October 10 or 11 Osaka Kansai airport (KIX) to Kyoto
Option 1 (recommended) Kansai Airport (KIX) → Kyoto Central Station
Option 2 Kansai Airport (KIX) → Kyoto Central Station
Haruka Airport Express
Airport Limousine Bus
Direct from Kansai-airport Station to central Kyoto
Direct from the airport terminal to central Kyoto
Time: ~80 minutes Departs every 30/60 minutes Tickets: Buy a ticket at the JR Ticket Office/automated machines at the airport terminal Details: JR-West Haruka Information
Time: ~1,5 hours Departs every ~30 minutes Tickets: Buy a ticket for Kyoto Station at the vending machines near the boarding platforms outside the arrivals terminal Details: KIX Airport Bus
October 17 Kyoto to Teshima island
Uno Port → Teshima island (Ieura Port)
Kyoto → Okayama
Okayama → Uno Station
Shinkansen high-speed train recommended to travel before 10am Time: ~60-70 minutes
Local train from Okayama Station
Ferry & Passenger Ship
JR Uno Line (Direct or via transfer at Chayamachi station)
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry or High-Speed Passenger Ship
Time: ~45-55 minutes Booking: No reservation needed, buy a local ticket at Okayama Station
Time: ~25-40 minutes Booking: No advance booking. Tickets are sold first-come, first-served at the Uno Port 30 min. before departure. Check timetable: 13:25 is best Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Official Website
Booking: Mandatory (in high season). Official booking opens 1 month prior Book here:
JR-West Online Reservation Smart EX Booking Portal
Recommended trains:
Before 10am Oct.17
Kyoto Station Okayama → Uno Station
→
Walk 5 min
Recommended ferry: 13:25 (if you arrive too late, last ferry at: 15:25) Uno Port → Ieura Port
October 21 Teshima island to Osaka Kansai airport (KIX)
Teshima (Ieura Port) → Uno Port
Uno Station → Okayama
Okayama → Shin-Osaka
Shin-Osaka → Kansai Airport
Ferry & Passenger Ship
Local Train from Okayama Station
Shinkansen high-speed train
Haruka Airport Express
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry or High-Speed Passenger Ship Time: ~25-40 minutes Booking: No advance booking. Tickets are sold first-come, first-served at Ieura Ferry Port 30 min. before departure. Check timetable: Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Official Site Recommended ferries: 08:10 or 09:30 Ieura Port → Uno Port
JR Uno Line (Direct or via transfer at Chayamachi) Time: ~45-55 minutes Booking: No reservation needed, buy a local ticket at Uno Station
Time: ~45 minutes Booking: Mandatory (in high season). Official booking opens 1 month prior. Book here: JR-West Online Reservation Smart EX Booking Portal
Direct from Shin-Osaka Station to the airport terminal, transfer within Shin-Osaka Station Time: ~50 minutes Booking: It is recommended to reserve a seat for the Haruka Express at the same time you book your Shinkansen to ensure a comfortable final leg. Details: JR-West Haruka Information