Jun 13, 2016, 8:09 pm
Last edit by: JALPak
Sapporo (CTS)
- Close from Nov 4 2015.
- Renovated Sakura Lounge and new Diamond Premier Lounge will re-open on June 29 2016
Itami (ITM)
- Sakura Lounge will be partial closed from Sep 7 2016 for Diamond Premier Lounge construction
- Diamond Premier Lounge will open on Oct 16 2016
Fukuoka (FUK)
- Diamond Premier Lounge and Sakura Lounge will be ready on Mar 30 2017
Okinawa Naha (OKA)
- Reopened on Feb 28 2017
- New Diamond Premier Lounge will open on Feb 28 2018
Hiroshima (HIJ)
- Sakura Lounge will reopen on Mar 28 2017
Kagoshima (KOJ)
- Close from Nov 24 2017
- Will re-opem on Mar 2 2018
Komatsu (KMQ)
- Close from Dec 12 2017
- Target completion: March 2018
- Close from Nov 4 2015.
- Renovated Sakura Lounge and new Diamond Premier Lounge will re-open on June 29 2016
Itami (ITM)
- Sakura Lounge will be partial closed from Sep 7 2016 for Diamond Premier Lounge construction
- Diamond Premier Lounge will open on Oct 16 2016
Fukuoka (FUK)
- Diamond Premier Lounge and Sakura Lounge will be ready on Mar 30 2017
Okinawa Naha (OKA)
- Reopened on Feb 28 2017
- New Diamond Premier Lounge will open on Feb 28 2018
Hiroshima (HIJ)
- Sakura Lounge will reopen on Mar 28 2017
Kagoshima (KOJ)
- Close from Nov 24 2017
- Will re-opem on Mar 2 2018
Komatsu (KMQ)
- Close from Dec 12 2017
- Target completion: March 2018
JAL to add Diamond Premier Lounge & renovate domestic Sakura Lounges
Mar 30, 2017, 7:43 pm
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If you want more detailed pictures of each lounge, local site travelwatch takes tons of good pictures and even has an album and I am posting the links here for those who are interested.
FUK: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1052057.html
HIJ: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1051062.html
OKA: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...o/1046675.html
CTS: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1007546.html
ITM: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1024600.html
Additional Bonus: International Lounges (Sorry too lazy to find the specific threads)
BKK: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1046937.html
Sakura Lounge Renewal
NGO: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1017772.html
NRT: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/750716.html
FUK: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1052057.html
HIJ: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1051062.html
OKA: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...o/1046675.html
CTS: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1007546.html
ITM: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1024600.html
Additional Bonus: International Lounges (Sorry too lazy to find the specific threads)
BKK: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1046937.html
Sakura Lounge Renewal
NGO: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/do...s/1017772.html
NRT: http://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/750716.html
Apr 15, 2017, 1:32 pm
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Looks like there's a Sakura lounge in Kagoshima?
I can't find much information, suppose it's nothing exciting
if these photos are anything to go by?
http://salaryman-story.com/sakura-lo...rt-january2015
I can't find much information, suppose it's nothing exciting
if these photos are anything to go by?
http://salaryman-story.com/sakura-lo...rt-january2015
Apr 16, 2017, 7:01 am
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Looks like there's a Sakura lounge in Kagoshima?
I can't find much information, suppose it's nothing exciting
if these photos are anything to go by?
http://salaryman-story.com/sakura-lo...rt-january2015
I can't find much information, suppose it's nothing exciting
if these photos are anything to go by?
http://salaryman-story.com/sakura-lo...rt-january2015
You are correct, nothing exciting but has all you would expect from an airline lounge. Place to sit down, work area with tables, free Wi-Fi (I do not know Kagoshima Airport itself has free Wi-Fi), free soft drinks, free beer, and free shochu! (焼酎), yes Kagoshima is known for shochu and the lounge has some local selections.
Also, prepackaged snacks and news papers.Japan Air Commuter (part of JAL Group) has prop flights to Amami Islands and northern Ryukyu Islands from Kagoshima, so kind of having very small hub kind of operation with connecting passengers to from Amami Islands and northern Ryukyu Islands to rest of Japan.
JL does operate some HND-KOJ by 767 and Sakura Lounge at KOJ is small enough that it is possible that the lounge can reach the capacity, but when I was there the lounge was not that busy.
Apr 16, 2017, 10:39 am
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I have been to Sakura Lounge at Kagoshima. It is small, no windows. Felt like small lounge at a basement of the building because there is no window. Gate area will have open airy, more spacious feel than the lounge.
You are correct, nothing exciting but has all you would expect from an airline lounge. Place to sit down, work area with tables, free Wi-Fi (I do not know Kagoshima Airport itself has free Wi-Fi), free soft drinks, free beer, and free shochu! (焼酎), yes Kagoshima is known for shochu and the lounge has some local selections. Also, prepackaged snacks and news papers.
