When traveling independently in Japan’s Kansai region, many people combine Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe into one trip. The key lies in using the best connecting transportation, the most economical travel PASS, and accessing the most localized travel information – just go for the Hankyu Railway!
FUN to Explore Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe – Just Take the Hankyu Railway!(Photo provided by Hankyu Railway)
Hankyu Passenger Service Center – Chinese-speaking staff available
When you arrive at Kansai International Airport and have Osaka as your first travel destination, it’s highly recommended to stop by the “Hankyu Passenger Service Center – Osaka Umeda.” Unlike typical tourist information centers, this one is operated by Hankyu Railway and caters specifically to tourists. Whether you need travel brochures, shopping guides, or food recommendations, they’ve got it all. In addition to purchasing various one-day and two-day discounted passes offered by Hankyu Railway, you can also buy special ticket packages such as the “Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu Ticket,” “ROKKOSAN TOURIST PASS,” and “Kansai Airport Transfer Ticket.”
Chinese-speaking staff at the Hankyu Passenger Service Center. (Photo provided by Hankyu Railway)
To better serve Taiwanese travelers, the center also provides staff proficient in Traditional Chinese. Of course, there are also staff who can communicate in Japanese, English, and Korean, ensuring you won’t be left in the dark. Even better, the center offers many thoughtful facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, ATMs that accept certain Taiwanese bank cards for direct yen withdrawals, Chinese-language interface computers, printers, photocopiers, and even a free Japanese kimono try-on booth. With its spacious and comfortable environment, it's practically a hidden gem of your Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe journey.
(Photo provided by Hankyu Railway)
“Hankyu Passenger Service Center – Osaka Umeda”
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■ Benefits of Using the “Hankyu Passenger Service Center”
Discounted transportation tickets on sale. (Photo provided by Hankyu Railway)
Floor plan of the “Hankyu Passenger Service Center.” (Photo provided by Hankyu Railway)
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