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Narita International Airport (NRT) - Layover & Hotel
Where to stay overnight and what to do nearby
Where to stay overnight and what to do nearby
Narita Airport (NRT) is approximately 60 km from central Tokyo. It is blessed with numerous hotels, many with shuttles (served from the terminals' bus platforms) and often at surprisingly low rates for Japan. Some of these hotels offer free shuttles into the nearby city of Narita (Narita-shi).
If you have a few hours (say six or more) Narita offers many things to do--the Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple and Park is beautiful and pleasant and on weekends one often sees performances of traditional arts and music. The Omotesando street leading there is lined with shops and restaurants, as well as a local museum.
See Mike Newman's Narita Layover Pages for many things one can do.
See the thorough online Japan Guide.
Read this article on CNN.
Some of the hotels at/near Narita Airport:
A - Radisson Hotel Narita https://www.radisson.com/narita-hote...-0221/jpnarita
B - Narita Gateway Hotel http://www.reservations.com/hotel/na...FQ-bfgodLi4M0A
C - Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu http://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/en/h...RIT/index.html
D - Narita View Hotel http://www.viewhotels.co.jp/narita/english/
E - Hilton Narita http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/jap...IHI/index.html
F - ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hote...cp/hoteldetail
G - Marroad International Hotel Narita http://www.marroad.jp/narita/eindex.htm
H - Narita Tobu Hotel http://www.tobuhotel.co.jp.e.mi.hp.transer.com/narita/
I - Hotel Nikko Narita http://www.nikko-narita.com/english/
J - Narita Airport Rest House (located inside the airport) http://www.apo-resthouse.com/english/
K - Toyoko Inn Narita Kuko http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00037/
L - Skycourt Narita http://www.sky-hotel.jp/narita/en/
Narita Int'l. Airport (NRT) Layover & Hotel Master Thread
Oct 23, 2015, 10:03 pm
#571
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I've got about 12 overnight hours at NRT and was pleasantly surprised by the hotel rates when I checked on Kayak. I was going to try to stay as close as possible to the airport (although the capsule hotel didn't seem like a great idea), but then I saw the Hilton's "money + points" rate: it's something like US$35 and 8,000 points. Sold! As a Gold, I'm guessing I'll get a decent breakfast? And is there lounge access?
I did see that the Hilton's website has a bus schedule on it. Seems straightforward enough (and free). Is it an easy trip to and from the airport?
I did see that the Hilton's website has a bus schedule on it. Seems straightforward enough (and free). Is it an easy trip to and from the airport?
Hotels in Narita can be in the high $30s-high $40s. Decent ones too.
Oct 23, 2015, 10:41 pm
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I did see other NRT airport hotels in the $30s and $40s. I assume the Hilton's a little nicer, especially if you get the Gold HHonors benefits. No?
Oct 23, 2015, 11:41 pm
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Up to your own valuation iahphx, but I just booked DoubleTree KL, a 5 star hotel, at 10k/night. I probably won't blow 8k + cash here if adequate alternatives can be booked for <=$60, which seems to be the case. But of course, do so if you are comfortable.
Oct 24, 2015, 2:22 pm
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Based on my valuation, it's ~$75. Are you solo? If so, then I think you have a decision to make. You'll find other fine choices in the area for less, breakfast buffet included. You'll probably find 3-star type accommodations for <$50, breakfast included. I don't know about $30's, though. If you're with another person, then I'd definitely take it for $75. You'd be hard-pressed to find a 4-star accommodation in the area with breakfast included for two for $75.
If you're interested in having stuff nearby to browse at, then you won't get that at Hilton (as others have said).
Oct 26, 2015, 5:22 pm
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For $50, yeah definitely stay there. I presume you'll get free breakfast.
Based on my valuation, it's ~$75. Are you solo? If so, then I think you have a decision to make. You'll find other fine choices in the area for less, breakfast buffet included. You'll probably find 3-star type accommodations for <$50, breakfast included. I don't know about $30's, though. If you're with another person, then I'd definitely take it for $75. You'd be hard-pressed to find a 4-star accommodation in the area with breakfast included for two for $75.
If you're interested in having stuff nearby to browse at, then you won't get that at Hilton (as others have said).
Based on my valuation, it's ~$75. Are you solo? If so, then I think you have a decision to make. You'll find other fine choices in the area for less, breakfast buffet included. You'll probably find 3-star type accommodations for <$50, breakfast included. I don't know about $30's, though. If you're with another person, then I'd definitely take it for $75. You'd be hard-pressed to find a 4-star accommodation in the area with breakfast included for two for $75.
