Travel Diary on September 23, 2022 - Diary of a rail fan in Kansai,Japan(Ver.2)

I woke up around 4:30 to take the first train for Kansai International Airport. At Kansai Airport Station, I had to go to Aero Plaza to take a bus for Terminal 2. Though it was early in the morning, many passengers rushed into the bus. But, most of them turned out to be passengers who are going to board domestic flights.
A few people headed for ticket counter of the international flights. Only 2 international flights depart from Terminal 2. That's why many shops were closed, and I couldn't even find a restaurant to eat breakfast. So, I bought Baumkuchen and Waffle at a pharmacy.

Departure at Terminal 2

Before baggage inspection

many toy vending machines(Gacha Gacha) were placed

4 budget air companies seem to use this Terminal 2

Though many shops were closed, all of the duty free shops were in normal operation

Due to pandemic, these 2 flights are the only flights departing from Terminal 2 today

I boarded Peach flight for Incheon International Airport.
After getting off the aircraft, I had to queue up for a line to check Q-Code registration. It took more than 20 minutes. Immigration and baggage claim were the same as the processes before pandemic.
But, when I visited Covid-19 testing center, there was also queues. I had to wait for 40 minutes to enter the testing center. And then, I had to wait another 30 minutes for registration, payment, and testing.

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Covid 19 inspection Center

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Inspection boothes

After the inspection, I ate lunch at a restaurant in front of entrance of A'REX(Airport Railroad) Station.

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It cost me 15000 KRW

I boarded the train to Gaeyang Station to take a picture of Direct Express Train.

Airport Railroad 1000 series(Direct Express Train)

After that, I boarded train on the same railway to Hongik University to change trains to Line 2. I took train to Hanyang University Station to take pictures of new trains on Line 2.

Exit

The school in front of the station is not Hanyang University Station, but Haeng Dang Junior High School.

Seoul Metro 2000 series (3rd ver)

Seoul Metro 2000 series (4th ver)

After that, I moved to Namwirye Station to take pictures of trains on Line 8.

Station building

Buildings in front of the station

Entrance of the station

Seoul Metro 8000 series (1st ver)

Seoul Metro 8000 series (2nd ver)

I moved to Ttukseom Resort to take a picture of SR000 series train on Line 7. But, I couldn't encounter the train.

I went to Wangsimni Station to buy souvenirs

I tried to take pictures of the trains on Seongsu Branch from Ttukseom Station. But, it seems to be difficult.

Wangsimni Station

Statue of Peace (statue of girls) were placed in front of Wangsimni Station. Some Japanese, especially right wings, go ballistic to see them.

In front of Wangsimni Station

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There was a cafe imitating old type train

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Route map on the station shows extension to Imjingang, the station famous for observation spots of North Korea

I went to a hotel near Sinnonhyeon Station to leave baggage. A staff said that guests are increasing gradually. That's because some international academic conferences are being held.
He asked me if PCR inspection is needed, when traveling between Korea and Japan. I replied "After immigration in South Korea, one time inspection is obligation".
Then, he said "I understood" with sigh.

I left the hotel and hung out around Sinnonhyeon Station. The area is a part of Gangnam, which is famous for Gangnam Style.

Streets with many restaurants