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