2025 Itami Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#TravelItinerary #Japan #Himeji #HimejiCastle 🇯🇵 Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Himeji Castle, located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is easily accessible by subway or JR from Osaka, Kobe, and Akashi, so it is highly recommended as a nearby travel destination in the Kansai region. Here is a half-day Himeji travel itinerary. Travel to Himeji in the following order! 📷 2-3: HamamotoCoffee (はまもとコーヒー) Located on the way from Himeji Station to Himeji Castle, Hamamoto Coffee is a coffee shop with a cozy Japanese cafe atmosphere that is so beautiful. We ordered house blend coffee and almond toast, a Himeji specialty. We were able to watch the barista make the coffee, and the almond toast was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It was amazing. 📷 4-6: Himeji Park (姫路公園) We had previously visited the inside of Himeji Castle, so this time we took a walk around Himeji Park, which surrounds Himeji Castle. It was still cold in mid-March, so the cherry blossoms hadn't bloomed yet, but it was a great place to take a walk. It was also nice to be able to look at the magnificent yet elegant Himeji Castle. 📷 7-10: Kokoen (好古園) For an admission fee of 310 yen, take a look around the beautiful garden Kokoen. My personal favorite place in Himeji, even more than Himeji Castle, is Kokoen, which is beautiful all year round. The cherry blossoms hadn't bloomed yet, but the plum blossoms were beautiful and it felt great. 📷 11-12: nana's green tea End your Himeji trip at nana's green tea, a matcha cafe with a view of Himeji Castle! nana's green tea is located near Himeji Station, so it's a great place to have a cup of warm matcha and hojicha before taking the train to finish your Himeji trip. We were lucky enough to get a window seat and spend some leisurely time looking out at Himeji Castle. This is the end of the half-day trip course recommendation for Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Have a great trip everyone 💚

The 4th-floor observation deck, which is open to everyone, featured the adorable Sorayan in a Christmas outfit. At night, the 'ITAMI Winter Illumination' event is held, showcasing the largest-ever display of 100,000 lights. It's a great spot to watch planes take off and land. The baggage claim carousel, where you pick up your checked luggage, is adorned with a golden tree, giving a winter travel vibe. If you're using Itami Airport, be sure to take a stroll up to the observation deck. ◆ Christmas tree until Thursday, December 26 ◆ 'Sorayan's Garden' Christmas decorations until late December ◆ Illumination until Tuesday, February 25, 2025 *Dates are subject to change 【Airport】Osaka International (Itami) Airport 【Location】3-555 Hotarugaike Nishimachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Let's take a summer trip by plane from Osaka✨ This time, I'm flying from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Haneda Airport (HND) on Japan Airlines (JAL)✈️ Unfortunately, it's a rainy flight, but the rain is still fun✈️ You can also book flight tickets on Trips.com, so it's nice to be able to travel by plane so easily✨ The flight from Itami Airport to Haneda Airport is about an hour and a half If you reserve a window seat, you can see Mt. Fuji if the weather is good✨ By the way, I want to see the wings, so I'll reserve rows 24 to 26✨ #me and travel #Haneda Airport #Go by plane #JAL #Flight reservation#Itami Airport

🍜Mendo Shuhari Itami Branch 📍Hyogo Itami (20 minutes walk from Hankyu Itami Station) This time I ordered ・Fujin Tonkotsu Sakurabi Char Siu (1,090 yen) ・Raijin Chicken Paitan Sakurabi Char Siu (1,090 yen) ・Raijin Chicken Paitan (850 yen) ・C Set 3 Gyoza with Mini Fried Rice (440 yen) ・6 Gyoza (460 yen) ️📝 I had the Fuujin Tonkotsu Sakurabi Char Siu. The flower-like char siu makes a big impact! The thin char siu is soft and densely packed with a blooming feel☺️ The soup is foamy, very rich and mellow. The tonkotsu had a rich flavor and no bad smell at all💕 You can order the chewy thin noodles to your preferred hardness! I ordered regular noodles, but the regular noodles were a little hard☺️ You can also get extra noodles, which cost 50 yen for the first bowl, 30 yen for the second bowl, and 10 yen for the third bowl, so the more you eat, the better the deal🉐 Students and those with children can get extra noodles and dive rice for free✨️ The fried rice is light and fluffy with lots of char siu. It goes great with ramen! The gyoza is voluminous with plenty of sauce. The C set comes with gyoza, so it was a satisfying set✨️ Thank you for the meal🙏 ✍️The restaurant had counter seats, table seats, and tatami mat seats. The counter seats were conveniently equipped with power outlets and USB ports. I visited late on a weekday, but it was full and there was a line. Apparently all the dry noodles were sold out that day, so it might be better to go earlier☺️ . . . . 📌1-236-3 Konyo, Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture 📱072-744-2661 ⏱11:00-24:00 🚗Parking available . . . . #ShuhariItamiStore#ItamiRamen#ItamiLunch#ItamiDinner#ItamiAirport#ItamiGourmet#HyogoGourmet#Ramen#MeAndTravel

