Airport Name
Narita International Airport (Tokyo)
Airport Location
The airport is located 40 miles east of Tokyo.
Terminals
2
IATA Code
NRT
Telephone
+81 (0)476 322 802
Airport Overview
Serving one of the biggest and busiest cities in the world, Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) handles more than 35 million passengers each year. The primary hub for flights in and out of Japan, the airport is served by all major international airlines with connections to hundreds of cities worldwide.
Housed in a sleek, modern building with two terminals, the airport is efficient. There might not be fantastic views from the airport to gaze at, but there is plenty of entertainment to keep travelers busy for the duration of their stay.
Terminal Transfer
There is a free shuttle bus between terminals, operating every 10 minutes or so from 7:30am to 8pm, and every 20 minutes from 8pm to 10pm. The shuttle stops at bus stop No. 6 on the first level of Terminal 1, and bus stop No. 8 and 18 on the first level of Terminal 2. It’s easy to spot, as it’s bright yellow.
Getting into Town
Train: There are three trains with service to Tokyo Narita International Airport, with stations in both terminals. The Narita Express JR Line goes into downtown Tokyo, while the Skyliner has service to Nippori. It takes about an hour to get to downtown Tokyo on the train, and the fare is ¥2,940 (£24) for ordinary cars or ¥4,430 (£36) for business class.
Bus: There are buses from the airport to the city center that leave from the departure lobbies of both terminals. There are ticket counters at each. The T-CAT line (buses 1 and 10 from Terminal 1, and 7 and 17 from Terminal 2) goes to downtown Tokyo every hour. The trip into town takes one to two hours by bus, and costs ¥3,000 (£24) for adults and ¥1,500 (£12) for children. There are a number of other buses to other destinations around the area, and the helpful tourist information counter staff can assist you in finding the right line.
Taxi: There are both fixed-fare and metered taxis available at both terminals of the airport. Fixed-fare rates vary according to destination, and range from ¥15,000 (£12) to Edogawa, Katsushika and Adachi wards, to ¥26,000 (£211) to Setagaya and Suginami wards and Mitaka and Musashino cities. Passengers on fixed-fare taxis are also expected to pay tolls. Unmetered fares to the city center are around ¥30,000 (£243), and the ride takes 60-90 minutes.
Car Parking
There are four separate parking areas at the airport: P1 and P5 serve Terminal 1, and P2 and P3 are for Terminal 2 passengers. P1 and P2 charge ¥500 (£4) for the first hour and ¥250 (£2) per hour after that, with a daily rate of ¥2,000 (£16). P3 and P5 are cheaper, charging ¥400 (£3) for the first hour and ¥200 (£1.60) per hour with a daily rate of ¥1,500 (£12). P5 is further away, requiring a bit of a walk to the terminal. Credit cards are accepted at all parking ramps.
Information Desks
There are information desks on the first, third and fourth levels of each terminal – just look out for the white desk with the large question mark above it. The staff members are friendly and speak English well.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange, VAT-refund service, cell-phone rental and post office.
Luggage: There are luggage storage and repair facilities, and a lost property office.
Conference and business: There are credit card and pay lounges with business services including copy and fax services, business card printing, and Internet
access.
Other facilities: Dentist, medical clinics, beauty salons, dry cleaning, changing rooms, pet hotel, storage lockers, event ticketing service, oxygen bar, massage chairs, nail salon, VIP lounges, Internet kiosks, family play areas, smoking areas, and an Overseas Infectious Disease Information Corner.
Wi-Fi: Free wireless Internet zones are available at numerous locations throughout the airport.
Shopping: There are numerous specialty shops with beautiful wares, including the exquisite tea services at Fukujuen (Terminal 1), Japanese pearl jewelry at Takashi Shinju (Terminal 2), silk kimonos at Oriental Bazaar (Terminal 1), and traditional plum candies at Okashi Greenport (Terminal 1). Sea Gourmet has fresh fish packed in dry ice to take abroad, but check with your local customs before buying.
Both terminals have more utilitarian shops for those little items you may have forgotten, including bookstores, luggage stores, pharmacies and clothing stores. There is also a range of duty-free shops with everything from cigarettes to sake.
Food and drink: There are many dining options at Narita Airport in both terminals, with an emphasis on Japanese and Asian cuisine. Terminal 1 has a number of Japanese takeaways as well as a McDonald’s, Starbucks, Bagel & Bagel and Subway. The home-made beef hotdogs at West Park Cafe Express are a great snack while you wait in the queue at the ticket counter. For a more refined and relaxed option, try the delicious pizza and pasta at Tave Ciao or the Japanese set menus at Sky Kitchen. If you don’t have children in tow you can also enjoy a draft beer at Bar Avion.
Terminal 2 has nearly as many food options, with a similar selection of fast-food and sit-down restaurants. Some of the highlights are the fresh seafood delivered daily to Mawaru-gansozushi, and the freshly-brewed coffee at UCC Cafe Plaza. Families with picky eaters should head to La Fiesta, a buffet-style restaurant with a wide selection of Western and Eastern food.
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