Osaka Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport is located on an artificial island in Osaka bay. Its construction caused major problems, due to the softness of the ground, the island has sunk a number of meters, this is a process that continues, although by now it has been reduced to a few centimeters a year.

With a length of 1.7 kilometers, the terminal building of this airport is the longest in the world. A so-called 'people mover' connects the various piers.

Rates mentioned here are in the Japanese yen, €1.00 is worth almost 155 yen (March 2008).