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August 29, 2025 update
From Kansai International Airport, Osaka, and Nagoya, express trains, and from Nanki-Shirahama Airport, airport buses operate to Kii Katsuura Onsen. And from Nanki Shirahama Onsen, express trains connect to the Kii Katsuura areas.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Kii Katsuura hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!
Travel Time 3h25m Fare 7240 yen
Boarding Station
Kansai International Airport
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Transfer Point 1
JR Hineno Station
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Arrival Station
JR Kii-Katsuura Station
7240 yen
・JR Kansai Airport Line (3 to 5 an hour)
・JR Limited Express Kuroshio (6 a day)
Travel Time 1h55m Fare 2600 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Nanki-Shirahama Airport
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Arrival Bus Stop
Kii-Katsuura Station
2600 yen
・Airport bus Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus (2 a day)
・Airport bus ticket counters: Nanki-Shirahama Airport
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival), but bookable
Travel Time 3h55m Fare 7460 yen
Boarding Station
JR Osaka Station
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Arrival Station
JR Kii-Katsuura Station
7460 yen
・JR Limited Express Kuroshio (6 a day)
Main Stops within Osaka: Shin-Osaka, Osaka, Tennoji
Travel Time 3h55m Fare 7330 yen
Boarding Station
JR Nagoya Station
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Arrival Station
JR Kii-Katsuura Station
7330 yen
・JR Limited Express Nanki (3 a day)
Travel Time 1h30m Fare 3450 yen
Boarding Station
JR Shirahama Station
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Arrival Station
JR Kii-Katsuura Station
3450 yen
・JR Limited Express Kuroshio (1 an hour)
The rates are those as of August 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
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