Itami Airport South Gate After security check Gourmet & store guide for the boarding lounge area Itami Airport After security check, the boarding lounge area is filled with Osaka's representative gourmet foods! ① Imai Udon - Famous Kitsune Udon ② Takoyaki - Michitonhorikuru ③ Standing sushi - Uogashi Nihonichi ④ Set meal - Ginshari - Gekotei ⑤ Starbucks Coffee Others include Koreatown Dining, Ramen, etc. Recommended are [Imai's Kitsune Udon] and [Takoyaki Kukuru] Also, the souvenir shop "ANA Festa" in front of the gourmet area has a wide selection of in-flight meals and souvenirs. Even if you missed out on some Kansai gourmet foods, you can make up for it at Itami Airport! When I visited in June, a new specialty store for Yatsuhashi [Otabe] had opened! #Domestic travel #Itami Airport #Itami Airport gourmet #Udon Imai #Takoyaki Kukuru #Kansai gourmet #Osaka sightseeing #Osaka gourmet

This lounge is free to use if you have a Gold Card from an affiliated card company and a same-day ticket. It's located on the third floor of the central block, so it's a little hard to find. Refer to the 11th photo to find the information desk in the center of the second floor, then go up the stairs to the left of it, turn around, and walk down the long, straight corridor until you see the automatic door to the lounge on your left. Enter quietly and call out to the receptionist. This lounge is located in the general area before security, so you can use it before or after your departure. There are semi-private, walled, single-seater seats, so it's a friendly place for people who are alone, and you can relax at your leisure. Of course, there are also open sofa seats. There are also restrooms inside the lounge. There is free Wi-Fi, and when you access it, the message "Wi-Fi, it's free" appears. Soft drinks are free, and if you like Nespresso coffee, you can drink it for 150 yen. If you like alcohol, you can drink it for 500 yen. It's a self-serve server. There are some snacks. One thing to note is that if you are about to board, you should think carefully about the time before leaving the lounge. The departure security checkpoint is on the second floor, and it takes a surprisingly long time to move from the third floor, where the lounge is, to the security checkpoint while carrying your luggage through the crowd. I thought I had left 30 minutes before my flight time, but for some reason I managed to pass through security just in time. When you hear the countdown announcement "There are ◯ minutes left until the deadline (please hurry)," you get even more impatient. I'm sure I was furious in the queue. (The deadline for passing through security is 20 minutes before departure.) Everyone, security can be crowded, so please be careful not to relax too much in the lounge! ＜Location＞ Osaka International Airport, Central Block 3F General area (landside, before passing through security) ＜Business hours＞ 6:30-20:00 (reception closes at 19:45) ＜Cost＞ Free if you have a Gold Card from an affiliated card company and proof of boarding details for the day. Companions are charged (1,253 yen for adults / 622 yen for those aged 3 to 18 / Free for those under 3) Please check the official website for affiliated card companies. *Not available with Priority Pass 107 seats (As of May 2023) #Domestic travel #Osaka travel #Osaka International Airport #Itami Airport #Card lounge #Lounge Osaka #Osaka sightseeing #Airplane #Solo travel #Not available with Priority Pass

Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) has a spacious observation deck that is 400 meters long and 7,700 square meters in total area. The view of planes taking off and landing from there is truly impressive! Once you see it, you will lose track of time and be fascinated. And in one part of the observation deck is "Sora-yan's Garden." Sorayan, the official mascot of three airports in Kansai (Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, Kobe Airport), is guarding the garden. Sorayan wears a flight hat and a cute scarf, and his form is based on the motif of a pilot, a flight attendant, and an aircraft. He looks like someone who flies around in the sky, but in fact, in his official profile he says, "I want to fly in the sky one day." "What's wrong, Sorayan? He can't fly." As expected of a Kansai mascot, he never forgets to make self-deprecating jokes. The garden where you can meet the adorable Sorayan, "Sora-yan's Garden," is full of cute flowers that have been carefully tended. It's definitely a photogenic spot. The sight of the flowers blooming in abundance brings healing and a smile to those who see it. After the excitement of the observation deck, take a break at Sorayan's Garden. ＜Location＞ 4th floor of Osaka International Airport (Hotaruike Nishimachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture) ＜Fee＞ Free ＜Opening hours＞ 6:00-21:30 (last entry 21:00) (As of May 2023) #Domestic travel #Osaka sightseeing #Osaka trip #Osaka International Airport #Itami Airport #Airplane #Sora-yan #Mascot #Observation deck #Photogenic spot #Outing #Family outing #Water play

My favorite "551"😆 I went to two stores to get my last souvenir at Itami Airport, "pork buns & shumai" (lol)😅 The second to fifth pictures are from a store near the departure boarding gate at Itami Airport (ANA side), and they only sell chilled products😖 I wanted to eat it right away, so I went to the store on the arrival side to get hot pork buns (6th to 8th pictures)😆 These pork buns and shumai are full of volume and meat❤️ I've loved them since I was a child✨ My friend who ate them for the first time is also a Sukari 551 fan (lol)🎶 #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Gourmet food #Trip2022 #551 Horai #Pork buns #Shumai #Kansai trip #Recommended

This Italian restaurant is located within a 10-minute walk from JR Itami Station. It's on the second floor, up a flight of stairs. The squid ink pasta had a good balance of umami and sourness and was very tasty. I ordered focaccia and dipped it in the remaining squid ink sauce. For pizza, I had a buffalo mozzarella margherita 🍕. It was so tasty even down to the crust that I ate it all in one go. The staff were also very friendly and I had a pleasant time. #Itami

Osaka's gateway, "Osaka Itami Airport ITM" ✈️ There is a viewpoint where you can almost reach out and touch the planes as they land ✨✨ Yes, this is the "Senri River Embankment" ✈️✨✈️ You can see planes landing at Itami Airport up close, and you'll be overwhelmed by their size ✈️✨ The sound of the planes flying overhead and the jet engines is exciting 🛫🛬 It's also a mecca for aerial photography, and many photographers gather here to take photos 😊 #OsakaTrip

DEAN & DELUCA Cafe Itami Airport This is a cafe that I always stop by when I go to Itami Airport. DEAN & DELUCA's cookie tins are delicious, aren't they? The cafe is located as soon as you go up the escalator to the third floor. Itami Airport was renovated and reopened a few years ago, and DEAN & DELUCA was opened at that time. The downlights are chic and lovely. Even inside the store, it is an open space. There are seats with outlets, so you can kill time before boarding or take a break and relax before going home. DEAN & DELUCA is also a select shop with the concept of gathering delicious foods from all over the world. There are a variety of items lined up around the cash register. Just looking at the products is fun! By the way, there is also a morning set that includes a choice of toast and a drink, so it's fine even if you have an early morning flight (serving hours: 6:30-11:00) There are also small table seats that children can use, so it is easy to use even with children. There is also a kids' space right next to it. *It seems that the store may be closed due to COVID-19. ◎Address 3-555 Hotaruike Nishimachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture 3F, Central Block, Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) #Osaka #Osaka International Airport #Itami Airport #Cafe #Store with delicious cookies

