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Kansai International Airport · Pickup / Return
Kansai Loop: Kobe, Awaji Island & Osaka
Across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to Awaji's farms and flower parks, plus Kobe's night view.
- Suggested days
- 5
- Total distance
- 460 km
- Driving load
- Easy
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 460 km over 5 days, roughly 92 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Kansai International Airport
Departure
DAY 1
KIX → Kobe
Kitano Ijinkan
Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Steep narrow lanes; park in a lot below
DAY 2
Kobe → Awaji Island
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Tarumi-ku, Kobe
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Maiko Park car park
Awaji Yumebutai
Yumebutai, Awaji
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Paid parking, JPY 500
DAY 3
Southern Awaji → Naruto Whirlpools
Uzu-no-Michi Walkway
Naruto-cho, Naruto
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Naruto Park paid parking
DAY 4
Awaji → Himeji → Osaka
Himeji Castle
Honmachi, Himeji
Suggested stay: 2.5 hours
Parking: Otemon car park, JPY 600
DAY 5
Osaka → KIX
Rinku Premium Outlets
Rinku, Izumisano
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Paid parking, validated with purchases
Kansai International Airport
Arrival / Return
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