I started preparing for this Japan trip (Nov
2012) last April 2012 (after my Langkawi-Singapore fun time). I read
Travelpack’s Osaka and Tuttle’s Japanese for Travelers, I studied Osaka and
Kyoto maps – and initially, I must say that their train system will definitely
be a challenge for me.
Flight 5J-828, I’m definitely going to Osaka,
“Japan - the most awaited destination, before I go out of Asia”. It took
around 3.5 hours before we reach Kansai International Airport (IATA: KIX). Good that there is a connecting bridge to the
terminal building and we did not walk at tarmac area at 6 degrees Celsius
ground temperature. Just follow the arrival signs and you will still take
a monorail going to the Immigration section. Wait for your turn, don’t be
too agitated, and do not submit any necessary documents. You just need to
show the arrival form and the officer will get your photo and finger
prints.
It’s my first time to see arrival stamps which are actually stickers with bar codes; they will normally staple the departure card on your passport so you would not lose it.
