Great job! Skyliner for sure as a solo traveler. However leaving Tokyo is a different circus amirite? Catching your plane on time adds a stronger sense of urgency. How would you do this if you want to order the return ticket Skyliner online from Nippori during a weekday and have the Suica on the iPhone? Thanks!
Another benefit of the Skyliner is that, by purchasing on Klook, you don't need to book the exact day and hour for your travel. It just needs to be within 90 days of the purchase. If you don't know how long it will take to leave the immigration, for example, it is a peace of mind.
Thanks for the video! The limousine bus was a very handy service for us and I agree that it is great for first time travellers who don't want/don't have the energy to figure out the public transport system. The bus basically took us to a block away from our hotel so all we needed to do was a short walk. No fuss, great service, and a relaxing ride.
I have to say that as a seasoned Japan tourist, I find your channel the most helpful of all the many TH-cam channels available. This is not said to be critical of other channels but your channel is consistently helpful, insightful, and up-to-date. Thank you for all the helpful information. All this being said, I prefer Haneda because it is closer to Tokyo but I have yet to try Narita.
Thanks so much guys!! It's like you can see into our upcoming itinerary and make videos just for us! 😆 My wife and I appreciate all your great tips and recommendations.
My wife and I just wrapped up our 3-weeks trip and used the non-stop, LCB both ways @ 1300jpy each way, plenty of buses, good service, comfortable, and easy to find.
Definitely recommend the Keisei Skyliner. Yes, slightly more expensive, but it feels elegant, the ride is smooth and there's plenty of space for luggage and hassle free/worry free
Skyaccess is a great option if you travel light and stay near Asakusa line. Like if your hotel is near Daimon station, it will take about the same time as other more expensive options while not requiring any transfers.
LOVE your breakdowns!! Quick,concise...please consider continuing this format for other things...like a review of Narita/Haneda airport hotel options if you arrive late!!🙏
Thx for the info! Me and my friends plan to arrive after the Obon period during late August at Narita T2 at around 20h but I heard mixed receptions about the crowds at the immigration that can vary from 15 min to sometimes 2h. Hopefully, we'll be able to catch the Skyliner since our hotel is near Nippori.
Hi, just have all your forms pre-filled out online to help you get through immigration as quick as possible. It is becoming more efficient there. I think you can make the last train :)
As a frequent Tokyo traveler, I've tried both Narita Express and Skyliner, and I prefer the Narita Express for its accessibility in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo stations.
There's also the Green Car on the regular train operated by JR. It costs ¥2600 to tokyo. If you have an IC card you can tap at the gate and then pay the attendant when you get onboard. It's slower than the Narita Express but with similar amenities. It is first come first serve so some may consider this a pro or a con, tho you should likely get a seat as Narita airport is first (or second) stop
I took the bus from there to Tokyo Station. Straight shot. Didn’t have to figure out the subway system. Super organized and a pleasant experience. Also, it was cheap. A win.
Great video! Helpful and thorough as always. We had a relatively easy time getting on the Narita Express after getting in and picking up our pocket wifi, but we did have to ask the ticket counter if we'd purchased the right tickets from the machine, since the dual fare process for limited express trains was rather confusing.
Thanks for the excellent updates! For me, the airport limosine bus was always the best because I would be coming in from SFO and transferring to a domestic flight to visit my friends and family in Okinawa. In 1988 to around 2012, they had very few domestic flight connections at NRT. Now with more LCC's around like Peach and Jetstar Japan, there are more flights to domestic locations around Japan from Narita. It's better of you can to fly into Haneda, you are close to downtown. Last April, I took a cab from Tokyo Station to Haneda airport, cost was 8,500 yen. The train is cheaper at 700 yen and takes around 30-37 minutes.
Thanks Heidi and George for another excellent video. You caused me to reconsider travelling from Narita into Tokyo Station area in the evening for just one night - it is significantly cheaper to stay in Narita for that night! Thank you
You missed mentioning the Narita Airport - Tokyo station shuttle bus service. The cheapest option - now ¥1,500 per person (previously ¥1,300, and a number of years back, ¥1,000). That said, only for the experienced traveller since one has to make a transfer to get to the hotel (unless the hotel is walking distance from JR Tokyo station).
This is great, thank you! Will be visiting from Australia next April and our Flight doesn't land until late at night. We will have to use to private transfer then.
Currently in Tokyo and every single day we implement several of your on-point tips. Our 1st trip to Japan has been so smooth -mostly thanks to your informative videos. Now we need your expert opinion. Our hotel is in Akihabara, Tokyo and our family of 4 will fly back home (Air Canada) on 8/13/24 via Narita airport, Terminal 1. 1. Which luggage delivery company should we use to pick up our luggage and take it to the airport? Yamato, Airporter or other? 2. Which public or private transport should we use to get to NRT airport? Our flight departs at 17:45. We may prefer convenience over economy. 3. Finally, what time do you recommend we arrive at NRT on our travel day? [Our family members do not have mobility issues, so we don’t need extra time]. As always - thank you!
Aloha, If you want convenience then taking private transport would be the easiest way. Then you would not need to worry about luggage delivery. Klook has the best deals that we have seen as they have a lot of options. Just look for a vehicle like a Toyota Alphard or Vellfire for the most comfortable ride. geni.us/tokyoprivatetransfer Or taking the airport limousine is also a nice option if you can get one near your accommodation in Akihabara and again, you won't need to worry about luggage shipping. geni.us/airportlimousinebus We recommend leaving no later than 12:00 PM which is a good time as there will be less traffic and you should arrive at Narita within an hour, giving you extra buffer time. We hope you are enjoying your last few days in Japan!
Thank you for the informative video! If we use private luxury van, do we let them know arrival time or account for extra time to walk out to arrival gate?
Can you do another where to get another IC Card video. Need to know if I can pick one up at NRT or Tokyo Station. As for the video I think we will do the limousine bus. To many people with luggage. Thanks for all the videos you have producted. The wife and I watch just about everyone you have produced.
Hi, the latest information from JR says that you can purchase a Welcome Suica at Terminal 1 station and terminal 2-3 station. You can also purchase a regular Suica at: Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Ueno and Ikebukuro. Of course, this can change at anytime. Good luck!
was in tokyo a week ago & IC cards were unavailable at tokyo station. according to JR East staff, only available at narita & haneda. but these things seem to change daily 😅
the bus sounds quite nice, sadly i think my hotel is out of the way (suburb of tokyo) and it doesn't drop me off in front of such a small place. Really wish I saw your channel before I booked my hotels already. Great tips for next time!
Hi, one more question regarding the Limousine Buses. So you can select hotels in the specific areas. My hotel isn't on the list but some of the hotels are closer to my hotel than the Shinjuku West exit. So if i choose a hotel closer to my hotel does the bus let me exit at the hotel (for example Hilton Tokyo) and then I walk only 8 minutes instead of 15 minutes. Or do all of them just exit at the Shinjuku West? Greetings and thanks for the nice video
Thabk you for all your videos! So helpful!. I've been binge watching as we are travelling soon and I am so unprepared. I like the look of private transfers but I have a fam of 6. Was the price quoted per vehicle or per person? Thanks ❤
Hi, Toyota HiAce & GranAce comes to mind. Also Nissan as the NV350 van. But do know that while these are larger vehicles and comfortable, the Alphard takes comfort to a higher level.
