Thank you for all the great information I watched your video on where in Tokyo to stay and I was able to book my hotel by watching it. I am super excited to visit in October I am from NYC and I have such anxiety about getting around while I’m there the train system seems so confusing. I have traveled a bit and never felt this much this much anxiety but excited at the same time. Thank you again for all the good info
Informational and somewhat entertaining and enjoyable stream , these tips are essentials for anyone whose looking for the cheapest option of the transportation from the Narita Airport 😎Therefore thank you very much , i appreciate these John🙂👍!!!
Thank you for always giving us really good information about Japan. I love your TH-cam Channel and it's one of my favorite. If I am feeling down and need a pick me up I put on your videos. Just wondering if you watch or know about Wrestling in Japan? Like NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING..... would you ever do a video about wrestling federations in Japan? Anyway keep up the good work; love your videos. Information is great!🎉
Thanks Jon for the wonderful information. Anyone taking the bus, there is a limit on luggages, only 1 luggage per person. So if you got more than 1 luggage, you got to find other means of transport.
You can also send it to the airport and pick it up there. I think it’s pretty cheap service. I look into making an episode about doing that. Thanks for adding this. (You can also carry on, last 5 min showed the size limit, pretty reasonable)
Sending your luggage to airport by courrier will cost 3000¥. So not saving any money, unfortunately. I wish I could take the bus on my return, but I always have two pie of luggage. So it will be walking to N’EX Express platform…….5 levels down!
This is such a comprehensive video of options to get to Narita airport from Tokyo Station. Thank you, John. Also to all the Muslim viewers, Eid Mubarak! 🎉
Another fantastic livestream John! I always appreciate your travel tips when you're on a walking tour. I've never flown in to Japan at Narita. Only Haneda. My next visit I'll try Narita. Thank you John!
Hi Michael, you know Haneda win hands down in terms of proximity to Tokyo metropolis. I only chose Narita post COVID 19 because the flight prices to Haneda > Narita+ bus fare. If u have the good fortune to land in Haneda then you will save a lot of traveling time especially if you have a connecting domestic flight.
@Japan Lover Aloha. I stayed in Shinagawa so from Haneda was so much faster to get to from the airport. But I agree, it did save time to get to where I needed to go.
One of your older videos about the bus is *the *reason we decided to take the bus instead of Narita Express and it was soooooo convenient! And guess what, we actually saw you when you were filming THIS video and we’re in line for that bus going to Narita! What are the chances! Thanks so much for the bus tip!
I thought I recognised Scotty in the thumbnail! I always used that bus whenever I flew into and out of Tokyo, such good value. It did confuse me the first time seeing it was going to Tokyo Air Terminal!
I used the bus last week. It was great! I had two carry ons (instead of a big piece), and they checked both. Instructions were very clear, and the ride was fast and somewhat scenic - no traffic. I made sure I loaded my IC card with ¥1300 so I could just board and tap. Thanks so much, John, for all your tips.
I took a Willer Express bus from Narita terminal 1 to the train station close to my hotel last time I was in Japan. Cost me only 1000 yen, and I could make a reservation for a time slot through their website in advance. I did make sure to book a later slot, in case of delays. Really convenient and comfortable ride!
I agree this is the most convenient and cheap way to and from Narita. John has already explained why it is better compared to JR rail. I used the bus to and from Naritas when i came here in Dec 2022. the buses are so frequent you do not have to worry if you missed one. Another good thing is that a few metres (really) from this stop is a stairs down (6:30 mark, behind John on the left) which lead directly to the ramen street in Tokyo station and you can enjoy a final meal of ramen before boarding this bus.
@@onlyinjapanGO oh yeah, i forgot to mention that i stayed at the same area shintomicho as Scotty (maybe even the same hotel!) and walked to this bus stop 7 just like you and he did😆 I wanted to enjoy the winter weather before i went back to sweltering singapore.😢
I arrived on the Shinkansen from Osaka and it deposits you right by the Yaseu North entrance where the bus leaves from. No stairs, no escalators, no hassle. When you get to Narita the bus drops you outside the doors for check in. It's that simple. Easy, quick and no long walks getting lost. And it's amazing value. I love it.
Coach is handy for going from Haneda to Narita, also if you have a hotel on Monorail route, get to enjoy the views on the way, which made me want to return to visit areas you can see.
So refreshing to see there's airport bus services every 10 minutes when I live in a city where it can take a literal 90 minutes to get a bus out of the city on the weekend.
