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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
Dec 25, 2017, 10:34 am
#781
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Arriving at NRT from BKK at 8:25 am on ANA on Sunday, January 28th. Leaving at 5:05 pm on ANA for ORD. My friend is on TG from BKK to NRT and arrives at 7:35 am. She is on the same flight to ORD.
Thinking about taking a tour of Narita city with Rainbow Tours. Is this crazy to do in January?Too cold? Any other suggestions? I will have access to the ANA and United lounges but don't want to spend 7 hours in the lounge. My friend has never been to Japan so would be nice for her to see something rather than Narita airport.
We are returning from a two week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Anything different to see in Narita city?
Thanks!!
Thinking about taking a tour of Narita city with Rainbow Tours. Is this crazy to do in January?Too cold? Any other suggestions? I will have access to the ANA and United lounges but don't want to spend 7 hours in the lounge. My friend has never been to Japan so would be nice for her to see something rather than Narita airport.
We are returning from a two week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Anything different to see in Narita city?
Thanks!!
Dec 25, 2017, 11:30 am
#782
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Most Narita Express runs land you at Tokyo Station (generic international business district) or Shinagawa (a fairly boring area). If you can catch one going to Shinjuku or Shibuya, they are major entertainment districts, although Shibuya is more trendy and Shinjuku, once the place to be, is a bit passé.
Another option, and probably the best one for a quick trip, is the Keisei Skyliner, which takes only 45 minutes to Ueno Station, a more interesting area, and runs every 20 minutes. Ueno has a park with museums (I like the Sh*tamachi Museum of prewar city life) and a zoo and is only two subway stops from Asakusa, home of Sensoji Temple and one of the more traditional-looking areas.
Dec 25, 2017, 1:18 pm
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Narita City has an interesting walking street and some beautiful temples. Much easier and more relaxed than going into Tokyo (but also a lot less to see) - but after the transit both ways, etc doing a low stress easy tour of Narita and going to one of the local restaurants might be nice. The problem is that you won't have clothes for the cold weather either way!
Arriving at NRT from BKK at 8:25 am on ANA on Sunday, January 28th. Leaving at 5:05 pm on ANA for ORD. My friend is on TG from BKK to NRT and arrives at 7:35 am. She is on the same flight to ORD.
Thinking about taking a tour of Narita city with Rainbow Tours. Is this crazy to do in January?Too cold? Any other suggestions? I will have access to the ANA and United lounges but don't want to spend 7 hours in the lounge. My friend has never been to Japan so would be nice for her to see something rather than Narita airport.
We are returning from a two week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Anything different to see in Narita city?
Thanks!!
Thinking about taking a tour of Narita city with Rainbow Tours. Is this crazy to do in January?Too cold? Any other suggestions? I will have access to the ANA and United lounges but don't want to spend 7 hours in the lounge. My friend has never been to Japan so would be nice for her to see something rather than Narita airport.
We are returning from a two week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Anything different to see in Narita city?
Thanks!!
Dec 26, 2017, 7:46 pm
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Actually we will have winter coats for our return to Chicago. I have been to Tokyo 3 times. I’m not an expert but have been to many of the areas mentioned. I have not been to Ueno. The Askusa area was one of my favorites but it was in April. How early do we need to be back at the airport?
Dec 27, 2017, 4:50 am
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Actually we will have winter coats for our return to Chicago. I have been to Tokyo 3 times. I’m not an expert but have been to many of the areas mentioned. I have not been to Ueno. The Askusa area was one of my favorites but it was in April. How early do we need to be back at the airport?
Now if you have lounge access..
Dec 27, 2017, 7:40 pm
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Assuming you have already checked your baggage at the beginning of your return trio, and you also already have your BPs, In that case I would recommend getting back to NRT between 2:30 and 3:00 PM to avoid any stress, They are relatively efficient with the outbound immigration and security checks.
Now if you have lounge access..
Now if you have lounge access..
i do have lounge access. Flying J on ANA and have UA Club membership. Any suggestions on the best lounge?
Dec 28, 2017, 6:05 am
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Unfortunately not familiar with the ANA/UA Lounge options having only flown OW airlines from NRT, but I'm sure you could find info on those from either of their respective forums here on FT!
Jun 25, 2018, 1:52 am
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I've been to Japan twice before- travelling in a premium economy cabin.. One time customs line was decent, and the last time it was intense and super long.
This time, flew in J and FAs were handing out FastPass line access, which put us through immigration in literally 2 minutes.. impressive. Such a shame such a perk is only for J and not PY, which I usually fly!
This time, flew in J and FAs were handing out FastPass line access, which put us through immigration in literally 2 minutes.. impressive. Such a shame such a perk is only for J and not PY, which I usually fly!
Jun 25, 2018, 3:41 pm
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Actually we will have winter coats for our return to Chicago. I have been to Tokyo 3 times. I’m not an expert but have been to many of the areas mentioned. I have not been to Ueno. The Askusa area was one of my favorites but it was in April. How early do we need to be back at the airport?
Jul 18, 2018, 3:09 pm
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~30 hour stopover NRT
I have a stopover in Tokyo on my way back to LAX from BKK on 21 February next year. Arriving at NRT 8:25 AM Thursday and departing NRT next day at 5:00 PM. I'll be with my dad and want to show him a quick taste of Tokyo. Was thinking of staying overnight around the Tokyo Station area since it's an easy on/of the N'EX, and I'd like to take my dad to Tsukiji. Any suggestions for hotels ~$100/night and sushi/ramen restaurants in this area?
Jul 22, 2018, 9:45 am
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Jul 22, 2018, 11:24 am
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Just researched it. It's actually called Fast Lane (not FastPass).The JAL YVR-NRT flight does not have first class seats, so it seems that the coupons (as they are called) on that route at times are given to business passengers.
edited to say: Don't want to get this thread off topic.
Fast Lane thread is here: NRT and KIX to introduce fast lanes for immigration
edited to say: Don't want to get this thread off topic.
Fast Lane thread is here: NRT and KIX to introduce fast lanes for immigration
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Jul 22, 2018, 3:30 pm
#794
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I have a stopover in Tokyo on my way back to LAX from BKK on 21 February next year. Arriving at NRT 8:25 AM Thursday and departing NRT next day at 5:00 PM. I'll be with my dad and want to show him a quick taste of Tokyo. Was thinking of staying overnight around the Tokyo Station area since it's an easy on/of the N'EX, and I'd like to take my dad to Tsukiji. Any suggestions for hotels ~$100/night and sushi/ramen restaurants in this area?
I have no idea if there are hotels @ $100 a night in that general area. Highly doubt it being that it is "central" Tokyo.
Jul 23, 2018, 6:10 pm
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I have a stopover in Tokyo on my way back to LAX from BKK on 21 February next year. Arriving at NRT 8:25 AM Thursday and departing NRT next day at 5:00 PM. I'll be with my dad and want to show him a quick taste of Tokyo. Was thinking of staying overnight around the Tokyo Station area since it's an easy on/of the N'EX, and I'd like to take my dad to Tsukiji. Any suggestions for hotels ~$100/night and sushi/ramen restaurants in this area?