We will be in Japan in November 2026 with luggage. We need to get from Kyoto to KIX airport. Any suggestions? I checked taxi fare and it was very expensive. Concerning transport suggested, how do you purchase tickets? Thank you
Posted by
Vancouver, Washington
333 posts
The fastest, easiest route is to grab theJR Trainline’s Haruka Express from Kyoto station to KIX. It runs every half hour. At the train station there will be banks of ticket machines, if you’re feeling all DIY. If not, don’t sweat, standing by will be green vested JR employees just looking for confused or slow ticket purchasers to assist you. You are traveling to the most customer service oriented country in the world.
Otherwise look for the ticket office to hand hold you through the process. If your bags are larger than overhead storage size, remember you’ll need to reserve the back row in a train carriage to be able to store them.
Actually rethink bringing large size luggage to Japan. You’ll regret it.
Posted by
OP
53 posts
How do you reserve in advance back row seat to accommodate luggage suitcase larger suitcase and carry-on tote bag?
Posted by
New Jersey, USA
101 posts
It has been years, but there was a point to point limousine bus from Kyoto to KIX. It was very convenient and has the advantage of being very easy to bring full size luggage.
I used it many times back in the day.
Posted by
California
44 posts
I second using the JR Haruka Express train, it is clean, fast and efficient. It takes about 80 minutes to go from Osaka to KIX. We had some large luggage with us and had not reserved in advance but there was plenty of room for our luggage.
Have a good trip!