Loved your video, needed some advice. We are travelling from Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Takayama - Kyoto - Osaka in our 2 week trip. How to book trains? Buy the JLR pass or travel adhoc buying tickets at each station/klook? Thanks
Hi, first you might want to watch this video then calculate to see if the Whole JR Pass will be worth it for you. In particular, you might be able to make the 7 day Whole JR Pass work for you if you can get to all the far areas within this time: th-cam.com/video/7ejmnpcFFJg/w-d-xo.html Or the Hokuriku Arch Pass: th-cam.com/video/Z_BlVF-h_xk/w-d-xo.html Otherwise, purchasing individual shinkansen tickets is a good option on Klook and they very recently made it easier to purchase and redeem your tickets.
Last two trips to Tokyo, we favored the Airport Limousine service; in part, it dropped us off on the door step of our hotel in Shinjuku. Definitely, book in advance at their site or thru the recommended third-party site. Narita Express is good, depending on how close to your destination hotel.
Hi, thanks for the video, very well presented. My hubby and I arrive at 5.30 pm, with one medium suitcase each, and need to get to Gracery HOtel, Asakusa. What is my best option? Will the airport limousine bus stop at Gracery hotel? Thanks in advance
Hi, I don't believe the limousine bus will stop at the Gracery Hotel. Your best bet is to take the Keisei Skyliner to Keisei Ueno Station then either switch to a local line or take a taxi from the station to your hotel.
hey there, love your videos. How does luggage work for the N'EX? do you book that when you buy your ticket or are there first come first serve luggage racks?
Hi, thanks for watching :). For luggage on the N'EX it is unfortunately first come first serve on using the luggage racks. Worst case, there is a little room where you can place in front of you at your seat. Unless, you have a ton of luggage I don't think you will have a problem. If possible try to avoid peak hours as the N'EX can be completely full.
Thank you for your videos, they are really helpful. Not sure which option to choose and any advice would be great. Arriving at Narita at 6pm and need to go to Shibuya Tokyu Rei Hotel. I'm favouring the bus, so that I don't have to lug my suitcase around. How can I find out where the bus will stop closest to the hotel. I've tried the website but it doesn't help me much. Thanks.
hello..nice video! really informative. I would like to ask which transportation plan would you recommend for my trip, I'm first and solo traveller to Japan and will arrive at Narita around 5.30 Pm on Sunday, my last destination is Tokinosumika, Gotemba. any suggestion? i'm looking for the fastest route (mix mode transportaion is fine).
Hi, I'm glad it's informative! Since there is no shinkansen to Gotemba you are going to have to take multiple trains for the fastest route. Choosing a train will depend on when you actually leave NRT. I have a couple of suggestions. 1) Take the Keisei Skyliner to Keisei Ueno station but then you will need to take a short walk to the JR Ueno Station. I recommend Ueno over Tokyo Station because it is much less overwhelming. From Ueno you will find different trains heading to Gotemba but you might need to make a transfer depending on when you leave. 2) A longer but way to avoid a possible extra transfer is to take the N'eX to Shinjuku, then take a bus direct to Gotemba. Once you arrive you might need a taxi. It will be around 10PM. Good luck!
Thank you for your informative videos. Question, we are flying into Haneda and out of Narita. Which stations go directly to Narita? We are flexible on our location to stay and haven't even booked our final weeks' hotels yet.
Hi, it depends on the type of transportation you will be taking. If taking the Narita express then you can be near: Shinjuku, Shibuya or Tokyo Station. If Kesei Skyliner then near Ueno or Nippori. For all other forms of transportation please check the links in the video description.
Hi. Your videos are really informative. What transportation from Narita would you recommend if your hotel is in Asakusa? It appears to be the Narita Express. Then, either take the subway from Tokyo Station to the Asakusa stop or take a cab from Tokyo Station to our hotel. Thanks.
Hi, thanks for watching :). Please check if your hotel is near Keisei Ueno Station. If so, then the Kesei Skyliner will be the better choice. Otherwise, like you mentioned you can take the subway to Asakusa Station. Taxis are also a nice option for the final portion especially after a long flight!
Do you happen to know if u can travel or walk between terminal 1 and terminal 2 after the security point?? I know there is a shuttle before check in. But there’s not much information on after the security point. Thanks.
While you can easily walk between T2 & T3, I don't think it's possible to walk to T1 due to the layout and sections of the roads don't have sidewalks. The shuttle bus would be the way to go.
Thank you for the great info. I'm trying to work out how to get somewhere near Keisei Tateishi Station but can't seem to see it as an option on the bus links. Do you have any tips for the trip please? I have also noticed there are a limited number of Skyliner trains that stop at Shin-Kamagaya and Aoto stations.
Hi, I think your best bet is one of the Keisei trains as you mentioned some Skyliners stop at Aoto Station. You can do a search from this page to find out the times for both the Skyliner and their other trains: www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Hi, while Ueno Station is closer I suggest Nippori because it will be easier to switch to the Yamanote line which will take you directly to Kanda Station. If you prefer to get off at Ueno You can either take a taxi or still switch trains to Kanda Station.
Thank you please advise what I can get to Tokyo station landing at 9pm at Narita on a Friday evening. Does the limousine bus run all night? Is there a Tokyo shuttle?
Your best bet at that time is probably the Keisei Airport Bus from Narita to Tokyo Station. Here's the website with more info, including time table. The price is double (3,000 Yen) for late night buses. tyo-nrt.com/en
The fastest way will be to take the Narita Express. The limousine bus is also a good option if you have a lot of luggage but for your time you may get stuck in traffic.
Thank you for the informative video! I have a question: if I’m going to Yokohama from Narita is there a direct train and if not, what would be the fastest way (via train or bus, not taxi I think that would be super expensive) Thank you !
Hi, yes, you can take the Narita Express. It will be the fastest method. It will make a few stops along the way but will stop in Yokohama. here is a direct link on Klook: www.klook.com/en-US/rails-32/1012-japan/search/?date_range_count=90&origin_position_name=Narita%20Airport%20Terminal%201%20%28NEX%29&origin_position=89a08241-f2fb-4ee4-b2e5-a715ad3d0f8c&destination_position_name=Yokohama&destination_position=06559a9c-5e25-4254-acd1-7694e98502f2&departure_date=2024-08-11&aid=29280 Or purchase at the airport. Just be sure you get on the Narita Express that is bound for Yokohama or Ofuna NOT bound for Shinjuku,
I will arrive at Narita at 6:30pm and want to go direct to Hiroshima (without stopping in Tokyo) by Shinkansen. What option would you recommend for budget traveller? Which Shinkansen station in Tokyo should I take? Thank you in advance.
Hi, you can take one of the cheaper trains from Narita to Tokyo Station. At Tokyo Station you will board the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen bound for Hiroshima. The shinkansen gates are located on the first floor. Optionally, you can board the shinkansen at Shinagawa Station which is farther out. Note, you can only board the shinkansen bound for Hiroshima from these 2 stations in Tokyo. Also, please know the last shinkansen that is bound for HIroshima so you don't miss it! But you should have plenty of time.
Well done video! What is the best way to go from Narita airport to Kyoto? We wanted to start there (where we can take advantage of waking up early) and work our way back to Tokyo. Would you take a bullet train or flight to Osaka?
For businessmen, the shinkansen and domestic flights are basically direct competitors for Tokyo to Osaka. One of the biggest advantages of the shinkansen is it's city center to (almost) city center and it avoids all the airport hassle. So... when you're already starting from Narita the balance is heavily in favor of just taking a domestic flight over to Osaka.
