Hello guys,

I am in the finalization phase a trip to Japan. I already have tickets from the US to NRT via JAL. I arrive in NRT around 4:30PM local time there. I have been debating on the best options to my final destination to Kyoto.

I am not familiar with the current customs/immigration time frame at NRT if anyone could advise.

So the options I see are as follows:

Option #1 US -> NRT then fly with JAL at for a 6:20PM flight to ITM and take the train to Kyoto there. Luggage wise we will likely not be having any check in luggage but that could change. For this option, given we touch down around 4PM to 4:30PM. Will I likely to make it? If I check in in the Origin airport in the US will JAL be able to check me in for the US > NRT > ITM flight while in the US?

Option #2 US > NRT then take NEX to Shinagawa and take a Shinkansen to Kyoto?

Any help and advise would be appreciated.