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August 25, 2025 update
From Kansai International Airport, express trains, from Nanki-Shirahama Airport, local buses, and from Osaka, express trains, and direct buses operate to Nanki Shirahama Onsen. And from Kii Katsuura Onsen, express trains connect to the Nanki Shirahama areas.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Nanki Shirahama 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 2h Fare 5450 yen
Boarding Station
Kansai International Airport
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Transfer Point 1
JR Hineno Station
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Arrival Station
JR Shirahama Station
5450 yen
・JR Kansai Airport Line (3 to 5 an hour)
・JR Limited Express Kuroshio (1 an hour)
Travel Time 15m Fare 390 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Nanki-Shirahama Airport
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Arrival Bus Stop
Shirahama Bus center
390 yen
・Local bus (Operates in coordination with flight arrivals and departures)
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
Travel Time 2h30m Fare 6010 yen
Boarding Station
JR Osaka Station
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Arrival Station
JR Shirahama Station
6010 yen
・JR Limited Express Kuroshio (1 an hour)
Main Stops within Osaka: Shin-Osaka, Osaka, Tennoji
Travel Time 3h10m~3h30m Fare 3600 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Osaka Station JR Expressway Bus Terminal /
JR Namba Station (OCAT)
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Arrival Bus Stop
Shirahama Bus center
3600 yen
・Highway bus (7 a day)
・Highway bus ticket counters: Osaka Stn. JR
Expressway Bus Terminal, JR Namba Stn. (OCAT)
・Osaka Stn. JR Expressway Bus Terminal is in front of
the JR Osaka Stn. Central North Exit
・JR Namba Stn. (OCAT) aka. Minatomachi Bus Terminal
is on the 2nd floor of the JR Namba Stn. building
Travel Time 1h30m Fare 3450 yen
Boarding Station
JR Kii-Katsuura Station
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Arrival Station
JR Shirahama 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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