I went to Nishikuwazu Park in Itami City. Nearby is the Itami City Children's Cultural and Science Museum and Itami Sky Park, where you can watch planes take off and land. As soon as you enter Nishikuwazu Park, you'll be greeted by a large Moai statue! After greeting the Moai statue, you will proceed to the stone circle. Itami Airport is nearby, so while you are enjoying the mysterious park, many planes pass overhead. They are so close that it is difficult to have a conversation because of the noise! There are also many gazebos and rocks where you can rest when you get tired of playing on the playground equipment. This park has more trees and greenery than other places, and the breeze inside the park makes it feel very cool. It has an atmosphere like an oasis in the city. The stone circle and the Moai statue are cool and refreshing. There is also a city bus from Itami Airport to the park. If you are using the airport and have time, this is a park you should definitely stop by. You can store the Moai statue and the plane in one photo! [Nishikuwazu Park] 3-1 Kuwazu, Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture #Summer Trip #Summer Trip #Summer Trip to Keep Secret Summer Areas #Itami Airport #Hyogo Prefecture #Moai Statue #Stone Circle #Nihon Genki Project 2021 #Summer Trip

✈️ Propeller plane Propeller planes are something you rarely get a chance to ride. I've always wanted to try one, and this time I happened to be on a propeller plane. As this was my first time on board, I'll be introducing the service, the shaking of the plane, and more to give you an idea of ​​what it's like. ⚫︎Route: Itami Airport → Aomori Airport ⚫︎Airline: ANA ⚫︎Reservation method: Same procedure as for a jumbo jet (Therefore, I found out on the day that it was a propeller jet) ⚫︎Seat reservation and change possible ⚫︎Flight time: About 2 hours ⚫︎Services: Wi-fi available, drink service available, no chargers, no monitors ⚫︎Seat: 2-2, low ceiling, Propeller position is around 8-10 (if you want to see the scenery, we recommend seats other than these numbers) ⚫︎Toilet: Only one at the front (narrow) ⚫︎Shaking and floating sensation: Not much different from a jumbo jet Captain announcement available ⚫︎Aisle to the aircraft: For flights departing from Itami, you have to walk a few meters along the runway/For flights departing from Aomori, there is an aisle If you love planes, or if you want to ride a propeller jet, you may be able to ride from Itami to Aomori. During the off-season, there are fewer passengers, so the plane may be a propeller plane. It was a great memory for the trip. If you're interested, please check it out 🔖 #Spring0yentrip

🍫《Hyogo/Itami》 Finally introducing it🤭 A factory direct sales store for chocolate sweets that many locals probably don't know about😍✨✨ My friend told me about it and it's my favorite store that I go to from time to time🙌 Frozen strawberry chocolate, almond chocolate, persimmon seed chocolate, and so on, there's an incredibly rich lineup of chocolate sweets✨ First of all, the "Caramel Pecan Chocolate" is so delicious that once you start eating it, you can't stop I always buy it every time. My favorite 🥰 Other than that, the matcha chocolate is rich and delicious, the chocolate balls are delicious, and the macadamia chocolate is delicious 🤤🤤✨ There are so many things I want to eat that I end up taking too much, so I check the calorie information, cool my head, put it back on the shelf, and repeat this process about 10 times before finally going to the register 😂 *It's a small space and there are a lot of customers, so I only took photos of the inside of the store after getting permission ☺️ —————————— ✔︎ Matthew's Chocolate Factory Direct Sales StoreAddress | 1-3-3 Kuchisakai, Itami CityOpen | 9:00-17:00Closed | Sun-Tue, summerAccess | 22 minutes walk from JR Itami Station 　 #Hyogo#Itami #Matthew's Chocolate Factory Direct Sales Store #genic_cafe#hyogosweets #Kansai Gourmet#Hyogo Gourmet#Hyogo Souvenir#Itami Souvenir#Itami Souvenir#Itami Gourmet#Itami Sweets#Itami Takeout#Amagasaki Gourmet#Amagasaki Sweets#Toyonaka Gourmet#Toyonaka Sweets#Toyonaka Takeout#Factory Direct Sales#Chocolate Factory#Matthew's Chocolate#Matthew's Chocolate Factory

