Kansai International Airport (KIX): HARUKA Express Train Ticket | Osaka, Japan

About this tour

Experience seamless travel with Haruka, the high-speed rail connecting Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Shin-Osaka and Kyoto, ensuring swift and stress-free arrivals.

• Experience convenient round-trip travel on trains from Kansai International Airport to Shin-Osaka and Kyoto
• Avoid dragging your luggage around and waiting in long lines for taxi service
• Enjoy comfortable seats, ample luggage space, and free Wi-Fi
• Pick up your ticket conveniently at Kansai International Airport
• Download the Mikitravel App, book with a click, effortlessly manage your travel itinerary, and enjoy discounts on your first purchase!
• For HARUKA boarding guide and tips, please see 2025 HARUKA ticket prices & Kansai Airport ticket collection instructions & latest QR Code tickets

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

— Ticket Info —

• KIX Airport Express HARUKA WEST QR Ticket (Pre-register ticket, activate QR code on day of use)

1.  Only 5 one-way routes are available: “Kansai Airport → Kyoto”, “Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Osaka (Umeda), Tennoji/Namba → Kansai Airport”
   ※ Please note that the validity period is until June 30, 2025
2. Regular Ticket: Available for all routes, valid until March 31, 2026.

The above two options do not require exchanging tickets at the station, you only need a smartphone to use the ticket and access the ride.
You can board the Kansai Airport Limited Express “Haruka” with a reserved seat. Please refer to the official website for details.

※ Friendly reminder, the difference between the “Limited Time Package” and the “Regular Ticket Package” is:
The “Limited Time Package” allows you to board and disembark at the designated stations you have selected; the “Regular Ticket Package” allows you to board and disembark at applicable stops. Please purchase this package if it suits your needs.
Example 1: If you purchase the “Limited Time Package” for a ticket from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport Station, you can only board at Kyoto Station and disembark at Kansai Airport Station.
Example 2: If you purchase the “Regular Ticket Package” for a ticket from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport Station, you can board at Kyoto Station or other stations in Kyoto City and disembark at Kansai Airport Station.

 
Stations (for reference):

1. For Kyoto Station and the applicable areas of ​​the same rate, please refer to the stations where you can board and disembark in Kyoto City.
2. For Osaka (Umeda), Shin-Osaka, Tennoji/Namba and areas of the same rate, please refer to the stations where you can board and disembark in Osaka City.
3. For Kobe Station and areas of ​​the same rate, please refer to the stations where you can board and disembark in Kobe City.
   The above packages are hereinafter referred to as the “HARUKA WEST QR Ticket Packages”.

Passengers purchasing tickets for the “Kansai Airport ↔ Kobe” or “Kansai Airport ↔ Nara” routes can ride the Limited Express “HARUKA” reserved seats to designated stations, as well as regular local trains within the designated sections.
※ For “Kansai Airport ↔ Kobe” tickets, the “HARUKA” applicable section is “Kansai Airport ↔ Osaka.”
※ For “Kansai Airport ↔ Nara” tickets, the “HARUKA” applicable section is “Kansai Airport ↔ Tennoji.”
The above plans are hereinafter referred to as the “HARUKA WEST QR Ticket Plan.”

— Exchange Method for “Must Exchange Physical Ticket at Ticket Machine” Option— 

[Haruka Ticket Machine] 

Skip the line at the green counter or green ticket machines and use the machine exclusive to the Haruka train

1. Present the QR code or confirmation code at the Haruka ticket machine next to the ticket gate at Kansai Airport Station to exchange the printed train ticket
   – Scan your QR code
   – Select the train (you can choose trains departing in 5 minutes)
   – Collect your printed train ticket and enter through the manual ticket gate
   – Entry is only allowed from Kansai Airport Station
   ** Refunds, date changes, or train changes are not possible after exchanging the e-voucher for the printed ticket
2. If the Haruka ticket machines is out of service, please redeem at the green ticket vending machines marked with “passport” icons or the green counter
3. The redemption time is between 5:30 am and 5 minutes before the last Haruka Express train
4. If the train is full, passengers may take non-reserved seats
5. Refunds, date changes, or train changes are not possible after exchanging the e-voucher for the printed ticket. To request a refund, please contact Mikitravel customer service before making the exchange
6. The printed train ticket will not be reissued if lost; please purchase the ticket again
7. If the selected train is suspended before you board or after you receive the printed train ticket, please take a non-reserved seat on another Haruka train or the Kansai-Airport Rapid Service
8. For more details, please see the official website

[Green Ticket Machine]

1. Operate and collect tickets through the self-service green ticket vending machines marked with ‘passport’ icons at each station
   – Redemption location info
   – eMCO redemption important notice
   – If the ticket machine is out of service, or if you do not have an e-passport, please visit the designated stations and redeem the pass at the green ticket booth
2. JR West Ticket Office (Manual): Present your e-voucher and passport to the JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-madoguchi, also known as the Green Window) to exchange for a physical ticket
   • There will be no name and passport verification if you choose to collect from the ticket vending machine; however, when exchanging at the counter, the staff will check the name on the voucher and the passport
   • Ticket machines are only available for travelers with an e-passport. If you do not have an e-passport or the passport does not work at the ticket machine, please visit the ticket office for a manual exchange 
3. To collect your reserved seat ticket, please redeem it at the green ticket booth or green ticket machine before use
   – How to redeem
   – If you have exhausted your reserved seat quota or have not redeemed the reserved seat ticket, you can still use the pass to ride in unreserved seats

－ Package Details －

[Osaka Station Marketplace EKI MARCHÉ OSAKA Shopping Voucher 1000 JPY]

• How to redeem: Please redeem two 500 JPY vouchers at the EKI MARCHÉ OSAKA service center. For details, please refer to the official website.
• How to use: After booking, you will receive two PDF files (two e-vouchers) in your email. Please present the QR code at the facility on the day of use to redeem the tickets.
• Cancellation policy: Cancellation is allowed if all tickets are unused within the validity period. No refunds will be issued for partially used products.

