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Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX) is an important hub for travelers visiting the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe area. The international departure area of Terminal 1 reopens on December 5, 2023, with a stylish shopping and dining area. Do save some time to find souvenirs and gifts here!

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Kansai Airport's International Terminal Debuts New Look in December 2023

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The international departure area of Kansai International Airport's Terminal 1 is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen with a new look in early December 2023.

A New Duty-Free Shopping Area

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Of note is the large duty-free shopping area, which includes duty-free beauty and perfume brands for first-time visitors to Japan, as well as a variety of famous wines and classic Japanese souvenirs that passengers love.

The space will be designed with reservation pick-up counters and the introduction of an online snack purchasing system to make the shopping process even smoother.

New Brand Stores

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The new international departure area has four themed shopping and dining spaces: Peaceful, Active, Curious, and Fun.

The new brand stores will include boutique duty-free shops, souvenirs, drugstores, children's clothing, and a variety of foods such as light meals, coffee, beer, ramen, and sushi.

Expected New Brand Stores Include:

Retail Department Stores
GUCCI, BVLGARI, TASAKI, HERMES, CHANEL, CHAUMET, PRADA, LOUIS VUITTON, DIOR, Kansai Travel Diary, CANADIAN MORNING & TOKO, Japan Tech, MIKI HOUSE, Anime hunt, Ippinsan, COCOKARA FINE

Dining and Gourmet
KIX BEER, MENSHO, SEGAFREDO CAFFÈ, Tsukiji Sunaoemon, OnigiriBurger, PRONTO, Soup Gogyo, Japanese Eatery, Premium Cafe & Bar

Foreign Exchange Services
KIX Currency Exchange

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After the initial opening in December, the international terminal at Kansai Airport will continue to expand its shopping area and is expected to have a grand opening after the spring of 2025, with plans to further expand the new international commercial area in 2026.

With these new brands entering the international terminal, it will become even more enjoyable for shopping, whether you want to seize the last chance for a good shopping spree or indulge in your favorite foods again, don't forget to allocate some extra time!

Information

Opening day of the new International Departure Area at Kansai Airport: December 5, 2023

Information and photo source: PR Times

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