Originally Posted by
s0ssos
Is it better to fly into HND and transfer via Shinkansen vs fly into HND, take another flight to KIX/ITM, then go to Kyoto from there?
Yes, fly to Itami airport (ITM) in Osaka. Take the convenient limo bus from ITM to Kyoto. Both JAL and ANA have flights departing as late as 19:20. Tourists are eligible for discount fares significantly cheaper than shinkansen fare. Much less hassle.