KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KIX) by heywinks
Kansai International Airport was open in Sept 1994. It is a relatively new airport but has had many problems as it is sinking into the sea! The foundation is built into a soft seabed. There have been a few solutions to try to curtail this but they have not been working unfortunately.The airport is a nice one though. LOTS of open space so you aren't bumping into other people. FREE use of luggage carts. Lots of natural light coming in from the floor to ceiling glass windows. There are a few baggage delivery services if you don't want to lug your suitcases around with you to your hotel/accomodation (about US$15/suitcase, next morning delivery). Baggage storage (not sure about rates-sorry). Currency exchange. Free internet access for those in transit. The minimum layover time is 1 1/2hrs so you will never have to sleepover in the airport here. But if you have to in an emergency, the waiting areas are clean & very roomy!!
KIX is the airport you would go to if you are coming from an international destination & want to go to Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Himeji, Nara, etc.
