From Kansai Airport to Osaka: A Comprehensive Guide

[@Will_Zhao]

As of May 2024, you no longer receive a discount for Limited Express Haruka by presenting your ICOCA. Instead, you now buy something called a 'Haruka One-Way Ticket' on the JR-West website and redeem it at a ticket counter. It's still pretty good value and does not require you to have an IC card(but you really should) so it shouldn't change your travel plans at all. Check it out on the official website at: www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/one_way/haruka/ The ticket is only available to short-term visa holders.

[@J-ll5vj]

Is the price same if i bought directly from the ticket counter using cash (tourist) vs buy ticket using ICOCA card?

[@Will_Zhao]

@@J-ll5vj To get the discount you now have to reserve online on their website. You can buy the ticket with cash at a ticket counter but only at the full price.

[@yerisawesome]

The editing, the information.. it's immaculate. Tiktok has made me a brain rot but I had no trouble watching this in normal speed. Thank you for this guide!!

[@PerryHutchinson]

I beg you, please keep making these videos. They are so helpful.

[@nemarvel]

I couldn't get through this without your humorousness

[@Will_Zhao]

I'd like to thank you guys for your very kind and positive feedback for my previous videos! 🥰 This new video is packed with quite a lot information, which goes beyond the bite-sized guide I initially aimed for. However, the format really is necessary to explain the topic in a comprehensive fashion. So I've made every effort to be concise, leaving only the crucial details. On top of that, to enhance accessibility, I've included timestamps for each major section, so that you can quickly jump to the parts that interest you the most. Please let me know how you feel about this guide, your feedback is greatly appreciated, much love!

[@Jintsoo]

Really well done, I plan to go the other way (Osaka-KIX) and the info here was super useful. One recommendation, please keep being informative and detailed. A lot of other KZbinrs don't know a lot about the trains, their service hours, or potential discounts, so your style of video is much, much, much better! Thanks a lot 😄

[@Will_Zhao]

I don't think this is true, Haruka still goes to Osaka Station on KIX website, JR-West website and Google Maps. Where did you get that info from? @@July_YT98

[@July_YT98]

​​@@Will_ZhaoI think my comments with my reasoning are all being automoderated due to links but yeah, I stand corrected. Haruka still runs to Osaka Sta.. Maybe you can see the comments as the video creator? There is definitely a weird quirk with the JRWest ICOCA + Haruka website and seeing it on mobile vs desktop.

[@July_YT98]

When I check the JRWest ICOCA + Haruka website on my mobile phone under the Prices section it shows me "Kansai-airport - Shin-Osaka", but when I go to my desktop it shows me "Kansai-airport - Osaka, Shin-Osaka". Combine that with another quote from an article I cannot link: "The Airport Express Haruka does not stop at Osaka Station", I became confused. Both the new one way JRWest Haruka site and the ICOCA + Haruka site on DESKTOP shows Osaka Sta. as a stop on the line.

[@Xylpha]

I rarely make a comment on KZbin, but I think this clip deserves it because I have never found anyone make a decision tree before. Superb!!!

[@aekin69]

Very comprehensive explanation, cleared a lot of my doubts, especially the part about getting to the airport station via the bridge, adding certainty to the trip!

[@eleckeung]

By far the best explanation. Covers many of the un-explained nuisances. Thanks a bunch.

[@alphasnotes5548]

I'm going to Osaka and I find your videos so helpful. Thank you so much!!

[@mooncristalpower]

I'm going to Osaka literally next week. Came for the information, stayed for the hilarious editing. Thank you! 😂❤

[@debbie1247]

You should have a lot more subscribers! Your info is clear and complete. As one who has taken the airport bus, I can attest to how clear your instructions are. Bonus points for the decision tree!

[@christinephotomovies3253]

Hi Will Zhao, Thank you so much for your KZbin video titled "From Kansai Airport to Osaka.". After viewing your video, I feel much more confident about my upcoming trip to Osaka, especially since it will be my first time visiting.

[@dr.AKsenova]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your Guide. It's best on KZbin, I swear. Thanks to you, I'll get to my hotel in Osaka and not cry at the airport)))

[@SallyCotton-s8w]

Came back to drop you a thank you message. You have been so kind to share this complicated information. You made our trip so much easier ❤

[@matthewv.8893]

Your video is a life-saver! Since this will be our first trip to Osaka, this cleared up all our confusion. It certainly feels much less intimidating now. Thank you!!