I stayed here because I was taking an early morning flight from Itami Airport. Check-in time is from 14:00 to 6:00 the next morning, so late-night check-in is no problem. It is an 8-minute walk from Juso Station and there is a convenience store nearby. To get to Itami Airport, transfer to the Osaka Monorail at Hankyu Hotarugaike Station. It takes just under 40 minutes to get from the hotel to Itami Airport. The budget is very reasonable, starting from 6,000 yen. If I ever take an early morning flight from Itami Airport again, I would definitely stay at this hotel. Address: 1-9-15 Shinkitano, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 532-0025 #Domestic Hotel Reviews

📍 Osaka Itami Airport In 2025, the English name of the airport will be changed at Itami Airport-Osaka Itami Airport- There are spots that tourists and locals can enjoy, so we will introduce them. ⚫︎ Sorayan Airport mascot "Sora-yan" The shape of the airplane and the relaxed expression are soothing♡ ⚫︎ Rooftop-Sora-yan's Garden- In addition to being able to watch planes take off and land on the rooftop, there is also a photo spot📸 ⚫︎ Northshore Cafe in Itami Airport The cafe facing the runway allows you to watch the planes from inside. The cafe is of course stylish~🍹 ⚫︎ 551 Horai Osaka gourmet = 551 Osaka gourmet that only has stores in Kansai. 551 is loved by tourists and locals alike. Shumai is also a hidden popular item✨ *The line is shorter at 551 near the ANA boarding gate than at the central store. #Free hotel stay

Would you believe it or not? Cafe Dior exists and all the lattes there are printed with amazing patterns the pastry is a must to try but the price of the latte is very expensive. It is ¥20,000 which is equivalent to $20 Australia. But at least you get a seat because currently the airport is under refurbishment which means it is unlikely that there is any other cafes available for you so this is how it is

It is also called Itami International Airport because it is located in a town called Itami, just north of Osaka. It has the same relationship as Tokyo's Haneda and Narita, with Osaka's Kansai and Itami. As far as I know, there is no route from our country to Itami. There is an observation deck on the rooftop, and it is fun to look at. #2025Overseas Travel Event

This is a restaurant I went to when I took a domestic flight for the first time in a while. It's convenient when you want to have a light drink before boarding at Itami Airport! You can also see the planes from here, so it's a spectacular view for someone like me who loves planes! They have several types of beer, as well as highballs and wine. You can also dine here. It's a stylish restaurant because it's run by a famous hotel in Kobe. ——————————————————— 📍Lounge & Bar Grand Blue ⏰6:30-20:20 —————————————————— #FritaviWinter #ItamiAirport

#NovemberTravelSupportEvent I'll recommend some snacks that you can easily eat at the duty-free shop at Osaka Airport in Japan~ The first one I'd like to recommend is mochi filled with red bean paste. There are two types of mochi. Regular glutinous rice mochi and mugwort mochi. I personally recommend mugwort mochi. Next is dango!! This is super famous. ㅎㅎ Next is pudding. Be sure to buy it.

#NovemberTravelSupportEvent I was taking the train before going to Osaka Airport in Japan, and there was a cheesecake specialty store inside the subway store. I saw a panda so I stopped by, and there were various cheesecakes. I ate the basic one, and it was good. Next time, I bought the famous chocolate. Ah, did you buy it and wait for your flight at the airport?

📍Uncle Rikuro's Osaka Itami Airport Store You can buy Osaka's famous sweets at the airport! If you're in Itami, be sure to buy some! At the airport store, you can not only buy souvenirs but also use the cafe! 【INFORMATION】 Uncle Rikuro's Osaka Itami Airport Store 📮560-0036 3-555 Hotaruike Nishimachi, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan, Security Checkpoint, North Terminal (Departures), 2nd Floor, Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) 🕐7:00-18:30 #0 Yen Travel Autumn

