ICOCA & Haruka

Hi there,

In this regard I have the same information as you, so I assume you can just buy a one way discounted ticket at any of the bigger stations as well.

May be worth it to shoot JR West an e-mail with this question!

So, I did what you suggested and here's their reply:

Thank you for your interest in purchasing ICOCA&HARUKA.

You are able to buy “HARUKA discount ticket to Kansai-airport” if you present your ICOCA card which you have bought upon your arrival at other stations.

Please note that you are able to purchase this ticket only at the following JR-WEST station ticket offices. Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Osaka, JR Namba, Tennoji, Kansai-airport, Sannomiya, and Nara

We are looking forward to serving you.

Sincerely, JR-WEST

So, I guess that settles it. Thanks for the suggestion, Daniel-san!

Thanks for sharing this information! I am sure that other travellers will find it useful to know!