KIX/ITM question
Apr 26, 2004, 5:06 pm
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KIX/ITM question
Anyone familiar with Osaka, what is involved in going from KIX to ITM? Is this a major hassle? Is there any kind of shuttle? What kind of time frame?
Any help is appreciated.
Any help is appreciated.
Apr 27, 2004, 12:06 am
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It's nontrivial, since KIX is (way) to the south of Osaka, while ITM is to the north. The most practical option is the direct "limousine" bus (80 minutes, ~Y2000, subject to traffic). Transportation buffs might want to consider taking Nankai to Umeda, Hankyu to Hotarugaike or Senrichuo, and then the Osaka Monorail to ITM, but this obviously requires two connections and Umeda in particular is not the easiest station in the world to navigate.
Apr 27, 2004, 1:23 am
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Agree. The limousine bus the the most hassle-free. Depending on the time of day, it can be easy or dreadful. But at least you're sitting.
The train options are kind of complicated for someone unfamiliar with Umeda.
I think there is a hydrofoil service from KIX to Kobe, but then you are stuck with a few train changes to get to KIX on Hankyu.
Take the bus.
The train options are kind of complicated for someone unfamiliar with Umeda.
I think there is a hydrofoil service from KIX to Kobe, but then you are stuck with a few train changes to get to KIX on Hankyu.
Take the bus.
Apr 27, 2004, 7:35 am
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Originally Posted by Droneklax
Agree. The limousine bus the the most hassle-free. Depending on the time of day, it can be easy or dreadful. But at least you're sitting.
The train options are kind of complicated for someone unfamiliar with Umeda.
I think there is a hydrofoil service from KIX to Kobe, but then you are stuck with a few train changes to get to KIX on Hankyu.
Take the bus.
The train options are kind of complicated for someone unfamiliar with Umeda.
I think there is a hydrofoil service from KIX to Kobe, but then you are stuck with a few train changes to get to KIX on Hankyu.
Take the bus.
Apr 27, 2004, 9:11 am
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Originally Posted by Droneklax
I think there is a hydrofoil service from KIX to Kobe, but then you are stuck with a few train changes to get to KIX on Hankyu.
Oct 19, 2004, 12:06 pm
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Help getting from ITM to Osaka Hotel
I am going from LAX to NRT to ITM on Nov. 4th/5th. I am arriving from NRT to ITM on the AA/JAL codeshare that arrives at approximately 8 PM on the 5th. I am staying at Radisson Miyako that I understand is built above one of the Subway/Train stations on the "loop" This will be my first time to Osaka and have read many of the posts but still have not found clear directions from ITM to my hotel. Should I take a taxi, airport bus or a rail/subway combination. I am an experienced traveller and have managed the subways in Buenos Aires, Barcelona and Paris. Thank you for you help.
Oct 19, 2004, 8:31 pm
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Originally Posted by PSTraveller
I am going from LAX to NRT to ITM on Nov. 4th/5th. I am arriving from NRT to ITM on the AA/JAL codeshare that arrives at approximately 8 PM on the 5th. I am staying at Radisson Miyako that I understand is built above one of the Subway/Train stations on the "loop" This will be my first time to Osaka and have read many of the posts but still have not found clear directions from ITM to my hotel. Should I take a taxi, airport bus or a rail/subway combination. I am an experienced traveller and have managed the subways in Buenos Aires, Barcelona and Paris. Thank you for you help.
I assume you're staying at the Miyako Hotel in Tennoji? If so, take the Limousine Bus to OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) in Namba. From there you can take the JR Line to Tennoji Stn.
http://www.ocat.co.jp/english/menu-e.html
Last edited by midtech; Oct 19, 2004 at 8:34 pm