[Kansai Airport] Priority Pass OK! KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA for a alternative to an airport hotel

Kansai Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA where you can use Priority Pass

This time's lounge report is about [KIX Cafe Lounge NODOKA] located in Aero Plaza (the building opposite the main airport building) at Kansai International Airport. This lounge is located in the landside (general area) and is a very convenient airport lounge that can be used both when departing from and arriving at Kansai Airport.

Moreover, the business hours are 24 hours, and you can use various gold cards and Priority Pass. Lounge NODOKA has an open area as well as a private room area, so it can be used as a transit hotel for the night before and after your trip, so this KIX Cafe Lounge NODOKA is the best place to use it. I think this is a convenient airport lounge.

This time we used this super convenient lounge at Kansai Airport [NODOKA], so we will report the details of our experience! If you want to know what kind of airport lounge it is, please refer to it.

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KIX Cafe Lounge NODOKA location/directions

KIX Cafe Lounge NODOKA is located on the 2nd floor of the Aero Plaza Building, which houses the Nikko Hotel, located across from the main building of Kansai International Airport.

Directions: From the main building of Kansai Airport, go outside from the 2nd floor of the domestic terminal, follow the passageway labeled [AEROPLAZA] in the photo above, enter the Aeroplaza Building, and you will immediately arrive at the entrance.

It takes about 5 to 10 minutes from Kansai Airport Lounge NODOKA to the international departure gate at Kansai International Airport, so it is very convenient in terms of location.

KIX Cafe Lounge NODOKA usage fee

The usage fees for KIX Cafe Lounge NODOKA are as follows. Basically, the system charges an hourly usage fee, and you can receive hourly discounts by using Priority Pass or various gold cards.

When using Priority Pass, you can choose one of the following two plans.

When using the service, you will need a boarding pass for the same day's flight, or something that can confirm your flight reservation for the same day. If you use Priority Pass, you cannot use it from the day before if you are flying the next day. Please note that if you are flying on the next day, you can only check in from midnight on the day of your flight.

Also, if you use a gold card, you can use the general area for up to 2 hours, soft drinks are free, and alcoholic beverages are charged separately.

Passcard at lounge check-in

After completing the formalities at the entrance of KIX Cafe Lounge NODOKA, you will be handed a lounge pass card with a neck strap like the one pictured above.

This pass card must be presented at the entrance counter when leaving the lounge, so be sure not to lose it.

Kansai Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA facilities/equipment

Now that we know the usage fees for Kansai International Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA, let's take a look at the lounge facilities.

Cafe area

The cafe area (general area) is on the left after entering the entrance. There are tables and other items in this area, making it a space where you can kill time as you please.

The long, narrow desk also has a PC desk and chair that won't make you tired even if you sit for a long time.

Green area

To the far right after entering the entrance is an area like a camping space called the Green Area (lawn area).

No shoes are allowed on the green mat, and there are many beaded cushions, making it a perfect place to take a short nap.

Private room area

There are also a few private rooms and meeting rooms for groups in front of the right-hand passageway of Lounge NODOKA. There is also a separate booth for one person at the back of the lounge.

There are two types of individual booths: booths with mats where you can lie down and booths with reclining chairs, but the rooms where you can lie down are very popular and are often not available at night or early in the morning.

Shower room & toilet

There is a shower room and toilet in the center of the lounge. The shower room costs 990 yen for 40 minutes (includes amenities such as shampoo), but towels can be purchased separately for 440 yen.

If you do not have a towel, you will need to pay 1,430 yen to use the shower.

Magazine & newspaper corner

The lounge also has a corner with magazines and newspapers. Magazines include Japanese domestic travel and popular overseas travel information magazines, as well as some children's picture books.

Suitcase storage etc.

Behind the entrance counter, there is also a space for talking with mobile phones, a copy machine, and a suitcase storage area with a lock.

Valuables box

There is also a number-locked valuables box in front of the cafe area. When spending the night in an open area, it may be a good idea to keep your valuables inside this box.

Soft drink bar

There is also a drink bar in the lounge that users can enjoy free of charge at any time.

Drinks include coffee, tea, juice, and carbonated water such as cola.

Rental corner

Lounge NODOKA also offers free rental of amenities. The following items can be rented for free.

You can borrow anything other than blankets, yoga mats, and slippers by asking the front desk.

Food and beverage service (charged)

Café Lounge NODOKA also offers paid food and drink services. The menu and price list you may be interested in are as follows.

It's surprising that a 350ml can of beer is so cheap at 240 yen, and you can drink beer for almost the same price as buying it at a nearby convenience store.

Group rooms available with Priority Pass

Now that I have introduced the general outline of [KIX Cafe Lounge NODOKA], I would like to introduce in detail the private room "Group Room" that we used using Priority Pass.

Kansai Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA has about three group rooms, one of which is a large room that can accommodate 5 to 6 people, and the rest are rooms that can accommodate 2 to 3 people.

This time we were able to rent room 601, which is suitable for 2 to 3 people.

Inside the room (360 degree camera)

Here is the inside of the room (taken with a 360 degree camera/dragable to any angle). The inside of the room looks like a karaoke box.

There is no lock on the door of the room, so it is not a completely private space, but the door still gives the room a relaxing atmosphere as if it were their own space.

Sofa and table

In the center of the room is a sofa bed and a table. The table moves when you push it, so if you pull a yoga mat on the floor, you can create a space to lie down underneath.

Wall mounted tv

There is a TV on the wall where you can watch terrestrial TV.

Amenities such as hangers and yoga mats

Behind the door, amenities such as hangers, yoga mats, and circulators are placed, as well as a space where you can store your suitcase.

However, there is no lock on the door, so be careful not to leave valuables in this area.

Free food and drinks with Priority Pass

If you use this cafe lounge NODOKA with Priority Pass, as mentioned above, you can receive two services for free from the following: 1 meal, 2 bottles of alcohol, and shower use.

This time we chose [meal] and [2 bottles of alcohol]. Shortly after entering the room, the lounge staff brought the food and drinks to me.

I ate shrimp pilaf (equivalent to 650 yen), Mizuki chose dakgalbi fried rice (equivalent to 700 yen), and for drinks I chose beer.

The food was a typical frozen meal (I think) and had a normal taste, but since I had arrived at Kansai International Airport early that morning and had not eaten breakfast, I was very grateful for this meal. Thank you for the meal!

Kansai Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA Summary

How about NODOKA, a 24-hour Kansai Airport cafe lounge where you can use Priority Pass? The advantage of using this lounge is that you can use a private booth to maintain your privacy.

Generally speaking, airport lounges only have public spaces, so it's not very relaxing to take a break. However, this cafe lounge NODOKA is very attractive because you can use the private booth space if it is vacant, so you can use it as an airport transit hotel.

However, keep in mind that Kansai International Airport has a large number of foreign tourists, so the private booths are popular at night and may not be available due to availability.

When using this lounge instead of a hotel for the night before or after your trip, think about sleeping in the general space or the green space, and feel lucky if the private room space is available.

So, let's take advantage of Kansai Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA and go on a comfortable and affordable trip♪See you soon!