Kyoto to NRT?
Sep 27, 2001 | 5:59 pm
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Kyoto to NRT?
How do I get from Kyoto to Narita for a noon flight to London?
If I need to stay near the airport the night prior, have you a suggestion for a modestly priced place to sleep that would be convenient?
Sylvia
If I need to stay near the airport the night prior, have you a suggestion for a modestly priced place to sleep that would be convenient?
Sylvia
Oct 1, 2001 | 4:27 pm
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If you can leave Kyoto early enough, take the train to Tokyo and then the Narita Express (N'Ex) train to NRT.
JR Shinkansen trains take about 2:20-2:50 to get from Kyoto/Osaka to Tokyo and then it's about a 10 minute walk down to the N'Ex platform (not the easiest to find). The N'Ex train takes about 60 minutes to reach NRT where it's about 10 minutes to the checkin counters.
You would want to arrive at Tokyo no later than 9am to comfortably make a N'Ex train to NRT so you'd want to take a 6-6:30 Shinkansen to Tokyo.
As for hotels, the Radisson sometimes offers a "resonable" rate of arund JPY10000 or so.
JR Shinkansen trains take about 2:20-2:50 to get from Kyoto/Osaka to Tokyo and then it's about a 10 minute walk down to the N'Ex platform (not the easiest to find). The N'Ex train takes about 60 minutes to reach NRT where it's about 10 minutes to the checkin counters.
You would want to arrive at Tokyo no later than 9am to comfortably make a N'Ex train to NRT so you'd want to take a 6-6:30 Shinkansen to Tokyo.
As for hotels, the Radisson sometimes offers a "resonable" rate of arund JPY10000 or so.
Oct 5, 2001 | 12:18 am
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You may also want to stay at the Holiday Inn Narita Tobu. It is about 8,500 yen per night. It sits right on the edge of NRT and is pretty quiet...although there are no night flights out of NRT so that shouldn't be a problem. Anyway, not the best hotel but good for a cheap stay. I stay there anytime I have to fly out before noon. Terenz plan is not bad, if you have done it before and are confident with the "rush" you will put yourself in.
Oct 5, 2001 | 11:01 am
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Thanks for all the information. I thought I was asking about a transfer. I didn't realize how compicated this was.
I think I will go to Narita the day before, get there around noon, explore the town, and then take a morning car transfer to the airport. I'm considering staying at the Narita Station Hotel. Is this a comfortable plan?
Sylvia
I think I will go to Narita the day before, get there around noon, explore the town, and then take a morning car transfer to the airport. I'm considering staying at the Narita Station Hotel. Is this a comfortable plan?
Sylvia
Oct 6, 2001 | 6:35 pm
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Sounds like a good plan. If the Narita Station hotel is by the train station, consider taking the local JR train to the airport if the car service is not free or is pricey.
Oct 9, 2001 | 11:42 am
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I agree fully with the above posters.
However, most people find there is not much to do in Narita, it is a sleepy rural town with a few outfits catering to aircrews, definitely no tourist or cultural activities. Alternatively you could take a walk among the rice paddies and visit a temple or two.
You might want to go to your hotel later in the day, and spend the afternoon in Tokyo. If taking the regular JR train (non-NEX Yokosuka line) to Narita make sure to leave Tokyo before the 5:30pm rush hour, or later in the evening. There are plenty of lockers in Tokyo station to leave your luggage during the day.
However, most people find there is not much to do in Narita, it is a sleepy rural town with a few outfits catering to aircrews, definitely no tourist or cultural activities. Alternatively you could take a walk among the rice paddies and visit a temple or two.
You might want to go to your hotel later in the day, and spend the afternoon in Tokyo. If taking the regular JR train (non-NEX Yokosuka line) to Narita make sure to leave Tokyo before the 5:30pm rush hour, or later in the evening. There are plenty of lockers in Tokyo station to leave your luggage during the day.
Oct 10, 2001 | 1:19 pm
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Sylvia:
You can also fly from the Kyoto area to Tokyo.
However, if requires a change of airports in Tokyo to connect to international flights.
You fly from Itami (Osaka) to Haneda (Tokyo). Several airlines serve this route.
You then transfer to Narita for your international flight.
Transfer from Haneda to Narita can be done by dedicated bus service or by train. Bus is faster (although not at rush hour); train may require changing trains at a downtown (Tokyo) station.
Sam
You can also fly from the Kyoto area to Tokyo.
However, if requires a change of airports in Tokyo to connect to international flights.
You fly from Itami (Osaka) to Haneda (Tokyo). Several airlines serve this route.
You then transfer to Narita for your international flight.
Transfer from Haneda to Narita can be done by dedicated bus service or by train. Bus is faster (although not at rush hour); train may require changing trains at a downtown (Tokyo) station.
Sam
Oct 10, 2001 | 3:38 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by AirSamurai:
You can also fly from the Kyoto area to Tokyo.
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You can also fly from the Kyoto area to Tokyo.
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