How do I get from Osaka airport to the city?
The Haruka Express departs from Kansai Airport every 30 minutes and stops at Tennoji and Shin-Osaka stations. It is the fastest way to make the journey. Travelers can use their JR Pass to ride the Haruka Express or tickets cost either 2000 yen for Tennoji or 3000 yen for Shin-Osaka (for passengers without the pass).
How far is Osaka airport from City?
50 km
Kansai International Airport is situated 50 km from the center of Osaka city. It is easily accessible by road, railway and high-speed ferry.
How do you get around Koyasan?
Getting around Most visitors arrive by cablecar to Koyasan Station, which is a ten minute bus or taxi ride from Koyasan’s town center. Note that it is not permitted to walk along the street between the cablecar station and the town center.
Which Osaka airport is closer to city?
Kansai airport is located 45km south of the city of Osaka, situated on a manmade island, purpose-built for the airport. Itami airport is much closer to the city center, just 20km north.
How much is a taxi from Osaka airport to city?
The quickest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka is to taxi which costs ¥19000 – ¥24000 and takes 38 min.
Is taxi expensive in Osaka?
Osaka taxis are not as expensive as you might fear. The standard fare for a regular taxi in Osaka is Y660 for the first 2km, and Y80 for each additional 296 meters (medium and large taxis cost slightly more). Thus, you can cross town for about Y2,000. Osaka taxi drivers are honest and safe.
How do I get to Mount Koya?
Mount Koya is most easily accessed via the Nankai Railways, which depart from Osaka’s Namba Station and Shin-Imamiya Station. From either station, take the Nankai Koya Line to the Gokurakubashi terminal station.
Which airport should I fly into Osaka?
Osaka International Airport is better for people travellers flying into Osaka from within Japan due to is close proximity to the city centre. So, since the airport does not handle international flights, Kansai airport is better for long haul flights into the city and it is served by fast transport links as well.
How do I get from Osaka airport to Itami Airport?
How to travel from Shin-Osaka station to Itami Airport. By Rail: At Shin-Osaka station take the Kita-Osaka Kyuko line to Senri-Chuo station, there transfer to the Osaka Monorail. The route takes about 30 minutes and 660yen in fares.
Does Uber work in Osaka?
Uber’s smartphone app allows customers in Osaka to call for taxis operated by Milight Taxi, based in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture. The service will be offered in eight cities in the prefecture, including the city of Osaka, through Milight’s fleet of around 650 taxis.
How many days should I spend in Osaka?
3 days in Osaka is the recommended time to stay. It gives you the flexibility to decide when and where you go. Whether it is taking a day trip to the Nara Deer Park or spending an afternoon relaxing in the world-famous Spa World, you will have enough time to cover the things you must see it Osaka.
How long is the train from Osaka to Koyasan?
Using this line you can travel from Osaka’s Nankai Namba Station to Gokurakubashi Station at the base of Mount Koya in 90 minutes or less. At Gokurakubashi Station you can transfer directly to the Koyasan Cable Car which will take you up the mountain in 5 minutes for 390 yen.
Is there a cable car from Osaka to Koyasan?
At Gokurakubashi Station you can transfer directly to the Koyasan Cable Car which will take you up the mountain in 5 minutes for 390 yen. From Koyasan Station you can then take a bus to the main tourist and accommodation areas. In Osaka you can join the Nankai Koya Line at Nankai Namba Station, Shin-Imamiya Station, or Tengachaya Station.
How to get to Koyasan from Namba Station?
Koyasan is most conveniently accessed by Nankai Railways from Osaka’s Namba or Shin-Imamiya Stations. Take the Nankai Koya Line from either station to the Gokurakubashi terminal station. A few limited express trains operate directly to Gokurakubashi (80 minutes, 1650 yen, five trains per day).
Which is the best way to travel to Koyasan?
To save money consider using a Koyasan World Heritage Ticket or Kansai Thru Pass. Take the Keihan Main Line from eastern Kyoto (e.g. Sanjo or Gion-Shijo Station) to Kitahama Station (50 minutes, 420 yen, departures every 10-20 minutes) and change to the Sakaisuji Subway Line to Tengachaya Station (10 minutes, 230 yen, frequent departures).