Day 1 | Morning
Rinku No Hoshi
Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-9:00pm
Ticket Price: 700 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 5-30 Minutes
Location: 3 Rinkuoraiminami, Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture
This is a Ferris wheel attached to Rinku Amusement City SEACLE. This amusement city was founded in 2007, and its internal facilities range from large supermarkets to interior decoration stores. There is an experience theme park KIDS-0, a small square where you can play with your dog, and a natural hot spring where you can relax. The Ferris wheel is more than 80 meters high, and you can see the Quanzhou Plains, Hequan Mountains and Kansai Airport.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Aki Koshi: We will meet directly from Rinku Town Station. The light up at night was beautiful
Day 1 | Afternoon
Rinku Park nearby is the top choice before you leave Rinku No Hoshi and hit the road.
Rinku Park
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours
Location: 1-271 Rinkuoraikita, Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture
The seaside park on the other side of Kansai International Airport is an excellent spot to look at the Kansai Airport and also to enjoy the sunset. It is artificially paved with white marble, and the 2.8-kilometer-long マーブルビーチ (Marble Beach) is even more in the park. A popular spot, fireworks festivals and various events are held here in summer, and it is loved by young people and photographers. Travelers entering and leaving Kansai International Airport can get off the bus and enjoy it.
Day 1 | Evening
Don’t forget to book Izumisano Center Hotel Kansai International Airport in advance, because all the tourists head to Rinku Park love staying at it.
Izumisano Center Hotel Kansai International Airport
With 157 spacious guest rooms, Izumisano Center Hotel offers luxury and elegantly appointed rooms. It takes only 13 minutes to get to the hotel from Kansai Airport. With good location and considerate service, Izumisano Center Hotel is your best choice for both business and pleasure trip.
Day 2 | Morning
KIX Observation Hall Sky View
Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-10:00pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours
Location: 1 North, Izumisano, Izumisano-shi, Osaka
It is a short ride on the shuttle bus from the passenger terminal No. 1 boarding point. The Observation Hall is located on the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors, where you can watch the planes take off and land up close. The observation hall is so close to the plane's flight path that it feels as if the plane is flying overhead, a distance that is rare in Japan. The 360-degree panoramic view takes this feeling to the next level. At night, it is also a good choice to watch the night view here. At the restaurant on the 2nd floor, you can watch airplanes take off while tasting airplane meals prepared by foreign chefs. At the SkyView Museum on the 3rd floor, you can experience and learn about Kansai International Airport. The observation deck on the 4th floor is based on the theme of "Kankong Forest", and you can relax under the shade of greenery and smell the fragrance of flowers and plants. On the 5th floor, there is an upstairs park where you can see airplanes.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: There was a free museum and sky deck with free transfer bus, and I was very satisfied! I think it is very good to use it for bus and plane waiting time!
Day 2 | Afternoon
Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Former House of Mukai Family.
Former House of Mukai Family
Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours
Location: 904 Tsuchimaru, Izumisano, Osaka 598-0022, Japan
The Past Mukasi Residence is located in the Tsuchimaru. It has a large thatched roof and the house has been removed and restored to its original condition. The layout of the residence is very peculiar, the half of the kitchen is embedded in element soil, reflected the folk house characteristic of area of Sennan adequately. In 1993, it was honored as the designated cultural property of the city of Lzumisano.
Day 2 | Evening
If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Fudoguchikan is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.
Fudoguchikan
At Fudoguchikan, guests can bathe in the open air, in a public hot-spring bath that boasts mountain and river views. Tranquil Japanese-style rooms offer river views, some from a private open-air bath. Free WiFi is available, and a free shuttle runs daily to/from JR Hinone Station. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and a seating area at the floor-to-ceiling window. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, a minibar and an attached toilet. Guests sleep on traditional futon mats. The open-air hot-spring bath at Fudoguchikan is available 24 hours, and separate per gender. The ryokan also houses a lounge, a shop and drinks vending machines. A variety of yukata robes are available for rent, and free parking is on site. Fudoguchikan is a 15-minute drive from JR Hinone Station, and a 30-minute drive from Nankai Izumi-Sano Station. Kansai Airport is a 35-minute drive.
Day 3 | Morning
Oiseki Park
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: Izuno, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
Dajingguan Park is a natural park. The cherry blossoms bloom each spring and are very known among the public. There is a piece of metal in the park that runs through the Sakai River in the downtown area of Izuno. In the spring, the Yoshino, which is open to the public, is a cherry blossom resort in Izumisano. The Taigu Bridge in the park is a great viewing location. There are walkways on the embankment by the park, which is a favorite spot for local people.
Day 3 | Afternoon
After finishing the tour at Oiseki Park, you can head to Mount Inunaki, the most worth visiting place around the corner.
Mount Inunaki
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days
Location: Osaka Prefecture, Izumisano 598-0023
Mt. Inunaki is a general term for mountains such as Mount Tombashi (558m above sea level), which flows into the Inunaki Valley in Ogi Inunari, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture. There is no mountain called "Inunaki Mountain".
Day 3 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hotel Aston Plaza Kansai Airport is the best places.
Hotel Aston Plaza Kansai Airport
Opened in April 2017, Hotel Aston Plaza Kansai Airport is located in Izumisano, a 15-minute drive from Kansai International Airport. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room has air conditioning, a private bathroom and refrigerator. Basic amenities including towels and slippers are provided. There is a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage and free airport shuttle services are available. The property features a drinks vending machine and guests can enjoy the on-site public bath for free. Free private parking is also available on site. A breakfast buffet is provided for free. There are several restaurants, cafes and supermarkets within a 5-minute walk from the property. Hotel Aston Plaza Kansai Airport is a 15-minute walk from Hagurazaki Station. Rinku Premium Outlets is a 10-minute drive away. Guests can reach Universal Studios Japan within 60 minutes by car.
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