When we travel to Vietnam next year, I am going to talk my wife into doing a two day layover in Tokyo, Japan. The last time I stopped in Japan was a layover on my way back from Indonesia. I feel it’s definitely worth the stop.
@John, busses can and will get stuck in Tokyo traffic jam. Don't use them during rush hour (especially towards Tokyo). For ~1300円 you can alternatively use the Keisei or Asakusa line from/to Narita, also about 90 minutes by express (depending on where you enter). Both stop at convenient locations and are less restricted with luggage. There is absolutely no difference if you take a taxi to Tokyo station or directly to the train station of these lines. And if stairs and escalators are the only issue, sure go ahead with the bus (but then usually only can carry limited luggage).
I did say that a few times but in 40 trips, it happened only twice - one time was 30 min late. The other was 5 min late. That’s why I said CHECK GOOGLE MAPS, maybe when you’re waiting for luggage. Takes 10 seconds.
hi i just subscribed! I am planning my first trip to Tokyo in december. So far I got two questions, if you'd kindly oblige: 1. Does the bus for either direction (to/from Narita) stop at the same spot/entrance at Tokyo station and which spot/entrance would that be? 2. i know this video isnt about this but I thought I still ask? Could you please recommend one or two real nice wagyu restaurant around Tokyo station? I guess I should give you a budget, so let's say USD 40-80/person (if that's reasonable)? I dont know when I will come back nexy and I have been waiting forever to have wagyu at source, Tokyo! thank you so much 🙂
Hello John, appreciate the insider trading info here 😁 thank you! I'll be going to Tokyo and stay at Shin-Urayasu area. I know there's a limo bus going directly from Narita to Shin-Urayasu eki, but only once a day which is around 12PM. Our flight arrives at 7:30 AM, so it's not very ideal to wait 2-3 hours, plus they dont take advance reservation. Thinking to take this cheap highway bus to Tokyo eki and continue with taxi. But I'm going with an elder, 3 little kids and 3 luggages, so we probably need 2 taxis, is it still cost effective? Or maybe take non reserved highway bus to disneyland instead? The bus depart every 1 hour or so, but I dont know if it is easy to get taxi from there.
Thanks so much .I had a lot of.anxiety over the trains as I'm arriving with my wife and kid .I think k the bus will so much easier for airport transfer and then when I got time I can chill and try the trains
I used to take that bus a lot before the pandemic, it used to charge ￥1000, it has wifi on board, so as Keisei honsen or skyliner, if u arriving late, take the eveningliner, if u connecting JR Chuo line, shinkansen or subway, take the bus is better, if u connect Yamanote line in Nippori, take the skyliner or Keisei, if u need to connect HND airport take the Narita sky access takes an hour and half stops about 18 stations. no need to change to other train on opposite platform.
John, I knew about this bus and the benefits. However, it say’s limited to one luggage into the bus belly. Do you know any exceptions? I agree NRT-TYO bus is most convenient but the 1 suitcase policy prevents me. I just returned from Tokyo yesterday, I was staying in Asakusa area and took Keisei Access Express for ¥1310 and took about an hour.
Hi , thanks for very helpful tips on using bus, but i have question : What is the earliest bus to Narita? My flight back is 8.15am, is it possible to use this bus to get there on time (min. 2 hours before flight)? Or what is your recommendation in my case? Thanks in advance.
Are you doing Keto? 😂 Keep hearing you mention cutting carbs and now olive oil coffee! I may try the bus on the way back to the airport this time around if it leaves early enough, I tend to avoid busses to airports because I used to hate the coach transfers from the airport to the destination when we’d go to Greece when I was younger, I think it left some lasting form of hatred 😂
Is this bus getting busier as it is more well known by tourists now? I wonder if there are long wait lines for this. It would be great if someone is able to give a status report. Many thanks!
Hi John, I'm a new subscriber. I enjoy watching your channel. We're going to Japan for the 1st time next month. My husband is 75 years old and he's using his walker when we travel. Can you please share useful info on transpo with people with disability. Thanks 😀
Sure, Tokyo is much much better with accessibility since the 2020 Olympics came, and went - so many renovations, elevators. Take you time and try to avoid peak hours: 7-9:30am, 6pm to 11pm (rush hour on public transport) take a taxi instead if you can manage. Outside Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka, it’s harder but really more relaxed. Plan ahead, call ahead if you’re can or ask the hotel to help when needed and Japanese hospitality is amazing, esp if they know you’re coming :) I’ll try to make and episode in accessibility in Tokyo this year.
