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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
May 20, 2016, 10:53 am
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So I have 2 flight options leaving Hong Kong.
There's an 772 that leaves NH and arrives Haneda at 740PM vs the 330PM in Narita.
Which one am I better off taking? Is Sheraton Miyako in an convenient area? I'm not looking for any night life, just some site seeing as I haven't been in parts of Tokyo for over 10 years.
I just have to leave Narita the next morning on NH173 which departs at 11:20am.
Also will be carrying 2 heavy luggage's per person so would try to avoid the lease movement possible without using an Taxi.
There's an 772 that leaves NH and arrives Haneda at 740PM vs the 330PM in Narita.
Which one am I better off taking? Is Sheraton Miyako in an convenient area? I'm not looking for any night life, just some site seeing as I haven't been in parts of Tokyo for over 10 years.
I just have to leave Narita the next morning on NH173 which departs at 11:20am.
Also will be carrying 2 heavy luggage's per person so would try to avoid the lease movement possible without using an Taxi.
To make it the easiest possible trip for you with your luggage, I'd suggest the Limo Bus.. http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/pla...hes/index/2/36
May 20, 2016, 10:46 pm
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Actually I confirmed Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
Hotel suggested
Narita airport station (KJ skyline?) to Nittori Station transfer to JR line to Shinjuku Station.
With my evening starting at 6pm any suggestions on where to go and when to leave in the morning? Flight is at 11;20AM
Hotel suggested
Narita airport station (KJ skyline?) to Nittori Station transfer to JR line to Shinjuku Station.
With my evening starting at 6pm any suggestions on where to go and when to leave in the morning? Flight is at 11;20AM
May 21, 2016, 7:17 am
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Actually I confirmed Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
Hotel suggested
Narita airport station (KJ skyline?) to Nittori Station transfer to JR line to Shinjuku Station.
With my evening starting at 6pm any suggestions on where to go and when to leave in the morning? Flight is at 11;20AM
Hotel suggested
Narita airport station (KJ skyline?) to Nittori Station transfer to JR line to Shinjuku Station.
With my evening starting at 6pm any suggestions on where to go and when to leave in the morning? Flight is at 11;20AM
Narita Airport T1 16:19 - Shinjuku 17:44 (Narita Express #36)
Return fare (N'EX Tokyo Round Trip Ticket) 4,000 yen.
If you prefer to use the Keisei Line
Narita Airport T1 16:18 - Nippori 16:58 (Keisei Skyliner #34)
Nippori 17:03 - Shinjuku 17:26 (Yamanote Line)
Single fare 2,670 yen (there seems to be a discounted ticket but you will have to buy a voucher in advance from a travel agent).
The Keisei option is slightly quicker but involves a change and travels on a commuter line between Nippori and Shijuku.
On the way back to the airport, N'EX 11 leaving Shinjuku at 08:02 arriving NRT T1 at 09:29 should be fine. Even without luggage I'm not sure if I recommend travelling on the Yamanote Line during the morning rush hour.
May 21, 2016, 7:41 am
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Actually I confirmed Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
Hotel suggested
Narita airport station (KJ skyline?) to Nittori Station transfer to JR line to Shinjuku Station.
With my evening starting at 6pm any suggestions on where to go and when to leave in the morning? Flight is at 11;20AM
Hotel suggested
Narita airport station (KJ skyline?) to Nittori Station transfer to JR line to Shinjuku Station.
With my evening starting at 6pm any suggestions on where to go and when to leave in the morning? Flight is at 11;20AM
May 21, 2016, 7:56 am
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With all of your luggage, I'd still consider the limo bus. It literally drops you off at the Hotel so it is door to door service. Navigating through Shinjuku, or any train station for that matter, could be a real PIA with 2 large bags per person plus having to switch to a taxi or shuttle...
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May 21, 2016, 2:57 pm
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Seems like NH812 is consistently late because of an delayed departure.
Per ANA I can check my bags through and I will probably have an hand carry for my clothing and laptop with me.
N'EX or Keisei Line is fine. I hate traveling on the bus because of possible traffic.
Ill take Keisei or N'eX depending on the arrival time (whichever comes earlier)
On return should I do N'EX instead of Keisei due to morning traffic?
What time should I be departing the hotel and how to navigate to NH Suites Check-in once at the airport?
Thanks for the help so far!
Per ANA I can check my bags through and I will probably have an hand carry for my clothing and laptop with me.
N'EX or Keisei Line is fine. I hate traveling on the bus because of possible traffic.