[@Excelsior2043]

I booked an impromptu trip to Osaka and your videos are a life saver

[@nootchanartsmathakarnagsor6417]

Thank you very much for your kind effort. This is the best explanation I have ever found on the internet about how to get to Osaka from the airport. I regret having found your clip too late, as I spent so much time searching for the information myself. However, your video helps clarify many things that were lacking in my knowledge. I really appreciate it and have already subscribed to your channel. Please keep up the good work. 🙏

[@norpriest521]

Man you're a legend for spending time breaking down all the options. I bet this video will be a textbook for everyone traveling in Osaka. Very useful. I wish you great wealth 🙏

[@Will_Zhao]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@jesserai]

Your presentation is impeccable - clear, concise and well organized. Subscribed.

[@paulready8897]

Very nice video with clear information. For me it looks like the bus would definitely be the easiest way to get to your destination esp for a first time traveler to KIX and if you have more than 1 small rolling bag. Seems like lot less hassle involved and more relaxing experience.

[@Noidah]

This is very informative. Ticket trains I think was my worry but not anymore 😊

[@pumpkinhill4570]

12:10 Aside from luggage (an important consideration considering most Japanese domestic travelers ship their luggage directly to their hotel, and most trains are therefore most trains are not equipped for everyone to have large suitcases), limousine buses’ other huge advantage is that they travel directly to major hotels in the city. If you’re staying at (or near) a well known hotel in the city, probably a limousine bus stops directly in front of it.

[@syndicate_alchemist]

This is the most helpful video I've come across by far when doing research for my upcoming trip to Japan. This is so thorough and easy to understand, I really appreciate the things like the graphics and the decision tree. Thanks so much! Subscribed!

[@clampcita]

This is so helpful, thank you! Love the way you edit and explain everything, please do more.

[@LuciferMorningstar____]

im visiting Osaka and Kyoto in early September...your vids came in clutch!! Appreciate those hints of humors and meme gifs you throw in every now and then hahah

[@SN19699]

Thanks for your time making this very comprehensive video to share with us. I really appreciate it. I'm going to be in Osaka in October and am researching different options from KIX Airport to my hotel in Namba.

[@BerettaFan]

I will be heading to Osaka in June and this video is very helpful for me as I now know how to arrive at my reserved hotel in Kitahama from KIX.

[@myfriendsnoopy]

I’m planning my first solo trip this spring and your channel is SO helpful

[@chorizo2115]

Thank you so much for this video! So thorough and comprehensive that you’ve relieved so much anxiety! 😂

[@ct4367]

This was extremely helpful - really appreciate you taking the time to put this video together and sharing with all of us!

[@chittawornsuttisornyotin3194]

I'm so glad and thankful that i found your video before going to Osaka which is very helpful . Really appreciate your high effort on making these videos with a completed information and amazing visualisation Hopefully we will see many high qualities and fun to watch videos from you in the near future . Looking forward to see Tokyo and nearby area video from you .

[@Lindsaybkk]

Have been on the ferry across to Kobe, is a great shortcut & saves going into Namba then all the way round the other side to go south.

[@daniel_koenig]

This is amazing, wtf!! And you're hilarious, it´s like entertainment and info at the same time, love it :)

[@weihan9425]

Brother, your videos are so good, better than a PhD thesis! Do add advices that take into account travelling with baby/toddler/kids and senior citizens! Our family is going next week and I'm already taking your advice to take Haruka (stay near Showacho, next to Tennoji), getting Hankyu and Kintetsu passes for Kyoto and Nara respectively :D

[@1one1yavenue]

this video has been very helpful during my trip. superrrrrrr informative and love the comparisons made. thank you so much!

[@rikconnoisseur]

you uploaded this video at a great time because ill be visiting osaka in a few months, and i have been confused and conflicted with which mode of transportation i should take. thank you so much!

[@casey9450]

Very helpful thank you so much! It's really confusing to search for different options and I am glad I was able to see your video!

[@titovskaia]

This is the best guide I’ve ever seen. Thanks! 💖

[@Dr_Congo_WoW]

Heading off in a week, appreciate the comprehensive list mate

[@vitorbatista9216]

Absolute genius! This helped me a lot! Thanks

[@snarkypuppy6459]

I really need to find out more about that boat 🤣 These videos are super helpful! We're spending 7 days in Osaka and Kyoto next fall and the transit situation had me a little nervous.