Important notes:

1. Please present the voucher to each store at the time of checkout. (Direct presentation of the QR code will not accepted. Please be sure to exchange it for a voucher before using it at each store.)
2. Multiple vouchers can be used at once during checkout. This voucher cannot be exchanged for cash and no change will be given.
3. Business hours are subject to change without prior notice. Additionally, no refunds will be given if the voucher cannot be used due to temporary closure or full capacity.
4. The facility will be closed on May 9 (Tue) and September 5 (Tue), and vouchers cannot be redeemed or used on these days.
5. This voucher cannot be used at non-participating stores. (Non-participating stores within EKI MARCHÉ: JTB, bank ATMs, DreamShop)
6. The validity period of the redeemed voucher is until the end of the month following the month of e-voucher redemption. (Example: If redeemed on 3/15, the physical voucher is valid until 4/30.)

[Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory Ticket]

• Redemption Method: Redeem your entrance ticket at the Kuchu Teien Observatory on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building (redemption available from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm).
• Important Notes:
  1. Valid for one-time use only. Re-entry is not allowed after exiting.2
  2. Operating hours may change on special days. Please check the official website for updates before visiting.
  3. The ticket cannot be used during special events such as Yodogawa Fireworks Festival or 2025/1/1).
  4. Entry to the rooftop may be restricted during inclement weather such as storms.
  5. Visitors using wheelchairs can access the observatory by taking the dedicated elevator located on the 1st floor of the East Tower.

[Kyoto Railway Museum Ticket]

• Redemption Method: Redeem your commemorative entry ticket at the ticket counter of the Kyoto Railway Museum.
• Important Notes:
  1. The ticket allows for multiple entries on the same day. Please present the commemorative entry ticket for re-entry.
  2. When participating in the train driving simulator experience, please show the commemorative entry ticket.

[Kyoto Aquarium Ticket]

• Redemption Method: Exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Kyoto Aquarium entrance.
• Important Notes:
  1. The ticket allows for one-time entry only.
  2. Open year-round. Operations may be temporarily suspended due to weather conditions or facility maintenance.

[Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory]

• Redemption Method: Redeem your ticket at the service counter on the 16th floor of Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory.
• Important Notes:
  1. Once the booking is confirmed, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to the guest’s reserved email address.
  2. Please present the received verification code or QR code at the designated location to exchange for a physical ticket.
  3. Valid for one-time use only. Re-entry is not allowed after exiting.

[2025 KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival]

• The theme of KYOTOGRAPHIE 2025 is HUMANITY.
• The 13th KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival will be held from Saturday, April 12th to Sunday, May 11th, 2025, inviting 13 artists from 10 countries.
• This year’s theme is “Humanity.” This is a question we must confront in today’s world, where multiple social issues continue to accumulate.
• KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival is one of the few international photography festivals and independent art festivals in Japan, held in the world-renowned cultural city of Kyoto.
• Through the combined efforts of artists, curators, photographers, and the KYOTOGRAPHIE team, site-specific photographic works will be showcased in Kyoto’s unique historical and contemporary architectural spaces.

[Have Fun in Kansai 1 Week Free Pass (3 Attractions)]

• With the Kansai Fun Pass 1 Week Free Pass, choose any 3 attractions from the “List of Available Facilities” to enjoy within the voucher’s validity.
• Voucher is valid for 7 days from the first attraction redemption.
• Each facility and coupon is for single use only. Re-entry or repeated use of the same facility is not permitted.
• How to Use: Upon booking, a PDF with a QR code will be emailed. Present the QR code or exchange it for a ticket at the attraction.
  ※If multiple tickets are purchased together, the validity of all e-vouchers starts upon the first use of any one of them.
  ※For use on different dates, separate bookings are recommended to avoid expiry. 
• Refer to this link for the addresses of all Have Fun in Kansai Pass attractions. 
• Before booking, please check this link for each attraction’s redemption point, notes, operating hours. 
• The pass is valid for 270 days from the purchase date. 
• For more Have Fun in Kansai Pass packages, please visit the product page.

[Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai]

• Event period: April 13, 2025 (Sunday) – October 13, 2025 (Monday), a total of 184 days
• Opening Hours: 9:00~22:00 (the exhibition hall is open until 21:00, which may change according to the schedule of the event supplier)
• Venue: Yumeshima, Osaka
• Before attending, please be sure to complete the Expo ID registration procedure on the Expo official website and register the ticket ID on your ticket.
• World Expo official website ©Expo 2025

1. Expo Osaka, Kansai | 1 Day Ticket:
   1 admission during exhibition period from April 13 – October 13
2. Expo Osaka, Kansai | Weekday Ticket:
   1 admission during exhibition period from April 13 to October 13, after 11:00 on weekdays
   Please note that the ticket is not applicable to Saturdays, Sundays, and the following national holidays:
   National holidays during the exhibition period: April 29, May 5, May 6, July 21, August 11, September 15, September 23, October 13
3. Expo Osaka, Kansai | Night Ticket:
   1 admission during exhibition period from April 13 to October 13, after 17:00