Useful Links
- Wi-Fi and mobile phones
- Accommodations
- Things to Do
- Cuisine
- Official site of the Kansai Internet Link Service
Selection
General Sightseeing
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The KANSAI Guide
A tourism information website covering each region of Kansai that is operated by the KANSAI Tourism Bureau. Let's experience "The Exciting Journey, KANSAI".
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Japan National Tourism Organization
Discover Japan is a website operated by the Tourism Bureau of Japan providing information about Japan through sports, culture, traditions, activities, hot springs, art museums, beautiful scenery, beaches and more.
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japan-guide
Great for information on regional sightseeing spots, especially in major cities.
Public Transportation
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JR West
The website of JR West, the train company covering the Kansai part of Japan for the national JR railway network.
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Nankai Electric Railway
A private railway with lines covering Osaka and Wakayama.
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Kansai Airport Transportation
Shuttle buses between Kansai Airport and major points in Kansai.
Car Rentals
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ORIX Rent-A-Car
Office located on the first floor of Aeroplaza.
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Times Car RENTAL
Office located on the first floor of Aeroplaza.
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Nippon Rent-A-Car
Office located on the first floor of Aeroplaza.
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NISSAN Rent A Car
Office located on the first floor of Aeroplaza.
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TOYOTA Rent a Car
Office located on the first floor of Aeroplaza.
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NEXCO-West
NEXCO-West: Traffic rules, road maps, tolls, public announcements and other information.
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Japan National Tourism Organization
Introduction to driving in Japan and rental cars.
Shopping
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Information on duty-free shopping
JNTO duty-free webpage.
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Seven Bank
Information on withdrawing cash from ATMs at 7-Eleven convenience stores and other locations throughout Japan. Includes an ATM locator.
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Japan Post Bank ATM services
Information on withdrawing cash from ATMs at FamilyMart convenience stores and other locations throughout Japan. Includes an ATM locator.
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JNTO: ATM information
Basic ATM information from the Japan National Tourism Organization.
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JNTO: Duty-free shopping
Basic information about duty-free shopping from the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Wi-Fi and mobile phones
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KANSAI Free Wi-Fi (Official)
An app download website for finding and connecting to free Wi-Fi throughout Kansai (provided by NTT Broadband Platform).
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Japan Connected Free Wi-Fi
Provided by NTT Broadband Platform. Register just once to connect to member Wi-Fi hotspots throughout Japan.
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Travel Japan Wi-Fi
Providing wired and wireless internet connections. Connect to member Wi-Fi hotspots throughout Japan.
Accommodations
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JAPANiCAN.com
A comprehensive travel information website operated by JTB, Japan's largest travel agency. Includes lots of local ryokan (inn) options.
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Booking.com
A major hotel booking website operated by the Priceline Group.
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Expedia
A major travel booking site covering airline tickets, hotel bookings and local tours.
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Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
A hotel connected directly to Kansai Airport.
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FIRST CABIN Kansai Airport
A compact hotel connected directly to Kansai Airport. Shorter stays are also available by the hour.
Things to Do
Cuisine
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Tripadvisor
The world's largest travel review website. Includes lots of information about Japan.
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Gurunavi
A major restaurant guide website for Japan. Includes categories for Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo.
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Halal Gourmet Japan
Search for halal restaurants.
Official site of the Kansai Internet Link Service.
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Fukui Prefecture
Fukui Tourism Guide, Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation.
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Echizen-town Tourism Federation
Echizen Kankounavi.
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Mie Prefecture
Mie Travel Guide, Mie Prefecture International Tourism Promotion Division.
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ISESHIMA TOURISM & CONVENTION ORGANIZATION
Visit Iseshima, Iseshima Tourism & Convention Organization.
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Shiga Prefecture
Shiga·Biwako, Biwako Visitors Bureau.
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Nagahama, Maibara and Okubiwako
Nagahama, Maibara and Okubiwako NAGAHAMA MAIBARA CITY OFFICIAL SITE.
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Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto Tourism, Kyoto Tourism Federation.
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Kyoto City
The Kyoto City Official Travel Guide, Kyoto City Tourism MICE Promotion Office.
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Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
OSAKAINFO, Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
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Sakai
SAKAI Tourism Guide, Sakai Tourism and Convention Bureau.
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Senshu Tourism Promotion Council
Osaka Senshu Tourist Guide, Senshu Tourism Promotion Council.
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Hyogo Prefecture
Another Hyogo, Hyogo Tourism Association.
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Kobe
Feel Kobe, Kobe Convention & Visitors Association.
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Nara Prefecture
VISIT NARA, The Official Nara Travel Guide website.
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Nara
Nara Travelers Guide, Nara City Tourist Association.
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Wakayama Prefecture
The Official Wakayama Travel Guide, Wakayama Tourism Federation.
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Wakayama
My secret Wakayama, Wakayama City Tourist Association.
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Nanki Shirahama Tourism Association
Nanki Shirahama Tourist Guide, Nanki Shirahama Tourism Association.
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Tokushima Prefecture
Discover Tokushima Japan, Tokushima Prefecture Tourism Association.
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Miyoshi
Oboke/Iya Tourist Navigation.
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Tottori Prefecture
Tottori Prefecture Tourism Guide.
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Sakaiminato
Sakaiminato Guide for Sightseeing.