[@MrSuperawesomeisme]

Very helpful videos! Thank you! You deserve a lot more views and likes!

[@VagabondRob555]

Great Video. Thanks

[@lhiradator9499]

Thank youuuuuuuuuu. Saving this for my upcoming Osaka trip.

[@michaelyiu9833]

amazingly helpful and informative, wow! thank you!!

[@ThucAnhNguyenSMILE]

Cant tell how excited I am after finding your video! Very comprehensive and helpful! Keep up the great work❤

[@korayatechawongstien1068]

Best comparison ever! Very detailed and helpful! Please please please keep up the excellent work!

[@IAM369IAM]

Thank you! I love your video! 😂 The information provided are so helpful! I’m planning for my birthday trip to Japan in November (first time solo traveler 😂) and I’m so glad I’ve found your channel! ❤ Thanks Will! Please keep doing what you’re doing! Your style your way! You’re amazing ❤😂

[@Will_Zhao]

Thank you!

[@liewsweefong8144]

Thank you so much . Your video is very helpful for us 1st time traveler to Osaka❤

[@melvinrosario5606]

Well explained/informative! Thank you for sharing and definitely helped me understand how to get to navigate to the transport system at KIX. Love your explanation on where to get tickets and where to get them with images. P.S. Love the memes and the hello kitty pass is the way to go!

[@ДарьяКочнева-и3б]

That's the best guide I've ever seen

[@Yuanzhg96]

Thanks for this✨✨😃😃 very helpful compared to the videos I’ve seen on KZbin!

[@ngrace23]

please do more. please do an entire osaka kyoto nara kobe itinerary :)))

[@FelHua]

best guide for this topic. thanks!

[@Erowid_Spark]

Thank you! Awesome video that is very helpful. You sure put a lot of work into this!😊

[@quangmai7250]

Thank you so much. Your video is excellent, clear and make it vary easy for me to pick the transportation option when I travel to osaka in Jan 24❤

[@zenneko641]

This content is gold! Thank you so much! 🤩

[@MrSacola123456]

Melhor video sobre KIX até Osaka!!!!! Ajudou muito!

[@okotaiofficial]

Honestly life saver! Subscribed!!!!! Thanks man!!!!

[@Sairattanavong]

Awesome information. Thank you.

[@revelation310]

Your video was very helpful, it was explain well. I learned a lot & know now what to do when we go there. Thank you!😄

[@AlmightyOne24]

Love your videos! Thanks for all the information

[@partypiano0729]

Thanks for explain how the Icoca card works with JR.

[@drliyyow]

Subscribed at your 2nd video. Thanks heaps!

[@blitzcrank2819]

im going to japan soon and this is really helpful , thank you !

[@medellee5851]

I've watched most of ur vids, it was very informative 😮 thx alot for sharing. Visiting kansai on 1st oct 😊

[@sharravaldepenas]

This is golden🎉 You remind me of John Wilson’s How to with John Wilson from HBO!

[@maxaversa]

Well made thank you for your video really appreciated.

[@Tony36847]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@hansenlianto8684]

My guy, Youve just an a subscribe from me. very comprehensive, detailed guide! huge thanks

[@sohailqureshi22]

excellent video. thanks mate.

[@63viet]

great information. Thank you for your informative video.

[@dataprojectsviz6081]

Amazing Guide man, a fan of your videos. If possible do make a video on one of the pass for Kansai Area specially Kansai Thru Pass

[@albertokarhe]

Excellent video! Very helpful.

[@arcadianforge8104]

Detailed Japanese transport options with bonus French accordion music 🪗

[@RafiqFarhan-r8e]

Dude this is so helpful!!!!!

[@RemyChahal]

Excellent! So informative!

[@chavelito]

Hey! Really nice video ;) Do you know if there are baggage limits for any of these transportations?

[@Will_Zhao]

For the two limited express trains, if your luggage doesn't fit on the overhead racks, you'll need to book extra luggage space when you buy tickets. Don't think there are limits for the other options.

[@nawinbosakaranat5335]

So informative iLove it

[@maria_ruby]

Thank you. This is a big help.

[@aziatik]

what if you arrived very late?

[@jmstransit]

Try to pick a hotel near Shin-Imamiya, Namba or Tennoji. You can leave the airport at 11pm and still check in by 11:45pm.

