Osaka Kansai International: 5 Fast Facts About The Japanese Airport On An Artificial Island

Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX), also called Kanku, is one of the largest airports in Japan and the primary international airport of the Greater Osaka Area (Japan’s second-largest city). It is also the closest international airport to Kyoto and Kobe and is situated on an artificial island in Osaka Bay. The history behind Osaka Kansai Airport is fascinating and a tale of extreme engineering.