8 Hours in HND - What to do?
Nov 18, 2022, 9:09 am
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8 Hours in HND - What to do?
Im flying DSM-BKK in a couple of weeks and Im going to be spending 8 hours in HND. It doesnt look like theres a United club there. I have no status. Can I get some suggestions what to do for that amount of time ? Ill be there from 4:05PM local to 12:05AM. Thanks in advance.
Nov 18, 2022, 9:16 am
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I’m flying DSM-BKK in a couple of weeks and I’m going to be spending 8 hours in HND. It doesn’t look like there’s a United club there. I have no status. Can I get some suggestions what to do for that amount of time ? Ill be there from 4:05PM local to 12:05AM. Thanks in advance.
Nov 18, 2022, 9:19 am
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If you are flying in J you can access the NH lounges -- otherwise there isn't much to do at the airport. Assuming you are fully vaxed you are now allowed to enter Japan and could spend some time in Tokyo, have a nice meal, and then head back to the airport... The Japan forum (under destinations) has all the information you need about entering Japan...
Nov 18, 2022, 9:21 am
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Nov 18, 2022, 9:26 am
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It appears the ANA lounge is also a Priority Pass lounge (after 11am until last flight). That, of course, would require a priority pass membership, either via direct membership payment or via one of the credit cards that grants membership.
Nov 18, 2022, 10:42 am
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Nov 18, 2022, 10:44 am
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Nov 18, 2022, 10:56 am
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Haneda has easy access to the city.
And luggage storage for your carryons
Go enjoy your evening.
Come back and switch into your summer clothes before heading to BKK
And luggage storage for your carryons
Go enjoy your evening.
Come back and switch into your summer clothes before heading to BKK
Nov 18, 2022, 12:59 pm
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Nov 18, 2022, 2:42 pm
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Not exactly sure if the soradonki shop is open or close at HND. The HND website says closed, donki's main website didn't say closed
https://tokyo-haneda.com/en/shop_and...ant_00104.html
If you are a Costco fan, 40 min rail+bus to Costco (their Hokkaido ice cream is really good but dunno if it changed after COVID)
Otherwise, just go into the city (Shinjuku, shinagawa or Yokohama). HND t3 landside has some decent restaurants too , if you don't want the hassle of going into the city
https://tokyo-haneda.com/en/shop_and...ant_00104.html
If you are a Costco fan, 40 min rail+bus to Costco (their Hokkaido ice cream is really good but dunno if it changed after COVID)
Otherwise, just go into the city (Shinjuku, shinagawa or Yokohama). HND t3 landside has some decent restaurants too , if you don't want the hassle of going into the city
Nov 19, 2022, 3:40 am
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Hi
I think Haneda garden city has just opened.
otherwise popping out is a good idea.
I liked walking up chuo dori in Ginza.
Regards
Tbs
I think Haneda garden city has just opened.
otherwise popping out is a good idea.
I liked walking up chuo dori in Ginza.
Regards
Tbs
Nov 19, 2022, 11:29 am
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Take the Keikyū Airport Line from HND to Shimbashi station (30 minutes & 430). Walk from Shimbashi station to Sushi Ginza Iwa (4-minute walk) and spend 90 minutes having a delicious Edomae sushi dinner at Ginza Iwa (you will need to book a few days ahead - 33,000). Walk 3 minutes from Ginza Iwa to Ginza Music Bar for a nice post-dinner drink, then head back to Shimbashi station (5-minute walk) to catch the Keikyū Airport Line back to HND. You're welcome! 