We always opt for the bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto. It gets you directly there, versus flying into Osaka and needing to take transportation from the airport to Kyoto. But really, we would just fly directly into Osaka to start our trip, rather than flying into Narita, if that's an option. 🌸 Heidi
@@Joe-tj1zs ah, I see. If you do not leave the airport, meaning you stay within the confines of the terminal then you don't need to clear immigration and your luggage will be checked all the way to the Philippines. You will still be allowed to shop and eat within the airport.
Viajo a Tokio y llegamos a las 9:00 am, nuestro hospedaje está en 105-0014 Prefectura de Tokio Minato, Tokio, ３－１２－９ Tokio Sushine Tower Premiun. Busqué en Google y me dice que use el Keisei Skyliner, pero según el mapa n necesito transbordar, dice que siga en el mismo tren y me baje en la estación Mita. ¿ ES correcto ? o debo bajarme en Ueno o Tokio Station y transbordar. MUchas gracias, me resultan muy útiles sus viedos.Narita Airport Terminal 2･3 Station TrenKeisei Narita SkyaccessAccess-TokkyuNishi-Magome 49 min (8 paradas) · Andén 1 · Parada KS41 Continuar en el mismo vehículo SubterráneoAsakusa LineNishi-Magome 22 min (12 paradas) 7:02 Mita Sta. CaminaA pie
Keisei Skyliner goes from Narita Airport to Ueno. The station before Ueno is Nippori. Some trains stop at Aoto, about 10 stations before Ueno. You can take Skyliner to Ueno or Nippori and transfer to JR Yamanote, getting off at Hamamatsucho or Tamachi. Or you can transfer at Aoto to a different Keisei train that goes on the Keisei Oshiage Line. The Keisei Oshiage Line becomes the TOEI Asakusa Line which will go to Daimon and Mita Stations.
HI @mirandaalvareztellez6186, the information provided by @redfish337 are good recommendations. The Skyliner only goes as far at Ueno Station so you would need to make a transfer to JR Yamanote Line. Or you can take the Kesei Sky Access but it is not so frequent, that is the only train that would go directly to Mita Station.
Great video! I tried to apply your Klook discount code and it wasn’t working for the arch pass. I haven’t bought tickets yet. Any idea why it wasn’t working?
Hello , love your vids , i will travel from narita airport to kuramae district, but the ticket has 2 options where i can depart , nippori and ueno, where should i go so I can be closer to kuramae , thank you in advance
Thanks for the overview. I'm planning to use the Keisei Narita Skyaccess or Keisei Line in the early evening because it stops at Kuramae station nearby my hotel. The Skyliner would require to change the train at some point, something I want to avoid after a 14 hour flight. Is there something to know about the tickets, or can I just go to a ticket machine and enter "kuramae station" to get an appropriate ticket?
Hi, sounds like you did your research ;) Yes, you can just purchase from the ticket machine or if the office isn't busy, you can purchase there as well.
The one thing I don't like about the limo bus is they limit each person a maximum of two pieces of checked luggage. I often times travel with three + my backpack + my camera case. I even offered to pay for a third piece of checked luggage and they still said no even when the bus is not full. Because of this, the bus is not an option for me. Better to just ship my luggage a day or two ahead of time and just take the train (normally the Narita Express).
Did Limo bus go to Shinagawa JR train station? (I will need to take JRTrain to Osaka which by watching your video thinking LCB might be better option rather than taking NEX) sorry for dumb question, Im going to Japan for first time… but I open for better option
Hi, the limousine bus does not go to Shinagawa Station and I do not know of any buses that do. However, they may exist. Since your plan is to get to Shinagawa Station to Osaka I assume you are going to take the Tokaido Shinkansen? If so, please consider Tokyo Station as well since buses do go to Tokyo Station and you can also board the Tokaido Shinkansen bound for Osaka at Tokyo Station.
Great advice! Did you have any issues for private transfers? I'm heading to Japan in a couple of months and my return trip is in Haneda. Since my flight leaves early in the morning I'm thinking of going with a private transfer from my hotel to the airport.
Hi. I am carrying 2 medium luggages with me and planning to take the limousine bus.. I would like to know if they have weight requirement for each luggage? Or do they allow 2 luggages for each passenger?
My hotel is walking distance from Ryogoku station. What is the best option? I have seen there is a possibility taking the Keisei and then Oedo line but I’d rather not transfer
Go Asakusabashi side instead and walk from there if you don't really want to transfer. Maybe 1000 meter (0.6 mile) walk depending on where your hotel is exactly since you have to go a little south to get to a bridge. Asakusabashi is Asakusa line so some of the Keisei lines just go straight through to Asakusabashi directly. Also, just FYI... Oedo Line is one of the newer lines and is a circle line which therefore necessarily crosses a lot of lines perpendicularly... in other words, it's below most other lines. I don't know about Ryogoku station in particular but you should generally expect to be in the bowels of the earth when using Oedo Line and need to account for a bunch of extra time to take a bunch of escalators (or use an elevator).
BTW, best is a matter of opinion. There will always be give and take. For the convenience of getting dumped off within about 1000 meters of your hotel with no transfers you would be taking about 30 minutes longer than some of the faster options (and keeping ~$10-20 more in your pocket) I'm just telling you what I'd do. Edit: (also, it depends on what "walking distance from Ryogoku station" means... where you are EXACTLY will determine what stations are actually worth considering... if it's more like 3000 meters to Asakusabashi for you then Oedo and Sobu line will be looking a lot better despite the transfers)
i am still debating if i take limo bus or keisei skyliner, me and my brothers hotel is at akihabara station area, and was thinking of either going to keisei ueno via skyliner or tcat via limo bus 9closest stop via limo bus). will have 3 med size luggage so not sure if keisei skyliner can fit those.
Hi, you can easily fit three medium size bags on the Keisei. I think in your case the Skyliner is the better option and you can also switch to JR Ueno and get off at Akihabara station or even walk.
@@KenshoQuest thank you!. looking at the luggage space, as long as we stick with the medium size we good. just wanted confirmation on the luggage size. but you solve my issue.
Hey guys great video with heaps of info as usual. I've always flown into Haneda so I was looking for this type of info, thank you. I arrive into Narita at 5:45pm so hopefully I'll be out of customs/immigration by 7pm. Then I need to exchange my JR Rail pass as I am heading for Osaka. I was going to take the Narita Express to Tokyo station and get on a Shinkansen to Osaka. I'll book these tickets when I exchange my JR pass. What do you think? Any tips or assistance would be greatly appreciated :)
Is the JR pass even still sensible for you after the price hike? Why not fly Narita to Osaka and buy any other shinkansen a la carte? The itinerary as given doesn't seem impossible. But you're basically relying on everything working properly with no congestion. And you knowing exactly what you're doing. Last train is ~20:04 assuming you don't have to take additional trains on the Osaka side. And this assumes you take the skyliner and waste your JR pass- if you're taking Narita express you need to be on the train 10 minutes earlier. (make sure to look up the exact schedule yourself) Again, not to say it's impossible- just that it's relying on things outside of your control to all work in order.
Hi, the last Tokaido Shinkansen bound for Shin-Osaka Station departs Tokyo Station around ~10 PM. The Narita Express arrives underground you will need to come up to the street level to enter the shinkansen gates. Look for Tokaido Shinkansen or ask an attendant. You should be fine unless it is super crazy at Narita, which in sometimes can be.
