Tokyo International Airport (HND) is also known as Haneda Airport, and is one of two airports servicing the Tokyo region. In its prime, Haneda was the main international entry into Japan, until the 1960's when Haneda became too small to handle the increased high volume of passenger traffic. Due to its location on Tokyo Bay, and lack of room for expansion, Narita became the primary International Airport. Now Narita services most international airline traffic, while Haneda services most of Japan's domestic airline traffic. Haneda is currently trying to regain some of its international service by offering international flight service to Seoul, Korea, Shanghai, China, and Hong Kong. Haneda airport hopes that more international service will be become more prevelant in the future. It is estimated that Haneda saw more than 60 million passengers pass through its halls in 2008 alone. With the 2008 statistic, Haneda is now recognized as the busiest airport in Asia, and 4th busiest airport in the world.
Haneda Service Facilities are wide ranging in this bustling airport. Haneda offers banks, a post office, currency exchange, ATMs, baggage storage, delivery service, car rental agencies, medical and dental clinics, barber, spa treatments, banquet hall, hotel, duty free shopping, and many airport lounges.
There are currently 6 airport lounges within the Haneda International Airport, 4 are designated for departing passengers, 2 are designated for both arriving and departing passengers, 1 is a designated cafe and smoking lounge, and all are open from 6am to 10pm.
The Cafe & Smoking Lounge
This lounge is located at the end of Terminal 2 3F, and is the only airport lounge where a fee is not required. Being the only smoking lounge in the airport, it can get quite busy! If you're a smoker, you'll want to scout this lounge out. On the other hand, if you're non-smoker you will probably want to stay near the other end of the terminal. The Cafe and Smoking Lounge stays open a little later (10:30 p.m.) than some of the other lounges, and also serves breakfast, lunch and light snacks, along with beer, wine and spirits. If you are looking for a quick bite, alcoholic drink and a smoke, this is the only place in the Haneda Airport where all three are available.
ANA Lounge (All Nippon Airways)
This is a small, but cozy little lounge. It's open the public for a fee of 1000 yen, and offers its guests free WiFi, complimentary draft beer and working space. There are power outlets to recharge your electronics, and reclining chairs to kick back and rest while you wait for your departure. Diner's Club, Gold Card ViSA and Gold Card Mastercard card members can enjoy the ANA Lounge free of charge, as well as First and Business Class travelers, but you need your ANA, ANK or AirDo boarding pass to gain entry.
Unlike most other ANA lounges throughout Asia, showers are not available at Haneda Airport. However, the location of the lounge offers an excellent view of the runway, and some decent photo opportunities. The ANA lounge is a great spot to get away from the noise and chaos of this extremely busy international airport.