Published date: February 4, 2025
The Best Hotel for Staying Before your Flight from Kansai International Airport!
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Experience of the stay
This was my first stay at an OMO brand airport hotel, which I had been wanting to try someday, and I finally got the chance to stay.
The exterior looks like an ordinary hotel rather than an OMO, but as soon as you step inside, you can feel the OMO vibe.
Since there has only been the Nikko Hotel in Kansai Airport for a long time, many pre-departure users probably stay out at “Rinku Town Station.” In fact, I have also stayed at Hatago Inn Kansai Airport since OMO was still under construction.
To arrive at Kansai Airport early in the morning, being close to the station or smoothly catching the airport limousine bus is crucial, so the direct access of OMO to the station is a big plus.
Hafh is a booking with no meals (dinner was 1,800 yen) that I added later. This was a great choice, as there were many varieties, and the unique okonomiyaki is something you can only find in Kansai. The view from the restaurant was amazing, and since there were no time restrictions, I was able to enjoy a leisurely drink while taking in the nightscape.
The room was a normal twin room so nothing special, but rather than spending time in the room, I enjoyed a relaxing time in the large communal bath. It felt like the journey had already started before the trip, which was a wonderful feeling.
Experiences during the trip
On this occasion, I stayed at OMO to try it out, and I’d like to share how I spent my holiday.
There is Rinku Premium Outlet within walking distance, so I did some shopping before check-in and had a light lunch at Bagel & Bagel. The outlet has plenty of dining options available.
On the second day, I took a longer trip to Wakayama. It only took about 50 minutes by train, and since the station is directly connected, it's convenient for moving around.
I visited the uninhabited island “Tomo Island.” You can experience a world like that of “Castle in the Sky.” The island is quite large, so I recommend checking the ferry schedule for the return trip and narrowing down the spots you want to visit until that time to enjoy your exploration.
After that, I headed to Wakayama city and had Wakayama ramen at “Ide Shoten.” It might have a little bit of a line, but it's a must-visit store when you come to Wakayama.