Travel Essentials in Japan

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Ensure your business trip to Japan is stress-free by following these tips on how to get around Japan’s famously efficient public transport system.

Traveling from Narita Airport to Tokyo by Train

JR Narita Express Train (NEX):

  • Direct to Tokyo Station (takes 53 minutes).
  • Direct to Shinjuku Station (approx. 80-90 minutes).
  • NEX trains usually run every 30 minutes.
  •  Payment by credit card accepted.
  • NEX English website

Keisei Skyliner Train:

*Both train services operate from the basement level of each terminal at Narita Airport (follow the signs that say “Rails.”)

Traveling from Narita Airport to Tokyo by Limousine Bus

Direct to your hotel:

  • The Limousine bus has a direct service to various major hotels in Tokyo.
  • The list of participating hotels, time tables, and travel times can be found through the bus’ website below.
  • Payment by credit card accepted.
  • Limousine Bus English website

From Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT):

  • Buses depart every 10-15 minutes to the Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT).
  • Located at Suitengumae station on the Hanzomon subway line.
  • From here you may take a taxi or subway to your destination.
  • Payment by credit card accepted.
  • Limousine Bus English website
  • TCAT English website

Keisei Bus: 

  • Keisei Bus offers a fixed price ticket for a single journey for those travelling to and from Narita Airport.
  • More information and a timetable can be found Keisei Bus Keisei Bus English website

Traveling from Narita Airport to Tokyo by Taxi

  • Taxis are available at Narita Airport but not recommended as travel can be very expensive compared to efficient train and bus services.

Traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo by Train

Tokyo Monorail:  

  • The monorail travels to Tokyo’s Hamamatsucho station from where you can connect to almost anywhere in Tokyo on the JR Yamanote line.
  • It takes about  25 minutes to Hamamatsucho station.
  • The monorail has a station at each of Haneda Airport’s three terminals.
  • Tokyo Monorail English website

Keikyu Line:

  • The Keikyu line has two train stations at Haneda Airport: one for the international terminal and one serving both domestic terminals.
  • Keikyu trains run to Shinagawa and Yokohama (30-35 min via Airport Express.
  • Some Keikyu trains from Haneda Airport continue on to the Toei Asakusa Line.
  • Haneda Access English website

Traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo by Taxi

Travelling Between Haneda Airport and Narita Airport

Limousine Bus

Keikyu Line

  • Most Airport Rapid Express trains on the Keikyu Line also run all the way to Narita Airport’s terminals.
  • These services are much cheaper than the bus, but buses operate more frequently.
  • Haneda Access English website

Traveling fromTokyo to Narita Airport by train

JR Narita Express Train (NEX):

  • This train departs from several major stations in Tokyo (Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro etc.) to Narita Airport.
  • NEX English website

Keisei Skyliner: 

  • This train departs from Keisei Ueno Station, 3 min. walk from JR Ueno Station.
  • Reservations can be made on arrival at the station.
  • You can also depart from Nippori Station on the Yamanote Line.
  • Keisei Skyliner English website

Traveling fromTokyo to Narita Airport by Limousine Bus

From Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT):

  • TCAT is located at Suitengu-mae station on the Hanzomon subway line; exit No1 connects directly with TCAT.
  • Depending on your airline, you may be able to check your luggage and complete immigration formalities at TCAT.
  • Please arrive at TCAT approximately 4 hours before the departure of your flight.
  • TCAT English website

From your hotel:

Traveling from Tokyo to Haneda Airport by train

Tokyo Monorail:

  • Travels from Hamamatsucho station on the JR Yamanote to Haneda airport in about 15 minutes.

Keikyu:

  • There are trains about every 10 minutes during the day from Shinagawa station.
  • It will take about 15 minutes by direct line.
  • Haneda Access English website

Traveling from Tokyo to Haneda Airport by Limousine Bus

From Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT):  

  • TCAT is located at Suitengu-mae station on the Hanzomon subway line; exit No1 connects directly with TCAT.
  • Depending on your airline, you may be able to check your luggage and complete immigration formalities at TCAT.
  • Please arrive at TCAT approximately 4 hours before the departure of your flight.
  • TCAT English website 

Traveling from Tokyo to Haneda Airport from your hotel

Getting Around Japan by train

Shinkansen (bullet train)

  • Services run nearly the length of Japan, with trains running most frequently from Tokyo to Nagoya (100min), and Osaka (140min).
  • Tickets can be booked at major JR railway stations across Japan or online.
  • JR East English website
  • JR West English website

Regular trains

  • A countrywide train route search engine with service in English is available here.

Getting Around Japan by bus

  • Japan is serviced by a vast network of bus routes.
  • For budget travellers, night buses travelling to and from all major cities remain a popular way to travel.
  • General information about bus routes and companies servicing Japan can be found found here.

Helpful Links for traveling in Japan

Japan Guide

  • For a comprehensive database of travel options in Japan see here.

Tokyo Metro (subway)

Hyperdia

Travel Within Tokyo

  • Tokyo is serviced by a vast network of public transportation.

Tokyo Metro (subway)

Visiting the British Embassy

  • Please see the PDF below for details on the Embassy’s location, with instructions in Japanese for a taxi driver if required.

Last updated November 2023: Steve Crane OBE