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KIX Lounge Kansai vs Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA
KIX Lounge Kansai is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.4/5 for Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA. KIX Lounge Kansai is ahead on space, food, restrooms and cleanliness. Both are in Terminal 1 at KIX. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated September 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | KIX Lounge Kansai | Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Gate 21 area, international departures, 1F above concourse | Landside — Aeroplaza 2F, between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, before security |
| Hours | 6 AM – 2:15 AM daily | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 7 |
| Guests | Access is airline/status based; check with your airline for conditions of use and eligibility. Priority Pass is not accepted. | Priority Pass members; on arrival, guests choose two of: hot food, two cold drinks, or shower use. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only KIX Lounge Kansai
- ANA Lounge, Korean Air Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA
- Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, KIX Lounge Kansai or Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA?
KIX Lounge Kansai is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.4/5 for Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA. KIX Lounge Kansai is ahead on space, food, restrooms and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both KIX Lounge Kansai and Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: KIX Lounge Kansai admits through ANA Lounge, Korean Air Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA through Priority Pass.
Are KIX Lounge Kansai and Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Kansai International Airport.
Which has showers, KIX Lounge Kansai or Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA?
KIX Lounge Kansai has 2 showers; Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA has 7 showers.