If you're interested in having stuff nearby to browse at, then you won't get that at Hilton (as others have said).
Oct 27, 2015, 12:03 pm
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Yeah, traveling with the spouse, so it's breakfast for 2. I'll do another kayak search sometime -- especially if a great online travel agency code comes out -- but I don't think I can go wrong with a cheapo Hilton stay. Especiially since we're arriving after 9 and wouldn't have time to "do anything in town" anyway.
Oct 31, 2015, 2:18 pm
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We have a 2hr 45min layover in NRT coming from Manila and heading to Seattle. Both flights are on Delta.
There is a sushi restaurant near gate 34 in Term 1 (Sushi Kyotatsu) that I've reading about for years and would love to go to for dinner. I know time will be tight, but will we have to go thru immigration and security before departure?
Never been thru NRT before. Would greatly appreciate if anyone can assist here...
Thanks!
There is a sushi restaurant near gate 34 in Term 1 (Sushi Kyotatsu) that I've reading about for years and would love to go to for dinner. I know time will be tight, but will we have to go thru immigration and security before departure?
Never been thru NRT before. Would greatly appreciate if anyone can assist here...
Thanks!
Last edited by billk86; Oct 31, 2015 at 2:35 pm
Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 pm
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We have a 2hr 45min layover in NRT coming from Manila and heading to Seattle. Both flights are on Delta.
There is a sushi restaurant near gate 34 in Term 1 (Sushi Kyotatsu) that I've reading about for years and would love to go to for dinner. I know time will be tight, but will we have to go thru immigration and security before departure?
Never been thru NRT before. Would greatly appreciate if anyone can assist here...
Thanks!
There is a sushi restaurant near gate 34 in Term 1 (Sushi Kyotatsu) that I've reading about for years and would love to go to for dinner. I know time will be tight, but will we have to go thru immigration and security before departure?
Never been thru NRT before. Would greatly appreciate if anyone can assist here...
Thanks!
Oct 31, 2015, 9:08 pm
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All arriving pax walk together for what seems like miles until you reach a point where the people staying in Japan branch off to go through Immigration and Customs and the transit passengers go for their security screening.
Oct 31, 2015, 11:25 pm
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Right, since the Japanese government views you as not actually entering the country, as long as you stay airside, all you have to do is go through a security screening on your way to your next flight, and the security personnel are efficient and polite.
All arriving pax walk together for what seems like miles until you reach a point where the people staying in Japan branch off to go through Immigration and Customs and the transit passengers go for their security screening.
All arriving pax walk together for what seems like miles until you reach a point where the people staying in Japan branch off to go through Immigration and Customs and the transit passengers go for their security screening.
Nov 21, 2015, 7:02 pm
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One hour connection time in NRT?!
I'm looking at booking a trip from SE Asia to the US, on JAL. I'm offered a one-hour connection, which seems very tight to me. It'll all be on one ticket, but still....is it reasonable to make a one-hour connection on JAL at NRT?
I would be traveling in First Class in case that makes any difference (I'm thinking they escort me and whisk me through any potential delays - being so polite and honoring the first class passenger...maybe that's expecting too much...).
Ordinarily I would never accept such a short connection, but Japan is so efficient...
I'm looking at booking a trip from SE Asia to the US, on JAL. I'm offered a one-hour connection, which seems very tight to me. It'll all be on one ticket, but still....is it reasonable to make a one-hour connection on JAL at NRT?
I would be traveling in First Class in case that makes any difference (I'm thinking they escort me and whisk me through any potential delays - being so polite and honoring the first class passenger...maybe that's expecting too much...).
Ordinarily I would never accept such a short connection, but Japan is so efficient...
Nov 22, 2015, 2:04 am
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One hour connection time in NRT?!
I'm looking at booking a trip from SE Asia to the US, on JAL. I'm offered a one-hour connection, which seems very tight to me. It'll all be on one ticket, but still....is it reasonable to make a one-hour connection on JAL at NRT?
I would be traveling in First Class in case that makes any difference (I'm thinking they escort me and whisk me through any potential delays - being so polite and honoring the first class passenger...maybe that's expecting too much...).
Ordinarily I would never accept such a short connection, but Japan is so efficient...
I'm looking at booking a trip from SE Asia to the US, on JAL. I'm offered a one-hour connection, which seems very tight to me. It'll all be on one ticket, but still....is it reasonable to make a one-hour connection on JAL at NRT?
