Shower at Narita Int'l to Int'l plane change
Oct 2, 2015, 9:38 pm
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Shower at Narita Int'l to Int'l plane change
In a few weeks, I have an evening flight from Hanoi that will change planes in Bangkok, change planes again in Tokyo Narita, and then head to Chicago. First leg is on Thai, the rest are ANA. Business class. My layover at Narita is from 8:25 am to 10:45 am. Knowing myself, I'm sure I'd love to take a shower at that point before the 12 hour final leg. I think the ANA arrival lounge has showers, but this would require me to clear Immigration and go landside? Sounds painful given the modest layover. What are my options? This is my first time in Japan so my knowledge level is 0.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Oct 2, 2015, 10:44 pm
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NH has two lounges airside at NRT and both have showers. They're pretty nice. You'll want to head there right away upon arrival, in case there's a line to use the showers.
Oct 3, 2015, 9:43 pm
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They'll give you a plastic beeper to keep with you in the lounge for when the shower is ready. I like the products in there...there is some emulsion milk in a pink package I love. 
Oct 7, 2015, 3:19 pm
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In a few weeks, I have an evening flight from Hanoi that will change planes in Bangkok, change planes again in Tokyo Narita, and then head to Chicago. First leg is on Thai, the rest are ANA. Business class. My layover at Narita is from 8:25 am to 10:45 am. Knowing myself, I'm sure I'd love to take a shower at that point before the 12 hour final leg. I think the ANA arrival lounge has showers, but this would require me to clear Immigration and go landside? Sounds painful given the modest layover. What are my options? This is my first time in Japan so my knowledge level is 0.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Oct 7, 2015, 3:31 pm
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From my recent experience in August around the same time you would be at NRT, if you go to the J lounge in the South Wing near the 40's gates, there was no wait. I remember 4, but there may be 5 showers available. Great and relaxing facilities stocked with Shisheido products.
Oct 8, 2015, 3:26 pm
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If you have the time why not try the NH lounge? Even when I was flying SFO-NRT-SIN on UA I still used the NH lounge. Made a beeline to the shower upon landing and had no wait. Coming the other way I had about 7-10 min wait.
Oct 8, 2015, 6:17 pm
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