We don't have kids and travel with carryons only. However, we anticipate to shop alot while in Japan this October. Would you recommend Airport Bus or Narita Express on our way back to Narita Airport with check-in luggages? Airport Bus is the ideal choice since we will be picked up right in front of our hotel but the possibility of running into traffic and missing our flights scares me. Thank you for your help 🙏
Ask hotel staff for some suggestions. The best option depends a lot on the location and timeframe. About missing the flight--even Japanese trains are not 100% fail safe. The faster the train, the lower the reliability. The train can literally stop in the middle of a tunnel giving you no options to continue your trip until they get that training running again. With a bus, you typically don't get stuck to the point here you cannot get off the bus, take a taxi to continue your trip. The traffic situation impacting bus I think is overrated as those buses run on expressway (toll road) so the delays caused by traffic is not usually particularly high. The bus is typically faster than Narita Express just because with the train, you need to go deep into basement at Narita and some train station (like Tokyo Station), the platform is very deep as well. My preference when traveling with no more than a backpack and one medium suitcase for train to Narita is Keisei Sky Access (as opposed to Skyliner) if direct service from your hotel area is available--it's only a few hundred yen more than Keisei Main Line but much faster and not nearly as expensive as Skyliner or Narita Express. For bus, the low cost bus from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport run by both Keisei and JR Kanto but you might need to take a subway or train from your airport to Tokyo Station area--it does have free wi-fi and some buses even have a restroom--you're limited to one checked luggage per passenger and one carry on (maybe a backpack)--that's why it is much cheaper than Limousine Bus which can accept 2 checked luggage.
Hi, you can change the location to Tokyo Station but it doesn't matter as the Narita Express will stop at Tokyo Station on its way to Shinjuku. Just make sure you get on the train that is bound for Shinjuku because there is another Narita Express that will head to Yokohama.
Really appreciate your videos. We are arriving tom at Narita Terminal 2 (1:00pm). I've filed out the Visit Japan Web forms already and have my QR code. My first question is how long does it take to get through immigration? Our final destination is Nagoya japan and I want to purchase our shinkansen ticket in advance via Smart EX (which i learned from your other video! Thanks). I'm traveling with two small children 4 and 8 years old. So I want to limit the amount of waiting time between Narita - Shinagawa Station - Nagoya. That being said, what would be safe time for me to book the JR Narita Express Train and what would you suggest time I book the Shinagawa to Nagoya (Nozomi) given our arrival, travel time, etc. My idea was to book the JR NEX train at 2:24pm to Shinagawa Station then book the Nozomi 49 to Nagoya 4:37pm.
Hi, as long as you arrive on time then your planned schedule should work fine :). but if you have other things to do like pick up pocket Wifi or ship luggage it can add a lot to your time depending on how busy it is that time of day. It does take about 1 hr. to clear immigration and customs, especially with young kids so keep this in mind. Also, you mention QR Code, so I just want to be sure that you have one for everyone?
Hi, great question. They are different trains run by different companies. The Narita Express ( N'EX ) is the faster train with less stops and costs about ¥3,000 ( most travelers will use the N'EX ). The Narita Sky Access, a slower more local type train has more stops, is run by Keisei, the same company that runs the Skyliner, much cheaper at about ¥1,500.
Hi, only for the base fare portion, you will still need to buy the express ticket for your reservation. Therefore, we recommend just buying the the whole narita express ticket and not using your Suica IC card at all.
We are staying at Ueno so looks like we are best to use the Keisei Ueno sky liner, we arrive at 7pm (allowing an hour to get out at 8pm) do we need to book ahead or will there be enough at that time for 2 adults and 5 yr old child with luggage? I don’t want to book as who knows what delays we may encounter. Is a 5 yr old free and able to have their own seat? Great content many thanks.
Hi, I think you will be fine to wait unless you are traveling during a Japanese holiday. Your 5-yo will need to purchase a child ticket if you want to ensure they have their own seat. Also, please fill out the forms online to save some time for both immigration and customs.
only the hotels listed on their website here. After you enter your terminal starting point you will see the options: webservice.limousinebus.co.jp/web/en/Top.aspx
Hi, 4 for sure if your kids are small or possibly 5. Look for the larger taxis. Or you can ask the information desk to call a larger taxi for you if you can't find one.
Apparently one cannot get anywhere but Tokyo from Narita. I cannot find any affordable transport from Narita to Chiba area. The only bus I could find is "temporarily suspended". So many options to Tokyo, which is no help.
Hi, where in Chiba are you going? You can take local trains from NRT like the Narita Line OR take the Keisei train Part way then switch to a local line to the Chiba area.
@@KenshoQuest Good morning. We are going to Mitsui Garden Parkside Kashiwa No Ha. I have been trying to find a way from Narita and, maybe I'm looking wrong, but starting to feel a little despair, ngl. Thought about taxi since we have 3 people, but seems expensive. $200 or so. Yikes.
There are multiple transportation options available in Japan with a range of prices. A taxi from Narita into central Tokyo would be expensive (around USD $200). For that distance we take a train or airport limousine bus. We often take a GO taxi for short distances, such as from our hotel to a major train station. We don’t mind the price for shorter distances vs our whole family walking with luggage to the train station.
Probably more people mention the Keisei Skyliner since it's faster, with fewer stops, and has reserved seats and luggage racks. We bundled Keisei Sky Access in with "other trains". It's slower since it stops at more stations, but it's definitely an option for getting to Asakusa.
Which option sounds like the best one for you to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo?
The NEX!
The airport limousine bus is a winner!
Great job! Skyliner for sure as a solo traveler. However leaving Tokyo is a different circus amirite? Catching your plane on time adds a stronger sense of urgency. How would you do this if you want to order the return ticket Skyliner online from Nippori during a weekday and have the Suica on the iPhone? Thanks!
thanks for the video, what's your opinion if you've a family of 6 going to shinjuku? thanks in advance!
Planning on booking a hotel at ueno so probably the skyliner
Another benefit of the Skyliner is that, by purchasing on Klook, you don't need to book the exact day and hour for your travel. It just needs to be within 90 days of the purchase. If you don't know how long it will take to leave the immigration, for example, it is a peace of mind.
Excellent point. thanks for sharing!
@@henriquefelix Thank you
Thanks for the video! The limousine bus was a very handy service for us and I agree that it is great for first time travellers who don't want/don't have the energy to figure out the public transport system. The bus basically took us to a block away from our hotel so all we needed to do was a short walk. No fuss, great service, and a relaxing ride.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Hi! What was the name of your hotel please and how did you figure it out where to get off. Thanks
I have to say that as a seasoned Japan tourist, I find your channel the most helpful of all the many TH-cam channels available. This is not said to be critical of other channels but your channel is consistently helpful, insightful, and up-to-date. Thank you for all the helpful information.
All this being said, I prefer Haneda because it is closer to Tokyo but I have yet to try Narita.
Thanks so much guys!! It's like you can see into our upcoming itinerary and make videos just for us! 😆
My wife and I appreciate all your great tips and recommendations.
My wife and I just wrapped up our 3-weeks trip and used the non-stop, LCB both ways @ 1300jpy each way, plenty of buses, good service, comfortable, and easy to find.
Definitely recommend the Keisei Skyliner. Yes, slightly more expensive, but it feels elegant, the ride is smooth and there's plenty of space for luggage and hassle free/worry free
Our preference as well ;)
Skyaccess is a great option if you travel light and stay near Asakusa line. Like if your hotel is near Daimon station, it will take about the same time as other more expensive options while not requiring any transfers.
When i land to Narita in january i used Keisei Narita Skyaccess to Asakusa with pasmo passport and it was nice but i had only backpack
Thanks for sharing!
