Originally Posted by
Concerto
Now I'm wondering if it just might be smarter to overnight at or near KIX airport due to the late arrival.
Can you find a good rate at a hotel on the KIX island? If you can stay on the airport island itself, take the ferry to Kobe Airport next morning (500yen foreigner rate), check bags for your flight, then go into Kobe for lunch and sightseeing - returning to the airport in time for the flight.
Just a thought.