Japan Air Commuter (part of JAL Group) has prop flights to Amami Islands and northern Ryukyu Islands from Kagoshima, so kind of having very small hub kind of operation with connecting passengers to from Amami Islands and northern Ryukyu Islands to rest of Japan.
JL does operate some HND-KOJ by 767 and Sakura Lounge at KOJ is small enough that it is possible that the lounge can reach the capacity, but when I was there the lounge was not that busy.
You are correct, nothing exciting but has all you would expect from an airline lounge. Place to sit down, work area with tables, free Wi-Fi (I do not know Kagoshima Airport itself has free Wi-Fi), free soft drinks, free beer, and free shochu! (焼酎), yes Kagoshima is known for shochu and the lounge has some local selections.
Also, prepackaged snacks and news papers.Japan Air Commuter (part of JAL Group) has prop flights to Amami Islands and northern Ryukyu Islands from Kagoshima, so kind of having very small hub kind of operation with connecting passengers to from Amami Islands and northern Ryukyu Islands to rest of Japan.
JL does operate some HND-KOJ by 767 and Sakura Lounge at KOJ is small enough that it is possible that the lounge can reach the capacity, but when I was there the lounge was not that busy.
I noticed that there's a free foot spa at the airport, too ba it's
not in the lounge
http://koj-ab.co.jp/en/relax-and-enjoy/oyattosa.html
Apr 23, 2017, 12:54 am
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During our Japan trip, booked an avios trip from CTS-HIJ. Experience at CTS was fantastic from the first class security to the JAL Diamond Premier Lounge.
I have some photos from the lounge if people would like to see, but views of the apron and surrounding mountains were fantastic.
I have some photos from the lounge if people would like to see, but views of the apron and surrounding mountains were fantastic.
Nov 18, 2017, 3:10 am
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KOJ will be the next one to undergo renovation
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/dom/service/lounge/koj/
The target completion date is early March 2018 according to the Japanese version
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/dom/service/lounge/koj/
The Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge in Kagoshima Airport will be closed for enhancement and upgrading works from November 24th.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and in order to minimize the inconvenience to our lounge guest, we would like to offer the refresh coupon for use at some designated shops and facilities inside the terminal.
Refresh coupons are available on the day of your departure at the Japan Airlines check in counter on the 1st floor and Japan Airlines Transit counter on the 2nd floor.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and in order to minimize the inconvenience to our lounge guest, we would like to offer the refresh coupon for use at some designated shops and facilities inside the terminal.
Refresh coupons are available on the day of your departure at the Japan Airlines check in counter on the 1st floor and Japan Airlines Transit counter on the 2nd floor.
Jan 16, 2018, 1:05 pm
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KMQ is the next lounge to undergo renovation. It has been closed since Dec 12 2017 and the current target completion date is Mar 2018
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/dom/171124_kmq.html
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/dom/171124_kmq.html
Japan Airlines SAKURA LOUNGE at Komatsu Airport will be temporarily closed for renovation works from December 12, 2017.
We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding.
Period
On/from December, 12 2017 to March of 2018 (tentative)
During the temporary closure, our lounge customers will be provided the Drink & Snack coupon instead of the lounge service at Check in Counter.
Eligible customers for Drink & Snack coupon
The customers eligible for the lounge service on the day of departure.
Where to receive Drink & Snack coupon
JAL Check in Counter at 1st floor. The coupon is valid until March 31, 2018.
We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding.
Period
On/from December, 12 2017 to March of 2018 (tentative)
During the temporary closure, our lounge customers will be provided the Drink & Snack coupon instead of the lounge service at Check in Counter.
Eligible customers for Drink & Snack coupon
The customers eligible for the lounge service on the day of departure.
Where to receive Drink & Snack coupon
JAL Check in Counter at 1st floor. The coupon is valid until March 31, 2018.
Feb 14, 2018, 4:23 am
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JAL will open the 5th Diamond Premier Lounge at OKA on Feb 28 2018. This is definitely a welcome news as the existing lounge is often very crowded with all the MRers 
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/dom/180201_oka.html
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/dom/180201_oka.html
Feb 26, 2018, 4:18 am
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Feb 26, 2018, 7:02 am
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Looks like a very nice improvement for Naha. Unfortunately I don't have any Naha departing flights coming up.
Feb 27, 2018, 10:53 pm
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http://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/142157
Here's the renovated KOJ Sakura Lounge scheduled to reopen on Mar 2 2018
Here's the renovated KOJ Sakura Lounge scheduled to reopen on Mar 2 2018
Mar 5, 2018, 8:54 am
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More pictures of the DP lounge at OKA
Mar 15, 2018, 11:04 pm
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KMQ is the next lounge to undergo renovation. It has been closed since Dec 12 2017 and the current target completion date is Mar 2018
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/dom/171124_kmq.html
https://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/dom/171124_kmq.html