For Airline Partners Kansai Market

Kansai - Powerful Economic Region

Second largest populated region in Japan. GDP higher than Saudi Arabia. Population by Region (million): Tokyo-Kanto 44, Osaka-Kansai 21, Nagoya-Chubu 15, Kyushu&Okinawa 14, Tohoku 9, Chugoku 7, Hokkaido 5, Shikoku 4, Hokuriku 3 (Source: Statistics Bureau Japan 2024). GDP Comparison (billion USD): Mexico 1273, Indonesia 1186, Netherlands 1013, Kansai 846, Saudi Arabia 834 (Data source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan (2021)).

KIX - Gateway To Kansai And West Japan

KIX is the gateway to west Japan, serving for 46 million population. The map shows Our Core Market is KANSAI (population: 21mil.) and Our Wider Catchment Area is WEST JAPAN (population: 46mil.). A chart "KIX as a point of exit" shows a legend for exit percentages: 81%~, 51%~80%, 31~50%, 11~30%, ~10%. Data source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (2018 survey).

Heart Of Japanese Cultures That Attract Int'l Travelers

According to the survey by TripAdvisor, Kansai is highly evaluated by international travelers. 6 out of 10 best tourist attractions ranked from our market area. The list of attractions includes: 1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (Kyoto), 2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Hiroshima), 3. Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine) (Hiroshima), 4. Todai-ji Temple (Nara), 5. The Hakone Open-Air Museum (Kanagawa), 6. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Tokyo), 7. Sanjusangendo Temple (Kyoto), 8. Koyasan Okunoin (Wakayama), 9. Himeji Castle (Hyogo), 10. Kinkakuji Temple (Kyoto).

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Tourist Attractions Within The Reach

KIX is the gate way to the world-famous tourist sites in West Japan. Within the 100km/60miles radius are: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Traditional Culture (World Heritage), Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara (World Heritage), and UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN®, Himeji Castle (World Heritage). Within the 200km/120miles radius are: Itsukushima Shrine (World Heritage) and Hiroshima Peace Memorial (World Heritage).

Grow With Osaka In The Next 10 Years

Timeline: 2024 - KIX 30th anniversary. 2025 - EXPO 2025 is expected to receive 28 million visitors, including 3.5 million foreign visitors; New KIX T1 Grand opening To the public; KIX Slot expansion per hour 45 to 60; Kobe INTL "charter flight" Start operation after 2025S. 2026-2029 - Shinsaibashi Project completion in 2026; Umekita Project (north of Osaka Station) full completion in 2027; (Kobe) Sannomiya Cross Square full completion in 2029; Kyoto Station Area Redevelopment Starts from 2029. 2030 - Osaka IR opens and expects to receive 6 million visitors per year. 2031 - New Ground Connectivity. New railway in 2031, which will furtger expand the catchment area.