LOVE your breakdowns!! Quick,concise...please consider continuing this format for other things...like a review of Narita/Haneda airport hotel options if you arrive late!!🙏
Thank you for this video/tips! detailed and very helpful information!! :)
You're welcome! Here's our checklist for planning a Japan trip: th-cam.com/video/5o_PFG8xWWQ/w-d-xo.html
Thx for the info! Me and my friends plan to arrive after the Obon period during late August at Narita T2 at around 20h but I heard mixed receptions about the crowds at the immigration that can vary from 15 min to sometimes 2h. Hopefully, we'll be able to catch the Skyliner since our hotel is near Nippori.
Hi, just have all your forms pre-filled out online to help you get through immigration as quick as possible. It is becoming more efficient there. I think you can make the last train :)
As a frequent Tokyo traveler, I've tried both Narita Express and Skyliner, and I prefer the Narita Express for its accessibility in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo stations.
Very informative. Continue doing it👏👏👌
There's also the Green Car on the regular train operated by JR. It costs ¥2600 to tokyo. If you have an IC card you can tap at the gate and then pay the attendant when you get onboard. It's slower than the Narita Express but with similar amenities. It is first come first serve so some may consider this a pro or a con, tho you should likely get a seat as Narita airport is first (or second) stop
Super tip! Thanks for sharing!
I took the bus from there to Tokyo Station. Straight shot. Didn’t have to figure out the subway system. Super organized and a pleasant experience. Also, it was cheap. A win.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Can I get a bus from Narita to Shinjuku station?
Great video! Helpful and thorough as always. We had a relatively easy time getting on the Narita Express after getting in and picking up our pocket wifi, but we did have to ask the ticket counter if we'd purchased the right tickets from the machine, since the dual fare process for limited express trains was rather confusing.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks!
Thank you!
google map helps choose which is convenient for your destination and time
Thanks for the excellent updates! For me, the airport limosine bus was always the best because I would be coming in from SFO and transferring to a domestic flight to visit my friends and family in Okinawa. In 1988 to around 2012, they had very few domestic flight connections at NRT. Now with more LCC's around like Peach and Jetstar Japan, there are more flights to domestic locations around Japan from Narita. It's better of you can to fly into Haneda, you are close to downtown. Last April, I took a cab from Tokyo Station to Haneda airport, cost was 8,500 yen. The train is cheaper at 700 yen and takes around 30-37 minutes.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Heidi and George for another excellent video. You caused me to reconsider travelling from Narita into Tokyo Station area in the evening for just one night - it is significantly cheaper to stay in Narita for that night! Thank you
Thanks for the info on Aug 10 travelling from Narita Airport to Asakusa Station.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this valuable information. Much appreciated
You're welcome!
Excelente video. Creo que ha sido uno de los mejores videos que mejor explican el transporte del aeropuerto a la ciudad de Tokio.
Muchas gracias!
Thanks very much for the informative video. I wish you had others for HND and KIX.
Standing in NRT and this helped a lot😊
We're so glad! Have a great trip!
You missed mentioning the Narita Airport - Tokyo station shuttle bus service. The cheapest option - now ¥1,500 per person (previously ¥1,300, and a number of years back, ¥1,000). That said, only for the experienced traveller since one has to make a transfer to get to the hotel (unless the hotel is walking distance from JR Tokyo station).
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This is great, thank you! Will be visiting from Australia next April and our Flight doesn't land until late at night. We will have to use to private transfer then.
Glad to help :). Have a great trip!
Thank you very much for sharing! Great info!
Great concise breakdown , thanks!
Currently in Tokyo and every single day we implement several of your on-point tips. Our 1st trip to Japan has been so smooth -mostly thanks to your informative videos. Now we need your expert opinion.
Our hotel is in Akihabara, Tokyo and our family of 4 will fly back home (Air Canada) on 8/13/24 via Narita airport, Terminal 1.
1. Which luggage delivery company should we use to pick up our luggage and take it to the airport? Yamato, Airporter or other?
2. Which public or private transport should we use to get to NRT airport? Our flight departs at 17:45. We may prefer convenience over economy.
3. Finally, what time do you recommend we arrive at NRT on our travel day? [Our family members do not have mobility issues, so we don’t need extra time].
As always - thank you!
Aloha,
If you want convenience then taking private transport would be the easiest way. Then you would not need to worry about luggage delivery. Klook has the best deals that we have seen as they have a lot of options. Just look for a vehicle like a Toyota Alphard or Vellfire for the most comfortable ride.
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Or taking the airport limousine is also a nice option if you can get one near your accommodation in Akihabara and again, you won't need to worry about luggage shipping.
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We recommend leaving no later than 12:00 PM which is a good time as there will be less traffic and you should arrive at Narita within an hour, giving you extra buffer time.
We hope you are enjoying your last few days in Japan!
Wonderful information. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome! Are you flying to Narita soon?
Thanks for sharing these information, it is so helpful.
Thank you for the informative video! If we use private luxury van, do we let them know arrival time or account for extra time to walk out to arrival gate?
Hi, they take extra time into consideration but you will also exchange information such as whatsapp or LINE App just in case you need to contact them.
Can you do another where to get another IC Card video. Need to know if I can pick one up at NRT or Tokyo Station. As for the video I think we will do the limousine bus. To many people with luggage. Thanks for all the videos you have producted. The wife and I watch just about everyone you have produced.
Hi, the latest information from JR says that you can purchase a Welcome Suica at Terminal 1 station and terminal 2-3 station. You can also purchase a regular Suica at: Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Ueno and Ikebukuro. Of course, this can change at anytime. Good luck!
was in tokyo a week ago & IC cards were unavailable at tokyo station. according to JR East staff, only available at narita & haneda. but these things seem to change daily 😅
the bus sounds quite nice, sadly i think my hotel is out of the way (suburb of tokyo) and it doesn't drop me off in front of such a small place. Really wish I saw your channel before I booked my hotels already. Great tips for next time!
Hi, one more question regarding the Limousine Buses.
So you can select hotels in the specific areas.
My hotel isn't on the list but some of the hotels are closer to my hotel than the Shinjuku West exit.
So if i choose a hotel closer to my hotel does the bus let me exit at the hotel (for example Hilton Tokyo) and then I walk only 8 minutes instead of 15 minutes.
Or do all of them just exit at the Shinjuku West?
Greetings and thanks for the nice video
Ok i found the answer in another video.
It is possible
Thabk you for all your videos! So helpful!. I've been binge watching as we are travelling soon and I am so unprepared. I like the look of private transfers but I have a fam of 6. Was the price quoted per vehicle or per person? Thanks ❤
Hi, the price is per vehicle. For 6 people it can be a cost effective and overall great option. Have a great trip :)
Excellent video!!!
@KenshoQuest. What do you recommend for a 10 passenger van that is comparable to Toyota Alphard?
Hi, Toyota HiAce & GranAce comes to mind. Also Nissan as the NV350 van. But do know that while these are larger vehicles and comfortable, the Alphard takes comfort to a higher level.
Loved your video, needed some advice. We are travelling from Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Takayama - Kyoto - Osaka in our 2 week trip.
How to book trains? Buy the JLR pass or travel adhoc buying tickets at each station/klook?
Thanks
Hi, first you might want to watch this video then calculate to see if the Whole JR Pass will be worth it for you. In particular, you might be able to make the 7 day Whole JR Pass work for you if you can get to all the far areas within this time:
th-cam.com/video/7ejmnpcFFJg/w-d-xo.html
Or the Hokuriku Arch Pass: th-cam.com/video/Z_BlVF-h_xk/w-d-xo.html
Otherwise, purchasing individual shinkansen tickets is a good option on Klook and they very recently made it easier to purchase and redeem your tickets.