[@lasterhi8685]

amazing content, keep up the great work! :D

[@Ozelot_]

I think for the greman, they took it from "rapide". It means "going onwards fast".

[@jayus29droid]

Very helpful video.. thanks

[@formynoodles]

Do you happen to be a researcher😅 the way you discussed gaps in other contents and detailed pain points. 👌🏼

[@Chiraii]

amazing video thank you very much !!!

[@nscaledelights]

This is an awesome video I feel like I can do this with my eyes closed lol.

[@richardujszaszi62]

Very helpful and informative video! Thank you! Do you have a guied to "how to buy an ICOCA card" maybe? 😄

[@Will_Zhao]

I actually do. You can find some info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2K1goSYqputhqs at the 02:55 mark.

[@chiragganguly]

Fantastic analysis

[@g.beaangela]

This is amazing! Thank you!

[@celine.s]

Is there an eki stamp to collect in the train station ? Thanks for such a complete video it was very helpful 😊

[@gaborhideg6127]

Definetly me watching this at the middle of KIX trying to figure out how to get to Osaka

[@gonzalezfreak]

lol gonna be me in a week

[@Andrei-ld3gw]

Thanks for this man! Ill be visiting in october. Problem is i arrive by midnight lol

[@Will_Zhao]

you could stay for the night, or be prepared for an empty wallet using the taxi🤣

[@Andrei-ld3gw]

@@Will_Zhao hahha yeah, i think renting a private car is cheaper. If you suggest staying the night, is it by checking in at a nearby hotel?

[@Will_Zhao]

@@Andrei-ld3gw There are hotel options within the airport/airport station so you could always look into that. Don't know much about car renting tho!

[@nickd1993]

After watching and studying this video 3 times, I was ready to arrive; however, after I got to the airport that's when everything went wrong. I arrived at Terminal 2 so I had no idea about the free shuttle bus to Terminal 1. Finally at the train ticket area, the JR machine malfunctioned giving me a paper ticket instead of the ICOCA card I selected, the Haruka was broken down so I couldn't get the discount, the online website for the Rap;it also had a fault that would only allow for tickets the following day to be bought so I couldn't get the discount ticket and had to pay full price, but eventually I got on a damn train 😂😅

[@Will_Zhao]

Looks like the stars aligned just to screw with you.😅 But hey, you got on the train, you are getting closer and closer to Osaka, and your trip has just begun. Enjoy your trip!

[@jenjaxskye]

Because of your video, our fam have decided to ride the Haruka, thanks much ✌🏼 edit: and we will choose the hello kitty card to assert dominance cause that’s how its done in Japan. 😂

[@kwokfong2792]

At 08:21, I think you mean: from 7am to 12pm.

[@Will_Zhao]

Yeah that's a type there, but I hope people would still understand what I was trying to say.

[@doggylolly7170]

Thank you so much!!!!!! Can you make videos for other places in japan?? 🥺🙏

[@claudia.vasquez93]

you are the best! I was checking the web page to get a discount of the Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t however I couldn't find the Rapi:t economy ticket shown in your video, and the only price I could see was ¥1,300 One-way ticket + express train Rapi:t express ticket and ¥1,490 One-way ticket + express train Rapi:t express ticket (super seat). Does this mean that there are not discounts available anymore in 2024? Thanks!

[@tobiasbrizuela1312]

loved it -- extremely detailed. I will definetely take the bus when arriving to the Kansay airport. IS the ICOCA card the same as the Suica card? Do I need that other card when being in Osaka? Would aprreciate your help. Blessings - Toby

[@Will_Zhao]

Any IC card would work, so you don't need another one.

[@goodlifebdg]

Incredibly detailed info Will ! Thanks Have you heard of Kansai one pass (not thru pass) ? This seems similar to icoca, but with some tourist discounts

[@Will_Zhao]

Yes the one witht the 'Atom' pattern, it's basically just an ICOCA card that you pay 1,000 yen more upfront to get the benefits. The 1,000 yen still goes to your ICOCA balance tho so you are virtually getting the benefits for free. If you are interested in the discounts it's a no brainer.

[@goodlifebdg]

@@Will_Zhao yes will get this, but seems only available for adults. For kids, standard icoca is better because it offers discounts for rides ? So we may get atom card for adults + icoca for kids