Originally Posted by dbuckho
The Westin is my company's preferred Tokyo hotel, so stay there a lot. I always take the NRX to Shinagawa station and taxi from there (about 20 minutes). I take the taxi to the Westin vs. the circle line train to Ebisu station because of the long walk from the station to the hotel (long with luggage). I always beat my colleagues who take the bus by hours (i.e. it takes me 90 minutes total and them 3 hours+) and they always look really ragged when they arrive (like they have been dragged all over Tokyo!).
Could you clarify, becuse I don't understand.
I've travelled a few times from NRT to Shinagawa, and vice versa, by bus. It's only ever taken me an hour and a half. I completely understand what this can vary.
What I can't get my head around is how the route to Shinagawa (which is mostly freeway) can be congested and the roads between Shinagawa and Ebisu be clear - which they must be if your taxi ride takes you 20 minutes
Doesn't quite make sense to me.
Anyway, could you let us know how much you are usually charged for the taxi ride between Shinagawa and Ebisu?
And also what the most you have been charged for this route has been. I'm personally very nervous about taking taxis in Tokyo, and this info would be extremely helpful!
Thanks!