August
1 / August 2
Osaka Kansai airport (KIX) to Kyoto
Option 1 (recommended)
Kansai Airport (KIX) → Kyoto Central Station
Haruka Airport Express
Direct from Kansai-airport Station 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
Option 2
Kansai Airport (KIX) → Kyoto Central Station
Airport Limousine Bus
Direct from the airport terminal to central Kyoto
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
August 8
Kyoto to Teshima island
Kyoto → Okayama
Okayama → Uno Station
Uno Port → Teshima island (Ieura Port) Walk 5 min
Shinkansen high-speed train
Local train from Okayama Station
JR Uno Line (Direct or via transfer at Chayamachi station)
Ferry & Passenger Ship
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry or High-Speed Passenger Ship
Time: ~60-70 minutes
Booking: Mandatory (in high season).
Official booking opens 1 month prior
Book here:
JR-West Online Reservation
Smart EX Booking Portal
Time: ~45-55 minutes
Booking: No reservation needed, buy a local ticket at Okayama Station
Recommended trains: 11:02 Kyoto Station → 12:20 Okayama Station → Uno
Recommended ferries: 13:25 or 15:25
Uno Port → Ieura Port
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:
ShodoshimaTeshima Ferry Official Website
August 12
Teshima island to Osaka Kansai airport (KIX)
Teshima (Ieura Port) →
Uno Port
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
Uno Station → Okayama
Okayama → Shin-Osaka
Shin-Osaka → Kansai Airport
Local Train from Okayama Station
JR Uno Line (Direct or via transfer at Chayamachi)
Time: ~45-55 minutes
Booking: No reservation needed, buy a local ticket at Uno Station
Smart EX Booking Portal Ferry & Passenger Ship
Shinkansen high-speed train
Time: ~45 minutes
Booking: Mandatory (in high season). Official booking opens 1 month prior.
Book here:
JR-West Online Reservation
Haruka Airport Express
Direct from Shin-Osaka Station to the airport terminal, transfer within Shin-Osaka Station
Teshima Ferry Official Site
Recommended ferries: 08:10 or 09:30
Ieura Port → Uno Port
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
