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

Arrivals lobby→JR Haruka (limited express)

Arrivals to JR Haruka at Kansai Airport

How to find the JR Haruka limited express from the arrivals hall at Kansai Airport (KIX). Go up to 2F, cross the bridge to Kansai-Airport Station and use the JR gates; Haruka leaves from Platform 4.

About 5–10 minwalking time
Terminal 1 arrivals (1F)from · 到着ロビー
JR Platform 4to · 特急はるか
ARRIVALS (1F)2FSTATION BRIDGEJR GATEJR PLATFORMS12345
Floors from top to bottom. Tap a number to jump to that step.
  1. 1
    Arrivals (1F)

    After customs you come out on 1F of Terminal 1. Go up to 2F.

  2. 2
    2F

    Follow the Railways signs to the connecting bridge.

    Look for this sign
    鉄道Railways
  3. 3
    Station bridge

    Cross the bridge to Kansai-Airport Station. The Nankai gates come first; the JR gates with the blue sign are further on.

    Look for this sign
    JR線JR Lines
  4. 4
    JR gate

    Buy your Haruka ticket at the JR ticket office or machines, then go through the JR gate.

    The Haruka needs a limited express ticket as well as the fare.
  5. 5
    JR platforms

    Take the escalator down to 1F. The Haruka leaves from Platform 4.

  • Kansai Airport Rapid trains (関空快速) to Osaka also leave from Platforms 3–4. They are cheaper but slower and have no reserved seats.
Platform 4Haruka: Tennoji, Osaka, Shin-Osaka, Kyoto
Platforms 3–4Kansai Airport Rapid: Tennoji, Osaka (Loop Line)

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Where do I catch the Haruka at Kansai Airport?

At Kansai-Airport Station next to Terminal 1. Use the JR gates and go down to Platform 4.

How do I get from Terminal 2 to the train?

Take the free shuttle bus from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1, then follow the Railways signs.

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.