ddavid1972 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I will arrive Kansa airport and be looking forward taking express train to Namba station.Any good recommendation for a 3 stars Hotel near that station that I can walk there on arrival at Namba station. preferable also near JR train going to Kyoto from there. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Station Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 There are many 3 star hotels in the Namba station area. We recommend the following (all within 5-10 minutes walking distance from Nankai Namba station: Dormy Inn Shinsaibashi APA Hotel Namba-Eki Higashi Ibis Styles Osaka If you are going to stay in the Namba area the best way to go to Kyoto is to take the subway to Osaka station and get a JR train from there. This article covers all the ways to travel between Osaka and Kyoto is by rail: https://www.osakastation.com/traveling-from-osaka-to-kyoto/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavid1972 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 I understand when i take the airport express train to Namba station, I got to walk out of Namba station to Osaka-Namba Station about 9 mins. Is it necessary to get out of Namba station to Osaka-Namba Station walk to the hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavid1972 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sorry, i will take The Rapid Airport Express to Namba. Is this better and faster way to Namba station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Station Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Nankai Rapit Airport Express is the fastest way to get to Namba from Kansai Airport. https://www.osakastation.com/the-nankai-airport-line-the-airport-express-rapit-services-for-kansai-airport-namba/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavid1972 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Noted with thanks. Can I pay with ICOCA IC Card or should I buy returned tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Station Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Airport Express is a commuter train. You can use ICOCA IC card at the ticket gates to board this train. Rapit is a limited express with reserved seats. You will need to buy a ticket with a seat reservation. Both take about the same amount of time, but Rapit offers a more comfortable journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavid1972 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thank you for your reply. I know Namba station exit is a long way to walk out to the main road to walk to APA Hotel Namba-Eki Higashi. Any Map to show how to walk to this hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Station Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Here is a Google map of the hotel: https://www.google.co.jp/maps/place/アパホテル〈なんば駅東〉/@34.6645984,135.5023813,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6000e76a481d34f1:0x5e7625009c08055c!8m2!3d34.664594!4d135.50457 You can use “Directions” to find a way from Nankai Namba Station to the hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavid1972 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Please advise in Namba Station there are (two)North Exits.at B1 1) To Midosuji, Shinsaibashisuji, Sennichimae. 2) To airport bus stop for Osaka international airport(Itami) Which exit should I take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