#100 Ways to Travel This was originally the Itami Air Force Base. In 1958, it became a dedicated airport for air routes. Named Osaka International Airport, commonly known as Itami Airport. ⋯⋯⋯⋯ Currently, Itami Airport only operates domestic flights. Entry/exit here is very fast. After getting off the plane, just follow the crowd and you can leave the country in about 5 minutes. After collecting your luggage, walk straight out of the country. You will suddenly find that Suddenly, it became a comprehensive shopping mall. The shop with the queue in front is the familiar 551 Baozi. Keep going straight. This is the boarding area for the Osaka Monorail. Because it is a domestic airport, The luggage lockers here only cost ¥300-600 a day. Quite a slippery slope. ⋯⋯⋯⋯ If you are not in a hurry to leave, you can finish your meal before leaving. There are restaurants and small shops on the second and fourth floors of the airport. The prices here are closer to local prices and relatively affordable. The fourth floor of the airport is mainly: an observation deck for aircraft take-off and landing, We arrived just at dusk. Saw a beautiful sunset. ⋯⋯⋯⋯ After eating and shopping, we headed to Osaka Monorail. Half an hour's drive + one car change = you can reach Umeda. Transportation is very fast and easy, and there is no need to worry about getting lost. Compared to Kobe Airport, which also serves domestic flights, Itami Airport is closer to central Osaka (only 10 km) The facilities and consumption are also more affordable!

#AugustTravelSupportEvent I saw the unique street fashion of Tokyo Harajuku! 👗 There was no time to be bored thanks to the unique people and cute shops. The center of fashion and culture! 🎀 #TokyoTravel #Harajuku #StreetFashion #JapaneseCulture #UniqueExperience

This is Osaka International Airport, also known as Itami Airport, which spans two prefectures and three cities: Toyonaka City and Ikeda City in Osaka Prefecture, and Itami City in Hyogo Prefecture. The location here is amazing, as it is an airport that spans many different regions, and there are normal residential areas nearby, so it's not uncommon to see airplanes right there when you look up. It's a very interesting airport, so please go and check it out! 📍Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) 555 Hotaruike Nishimachi 3-chome, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture 560-0036 #0 yen trip

Osaka Osaka sightseeing There are many tourist spots in Osaka, but I boarded an ANA flight from Itami Airport, which many people will use when sightseeing in Osaka, to New Chitose Airport, so I'll share what it was like! 📍Itami Airport, Osaka 📍 3-555 Hotaruike Nishimachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture When going from Itami Airport to New Chitose Airport in Osaka, you may have to kill time at Itami Airport. There are many cafes and restaurants at Itami Airport, but this time I had breakfast at Kobe Kitano Lupin. Even though it opens early in the morning from 6:30, I was super lucky to get a limited-edition breakfast for 540 yen before 9:00! I was able to enjoy freshly baked bread made by the hotel, which was delicious. The ANA flight was not delayed, and boarded and departed on time. It was a sunny day, perfect for a flight, and there was a drink service as scheduled, so it was a safe, secure and satisfying flight! #Osaka #Osaka sightseeing #Osaka trip #JAL #Itami Airport #Osaka Itami Airport #Kobe Kitano Lupin #Kitano Lupin #ANA #Travel with me

🦋Walk for about 10 minutes along the sidewalk inside the park from Konyoike parking lot. 🦋Parking fee: 200 yen per hour/100 yen per 30 minutes thereafter 🦋Insect Museum: Adults 400 yen / Junior high school students 200 yen / Children 100 yen 🦋This is a great facility for kids to learn and play. 🦋As soon as you enter the door, there is a big bee to greet you. In the butterfly greenhouse, various butterflies are dancing beautifully. 🦋On the second floor, there is a space where you can see bees building nests, touch an insect called a giant cockroach, and watch butterflies emerge. #Osaka Attractions

While waiting at Itami Airport, I enjoyed a freshly baked cheesecake at Uncle Rikuro's shop. Unlike other stores, there are no lines at the airport store, so you can shop comfortably. The cheesecake is lightly sweet and fluffy, with the uncle's branding in the middle, making it an adorable looking item. The flavor of the Danish cream cheese and fresh milk is exquisite, and it can be brought on the plane, making it the perfect travel companion. It can be enjoyed without raisins because it is Rikuro cut, so it is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Uncle Rikuro at Itami Airport was a great spot to casually enjoy the taste of Osaka. #UncleRikuro #ItamiAirport #FreshlyBakedCheesecake #MeAndTravel