8hr transit in NRT
Jul 5, 2011 | 12:50 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 35
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
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
Jul 5, 2011 | 1:07 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Central California
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Posts: 6,531
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.
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.