Kansai Airport Card Lounges and Priority Pass Facilities (Updated for the 2026 Changes)

Watch Out for the 2026 Lounge Changes

The previous card lounges "Rokko", "Kongo" and "Annex Rokko" closed on March 31, 2026, and on April 1, 2026 they were combined into "NORTH LOUNGE" in the international departure area. Watch out for outdated information.

The card company members' lounges that Kansai International Airport officially lists today are one after passport control and one in the public area, two in total.

Today's Card Lounges

• NORTH LOUNGE (Terminal 1, 3F, north side of the international departure area): 7:00–23:00. Free soft drinks and a smoking room. Free for gold members or holders of eligible cards designated by each card company who show a card in their own name and proof of boarding that day (boarding pass or stub). It is after passport control, so it cannot be used when flying domestic or after arriving
• KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA (Aeroplaza 2F, before security): Open 24 hours. 2 hours free with an eligible card, and you can also use it for a fee without one. It has 7 shower rooms, power outlets, Wi-Fi, a lawn area and reclining seats. Its strength is that it can also be used when flying domestic, after arriving or when seeing someone off

Priority Pass / LoungeKey Means NODOKA

In Kansai International Airport's official list of "eligible card members (2 hours free)", Priority Pass and LoungeKey (as well as Taiwan Rakuten Card and Diners Club International) appear for NODOKA. NORTH LOUNGE's official page does not mention them. If you are counting on Priority Pass, head to Aeroplaza 2F, before security.

Eligible Cards (2 Hours Free at NODOKA)

Members holding gold cards or higher from VJA Group, Diners Club, JCB, NICOS, DC, UFJ, UC, Saison, TS CUBIC, Orico, Rakuten Card, Aplus, d Card and PayPay Card. In addition, Taiwan Rakuten Card, Diners Club International, Priority Pass and LoungeKey members are eligible.

Which to Choose

• After passport control on an international flight → NORTH LOUNGE
• Domestic flights, after arriving, seeing someone off, late night or early morning → NODOKA
• Priority Pass / LoungeKey → NODOKA
• Airline lounges you enter with elite status or a premium class have separate conditions. See "Kansai Airport Airline Lounge and Membership Lounge Guide"

Points to Note

• Companions pay a fee (some cards also let a companion in free)
• Cards issued outside Japan cannot be used, with some exceptions
• Some cards are excluded. Check with your card company in advance which cards and services apply
• Eligible cards and conditions may change. Check the official website for the latest information before you go

Related Facilities

NORTH LOUNGE (Terminal 1, after passport control), KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA (Aeroplaza)