arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) @ Marcus Ng, Unsplash
Plane at Narita Airport @ Denisse Leon, Unsplash
Narita Express @ Ving N, Unsplash
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Tokyo has two international airports: Narita Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND). Narita is the main international hub for Tokyo and services ANA, Delta, JAL, Nippon Cargo Airlines, and United Airlines, however, Narita also happens to be quite far from the city center. Haneda is more often used for domestic flights, but has recently opened an international terminal and is increasing international flights. Both airports provide free WiFi.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER
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Limousine Bus
If you have a lot of luggage or are headed to a downtown hotel, the easiest way from Narita to central Tokyo is to take the Airport Limousine Bus. The cost is ¥3,400 and will take you from the terminal straight to pretty much any of the larger hotels in Tokyo, taking about 1.5 hours to get into the city. There is plenty of luggage space below the bus and the attendees and bus drivers will load/unload your luggage. The limousine bus also offers transportation to and from Haneda airport, as well as to the airport from any of the hotels you’re dropped off at.
Narita Express
A faster option is to take the Narita Express Train run by Japan Rail (JR), which takes approximately 1.5 hours, depending on what station you get off at. If you are traveling with a lot of luggage, we would recommend the Limousine Bus so you will not have to worry about transferring.
Keisei Bus
The Keisei bus system has implemented a cheap and no-frills option to get into Tokyo from the airports. A direct bus to Tokyo station will cost ¥1000. A return bus also runs from the drop-off point. Reservations for the return are recommended, as seats fill up quickly and free slots are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Keisei Line Skyliner
For those looking to dive into the local experience, the Keisei Line Skyliner, which takes 41 minutes to arrive at Ueno station is a fun first challenge. There’s also the Keisei Access Express (62 minutes) and the Keisei Main Line (70 minutes), which offer cheaper fares but with more stops along the way.
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