Last two trips to Tokyo, we favored the Airport Limousine service; in part, it dropped us off on the door step of our hotel in Shinjuku. Definitely, book in advance at their site or thru the recommended third-party site. Narita Express is good, depending on how close to your destination hotel.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
This is very helpful. Thank you!
Hi, thanks for the video, very well presented. My hubby and I arrive at 5.30 pm, with one medium suitcase each, and need to get to Gracery HOtel, Asakusa. What is my best option? Will the airport limousine bus stop at Gracery hotel? Thanks in advance
Hi, I don't believe the limousine bus will stop at the Gracery Hotel. Your best bet is to take the Keisei Skyliner to Keisei Ueno Station then either switch to a local line or take a taxi from the station to your hotel.
hey there, love your videos. How does luggage work for the N'EX? do you book that when you buy your ticket or are there first come first serve luggage racks?
Hi, thanks for watching :). For luggage on the N'EX it is unfortunately first come first serve on using the luggage racks. Worst case, there is a little room where you can place in front of you at your seat. Unless, you have a ton of luggage I don't think you will have a problem. If possible try to avoid peak hours as the N'EX can be completely full.
Thank you for your videos, they are really helpful. Not sure which option to choose and any advice would be great. Arriving at Narita at 6pm and need to go to Shibuya Tokyu Rei Hotel. I'm favouring the bus, so that I don't have to lug my suitcase around. How can I find out where the bus will stop closest to the hotel. I've tried the website but it doesn't help me much. Thanks.
hello..nice video! really informative. I would like to ask which transportation plan would you recommend for my trip, I'm first and solo traveller to Japan and will arrive at Narita around 5.30 Pm on Sunday, my last destination is Tokinosumika, Gotemba.
any suggestion? i'm looking for the fastest route (mix mode transportaion is fine).
Hi, I'm glad it's informative! Since there is no shinkansen to Gotemba you are going to have to take multiple trains for the fastest route. Choosing a train will depend on when you actually leave NRT.
I have a couple of suggestions.
1) Take the Keisei Skyliner to Keisei Ueno station but then you will need to take a short walk to the JR Ueno Station. I recommend Ueno over Tokyo Station because it is much less overwhelming. From Ueno you will find different trains heading to Gotemba but you might need to make a transfer depending on when you leave.
2) A longer but way to avoid a possible extra transfer is to take the N'eX to Shinjuku, then take a bus direct to Gotemba. Once you arrive you might need a taxi. It will be around 10PM.
Good luck!
@KenshoQuest wow..thanks for ur reply, help me a lot to plan my transportation🤩
Thank you for your informative videos. Question, we are flying into Haneda and out of Narita. Which stations go directly to Narita? We are flexible on our location to stay and haven't even booked our final weeks' hotels yet.
Hi, it depends on the type of transportation you will be taking. If taking the Narita express then you can be near: Shinjuku, Shibuya or Tokyo Station. If Kesei Skyliner then near Ueno or Nippori. For all other forms of transportation please check the links in the video description.
Great guide. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi. Your videos are really informative. What transportation from Narita would you recommend if your hotel is in Asakusa? It appears to be the Narita Express. Then, either take the subway from Tokyo Station to the Asakusa stop or take a cab from Tokyo Station to our hotel. Thanks.
Hi, thanks for watching :). Please check if your hotel is near Keisei Ueno Station. If so, then the Kesei Skyliner will be the better choice. Otherwise, like you mentioned you can take the subway to Asakusa Station. Taxis are also a nice option for the final portion especially after a long flight!
@@KenshoQuest Thanks for responding.
Very informative video thanks
Do you happen to know if u can travel or walk between terminal 1 and terminal 2 after the security point?? I know there is a shuttle before check in. But there’s not much information on after the security point. Thanks.
While you can easily walk between T2 & T3, I don't think it's possible to walk to T1 due to the layout and sections of the roads don't have sidewalks. The shuttle bus would be the way to go.
hi, thank you for the info , can we just tap the suica to go on the keisei from Narita to nippori ?
Hi, not on the Keisei Skyliner but on other Keisei trains yes.
Thank you for the great info. I'm trying to work out how to get somewhere near Keisei Tateishi Station but can't seem to see it as an option on the bus links. Do you have any tips for the trip please? I have also noticed there are a limited number of Skyliner trains that stop at Shin-Kamagaya and Aoto stations.
Hi, I think your best bet is one of the Keisei trains as you mentioned some Skyliners stop at Aoto Station. You can do a search from this page to find out the times for both the Skyliner and their other trains: www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
@@KenshoQuest thank you, Skyliner and local train or taxi from Aoto depending on how we feel after the flight from Oz I reckon.
I'll be staying near Kanda station and planning on taking the Keisei train from Narita. Should I stop at Nippori or Ueno? Thanks.
Hi, while Ueno Station is closer I suggest Nippori because it will be easier to switch to the Yamanote line which will take you directly to Kanda Station. If you prefer to get off at Ueno You can either take a taxi or still switch trains to Kanda Station.
Thank you please advise what I can get to Tokyo station landing at 9pm at Narita on a Friday evening. Does the limousine bus run all night? Is there a Tokyo shuttle?
Your best bet at that time is probably the Keisei Airport Bus from Narita to Tokyo Station. Here's the website with more info, including time table. The price is double (3,000 Yen) for late night buses. tyo-nrt.com/en
What time does the last bus from Narita to Tokyo leave?
Okay so my wife and I arrive in Narita at 15:45p and we are staying in Shinjuku. What are the two best options for us!? Thanks
The fastest way will be to take the Narita Express. The limousine bus is also a good option if you have a lot of luggage but for your time you may get stuck in traffic.
@@KenshoQuest I actually booked two tickets on the Skyliner. Should i cancel and get the NEX?
If I order my Keisei Skyliner tickets thru Klook, would I still need to head to their booth to claim a physical ticket? :)
Yes, you would need to use your mobile voucher to get a physical ticket from the ticket machine.
Thank you for the informative video! I have a question: if I’m going to Yokohama from Narita is there a direct train and if not, what would be the fastest way (via train or bus, not taxi I think that would
be super expensive) Thank you !
Hi, yes, you can take the Narita Express. It will be the fastest method. It will make a few stops along the way but will stop in Yokohama.
here is a direct link on Klook: www.klook.com/en-US/rails-32/1012-japan/search/?date_range_count=90&origin_position_name=Narita%20Airport%20Terminal%201%20%28NEX%29&origin_position=89a08241-f2fb-4ee4-b2e5-a715ad3d0f8c&destination_position_name=Yokohama&destination_position=06559a9c-5e25-4254-acd1-7694e98502f2&departure_date=2024-08-11&aid=29280
Or purchase at the airport. Just be sure you get on the Narita Express that is bound for Yokohama or Ofuna NOT bound for Shinjuku,
I will arrive at Narita at 6:30pm and want to go direct to Hiroshima (without stopping in Tokyo) by Shinkansen. What option would you recommend for budget traveller? Which Shinkansen station in Tokyo should I take? Thank you in advance.
Hi, you can take one of the cheaper trains from Narita to Tokyo Station. At Tokyo Station you will board the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen bound for Hiroshima. The shinkansen gates are located on the first floor. Optionally, you can board the shinkansen at Shinagawa Station which is farther out. Note, you can only board the shinkansen bound for Hiroshima from these 2 stations in Tokyo. Also, please know the last shinkansen that is bound for HIroshima so you don't miss it! But you should have plenty of time.