Ill take Keisei or N'eX depending on the arrival time (whichever comes earlier)
On return should I do N'EX instead of Keisei due to morning traffic?
What time should I be departing the hotel and how to navigate to NH Suites Check-in once at the airport?
Thanks for the help so far!
May 21, 2016, 9:43 pm
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With all of your luggage, I'd still consider the limo bus. It literally drops you off at the Hotel so it is door to door service. Navigating through Shinjuku, or any train station for that matter, could be a real PIA with 2 large bags per person plus having to switch to a taxi or shuttle...
Per ANA I can check my bags through and I will probably have an hand carry for my clothing and laptop with me.
N'EX or Keisei Line is fine. I hate traveling on the bus because of possible traffic.
Ill take Keisei or N'eX depending on the arrival time (whichever comes earlier)
On return should I do N'EX instead of Keisei due to morning traffic?
What time should I be departing the hotel and how to navigate to NH Suites Check-in once at the airport?
N'EX or Keisei Line is fine. I hate traveling on the bus because of possible traffic.
Ill take Keisei or N'eX depending on the arrival time (whichever comes earlier)
On return should I do N'EX instead of Keisei due to morning traffic?
What time should I be departing the hotel and how to navigate to NH Suites Check-in once at the airport?
If you want to take train instead, forget the Skyliner. Just take the 8.02am NEx from Shinjuku that NewbieRunner referenced above. It's a pain taking the Yamanote esp when it's crowded.
May 21, 2016, 10:30 pm
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Curious what the reason you suggest Bus over N'EX? We're carrying 1 carry-on and each have an laptop bag or purse.
May 21, 2016, 10:44 pm
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I was only recommending the bus if you've got luggage. Without the luggage, NEx is a good option, esp since it's cheaper with the foreigner discount. But, for HR, personally I might still opt for the bus esp if it's hot and humid or super-cold, as it's a good 10min walk from HR to Shinjuku station, then navigating your way through the station down to the correct platform is some more trouble. It's up to you. NEx will be fine, but I just would not recommend Skyliner via Yamanote line.
May 22, 2016, 1:42 am
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I would take a taxi for 730 yen instead. On the way back to the station asked to be taken to the South Gate (Minami-guchi 南口) and cross the road to the Kōshū-Kaidō Gate.
The NH Suite Check-in is on your right as you come up from the train station and enter the T1 South Wing check-in hall. It's marked with a large letter Z above. https://www.ana.co.jp/wws/us/e/asw_c...=nrt#anchor002
May 22, 2016, 6:48 am
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The bus is door to door service (outside NRT Arrivals Hall to Hyatt Regency front door), so no switching mode of transport or dragging luggage through crowded train stations (and trust me, Shinjuku can be extremely crowded) and then either finding your taxi or hotel shuttle, or walking to the HR can be frustrating for some.
May 22, 2016, 12:46 pm
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I'm considering Keisei because of the time issue. I want to check in and still have time at Akihabara.
I don't mind returning to the airport early since I could sleep on the bus/train.
For example, how bad is the Yamanote line traffic in comparison to Causeway Bay in HK at 6pm?
I don't mind returning to the airport early since I could sleep on the bus/train.
For example, how bad is the Yamanote line traffic in comparison to Causeway Bay in HK at 6pm?
May 22, 2016, 1:53 pm
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I'm considering Keisei because of the time issue. I want to check in and still have time at Akihabara.
I don't mind returning to the airport early since I could sleep on the bus/train.
For example, how bad is the Yamanote line traffic in comparison to Causeway Bay in HK at 6pm?
I don't mind returning to the airport early since I could sleep on the bus/train.
For example, how bad is the Yamanote line traffic in comparison to Causeway Bay in HK at 6pm?
There's nothing to stop you taking N'EX one way. It just costs a little more (3,190 yen including a reserved seat). I have no idea what Causeway Bay in HK is like at 6pm but if you want to sleep on the train N'EX is the way to go.
May 22, 2016, 2:15 pm
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I'm more familiar with Admiralty than Causeway Bay. Admiralty, as you many know, gets pretty crazy and sometimes you can't get on the first several trains that come by and then the platform gets packed with people. From that standpoint, Tokyo is certainly no worse. But my perception is that people in Tokyo tend to be a bit more aggressive than in HKG in terms of trying to force their way into already-packed train. Also, HKG is small... Admiralty to North Point or to Mong Kok is only ~10min. Shinjuku to Nippori is 20+ minutes.
May 22, 2016, 2:20 pm
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