There are seven "KIX DUTY FREE" shops within terminals 1 and 2. The shops sell a wide variety of Japanese goods, including make-up, alcohol, tobacco products, snacks, watches, cosmetic products, and miscellaneous household items.

Shopping at Kansai Airport Duty-Free requires no paperwork or fees, and you'll pay not only no sales tax but also no customs, tobacco, alcohol, or other taxes. You can find great deals on an assortment of exclusively duty-free products, sold only at these select duty-free shops. You can buy them at the end of your trip, so you can spend your time traveling not weighed down by souvenirs.

Moreover, the duty-free shops at Kansai Airport are open every day of the year with extended business hours, so shoppers can access them no matter their departure time.

Japanese cosmetics are extremely popular among Chinese women, who are reported to sometimes even buy huge quantities to bring home.

Among these products, a few best-sellers are "Ultimune Powerizing Concentrate N 50 ml" (11,400 yen), "THE GINZA" airport exclusive set "THE GINZA Original Collection" (50,400 yen), and "SK II" airport duty-free shop exclusive "Facial Treatment Essence Deluxe Duo Set" (37,400 yen).

It seems that Asiatic women take comfort in knowing venerable “made-in-Japan” products are targeted at people of similar skin characteristics.

Alcohol products are a popular choice as souvenirs or business gifts. Two classic umeshu products, popular with Taiwanese tourists, are Nara's "Umenoyado" (1,700 yen) and the worldwide-famous "CHOYA" (2,000 yen).

Among Korean travelers, renowned Scotch whiskey brand "Ballantines" (3,100 yen) and Japanese whiskey brand "Suntory" (2,500 yen) are popular items. "Hennessy" (6,000 yen), one of the world's best brandies from Cognac region of France, is popular with Chinese visitors.

"L'Occitane" Makes a Great Gift for Female Family and Friends

French cosmetic brand "L'Occitane" products are sure to be a well-received souvenir for the women among your family and friends. The option to buy reasonably priced products specifically as gifts is one nice feature of duty-free shops.

The mini-size hand cream 8-bottle set (8,100 yen) and the shower gel with Japanese-style cherry blossom packaging 250 ml (2,500 yen) are two particularly popular items. The KIX-exclusive set, with packaging depicting Kansai tourist spots, is also a hit among Kansai tourists as a memorable souvenir.

Utilize the KIX DUTY FREE shop wisely by checking the shop's "Pre-Departure Reservation Website (<@https://www.kixdutyfree.jp/a=https://www.kixdutyfree.jp/@>)". You can use the website to check ahead of time that your desired products are guaranteed to be available, to eliminate any sold-out mishaps.

You can also cut down on time and effort searching for items while in the store to more effectively utilize your pre-boarding time. Items can be picked up at the shop in the boarding area. There is a register specific to customers of reserved products, so you can pay without waiting in line.

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