Well done video! What is the best way to go from Narita airport to Kyoto? We wanted to start there (where we can take advantage of waking up early) and work our way back to Tokyo. Would you take a bullet train or flight to Osaka?
For businessmen, the shinkansen and domestic flights are basically direct competitors for Tokyo to Osaka.
One of the biggest advantages of the shinkansen is it's city center to (almost) city center and it avoids all the airport hassle.
So... when you're already starting from Narita the balance is heavily in favor of just taking a domestic flight over to Osaka.
We always opt for the bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto. It gets you directly there, versus flying into Osaka and needing to take transportation from the airport to Kyoto. But really, we would just fly directly into Osaka to start our trip, rather than flying into Narita, if that's an option. 🌸 Heidi
Hello George, question do we have to tip the driver ? For airport transfer ?
No tipping in Japan.
Easy airport for connecting flights? I dont plan on doing much exploring as i have less than a 2hr layover
Hi, both Narita and Haneda have many connecting flights throughout the day to destinations all over Japan.
I'm using it as a connecting flight to the philippines, I assume I still need to hit immigration. Sorry this is my first time out of my country
@@Joe-tj1zs ah, I see. If you do not leave the airport, meaning you stay within the confines of the terminal then you don't need to clear immigration and your luggage will be checked all the way to the Philippines. You will still be allowed to shop and eat within the airport.
@@KenshoQuest AWESOME, Thanks for the info!
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Keisei Skyliner goes from Narita Airport to Ueno.
The station before Ueno is Nippori.
Some trains stop at Aoto, about 10 stations before Ueno.
You can take Skyliner to Ueno or Nippori and transfer to JR Yamanote, getting off at Hamamatsucho or Tamachi.
Or you can transfer at Aoto to a different Keisei train that goes on the Keisei Oshiage Line. The Keisei Oshiage Line becomes the TOEI Asakusa Line which will go to Daimon and Mita Stations.
HI @mirandaalvareztellez6186, the information provided by
@redfish337 are good recommendations. The Skyliner only goes as far at Ueno Station so you would need to make a transfer to JR Yamanote Line.
Or you can take the Kesei Sky Access but it is not so frequent, that is the only train that would go directly to Mita Station.
Great video! I tried to apply your Klook discount code and it wasn’t working for the arch pass. I haven’t bought tickets yet. Any idea why it wasn’t working?
Sorry, our Klook discount code does not work on JR regional passes nor the Whole JR Pass.
Hello , love your vids , i will travel from narita airport to kuramae district, but the ticket has 2 options where i can depart , nippori and ueno, where should i go so I can be closer to kuramae , thank you in advance
Hi, Ueno is definitely closer :)
Thanks for the overview. I'm planning to use the Keisei Narita Skyaccess or Keisei Line in the early evening because it stops at Kuramae station nearby my hotel. The Skyliner would require to change the train at some point, something I want to avoid after a 14 hour flight. Is there something to know about the tickets, or can I just go to a ticket machine and enter "kuramae station" to get an appropriate ticket?
Hi, sounds like you did your research ;) Yes, you can just purchase from the ticket machine or if the office isn't busy, you can purchase there as well.
The one thing I don't like about the limo bus is they limit each person a maximum of two pieces of checked luggage. I often times travel with three + my backpack + my camera case. I even offered to pay for a third piece of checked luggage and they still said no even when the bus is not full. Because of this, the bus is not an option for me. Better to just ship my luggage a day or two ahead of time and just take the train (normally the Narita Express).
This is true! Thanks for sharing!
Did Limo bus go to Shinagawa JR train station? (I will need to take JRTrain to Osaka which by watching your video thinking LCB might be better option rather than taking NEX)
sorry for dumb question, Im going to Japan for first time… but I open for better option
Hi, the limousine bus does not go to Shinagawa Station and I do not know of any buses that do. However, they may exist. Since your plan is to get to Shinagawa Station to Osaka I assume you are going to take the Tokaido Shinkansen? If so, please consider Tokyo Station as well since buses do go to Tokyo Station and you can also board the Tokaido Shinkansen bound for Osaka at Tokyo Station.
@@KenshoQuest thankyou for the input!
Great advice! Did you have any issues for private transfers? I'm heading to Japan in a couple of months and my return trip is in Haneda. Since my flight leaves early in the morning I'm thinking of going with a private transfer from my hotel to the airport.
Hi, we have never had any issues with private transfers. So far it has always been a great experience :)
Hi. I am carrying 2 medium luggages with me and planning to take the limousine bus.. I would like to know if they have weight requirement for each luggage? Or do they allow 2 luggages for each passenger?
Hi. You can bring two suitcases weighing up to 30kg each. Medium size should be fine. The allowed dimensions are (h)120cm x (w)60cm x (d)50cm.
@@KenshoQuest thank you so much!
My hotel is walking distance from Ryogoku station. What is the best option? I have seen there is a possibility taking the Keisei and then Oedo line but I’d rather not transfer
Go Asakusabashi side instead and walk from there if you don't really want to transfer. Maybe 1000 meter (0.6 mile) walk depending on where your hotel is exactly since you have to go a little south to get to a bridge.
Asakusabashi is Asakusa line so some of the Keisei lines just go straight through to Asakusabashi directly.
Also, just FYI... Oedo Line is one of the newer lines and is a circle line which therefore necessarily crosses a lot of lines perpendicularly... in other words, it's below most other lines. I don't know about Ryogoku station in particular but you should generally expect to be in the bowels of the earth when using Oedo Line and need to account for a bunch of extra time to take a bunch of escalators (or use an elevator).
BTW, best is a matter of opinion. There will always be give and take.
For the convenience of getting dumped off within about 1000 meters of your hotel with no transfers you would be taking about 30 minutes longer than some of the faster options (and keeping ~$10-20 more in your pocket)
I'm just telling you what I'd do.
Edit: (also, it depends on what "walking distance from Ryogoku station" means... where you are EXACTLY will determine what stations are actually worth considering... if it's more like 3000 meters to Asakusabashi for you then Oedo and Sobu line will be looking a lot better despite the transfers)
i am still debating if i take limo bus or keisei skyliner, me and my brothers hotel is at akihabara station area, and was thinking of either going to keisei ueno via skyliner or tcat via limo bus 9closest stop via limo bus). will have 3 med size luggage so not sure if keisei skyliner can fit those.
Hi, you can easily fit three medium size bags on the Keisei. I think in your case the Skyliner is the better option and you can also switch to JR Ueno and get off at Akihabara station or even walk.
@@KenshoQuest thank you!. looking at the luggage space, as long as we stick with the medium size we good. just wanted confirmation on the luggage size. but you solve my issue.
Hey guys great video with heaps of info as usual. I've always flown into Haneda so I was looking for this type of info, thank you. I arrive into Narita at 5:45pm so hopefully I'll be out of customs/immigration by 7pm. Then I need to exchange my JR Rail pass as I am heading for Osaka. I was going to take the Narita Express to Tokyo station and get on a Shinkansen to Osaka. I'll book these tickets when I exchange my JR pass. What do you think? Any tips or assistance would be greatly appreciated :)
Is the JR pass even still sensible for you after the price hike? Why not fly Narita to Osaka and buy any other shinkansen a la carte?
The itinerary as given doesn't seem impossible. But you're basically relying on everything working properly with no congestion. And you knowing exactly what you're doing. Last train is ~20:04 assuming you don't have to take additional trains on the Osaka side. And this assumes you take the skyliner and waste your JR pass- if you're taking Narita express you need to be on the train 10 minutes earlier. (make sure to look up the exact schedule yourself)
Again, not to say it's impossible- just that it's relying on things outside of your control to all work in order.
