The main usage of the Kanku (Osaka City) Chikatoku Ticket is that it allows you to transfer at Namba without any time restrictions.
This means you can take a stroll in Dotonbori and then return to Namba to catch a train to your destination (including various stations on the Osaka Metro such as Shin-Osaka and Umeda).
This pass consists of only one ticket and can only be used to transfer at Namba station. The ticket will not be collected, so you can continue using it.
It is suitable for people living along the subway lines in Osaka, especially the Midosuji Line, as it can save you some money.
This ticket is expected to be discontinued on September 30, 2023.
Ticket Name
Kanku Chikatoku Ticket (Japanese: 関空ちかトクきっぷ)
Ticket Version
It is divided into adult and children versions based on the user’s age.
Ticket Information
One train ticket.
This ticket can be purchased at the Nankai Electric Railway – Kansai Airport Station and is used to travel to Osaka (as shown in the old map below).
(This image is provided by netizens Irene & Claire)
This ticket can be purchased at the Esaka Station of the Osaka Metro and is used to travel to Kansai Airport.
(This image is provided by netizens Irene & Claire)
This ticket can be purchased at Osaka Metro – Umeda Station and is used to travel to Kansai Airport.
(This image is provided by netizen a938952223)
Release period
Released throughout the year
This ticket is expected to be discontinued on September 30, 2023.
Validity period
Valid only on the day of purchase.
Range of Use for Kanku Chikatoku Ticket
Nankai Electric Railway: Kansai Airport ~ Namba Station
Osaka Metro: Namba Station ~ Entire Line (excluding through stations, e.g. Awaji)
Price
Adults: ¥1020
Children: ¥510
Sales Locations and Ticket Purchasing Methods
1. Automated Ticket Machines at Nankai Electric Railway – Kansai Airport Station
2. Automated ticket machines are available at all subway stations in Osaka Metro, except for Namba, Higashi-Umeda, and Tengachaya stations.
Kansai Airport – Nankai Electric Railway
Nankai Electric Railway Automatic Ticket Machine
The situation when no button has been pressed yet.
Invest the appropriate amount of money
(starting from October 1, 2019, the ticket price has been increased to ￥1020).
Press the “連絡きっぷ” on the left side.
Then, choose the “なんば のりかえ 地下鉄線” on the right.
Then, a button with ￥1020 will appear on the screen
(the following is an old image, starting from October 1, 2019, the ticket price has been increased to ￥1020)
(If it is for children, a ￥500 button will appear, please remember to press the button for children first before the button mentioned earlier).
After making a selection, this screen may or may not appear. If it does, it means that change will be given.
The train ticket is ready.
Osaka Metro
Osaka Metro Ticket Vending Machine
When purchasing from the Osaka Metro ticket machine, please first check if the screen is on the “きっぷ購入” (Purchase Ticket) or “カ－ド購物” (Purchase Card) option.
If it shows a different screen, please press the part indicated as 1 on the image, and then press 2 for “なんば のりかえ 関西空港 南海連絡”.
If you are on the ticket purchase screen, simply press part 2 for “なんば のりかえ 関西空港 南海連絡”
(please press on the area with “white text on a black background” for the screen to respond), and then insert ¥1020.
Ticket Vending Machine Interface (Image provided by friend – House)
How to Use the Kanku Chikatoku Ticket
1. Please use the automatic ticket gate when entering or exiting the station.
2. To transfer from the Nankai Electric Railway to the Osaka Metro, you can only use the “Namba Station” (Nankai Namba → Subway-Namba) for the transfer.
Please insert your ticket into the red arrow slot of the Nankai Electric Railway automatic ticket gate, and retrieve it after passing through.
Additional Explanation
If you get off at a station other than Nanhai-Namba Station, you won’t be able to use it anymore; in other words, you can’t transfer at Tengachaya Station!! (If users try to use it, accidents may occur, please refer to the frequently asked questions below)
This is the reply I received when I wrote a letter to the Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau.
2. If you want to go from Osaka to Kansai Airport, you can board the subway at any station, but make sure to get off at “Namba” station.
Then, go to Nankai Namba and board the train.
If you get off at any other Osaka Metro station, your ticket will become invalid and you won’t be able to take the Nankai Electric Railway.
3. For the Nanhai Electric Railway section, you can only take regular trains (express, local, or limited express unreserved seats).
If you want to ride the Rapito, an additional ¥500 express fee is required.
4. Only available for purchase at the automated ticket machines, not available at the counter.
5. From Nankai Namba to Osaka Metro – Midosuji Line – Namba Station, it takes about an 8-minute walk. You will need to exit the station and then enter again.
6. When transferring at Namba Station, there is no time limit for transfers on the same day.
Below is the response I received after writing a letter to the Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I use the same ticket from Kansai Airport to Tengachaya to ride the Osaka Metro?
A1: No, you can only exit at Namba Station. If you exit at any other station, your ticket will be taken away.
PS: On 2012.09.16, a netizen named Xiao Zhi reported that he successfully used this ticket to transfer from Tengachaya to Nankai Electric Railway.
However, he showed the ticket to the station staff and then went through the manual ticket gate (both Osaka Metro and Nankai Electric Railway have this option), and the station staff allowed them to pass.
This method is not a normal method, but I still want to inform all netizens about it.
If any friends try this method but are unable to pass, this blog will not be responsible.
Q2: Is this a one-day pass? Can I use it freely on the same day?
A2: This is only for single use and can only be used once.
Q3: Can I use this ticket to go from Umeda to Morinomiya and then to Kansai Airport?
A3: No, the ticket will become invalid when you exit at Morinomiya. You will need to purchase another ticket.
It is recommended to buy a ticket from Umeda to Morinomiya, and then purchase another ticket at Morinomiya to travel from Morinomiya to Namba to Kansai Airport.
Q4: Can I take a bus from Kansai Airport to Namba, then go shopping, and then return to Namba and take a bus to Shinsaibashisuji or other subway stations? Or after taking the train to Namba, should I go directly to the subway Namba Station and transfer to other stations (ex: Nagahoribashi, Port of Osaka)?
A4: Yes, you can. This is how the ticket is used, so please don’t ask me again… XD
Q5: Will this ticket be taken away when exiting at Namba Station?
A5: No, it will not be taken away.
Reference Materials
Nankai Electric Railway – Ticket Introduction
Osaka Metro – Ticket Introduction
For more information on transportation in Osaka and Kansai Airport, please refer to: Kansai Transportation Guide.
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