A Circle of Kix* – A Wonder of Japanese Architecture

*KIX: abbreviation for Kansai International Airport

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Designed by Renzo Piano, who also designed France's National Centre for Arts and Culture Pompidou, KIX resembles a boat floating on the sea. A unique aspect of its architecture is the continuous arrangement of the airport's main building with the waiting gates, offering unobstructed views throughout the airport.

Tired after a long flight, KIX offers you the 24/7 KIX Airport Lounge, complete with massage chairs, restrooms, a reading room with newspapers and comics, computers for internet access, a children's play area… There are even vending machines selling drinks, instant noodles, and snacks for those who come here late at night, when most airport restaurants are closed.

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Those traveling independently can save money by taking blankets from the Info Desk and stopping by the 24-hour Lawson convenience store to relax on the armchairs.

In Japan, you can save hundreds of dollars on travel expenses with the following travel packages:

-Kansai One Pass:The Kansai One Pass is a "powerful" card exclusively for visitors to Kansai. It allows you to travel freely on any mode of transportation in the Kansai region, including the JR Express, subway, trains, and buses. The Kansai One Pass never expires, so remember to keep it after your trip. This card also offers various discounts on souvenirs at duty-free shops at Kansai International Airport, or on tickets to tourist attractions.

Kansai Wide Area Pass:It's the ideal choice for a trip to 8 destinations:Osaka – Hyogo – Kyoto – Nara – Wakayama – Shiga – Fukui – Okayamavia means such as the Haruka train (Kansai Airport Express), local trains, Shinkansen bullet trains, and limited express trains, with prices ranging from 8,500 Yen (purchased overseas) to 9,000 Yen (purchased in Japan).

Kintetsu Rail Pass:Includes a journey through 5 cities.Osaka – Kyoto – Nara – Ise Shima – NagoyaThe Kintetsu train pass offers 1, 2 & 5-day journeys at three price levels: 1,500 Yen – 2,000 Yen – 3,800 Yen for adults and 750 Yen – 1,000 Yen – 1,900 Yen for children aged 6-11. Specifically, the 5,860 Yen pass includes an express train ticket, a round-trip voucher to Kansai Airport or Chubu Central Airport, and unlimited bus travel for 5 days.