Hi, the last Tokaido Shinkansen bound for Shin-Osaka Station departs Tokyo Station around ~10 PM. The Narita Express arrives underground you will need to come up to the street level to enter the shinkansen gates. Look for Tokaido Shinkansen or ask an attendant. You should be fine unless it is super crazy at Narita, which in sometimes can be.
We don't have kids and travel with carryons only. However, we anticipate to shop alot while in Japan this October. Would you recommend Airport Bus or Narita Express on our way back to Narita Airport with check-in luggages? Airport Bus is the ideal choice since we will be picked up right in front of our hotel but the possibility of running into traffic and missing our flights scares me. Thank you for your help 🙏
Ask hotel staff for some suggestions. The best option depends a lot on the location and timeframe. About missing the flight--even Japanese trains are not 100% fail safe. The faster the train, the lower the reliability. The train can literally stop in the middle of a tunnel giving you no options to continue your trip until they get that training running again. With a bus, you typically don't get stuck to the point here you cannot get off the bus, take a taxi to continue your trip. The traffic situation impacting bus I think is overrated as those buses run on expressway (toll road) so the delays caused by traffic is not usually particularly high. The bus is typically faster than Narita Express just because with the train, you need to go deep into basement at Narita and some train station (like Tokyo Station), the platform is very deep as well. My preference when traveling with no more than a backpack and one medium suitcase for train to Narita is Keisei Sky Access (as opposed to Skyliner) if direct service from your hotel area is available--it's only a few hundred yen more than Keisei Main Line but much faster and not nearly as expensive as Skyliner or Narita Express. For bus, the low cost bus from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport run by both Keisei and JR Kanto but you might need to take a subway or train from your airport to Tokyo Station area--it does have free wi-fi and some buses even have a restroom--you're limited to one checked luggage per passenger and one carry on (maybe a backpack)--that's why it is much cheaper than Limousine Bus which can accept 2 checked luggage.
@@emikami1 Thank you so much!!!! Your response eased up a lot of my worries. Airport bus will be our best choice from and to NRT airport. 🙏🙏🙏
I see klook has Narita Express to shinjuku. I want off at Tokyo station. Is this still a good deal?
Hi, you can change the location to Tokyo Station but it doesn't matter as the Narita Express will stop at Tokyo Station on its way to Shinjuku. Just make sure you get on the train that is bound for Shinjuku because there is another Narita Express that will head to Yokohama.
Really appreciate your videos. We are arriving tom at Narita Terminal 2 (1:00pm). I've filed out the Visit Japan Web forms already and have my QR code. My first question is how long does it take to get through immigration? Our final destination is Nagoya japan and I want to purchase our shinkansen ticket in advance via Smart EX (which i learned from your other video! Thanks). I'm traveling with two small children 4 and 8 years old. So I want to limit the amount of waiting time between Narita - Shinagawa Station - Nagoya. That being said, what would be safe time for me to book the JR Narita Express Train and what would you suggest time I book the Shinagawa to Nagoya (Nozomi) given our arrival, travel time, etc. My idea was to book the JR NEX train at 2:24pm to Shinagawa Station then book the Nozomi 49 to Nagoya 4:37pm.
Hi, as long as you arrive on time then your planned schedule should work fine :). but if you have other things to do like pick up pocket Wifi or ship luggage it can add a lot to your time depending on how busy it is that time of day. It does take about 1 hr. to clear immigration and customs, especially with young kids so keep this in mind. Also, you mention QR Code, so I just want to be sure that you have one for everyone?
Is Narita Express the same as Narita Sky Access?
Hi, great question. They are different trains run by different companies. The Narita Express ( N'EX ) is the faster train with less stops and costs about ¥3,000 ( most travelers will use the N'EX ). The Narita Sky Access, a slower more local type train has more stops, is run by Keisei, the same company that runs the Skyliner, much cheaper at about ¥1,500.
Can I use the Suica card to pay for the Narita Express train ride to Tokyo Station?
Hi, only for the base fare portion, you will still need to buy the express ticket for your reservation. Therefore, we recommend just buying the the whole narita express ticket and not using your Suica IC card at all.
@KenshoQuest George, thank you very much for your information. Your videos are excellent. Well done and please keep up the good work!👏👏👏👍👍👍
very informative.
We are staying at Ueno so looks like we are best to use the Keisei Ueno sky liner, we arrive at 7pm (allowing an hour to get out at 8pm) do we need to book ahead or will there be enough at that time for 2 adults and 5 yr old child with luggage? I don’t want to book as who knows what delays we may encounter. Is a 5 yr old free and able to have their own seat? Great content many thanks.
Hi, I think you will be fine to wait unless you are traveling during a Japanese holiday. Your 5-yo will need to purchase a child ticket if you want to ensure they have their own seat. Also, please fill out the forms online to save some time for both immigration and customs.
@@KenshoQuest can you eat on the train, that is buy from convenience store and bring onto the train to save time? Thanks
@@KenshoQuest where I can get the online form ? Thanks
@@adamsmith5262 I don’t think you can eat on that train, as it’s a local train. If you have time, you could eat quickly before boarding.
@@SayuriSeriati Visit Japan Web for filling in your trip information. www.vjw.digital.go.jp
Does the limo bus drop you to any hotel or only a select few?
only the hotels listed on their website here.
After you enter your terminal starting point you will see the options:
webservice.limousinebus.co.jp/web/en/Top.aspx
As long as you’ve got Kirby you’re good to go.
how many passengers can a taxi take? I am travelling with my family
Hi, 4 for sure if your kids are small or possibly 5. Look for the larger taxis. Or you can ask the information desk to call a larger taxi for you if you can't find one.
Limousine transport is $155/person or group?
Per group
Apparently one cannot get anywhere but Tokyo from Narita. I cannot find any affordable transport from Narita to Chiba area. The only bus I could find is "temporarily suspended". So many options to Tokyo, which is no help.
Hi, where in Chiba are you going? You can take local trains from NRT like the Narita Line OR take the Keisei train Part way then switch to a local line to the Chiba area.
@@KenshoQuest Good morning. We are going to Mitsui Garden Parkside Kashiwa No Ha. I have been trying to find a way from Narita and, maybe I'm looking wrong, but starting to feel a little despair, ngl. Thought about taxi since we have 3 people, but seems expensive. $200 or so. Yikes.
We all knew the best way is the walk 🇯🇵
How much in us dollars 3600¥?
Currently around $25 USD.
Okay, so Keisei Skyliner 100% then haha
Skyliner. End of discussion.
just subway. it is easy and cheap
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You mention taxis a lot in your videos but every one else says they are expensive
What is the truth 🤷🏿♀️🤣
There are multiple transportation options available in Japan with a range of prices. A taxi from Narita into central Tokyo would be expensive (around USD $200). For that distance we take a train or airport limousine bus. We often take a GO taxi for short distances, such as from our hotel to a major train station. We don’t mind the price for shorter distances vs our whole family walking with luggage to the train station.
@@KenshoQuest great thanks 😊
Hello, Im wondering why many TH-camrs don’t recommend or talk about Keisei Sky Access, especially when going to Asakusa.
Probably more people mention the Keisei Skyliner since it's faster, with fewer stops, and has reserved seats and luggage racks. We bundled Keisei Sky Access in with "other trains". It's slower since it stops at more stations, but it's definitely an option for getting to Asakusa.
Thank you!
Thank you 🙏