How about narita to shinjuku using that bus, is it stop at shinjuku st? or after taking that bus from narita, i should transfer from tokyo st to shinjuku st?
Another solution could be to take Low Cost Bus from Narita to Tokyo Station, and then take Limousine Bus from Tokyo (Nihonbashi location) station back to Narita. Cost is 2700¥ (online), 2800¥ at station. Limousine bus does allow 2 PIECES of luggage.
Limousine Buses are the orange ones, and are located in the Tekko Building just past the Daimaru Department store. Walk north from Yaesu exit for about 3 mins. The schedule is much less frequent compared to Keiso because the bus actually goes to many other pick up locations around central Tokyo. For Canadians flying AC or Westjet, you need to take the 1235h departure from Tekko location. I took this bus on a Saturday, and there was no traffic jams, and I arrived 15 mins earlier than scheduled. Not having to drag your multiple luggages to the N'Ex train is worth the higher price. I kid you not, it will take you 15 mins of walking INSIDE Tokyo station just to get to the N'Ex platform, and there are multiple stairs and escalators to navigate. Limo Bus is much easier to use and very easy to find from the Yaesu exit.
It’s really pretty between the airport the the turn to Tokyo at the sea :) there was a windmill and farm experience there I think. Always wanted to stop there.
It is :) I’m looking for cheapest & fastest way to the city and adding options. Actually this bus is the same company, Keisei 😂 they seem to do pretty good with competing with JR.
Hi thank you so much for sharing this. I’m planning my first trip to Japan with the wife for June and was wondering if you can give us ballpark estimates on how much taxis will charge for a trip from Haneda Airport to Shinjuku and also from Shinjuku to Narita 🙏 I’d love to take the bus or train but I have IBS and sometimes my stomach doesn’t do the best so a need for a quick stop to find a bathroom is necessary and I am not sure I can do that if I take the bus! Thanks!
@@onlyinjapanGO Thanks man.... coz recently I found out that SG only have red-eye flight to kansai....so one of they ways to save $$$$ was overnight buses.... cheaper than trains & save on hotel & also save time. But anyways, even in Tokyo....I love the buses as you can literally see more of the city than the trains.....
Actually, the Yaesu Exit is on the east side. By the way, there is a reason why the highway bus is so cheap. You could get stuck in a traffic jam on the Tokyo Metropolitan Highway, one of the most notorious highways in Japan. If you have a lot of time, perhaps you will have no problems.
The exit is literally “YAESU SOUTH” (look at the Tokyo Station map) and maybe you’re confusing Yaesu with Marunouchi. We don’t say east or west. We typically say Yaesu or Marunouchi. I told people to check Google map for a traffic update before birding. After many many trips, it hasn’t happened often to me. Wangan Dori is sometimes a mess but usually jammed only AM coming into Tokyo.
Hi I'm from Singapore and it is my first time going to Japan but I've a slip disk spine injury and keratoconus so I need to bring my contact lens stuff which is a special hard Rigid gas permeable lens, so I would also need to bring soap and contact lens solution for contact lens wear. Going on January. It's hard to find the anti bacterial hand soap kundal in Japan. Using a walking stick to walk to help with my spine pain.Reaching in the morning.
Me and my family are staying in Tokyo for 5 days. What is the cheapest mode of transportation to go around? Is there like a 5 days unlimited bus or train ticket?
Cheapest. 1) Walk. Tokyo’s center isn’t too huge. You can do this more than you think. 1.5) Rental bicycle 2) Metro 3) Toei Subway and buses 4) JR (cheap for short Yamanote hops, expensive if you started leaving the circle) 5) Taxi, starts at 420 yen I think but starts going up earlier. They changed the start fare to encourage people to ride. It’s about ¥1000 for an 8-9 min ride in my experience. Can go about 4km or so. Get an IC card, passes are hard to work out. There’s a new Tokyo Pass, like ¥1500 a day. Only helps if you’re constantly going on the trains. You can walk more than you think. Like Skytree to Asakusa. Akihabara to Ueno. Etc.
If you have it - or if you want to save the day, it also can make sense not to use it on a day that would cost you ¥1300 to get into the city. When 7 days = 50,000 yen (October) or ¥7100 a day. Now it’s ¥4,300 a day.
Hmm - there may be a Limo bus that goes there, the orange buses. They are more specific with location. Taking a bus to Tokyo Station and grabbing a taxi to the hotel is normal for Japanese living here. To Ryogoku, it’s about ¥2200 I think from Tokyo Station, more at night. By train, taking the Asakusa Line (express) which is KEISEI not the Skyliner, takes you to Asakusa. Just step off that train for the next local one and you get to Kuramae and that’s a 12 min walk from there to APA, across a street bridge.
