Osaka Travel Forum

Hi,

I will be putting up in Kyoto for 3 nights. Thought of going to Osaka for a day and also to visit the premium outlet.

Can some one help me with the following queries:

1) I read from the outlet website that it is 44 mins from the Tennoji Station on the JR Hanwa line. Just wondering how far is Tennoji from the main JR station in Osaka?

2) Do I have to change trains? If so, where?

3) I suppose I can use my JR rail pass?

4) Is there a more direct train way for me from Kyoto?

Thanks!!!!!

Hi there! :)

The Rinku Premium outlets is very close by to Kansai International airport. To these outlets from Tennoji is about 50mins by train. The nearest train station is Rinku-Town, on the station just before the end which is Kansai Airport Station. However if you have JR RAIL pass then read answer number 4) as the "Haruka" train stops by Tennoji too.

2) From Osaka station to Tennoji is about 25 mins on JR local trains. There is no need to change trains in between.

3) You can use your JR pass in the lines of the network stated on your JR pass.. it covers a large network and you can exit or enter from any stations along the lines covered..

4) If you are from Kyoto going to Rinku Premium Outlets WITH JR RAIL PASS:
- Hop on the "Haruka" express train from Kyoto (sit only in the unreserved cabins)
- Go to Kansai international airport station
- Dont need to exit the train station.. hop on the train in the same platform on the other side. This train is usually a "local" train. The next station out of the airport will be Rinku Town station and that's where you get off..
- Walk abt under 10mins to the outlets..

Happy travelling :)