· A more economical way to get to Kyoto station is to use one of the two JR rapid trains (these trains show the pictogram of an airplane) from the Kansaikuko train station (JR) in Kansai International Airport, although there is a change at the Osaka station, i.e.

either the rapid train Kai'ki'-Kaisoku to Osaka or Kyobashi

or the special rapid train Kat'kz~-Tokkai Wing, in the direction of Kyobashi.

In both cases, check that you get on the right wagon (for Kyobashi) as some of the wagons of this train go to JR Namba. Do NOT take a train for Tennoji.

At Osaka station you should change to the new rapid trains Shin-Kaisoku of JR Kyoto line in the direction of Kusatsu, Maibara, Nagahama, Omi-shiozu, or Yasu. The blue Shin-Kaisoku logo with black background appears at a small window on the wagon side but only in Chinese characters ~anji). The trains stop at track number 8 or 9 at Osaka Statio~

The fare of this route is 1,800 Yen and it is a 2 hour ride in total. The tickets for the Kyoto train station can be bought at the Kansaikuko station (JR).

· The least expensive way to travel from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto is by combination of 3 railways, namely Nankai, Osaka-subway, and Han~yu to Karasuma station in Kyoto. Although we do not recommend this last solution, as it is a rather complicated one, should you decide to reach Kyoto following this particular way, please ask the information service desk at Kansai International Airport for details. The fare of this route is 1,490 Yen and it takes 2 hours in total. Tickets for Karasuma (HanAyu Kyoto line) can be bought at the Kansaikuko station (Nankai).