8hr transit in NRT
 

Connecting from a BA to JAL flight next week and will have 8 hours from arrival to departure times, giving me approx 3 hours to spend in the city after taking off train/customs times etc.

If I decide to not go into the city (due to flight delay etc) what is T2 like? Is there much to do there during a transit?

Also, will I have to fill out a customs/immigration form for Japan as I am only there in transit?

Regards

This is perhaps the single most asked question we deal with in the Japan Forum. I invite you to look at the "sticky" post immediately above yours for an in-depth discussion of layover options. Short answer, with such a short layover, a 10 minute ride into Narita City is the better option. There is a nice temple to visit, an active shopping street to explore and several good restaurants for a nice lunch or dinner before heading back to the airport.

What visa - if any - you will need depends on what passport you are traveling on. If US, you wont need anything special to get a shore pass. Just grab a few yen from an ATM and go to the Japan Rail ticket center for the train to Narita.

Thanks for your advice - apologies for being repetitive.

I am travelling on a British passport, so i assume I will not need a transit visa to allow me to leave the airport?

Regards

No, Japan and the UK have reciprocal visa arrangements. You don't need a special visa for a short visit.