Oct 22, 2019, 6:17 pm
Haneda Airport (HND) Layover & Hotel Master Thread
Jun 15, 2019, 8:13 pm
#91
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,869
There are lots of coin lockers at the airport or for if your bags are really big or a lot there is a service counter to store luggage. You can store the luggage at the airport and then go into the city without having to lug it. HND is very close to Tokyo. You can be in Tokyo within 30 minutes. I would say you might have about 3 hours for your layover depending on your level of comfort. You can store at the train station as well for when you do the transfer from NRT-HND.
Jun 15, 2019, 8:15 pm
#92
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,869
Both good suggestions. If you want to see futuristic Tokyo during your stopover at Haneda, take the monorail to Hamamatsucho and then transfer to the Yamanote Line to Shimbashi. There you can pick up the fully automated Yuri Kamome Line and take the curlycue Rainbow Bridge to the artificial island of Odaiba. Since you're arriving near sunset (Japan does not observe summer Daylight Saving Time, so it's dark by 7:30 in the summer), your main impression will be of the lights of Tokyo. Otherwise, wander around the streets of Shimbashi. It's full of little bars and restaurants.
On the way back from Narita to Haneda, maximize your time by taking the Keisei Skyliner to Keisei Ueno. JR Ueno, a short distance away, has lockers. (Or, if the timing is right, you can take the N'Ex that goes to JR Ueno). Near Ueno is Ameya Yokocho, a street market selling all sorts of things that only residents need, but it's fun to walk through. Ueno Park will also be open, and you may be early enough to check out some of the temples and museums. Or, you may prefer to take the metro three stops (just a few minutes) to Asakusa to see the Sensoji Temple.
By the time you need to go to Haneda, the worst of the rush hour will be over, so hop onto the Yamanote Line to Shinagawa to catch the Keikyu or to Hamamatsucho to catch the monorail.
On the way back from Narita to Haneda, maximize your time by taking the Keisei Skyliner to Keisei Ueno. JR Ueno, a short distance away, has lockers. (Or, if the timing is right, you can take the N'Ex that goes to JR Ueno). Near Ueno is Ameya Yokocho, a street market selling all sorts of things that only residents need, but it's fun to walk through. Ueno Park will also be open, and you may be early enough to check out some of the temples and museums. Or, you may prefer to take the metro three stops (just a few minutes) to Asakusa to see the Sensoji Temple.
By the time you need to go to Haneda, the worst of the rush hour will be over, so hop onto the Yamanote Line to Shinagawa to catch the Keikyu or to Hamamatsucho to catch the monorail.
Jun 15, 2019, 10:14 pm
#93
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AA PP 1.8MM, PC Spire, Hertz 5*, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,030
Edit: You will get more locker choices at larger train stations.
Last edited by nutwpinut; Jun 15, 2019 at 10:15 pm Reason: Added more info
Jun 15, 2019, 10:19 pm
#94
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,869
My bad, I read your message wrong. I thought you were flying from the same airport. If you are flying from the same airport you can store it at the airport. If not, you can store it at the train station. There will be big enough lockers for your suitcase, but there aren't many of them at each location, so you might have to walk around to find an open locker. I find it is easier to get a locker inside the paid area of the train station than outside the paid area of the train station.
Edit: You will get more locker choices at larger train stations.
Edit: You will get more locker choices at larger train stations.
Jun 16, 2019, 6:28 am
#95
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AA PP 1.8MM, PC Spire, Hertz 5*, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,030
Jun 16, 2019, 7:52 am
#96
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,365
Also, some stations have real-time availability online (or physical kiosk in the station)
Eg Coin Lockers/Baggage Storage at Tokyo Station?Tokyo Station City
The longterm Tokyo manned baggage counter is a little out of the way (separate building, need to take elevator down).
The short-term sfirage in Tokyo station (Jr east travel center, one in yaesu and one in maranouchi side) is more convenient if you can find it, but only offers same-day storage (which is fine for OP)
Eg Coin Lockers/Baggage Storage at Tokyo Station?Tokyo Station City
The longterm Tokyo manned baggage counter is a little out of the way (separate building, need to take elevator down).
The short-term sfirage in Tokyo station (Jr east travel center, one in yaesu and one in maranouchi side) is more convenient if you can find it, but only offers same-day storage (which is fine for OP)
Last edited by paperwastage; Jun 16, 2019 at 8:00 am
Jun 16, 2019, 1:25 pm
#97
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,869
Are these places cash only? I guess I'll have to get some cash before I arrive if that's the case. I was a little surprised at how cash reliant Japan is. I still think Hong Kong and Singapore is ahead of Tokyo when it comes to contactless payments and credit card acceptance.
Jun 16, 2019, 2:52 pm
#98
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
One little note I'd add is use the inside gates lockers only if you're going back that way. If you end up using a non-connected line for your onward travel, buying a platform ticket just to retrieve your luggage adds unnecessary time and expense.
Jun 16, 2019, 4:50 pm
#99
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,365
Are these places cash only? I guess I'll have to get some cash before I arrive if that's the case. I was a little surprised at how cash reliant Japan is. I still think Hong Kong and Singapore is ahead of Tokyo when it comes to contactless payments and credit card acceptance.
