basic information

Itami Airport (ITM), formally known as Osaka International Airport, was opened in 1939 about 10 kilometers north of central Osaka. With the completion of Kansai Airport (KIX) in 1994, Kansai Airport took over all of Itami's international and part of its domestic air traffic.

Today, Itami Airport continues to handle a large number of domestic flights to more than 30 destinations across Japan. It is served by JAL and its subsidiary airlines, ANA and its subsidiary airlines and IBEX Airlines.

How to travel between Itami Airport and Central Osaka

By bus:

Airport buses connect Itami Airport with many locations across Osaka, including Osaka/Umeda Station (25 minutes, 620 Yen), Shin-Osaka Station (25 minutes, 490 Yen) and Namba Station (25 minutes, 620 Yen).

By monorail and train:

Take the Osaka Monorail from the airport (Osaka Airport Station) for just one station to Hotarugaike Station (2 minutes, 200 Yen). Then, transfer to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line for Umeda Station (15-20 minutes, 220 Yen).

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current Yen exchange rate, click here.

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hotels & ryokan

ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka Experience ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka, formally known as ANA Hotel Osaka, in Osaka starting October 1st 2008. Osaka Yamatoya Honten Japanese style budget ryokan. From 5,775yen. Right next to Dotonbori in Osaka. J&F Guesthouse Osaka Furnished apartments. No key money or guarantor. Free internet. From 25,000yen/month w/ utilities. Refundable 20,000yen deposit. Weekly Mansion Osaka Furnished apartments in the middle of downtown Osaka for short and extended stays. Free In-Room Broadband. Kaneyoshi Ryokan A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.

tours and packages

Osaka Tours Various English tours of Osaka and surroundings.

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