The best and easiest way to reach Namba from Kansai International Airport!
Mar 13, 2020
You’d always probably use the Kansai International Airport when you come to Osaka, wouldn’t you?
Today we introduce the best and the easiest way to reach Namba from Kansai International Airport.
Known as Osaka’s most famous sightseeing spot, Namba is always crowded throughout the year.
Packed with many shopping and food spots, this famous sightseeing spot is also considered as the “hub” of Osaka’s sightseeing for its strategic location.
Easily accessible, Namba is very close to the famous “Glico” signboard, the shopping area in Shinsaibashi, and the famous food spot Kuromon Market.
So now, let’s take a look on how to get to Namba easily without having any transfers!
How to purchase the ticket
You’ll find signboards after you exit the 2nd floor of Kansai International Airport Terminal 1.
Follow the signboards and you’ll find the NANKAI TICKET INFORMATION sign.
Here you can ask the staff about the access information to your final destination.
Go to the exchange counter on the left if you purchased your ticket from abroad.
If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, go to the NANKAI Ticket Office to purchase your ticket upon your arrival.
Types of tickets
It takes around 45 minutes and costs 930 yen for adults to go to Namba using the NANKAI Airport Express.
If you’re in hurry, or want to reach Namba as early as you can, we recommend taking the rapi:t train to save your time.
It takes around 34 minutes, and costs 1290 yen for adults and 650 yen for children to go to Namba using the rapi:t limited express train.
You can purchase the rapi:t limited express train tickets for a cheaper price from overseas through the nearest local travel agency.
Make your purchase here.
All seats are reserved seats.
If you want to have a more comfortable travel experience, we recommend purchasing the tickets for super seats (premium class seats).
The ticket prices for super seats are 1500 yen for adults and 850 yen for children.
Please visit the website below to check the train timetable.
The ticket gate is on the other side.
To go inside, insert your ticket into the automatic ticket gate.
Don’t forget to pick up your ticket as you’ll need to use it again to get out when arriving at Namba Station.
After passing through the ticket gate, go to the platform that departs for Osaka Namba.
Types of trains
This time we’ll get on the rapi:tβ train.
When taking the limited express rapi:t, you can choose to get on the rapi:tα or rapi:tβ train.
The numbers of stop is the only thing that differs from these two trains, and both of them will go to Namba.
The concept of the train design is “retro-future”, and rapi:t means “fast” in German.
A perfect name for this wonderful train, isn’t it?
Just like the aircrafts, rapi:t train cars are colored in cobalt blue and have huge oval windows.
Riding on the rapi:t limited express train makes you feel as if you’re traveling on an aircraft!
How to read your tickets
Using your ticket, you can check the car and seat numbers. The departure time and estimated time of arrival are also printed on the ticket.
The ticket shows that our seat is on car no. 3 with seat no. 6, so we’ll get on the car no. 3 to find our seat!
Inside the train
All rapi:t trains have 6 cars, with the regular seats on car no. 1 to 4, and super seats on car no. 5 to 6.
Regular seats are 4-row seats, and super seats are 3-row seats.
You can enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere while traveling using this special train!
The overhead compartments look like the ones inside the aircraft.
There is a luggage space for over-sized luggage near the doors.
It’s lockable with key, so you don’t have to worry about your luggage even when you’re sitting far away from it.
The train also has vending machines.
A free Wi-Fi service is also available inside the train, so you can stay mobile while traveling.
Let’s check the car no. 5 and 6!
Do you notice the differences between super seats and regular seats?
As you can see, the super seats are much more comfortable than regular seats.
They have wider seats and arm rests, and are also equipped with drink holders.
The overall design of the super seat cars is similar to the aircraft cabin, which is very comfortable.
The recliner buttons on the seats also look similar to the ones on aircraft seats.
If you look closer, you’ll notice that the seats have leopard-print design!
The staff might check your ticket during your trip, and if you show your ticket to them, you’ll be alright.
We arrived at Namba with no transfers!
This time, we got off at Nankai Namba Station.
For more detailed information about Namba, please check the website below.
Osaka is about takoyaki!
Please enjoy the city of takoyaki as much as you can!
Hassle-free luggage delivery service to your hotel
In Kansai International Airport, there is a hassle-free baggage delivery service to your hotel
You’ll find a big pink signboard after you exit the 2nd floor of Kansai International Airport Terminal 1.
Just follow the directions written on the signboard to reach the luggage delivery service counter.
We found the n・e・s・t counter.
The delivery service costs 1800 yen for hotels in Osaka city and 2500 yen for hotels in Kyoto city.
You can keep your luggage temporarily there for 700 yen.
If you bring your luggage to the counter between 9 am to 2:30 pm, your luggage will be delivered before 7 pm the same day to hotels in Osaka city, or before 9 pm the same day to hotels in Kyoto city.
This hassle-free service allows you to go straight to your favorite sightseeing spots without carrying around your luggage.
You can also apply for this service through its website.
For more information, please visit the websites below.
How about traveling around Osaka using the Limited Express rapi:t train?
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