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Shooting at the airports
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Kansai International Airport(KIX)
Application for Photography
For movie, TV, or photo shooting at the airports, download the application form below, fill it out with a company-name seal affixed, and submit it via the inquiry form.
Please attach to the application form a document that outlines your shooting (such as a written plan).
Airport Photography Charge
A charge is imposed for photography at the airports, in principle.
For the amount of the charge, please check the charge table below and contact the department in charge below as needed.Photography charges have been revised since June 1, 2024.
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Osaka Itami Airport(ITAMI)
Application for Photography
For movie, TV, or photo shooting at the airports, download the application form below, fill it out with a company-name seal affixed, and submit it via the inquiry form.
Please attach to the application form a document that outlines your shooting (such as a written plan).
Airport Photography Charge
A charge is imposed for photography at the airports, in principle.
For the amount of the charge, please check the charge table below and contact the department in charge below as needed.Photography charges have been revised since June 1, 2024.
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Kobe Airport(KOBE)
Application for Photography
For movie, TV, or photo shooting at the airports, download the application form below, fill it out with a company-name seal affixed, and submit it via the inquiry form.
Please attach to the application form a document that outlines your shooting (such as a written plan).
Airport Photography Charge
A charge is imposed for photography at the airports, in principle.
For the amount of the charge, please check the charge table below and contact the department in charge below as needed.Photography charges have been revised since December 16, 2024.
Key Points to Note
- Movie, TV, or photo shooting at the airports requires completing a prescribed procedure in advance. (Complete the procedure by submitting the application form for airport photography and your shooting plan at least five business days before the planned shooting. Since large-scale shooting involves advance arrangements, be sure to contact the department in charge below at least seven business days before the planned shooting.)
- Please be mindful of safety during your shooting so as not to inconvenience airport users.
- In principle, photography is not permitted within security or restricted areas (areas that are off-limits to the general public).
- From the viewpoint of security, photographing security checkpoints (including security equipment and security inspectors) is prohibited.
- Please note that photography on airport roads requires separate police permission.
- If you are planning to photograph check-in counters or stores, obtain separate permission from each relevant business.
- Since photography of aircraft or airline logos may be subject to regulations imposed by each airline company, contact the relevant airline company for information.
- Be sure to follow the instructions of Kansai Airports staff and security guards during your shooting.
Contact for photography application and inquiries:
Reception for photography application, Kansai Airports
Address : Kansai Airports Head Office Building, 1 Senshu-Kukokita, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture, 549-8501
TEL : 080-4445-4369
FAX : 072-455-2052
Hours : 9:00–17:40
* Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
Media Library
Use of Official Photos
For Users of Official Photos
If you are planning to use photos related to any of the three airports operated by Kansai Airports (KIX, ITAMI, and KOBE), please read the regulations below.
For Free Use
* Please be sure to read and agree to the terms of use (Japanese)(471KB) before you submit the application form.
[How to use]
- On the website above, select the photo you want to use.
- Fill out the application form, entering your name, email address, purpose of use, etc.
- Submit the application form to receive an email with a URL for photo download at the email address you have entered on the application form. Download the photo from the linked web page.
- Be sure to show the following credit when you use the photo.
- In Japanese: “©関西エアポート(株)” or “写真提供:関西エアポート(株)”
- In languages other than Japanese: ©Kansai Airports
- Personal users of Kansai Airports-owned photos are not required to submit a written plan in advance or the deliverables afterward as stated in the regulations above.
- Corporate users of Kansai Airports-owned photos must submit draft articles in which the photos are used, a written plan, etc. to the department in charge below. Those materials are subject to our checks. Corporate users are not required to submit any deliverables afterward.
For Commercial Use
If you do not meet the requirements of the above regulations for exemption from photo usage fees, email the application form to the department in charge below.
Examples: Use of photos on the packaging or posters for products you sell or in advertisements for accommodation or other facilities
FAQ on Use of Photos
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- Q. I submitted the application form, but I cannot download the photo.
- A. Please check your inbox and spam folder. If that does not help solve the problem, please check your incoming email settings.
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- Q. It has been decided that the photos we downloaded will not be used. Do we have to contact Kansai Airports any way?
- A: No, you don’t. However, if there is any change to the purpose of use of the photos, you will have to reapply.
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- Q. I would like to reuse a photo that I have previously applied to use. Do I have to reapply?
- A. If the purpose of use of the photo has changed, you will have to reapply even if you wish to use the same photo again.
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- Q. Can I process the photos?
- A. Please do not edit or process the photos.
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- Q. I cannot find the photo I want to use in the Photo Library. What should I do?
- A. Please contact Kansai Airports’ Public Relations Department.
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- Q. I wish to have the photos I have taken included in the Photo Library. Can I do so?
- A. We are very sorry, but we are not currently accepting any requests to include photos in the Photo Library.
View official videos
Click here to view videos related to the three airports operated by Kansai Airports: KIX, ITAMI and KOBE.
Osaka Film Council
The Osaka Film Council provides a variety of services to the creators of visual works, including movies, TV dramas, and commercials.
Please click the link below for details.
Inquiries about official photos and videos
Public Relations Department, Kansai Airports
Address : Kansai Airports Head Office Building, 1 Senshu-Kukokita, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture, 549-8501
TEL : 072-455-2201
FAX : 072-455-2052