Private Car Hire - Kansai & Itami Airports

When travelling from Kansai or Itami airport to Tokyo’s 23 wards and surrounding prefectures, one of the best options for private transportation is to hire a car or a limousine service. This allows you to have the flexibility and convenience of travelling on your own schedule, without having to rely on public transportation. As well as transfers through to Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe.

Hiring a private transfer has several benefits, such as:

• Able to transport a lot of heavy luggage and avoid transfers on public transport.

• Door-to-door service, making it more convenient.

• Faster than public transport, you can avoid crowds travel directly to your destination.

• Hassle-free, you don’t have to worry about finding the right route or buying tickets.

• Many people (and pets) in your travel party.

Here are some popular options for private transportation providers:

1. Shibayama Taxi Osaka Co., Ltd. is a reliable and efficient airport taxi service that provides door-to-door service from Kansai and Itami airports to your destination.

2. Nihon Kotsu Co., Ltd. is a well-established taxi service that offers door-to-door service to and from Kansai and Itami airports.

3. Japan Limousine Service Co., Ltd. offers a range of luxury vehicles, including sedans and vans, for hire. They provide door-to-door service to and from Kansai and Itami airports.

4. Osaka MK Co., Ltd. is a well-established car and limousine transfer service that offers door-to-door service to and from Kansai and Itami airports.

5. Shinki Taxi Himeji Co., Ltd. is a reliable and efficient airport taxi service that provides door-to-door service from Kansai and Itami airports to your destination.

6. Shin Nihon Tourist Co., Ltd. is a well-established car and limousine transfer service that offers door-to-door service to and from Kansai and Itami airports.

7. Kansai / Nihon Kotsu Co., Ltd. is a well-established car and limousine transfer service that offers door-to-door service to and from Kansai and Itami airports.

These are just a few examples of the many private transport providers available to take you to and from Kansai or Itami airports, as well as the Tokyo 23 wards and surrounding prefectures. It's always a good idea to do some research and compare prices and services before making a decision.

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Booking and Discounts links:

• Skyliner and Tokyo Subway Ticket Combo

• JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area) / 5 consecutive days

• JR Pass for Whole Japan (7, 14, or 21 Days)

• Limousine Bus Discounts: Klook's Booking Service.

• Tokyo Disney Resort Park Ticket

• Universal Studios Japan Studio Pass

​​Other Useful links:

• Travel Procedures for Japan

• Shared Tokyo Airport Transfers (NRT/HND) for Central Tokyo

• Airline Customer Service Contacts (Narita, Haneda, Kansai Airport)

• How to get to/from Narita International Airport

• How to get to/from Haneda International Airport

• How to get to/from Kansai International Airport

• Private Car Hire - Narita & Haneda airports

• Private Car Hire - Kansai & Itami Airports

• Private Car Hire - Nagoya airports

• Private Car Hire - Sapporo airports

• Door-to-door Luggage Delivery Services

• Bringing Medication into Japan

• A Review of Zipair

Travel Insurance

Nomad Travel Insurance is a typical travel insurance that covers travel disruption, medical AND covers COVID and unexpected quarantine. It can also be bought for one-way travel and outside of one's home country.

Travel Insurance options for US citizens:

• IMG Patriot Platinum

• IMG Patriot Platinum Plus

• GU Diplomat America

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