Explore at your pace
Free cancellation
Extended validity
Transfers included
Hop aboard the Haruka express for effortless travel from the airport to key cities like Kyoto, Shin-Osaka/Osaka, and Kobe with WiFi, luggage space and comfy seats.
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Reach Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Tennoji, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, and other major hubs with Haruka Express trains every 30 minutes.
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Connect easily to JR lines and the Shinkansen at key stations for smooth travel across Japan from Kansai Airport.
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Relax in spacious, air-conditioned seats with luggage racks and Green Cars offering first-class comfort.
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Enjoy free Wi-Fi, restrooms, vending machines, and wheelchair access with staff assistance when required.
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Count on punctual service and smooth rides, making Haruka Express a reliable and stress-free way to travel.
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One-way train transfers between Kansai Airport & Shin-Osaka/Osaka, Tennoji, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Namba(based on option selected)
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Reserved seating and non-reserved seating cars
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Green Car (first class) seating
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Vending machines and restrooms onboard
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Luggage racks
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Wheelchair accessibility
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Free Wi-Fi service
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Train fare ticket and limited express ticket required for non-JR Pass holders
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Travel beyond the Haruka Express route (other JR lines, buses, or taxis from Kyoto or Osaka not included)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
Just landed at KIX? Seamless city access awaits! Grab your ticket swiftly by scanning your QR code or passport at the station's user-friendly machines. Then, step aboard the rapid Haruka Express, reaching speeds of 130 km/h. This direct train links you to Kyoto, Shin-Osaka/Osaka, Nara, Tennoji, and Kobe, ensuring efficient travel.
Settle into comfortable seating, soak in picturesque views of Japan's landscape, and capture memorable moments. Stay connected throughout your journey with complimentary Wi-Fi, allowing you to plan your itinerary, share photos, and stay in touch effortlessly as you venture into Kansai.
What’s not allowed
- Smoking is prohibited on all train cars
Accessibility
- The Haruka Express is wheelchair accessible
Additional information
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Confirmation will be received within minutes; contact customer support if not received
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This offer is not available for Japanese passport holders
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Up to two children (Aged 0-5) travel free with an adult rail pass holder if they don’t occupy a seat; a child rail pass is needed for each additional child starting from the third
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Valid only for non-Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" Visa stamp on the passport
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Secure a Temporary Visitor Stamp at immigration to be eligible for a JR Pass; do not pass through automated gates as no stamp will be applied
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Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance
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Refer to the schedule for the first and last trains from/to Kansai Airport Station
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Not all Haruka trains feature the Hello Kitty design
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Trains depart every 30 minutes during the day and evening; schedules may differ on weekends and holidays
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Check digital screens at stations for train type, number, departure time, destination, and platform number
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The journey from Kansai Airport to Osaka takes about 45 minutes, and to Kyoto about 1 hour and 15 minutes
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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