I suggest getting a suica, especially if visiting/transiting Japan often enough (iPhone 8 and above supports electronic suica and refilling with credit card, might make things easier)
Most (70%?) Lockers at major train station support suica or cash(notes/coin), and suica/receipt acts as the key. Some lockers (generally at smaller stations, random roadside) support 100yen coin only (and you have to keep the locker key)
I think hkg octopus is slightly above suica in terms of nontransit usability/acceptance. Singapote just rolled out contactless credit for their subway, but it's pointless for foreign cards ($0.50 fee per posting)
Jun 16, 2019, 5:11 pm
#100
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,869
mostly cash only
I suggest getting a suica, especially if visiting/transiting Japan often enough (iPhone 8 and above supports electronic suica and refilling with credit card, might make things easier)
Most (70%?) Lockers at major train station support suica or cash(notes/coin), and suica/receipt acts as the key. Some lockers (generally at smaller stations, random roadside) support 100yen coin only (and you have to keep the locker key)
I think hkg octopus is slightly above suica in terms of nontransit usability/acceptance. Singapote just rolled out contactless credit for their subway, but it's pointless for foreign cards ($0.50 fee per posting)
I suggest getting a suica, especially if visiting/transiting Japan often enough (iPhone 8 and above supports electronic suica and refilling with credit card, might make things easier)
Most (70%?) Lockers at major train station support suica or cash(notes/coin), and suica/receipt acts as the key. Some lockers (generally at smaller stations, random roadside) support 100yen coin only (and you have to keep the locker key)
I think hkg octopus is slightly above suica in terms of nontransit usability/acceptance. Singapote just rolled out contactless credit for their subway, but it's pointless for foreign cards ($0.50 fee per posting)
Not sure I agree with you that Octopus is slightly ahead of Suica. Of course this is going to be subjective based on our own experiences, but most places that I go to in HK accept Octopus. The only bad thing is that there's no way to reload Octopus with credit card easily like you can with Suica.
Jun 16, 2019, 5:38 pm
#101
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,365
Apple watch series 4 - yes
Apple Pay & Suica on iPhone/Apple Watch in Japan [consolidated thread]
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207154
https://atadistance.net/apple-pay-su...etting-Started
it takes some time to set up - suggest you do it before traveling. with this, you can try to avoid taking cash out (travel on subway, eat at 7/11/vending machines)
Not sure I agree with you that Octopus is slightly ahead of Suica. Of course this is going to be subjective based on our own experiences, but most places that I go to in HK accept Octopus. The only bad thing is that there's no way to reload Octopus with credit card easily like you can with Suica.
octopus > suica > singapore ezlink/netsflashpay(?)
Last edited by paperwastage; Jun 16, 2019 at 5:43 pm
Jun 16, 2019, 5:43 pm
#102
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,869
iphone 7 US - nope
Apple watch series 4 - yes
Apple Pay & Suica on iPhone/Apple Watch in Japan [consolidated thread]
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207154
https://atadistance.net/apple-pay-su...etting-Started
it takes some time to set up - suggest you do it before travelig
perhaps slightly is an understatement
octopus > suica > singapore ezlink/netsflashpay(?)
Apple watch series 4 - yes
Apple Pay & Suica on iPhone/Apple Watch in Japan [consolidated thread]
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207154
https://atadistance.net/apple-pay-su...etting-Started
it takes some time to set up - suggest you do it before travelig
perhaps slightly is an understatement
octopus > suica > singapore ezlink/netsflashpay(?)
I know I can't use the iPhone 7 from the US, but if my Apple Series 4 watch is paired to my IP7 from the US, will Suica work? I'll check out that thread.
Thx.
Jun 16, 2019, 6:38 pm
#103
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Jun 16, 2019, 6:44 pm
#104
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,869
Jun 24, 2019, 3:52 pm
#105
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, IL., U.S.A.
Programs: Global Entry · WN, UA, AS, DL, NH; IHG, Wyndham, Hilton, Best Value Inn, Marriott, Starwood, Ramada
Posts: 508
I would alter your choice of IC Card to PASMO rather than Suica, but that is a personal preference for me. (I have a personalized PASMO card.)
More stridently, I suggest not going that far from HND. Take a Keikyu train to Keikyu-Kamata, and walk west-northwest from it. {This is in the direction of the J.R. Line.} There is a covered shopping street in Kamata 4-chome with intriguing shops and restaurants. Ota Ward does not get a lot of visitors despite its proximity to HND. So you won't perceive a "touristy" atmosphere.
More stridently, I suggest not going that far from HND. Take a Keikyu train to Keikyu-Kamata, and walk west-northwest from it. {This is in the direction of the J.R. Line.} There is a covered shopping street in Kamata 4-chome with intriguing shops and restaurants. Ota Ward does not get a lot of visitors despite its proximity to HND. So you won't perceive a "touristy" atmosphere.
Last edited by pudgym29; Jun 28, 2019 at 10:18 pm Reason: incorrect chome
