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Late arrival at Itami..Need advice on transfer to Nara
We arrive at 1955 hours in Itami airport and the last airport limousine bus to Nara leaves at 2110 hours, so we might not have enough time to take the airport bus which is the most convenient way, especially if there is a delay in arrival. We have a bit of luggage and hence do not wish to take the train to Osaka and transfer a few stations. Taxis are quite expensive. Can anyone help with other suggestions?
Thank you all for your help |
Consider sending all but an overnight bag ahead using Japan’s excellent luggage forwarding option. It’s called takuhaibin; here's the info:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2278.html) |
You don't say where you're arriving from? I assume it's a domestic flight (there are 7 flights currently scheduled to arrive at 7.55 pm, all domestic) in which case you presumably don't need to worry about delays at immigration or customs - just off the plane, get your bags, and go. Only impediment is six other flights arriving at the same time...
As the buses are at 8.00, 8.40 and 9.10, you should have a decent chance of making either of the last two and it's certainly an efficient way of getting to Nara -- 60 minutes to Kintetsu Nara Station or 70 minutes to JR Nara Station, compared with the quickest train journey, which appears to be 73 minutes. As for luggage, I can't help. We usually pack light and (hopefully) only have carry on. If the luggage is too much to handle, then follow kja's advice and send the luggage ahead from wherever you're departing (either the hotel or the airport) for your flight to Itami and just take what you need for overnight. |
Thank you, kja and tt7.
We land at Narita, catching a connection to Itami, so won't get our bags in Narita I presume. Only have 1 hour and 45 mins transit in Narita. Wonder whether it is possible to pick up a rented wifi hot spot in the transit area of Narita and return in Kansai airport when we leave. We won't have time in Itami, and it most likely doesn't have such facilities if it is a domestic airport. Do you know whether we can rent one in Nara itself? Thanks again |
Originally Posted by CahayaMalaysia
(Post 16865448)
We land at Narita, catching a connection to Itami, so won't get our bags in Narita I presume.
Originally Posted by CahayaMalaysia
(Post 16865448)
Only have 1 hour and 45 mins transit in Narita. Wonder whether it is possible to pick up a rented wifi hot spot in the transit area of Narita and return in Kansai airport when we leave. We won't have time in Itami, and it most likely doesn't have such facilities if it is a domestic airport. Do you know whether we can rent one in Nara itself?
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You will go through immigration and customs at Narita Airport, so you will be handling your checked luggage there. After customs you will have to find the spot to have it put on the Itami flight. You have adequate time for this connection.
I suggest that you pack one bag with just what you need for the first night and the next day in Japan. A backpack or small carry-on. I would carry it onto the flights. At Atami Airport, if you miss the Nara bus then you can send the bulk of your luggage on to Nara and just take that small bag on the bus/train option. |
Thank you for the good suggestion, mrwunrfl
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