From Kansai Airport to Universal Studios Japan
Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport is the international airport for the Kansai region, where Osaka is located. This is usually where you arrive if you fly from Europe to Osaka. From the airport, you can reach Universal Studios Japan by train or bus in just over an hour.
By train
- Take the Kansai Airport Rapid on the JR Hanwa Line to Nishikujo station. This takes about 60 minutes.
- At Nishikujo, change to the JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City station. This takes about 5 minutes.
In total, the journey takes about 65 minutes. From Universal City station, you walk to the park.
By limousine bus
Limousine buses run directly from Kansai International Airport to Universal Studios Japan. The journey takes about 70 minutes. The official website lists Kansai Airport Transportation, Hanshin Bus and Kintetsu Bus as operators. Check with the bus company for the current timetable.
Tip: by bus, you don't have to change with your suitcases. Suitcases aren't allowed in the park, so take them to your hotel first or to the large lockers outside the park.
