nankai Rapi:t, with the Japanese signs to follow and how to pick the right gate.

Choose your transfer

Arrivals lobby→JR Haruka (limited express) About 5–10 min Ticket gate on route Arrivals lobby→Nankai Rapi:t (limited express) About 5–10 min Ticket gate on route

One station, two companies

JR and Nankai share Kansai-Airport Station, next to Terminal 1. The Nankai gates come first; the JR gates (blue sign) are further on.

Terminal 2 has no station

Terminal 2 (used by Peach and some other airlines) is not connected to the station. Take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 1.

JR or Nankai?

JR Haruka is best for Tennoji, Osaka, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto. Nankai is best for Namba.