Getting Around
Kansai Region
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Osaka,Oita
Ships
MOL Sunflower (Kansai–Beppu Route)
4.18 3A popular route connecting Osaka and Beppu, combining “transportation and accommodation” in one hotel-like experience.
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Explore Kansai and Kyushu in Comfort - A Complete Guide to the Sunflower Ferry
With excitement building around Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, many travelers are now looking for their next destination after Osaka. Why not extend your journey a little and visit somewhere new? Kyushu offers a wide variety of attractions, including Beppu-one of Japan’s top hot spring resorts-historic Kumamoto, and Kagoshima with its stunning natural landscapes and delicious cuisine. Connecting Osaka and Kyushu, the Sunflower ferry opens up exciting new travel possibilities. Depart in the evening and arrive at your destination the next morning. Since you can sleep during the trip, you’ll be ready to enjoy sightseeing as soon as you arrive. This article offers a complete guide to traveling with the Sunflower ferry!
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From Osaka to Beppu Onsen! A Hotel-Like Voyage Aboard the Sunflower Ferry
Osaka is a popular destination visited by tourists from both Japan and abroad. With Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai approaching, the city is attracting even more attention. After enjoying everything Osaka has to offer, why not take a ferry trip to Beppu in Kyushu aboard the newly built Sunflower Kurenai or Sunflower Murasaki? Departing Osaka at night and arriving in Beppu the next morning, this relaxing journey allows you to travel while enjoying the comforts of a hotel-like environment. Let us introduce a new style of travel with the Sunflower-far more than just a way to get from point A to point B!
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Beppu Onsen Trip from Osaka by Sunflower Ferry｜3 Days and 2 Nights with a Daytime Seto Inland Sea Casual Cruise and KAI Beppu
Take in the islands of the Seto Inland Sea from the ship, then immerse yourself in onsen culture in Beppu, one of Japan’s top hot spring destinations. This indulgent trip is possible with MOL Sunflower’s Beppu Onsen journey from Osaka. Once you board the Sunflower, the journey between Osaka and Beppu becomes a cruise experience in itself. A special time awaits as you relax and enjoy the ship’s hospitality while admiring the calm, scenic beauty of the Seto Inland Sea.
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Osaka
Airplanes & Airport
Kansai International Airport
3.67 3Domestic and international flights gather at this western Japan’s entrance in Osaka Bay.
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Your trusty guide to smooth, wallet-friendly transportation in Osaka!
Osaka is the largest city in Kansai and the second-largest in Japan after Tokyo. With so many means of transportation and railway lines, many people may find themselves lost while moving around Osaka Prefecture. In this article, we will explain some key tips to getting around in Osaka so you can get on and see the sights, all the more smoothly.
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Your Complete Transportation Guide from Kansai International Airport to Osaka
Kansai International Airport ranks second in Japan after Narita Airport for the number of international flight landings. This article introduces how to travel from Kansai International Airport to Osaka’s major stations by train, bus, and taxi, along with the pros and cons of each option. Use this guide to compare the fastest, cheapest, and easiest ways to reach your destination or station, and be sure to read through to the end.
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[Complete Guide to Kansai International Airport] Make the Start and End of Your Trip Comfortable and Fulfilling!
Kansai International Airport is often used when traveling to the Kansai region, including Osaka and Kyoto. It is one of Japan’s leading airports, with a full range of domestic and international flights and 24-hour operations. Its vast grounds are home not only to arrival and departure floors, but also to many appealing facilities that help make travel more comfortable. This article introduces the airport’s layout and the kinds of shops you’ll find inside. It is a complete guide that also covers recommended shops to make your time there more worthwhile, as well as popular spots nearby, so be sure to read to the end.
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Find the Fastest and Cheapest Way to Travel! Transportation Guide from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto
Kyoto, the ancient capital with many valuable buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties and Special Places of Scenic Beauty, is one of Japan’s leading tourist destinations and popular with visitors from Japan and abroad. Since Kyoto Prefecture has no airport, many international travelers planning a trip to Kyoto will arrive via Kansai International Airport. This article introduces how to travel from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto’s major areas by train, bus, and taxi, along with the pros and cons of each option.
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