Do I need to print my ticket, or is a phone screen accepted?

It depends on the ticket type you choose. QR code tickets can be presented on your phone screen. Physical tickets must be collected at the station before you board — your booking confirmation tells you exactly where to go.

Can I take any JR train with this ticket, or only the Haruka?

The express portion is valid only on the Kansai-Airport Express 'Haruka'. However, within the ticket's limits you can also board Special Rapid, Rapid, and Local JR services. Using the express fare on a different limited express train will not be refunded.

How do I get a reserved seat?

Reserved seat coupons can be exchanged once at a Green Machine or Green Window at the station. If reserved seats are sold out, or if you haven't exchanged your coupon in time, you can board in the unreserved (free seat) carriage instead.

Is this ticket available to Japanese citizens?

No. The Haruka ticket sold here is intended for international travellers (non-Japanese citizens). You will need to present a valid passport when collecting or using the ticket.

My child is 5 — do I need to buy them a ticket?

Children under 6 travel free of charge. Each paying adult may bring up to two children under 6 at no cost. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.

Can I use this ticket to stop at intermediate stations, such as Shin-Osaka?

Yes — it is possible to alight at intermediate stations along the Haruka route, within the conditions of the ticket.

Haruka Airport Express - Between Kansai Airport and Kyoto

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Duration

50 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

One-way Haruka limited express fare (reserved or unreserved seat)

Access to Special Rapid, Rapid, and Local JR services within the ticket's validity

Not included

Travel on any other limited express train — the ticket is Haruka-only for the express portion

Reserved seat upgrade if you choose to travel in the unreserved carriage

Meeting point

Kansai International Airport Station (KIX), 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano, Osaka, Japan

1For physical tickets: collect at the JR West ticket office or designated vending machine at Kansai Airport Station — present your passport. For QR code tickets: follow the redemption instructions provided at booking. Reserved seats must be exchanged separately at a Green Machine or Green Window before boarding.

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Know before you go

This ticket is exclusively for non-Japanese citizens — a valid passport must be presented at collection.

Reserved seat coupons can be exchanged only once; exchange them at a Green Machine or Green Window before boarding.

If you do not exchange your reserved seat coupon in time, use the unreserved (free seat) carriage — no refund is given for unused reserved-seat entitlements.

The Haruka ticket cannot be used to board any other limited express train; doing so will not be refunded.

Each paying adult may bring up to two children under 6 free of charge; children aged 6–11 require a child fare ticket.

Refer to the JR West ticket vending machine guide if you need help at the machine on arrival.

Haruka Airport Express - Between Kansai Airport and Kyoto

Haruka Airport Express - Between Kansai Airport and Kyoto

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