Osaka Himeji Free and Easy Day 1 part 1/3 ( April 3rd 2010 )

My flight miles were expiring back late 2009 and I have decided to redeem 2 flight tickets to Japan on the 4th -12th April 2010. The cost of 2 tickets flying into Osaka ( Kansai ) and flying out from Tokyo ( Narita ) cost me 59500 miles and ~Rm780 for 2 tickets. What a bargain so I immediately redeem the miles back in Sept09 and started planning for the trip then.

Unfortunately, 2 day before the departure date, S was admited to Subang medical center due to suspected appendicities. Luckily, it was a false alarm and she was dischange on 3rd April , 1 day before the departure.


Pic 1 : S just before being admitted into Subang Medical Center

With only a few hours to pack, we rush back caught up with sleep and immediately head off to KLIA the next day.

Pic 2: S with 2 SIA boarding pass

Pic 3: Boarding pass KL-SIN-KIX

Pic 4: S looks better compared to Pic 1.

We took off from KLIA at 8.30pm and arrive at Singapore Changi airport around 9.30pm. As we have 4 hours to burn before our red eye flight to Kansai, we head off for dinner at Ajisen Ramen at 1st floor on terminal 3.

Pic 5: Singapore Airport terminal 3

Pic 6: Ajisen Ramen

Pic 7: S in front of Shanghai TANG

After dinner, we decided to walk around and I stumble upon a small section that have been converted into a butterfly farm. I manage to spot quite a number of butterflies and snap a few photos.

Pic 8: 1,2, Smile....

Pic 9: Much more energetic compared to Pic 1.

Pic 10: S at T3 boarding gate

Finally after 4 hours, we heard the final call for SQ618 to Kansai. The flight was schedule to depart around 1.30am and arrive at 8.30am Japan time ( which is 1 hour ahead of Malaysia )

Pic 11: Breakfast Menu

We manage to catch some sleep on the flight and soon before we know it, the crew was ready to serve breakfast ( around 5.30am Malaysia time ). Iopted for the Japanese selection while S took the international selection.

Pic 12 : International Breakfast selection

Pic 13 : Japanese Breakfast selection

Soon after breakfast, we freshen up and in no time, we were flying in Japan airspace. I manage to snap a few photos of Japan as we approach Kansai airport.

Pic 14 : Aireal view of japan approaching Kansai

Pic 15: Touching down at Osaka Kansai international airport

Kansai International Airport is an international airport located on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay. You have to see the structure with you own eyes to be amaze with the construction of this airport.

Pic 16 : Taxing to the terminal

Pic 17: Awaiting for the sky train

Finally , after 6 hours of flight ( thanks to the tail wind ) we arrive at Osaka Kansai international airport at 8am ( 1/2 hour earlier than the schedule time )

Pic 18: WELCOME TO KANSAI