I would be traveling in First Class in case that makes any difference (I'm thinking they escort me and whisk me through any potential delays - being so polite and honoring the first class passenger...maybe that's expecting too much...).
Ordinarily I would never accept such a short connection, but Japan is so efficient...
Nov 22, 2015, 11:45 am
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As always, YMMV @:-)
Dec 16, 2015, 8:57 pm
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I had an 8 hour layover during a recent SIN/NRT/SFO trip and followed Mike Newman's guide along with some other online info.
Coming from Singapore and going to California, I wasn't dressed for the drizzly and chilly day in Narita. But, I had an umbrella and wasn't about to let being a bit cold stop me from getting out to explore a new town for a few hours.
I'd love to do this again, especially if it were a bit warmer weather and would even love to spend a night in Narita to have more time to explore.
All in all it was Easy Peasy...
1. Arrived NRT at around 8:30AM, grabbed a bite in ANA lounge before exiting through customs/immigration
2. Converted $100 US to Yen, the first moneychanger was closed but there was another a hundred or so meters away
3. Stored a rollaboard and small backpack for approx Y500
4. Walked downstairs to the train station, bought Keisei ticket for Y260
5. Found the train which was just about to leave and maybe15 minutes later was in Narita town, at around 10AM
6. Following the info I'd read online, I walked out of the train station and turned right on the main drag
7. Continued along that street checking out the shops that were just beginning to open
8. Explored in and around the temple for a couple of hours and it was pretty danged cold/cloudy up on that hill
9. I was now cold and damp, so I grabbed a good cuppa joe at a small coffee roaster directly across from the temple
10. Did some gift shopping along the walk back to the station
11. Enjoyed a beer and a delicious hot bowl of spicy pork ramen at Ramen Bayashi
12. A few minutes later, was back at the Narita station and purchased ticket to NRT at the kiosk for Y260
13. Found a seat on the train and was back at NRT about 20-30 minutes later
14. Picked up the luggage that I had stored in the morning
15. Bought lots of Royce Chocolates at a shop in the terminal as gifts for the folks back home
16. Got back airside, which was unbelievably quick
17. Back in ANA lounge to relax a while before the SFO flight
Coming from Singapore and going to California, I wasn't dressed for the drizzly and chilly day in Narita. But, I had an umbrella and wasn't about to let being a bit cold stop me from getting out to explore a new town for a few hours.
I'd love to do this again, especially if it were a bit warmer weather and would even love to spend a night in Narita to have more time to explore.
All in all it was Easy Peasy...
1. Arrived NRT at around 8:30AM, grabbed a bite in ANA lounge before exiting through customs/immigration
2. Converted $100 US to Yen, the first moneychanger was closed but there was another a hundred or so meters away
3. Stored a rollaboard and small backpack for approx Y500
4. Walked downstairs to the train station, bought Keisei ticket for Y260
5. Found the train which was just about to leave and maybe15 minutes later was in Narita town, at around 10AM
6. Following the info I'd read online, I walked out of the train station and turned right on the main drag
7. Continued along that street checking out the shops that were just beginning to open
8. Explored in and around the temple for a couple of hours and it was pretty danged cold/cloudy up on that hill
9. I was now cold and damp, so I grabbed a good cuppa joe at a small coffee roaster directly across from the temple
10. Did some gift shopping along the walk back to the station
11. Enjoyed a beer and a delicious hot bowl of spicy pork ramen at Ramen Bayashi
12. A few minutes later, was back at the Narita station and purchased ticket to NRT at the kiosk for Y260
13. Found a seat on the train and was back at NRT about 20-30 minutes later
14. Picked up the luggage that I had stored in the morning
15. Bought lots of Royce Chocolates at a shop in the terminal as gifts for the folks back home
16. Got back airside, which was unbelievably quick
17. Back in ANA lounge to relax a while before the SFO flight
Dec 17, 2015, 1:38 pm
#585
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Sooo my Sat night layover is almost here. Staying at the APA hotel and landing at 4:30pm. I know the temple will be closed then (also leaving early next morning), but I would like to visit the park at night or early morning (around 7am) if possible. Would I be able to do so when the temple is closed? Is it easy to get to from APA hotel? Lastly I heard good things about Ramen Bayashi. Any other good places nearby to eat authentic Japanese food? I'll check out the links in the wiki but feel free to comment if you have any specific recommendation Thanks.