Among all the accommodation options in Kansai International Airport and the KIX airport lounges, KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA (KIXエアポート カフェラウンジ NODOKA) is the option with the highest CP value. Nodoka lounge, which is open 24/7, has a range of seating options. Whether you want to lie down, sit down for a rest, or work remotely in a private space, Café Lounge NODOKA can cater!
What KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA Offers
- The Resting Areas and Vegan Light Meal Options at KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA
- KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA’s Green Area (芝生エリア)
- Toilets, Showers, and Lockers at KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA
- Charges at KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA
- Café Lounge NODOKA’s Free Rental Items
- How to Get to KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA
The Resting Areas and Vegan Light Meal Options at KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA
Because each individual’s budget differs, KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA offers different seating arrangements. The table seats in the Open Area next to the reception are perfect for a short stay. You can access the drink bar while you wait for your flight. Light meals (including vegan options) are also available for you to order if you are hungry.
If you want to catch up on some sleep, choose the Mat Seat option (refer to the 2nd to 5th photo in the left Instagram post). These semi-private booths allow you to lie down. There is also a pillow in the booth. Blankets are also available to keep you warm.
Other semi-private booths feature computers and reclining seats, allowing you to watch a video or browse the internet comfortably. Refer to the 6th and the 7th photo in the left Instagram post.
For those traveling with a group, utilize KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA’s private rooms or meeting rooms (the last photo in the left IG post).
KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA’s Green Area (芝生エリア)
If you are traveling with small children, they will enjoy KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA’s Green Area. You can stretch your legs freely on the artificial lawn or nap in the tent.
Please note that eating and drinking are only permitted at the designated table set.
Probably because the area is open and people don’t feel comfortable sleeping there, the Green Area is usually the lounge’s most empty space.
If you are an aviation enthusiast, you will probably spend most of your time in the Green Area. From the floor-to-ceiling window, you can see airplanes taking off and landing (refer to the last photo in the IG post).
Toilets, Showers, and Lockers at KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA
For those who want to take a shower in Kansai airport, there are 7 paid shower rooms in Nodoka Lounge: 3 for men, 3 for women, and 1 for disabled guests. Shower gel, shampoo, and hair dryers are available in the shower area.
The shower and toilet facilities are located en route to the Green Area. As we didn’t use the shower room, we couldn’t get a photo of what it looks like inside. But the toilet facilities are really clean.
- The cost to use the shower facility is 1,400 yen per 40 minutes.
- The cost includes a towel and an amenity set.
- A bath towel can be purchased for 440 yen.
Important: If you only pay for the shower facility, you won’t be able to sit down at the open space or use the private booths. Please also refrain from taking drinks from the drink bar.
As no rooms in KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA can be locked, lockers are available to keep your valuables and passport safe (refer to the last photo in the IG post). They are just at the Open Area’s entrance. Above the lockers, there is a screen showing flight’s departure information.
For suitcases, there is a dedicated luggage space next to the reception. Wire rope locks are also available.
KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA’s Costs
Like all airport lounges around the world, the first thing you need to do to enter KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA is check in at the reception. You will be issued a ticket, which will be attached to a lanyard for you to wear (refer to the Instagram post below). It displays the time you check in, the area of the lounge you can use, and your booth number, if applicable. Please keep this ticket safe, as the staff will need to scan the barcode to confirm the amount due when you check out.
Please note that if someone wants to check out, the staff will prioritize them because the checkout time may affect the charges.
Tips:
☛ Your credit card (such as JTB or Rakuten) may offer you 2 hours of free access to Café Lounge NODOKA. Please check with the staff at the lounge. Note that only gold members or above are qualified for this perk. Refer to HERE for information about the participating card issuers.
☛ Apply for a KIX-ITEM Card (KIX-ITMカード) for a 30% off on seat rental cost.
| Fare | Seats in the Open Area | Booth Seats |
| First 30 minutes | 600 Yen | 800 Yen |
| Every 10 minutes after | 250 Yen | 250 Yen |
| 3 hours | 2,400 Yen | 3,000 Yen |
| 6 hours | 3,800 Yen | 4,800 Yen |
| 9 hours | 5,000 Yen | 5,800 Yen |
- Children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge to NODOKA.
- For children between 3 and 11 years old, the cost is 50% of the adult fare.
Café Lounge NODOKA’s Free Rental Items
The items listed below are available for rent free of charge at KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA. If you can’t find them in the wardrobe shown in the IG post, speak to the staff at the reception.
- Charging cable
- Headset
- Hair iron
- Luggage weight
- Blanket
- Slippers
- Yoga mat
Tip: Take two blankets if you want to lie down and sleep. We found that one blanket wasn’t big enough to cover the entire body.
How to Get to KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA From Kansai Airport
NODOKA is located on AEROPLAZA’s second floor.
Opposite the lounge, the convenience store, LAWSON, is also open 24/7. However, unless you have a specific request, the complimentary soft drinks available in the lounge should be sufficient to keep you hydrated. If you need alcohol, snacks, or light meal options, they can also be purchased.
How to Get to Kyoto/Osaka from Kansai International Airport
If this is your first time landing at or departing from Kansai International Airport, it may be confusing to know how to travel from the airport to the city center of Kyoto or Osaka, as there are numerous options to choose from.
Refer to our How to Get to Tokyo from Narita Airport article for a better understanding of the different ways to travel between Tokyo and Narita Airport. We have also included an analysis of which options may suit different types of tourists!