I didn’t see a limit. If you have a child, I think if it folds, they’ll put it under. Even with full buses, there seems to be a lot of space. There is some overhead space inside too. Good question! Next time I go, I’ll ask.
Obviously catch a flight since you’re already at the airport. Itami is Osaka’s domestic terminal and flights can be under $100. You’ll have to do some googling for your times etc. but I can point you in this direction. It’s a little unusual to go into the city, 70 min away then catch a Shinkansen, another 150 min with luggage when you can do a simple transfer, right? You will arrive before any last flights since it’s a popular route. But for preference, you may want to go into the city. The last Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka Station from Tokyo is around 21:20 arriving at 23:45.
I thought the Next Skyline Express Train is faster than Bus, and the JR subway from Tokyo to Narita was also the cheapest. I was just there (Tokyo) in March! Used to take the bus but not anymore!😉😁
Into Tokyo, it is EXCEPT if there is traffic. Getting to certain parts of Tokyo, it may be faster if you’re staying in a hotel near Nippori ;) have to do homework on that. This is the fastest, cheapest and easiest way in my opinion to the city center.
Once you get into Tokyo, everything is pretty close. A taxi from Tokyo Station to the hotel is about ¥1700-¥2000 or take the Asakusa Line from Higashi-Nihonbashi (7 min walk) and about ¥220. The Skyliner will get you there with a change of train to the Asakusa Line. There are options but from Narita to the city center, this is cheapest and fastest, the title of the video :)
@@onlyinjapanGO yes thank you. Just wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing something. If there were a direct bus from Narita to Asakusa then I’d try that, but I can see that there’s an easy direct train. 👍
@@onlyinjapanGO Thanks for that info. Are the other buses much more expensive? I get into Narita at about 18.30 and by the time I get through the formalities it’s maybe going to around 20.00 when get to leave the airport. Thanking you in advance
The best - is different for everyone. You could take this bus and then the Chuo Line for 15 minutes. You could take a bus direct from Narita and it’ll be a little more expensive, more than 75 minutes but very convenient. Taxi if you can afford it is best 😁
Reserve? No. You queue up. First come, first serve. It moves fast. Next bus comes quick. If the bus is full, they will sometimes add buses. I’ve seen it done at heavy traffic times.
Might be cheap if your destination is Tokyo Station but who’s destination is actually Tokyo STATION? No. Pick your accommodation location wisely and you can save time and money AND have direct connections to BOTH, yes both, NRT and HND… I never use Narita Express or Skyliner. The Yaesu exits are on the EAST side of the station 😂
It is Yaesu South exit. There is no east or west. We say Marunouchi north, central, south or Yaesu north, central, south. There’s a Nihonbashi Exit now. Limo service is not included in most of the hotels. You can take a bus to Shinjuku for a comparable price but it takes longer. Fastest way to “Tokyo” is here or Hakozaki. From Tokyo Station, you can go straight to the Shinkansen. Or your hotel, there are tons around this area too. Ginza, Tsukiji, Hatchobori, Yurakucho etc. You can take other buses, they’re not the cheapest or fastest. Bus is better than train in most situations from Narita, that’s the main point :)
@@onlyinjapanGO The “Yaesu side” of the station is (basically) the east side. There are Yaesu North, Central and South exits. Ditto the Maranuchi or west side. Folks staying around Tokyo Station are probably not too concerned about saving a few bucks given the prices for hotels in the area. If truly on a budget (eg backpackers, value conscious travellers) and looking to save time with direct connections to both NRT and HND there some obvious choices that could be made in the central Tokyo area. Worth mentioning that early morning and late night bus fares are double the normal price 2600yen vs 1300yen. Scheduled travel time is 70 minutes but in my experience 70-100mins is not unusual and if you have a Shinkansen connection, or checking in for a flight, you should plan on that.
I don’t know. I don’t think so - it’s an hour for a cheap price. There’s a toilet inside where you get the ticket and loads of them inside the station and once you arrive at Narita. Best not to drink a liter of green tea before you board or wear a diaper.
It’s cheap if you are traveling by yourself. As a couple you might save 1500-2000 yen and you have to stop at every hotel along the route. A family of three or more is definitely better off taking a taxi. Same price or cheaper and direct.
This bus does not stop at hotels. It goes to the station and you can grab a taxi 50 meters away at the stand. I do this to get home. But yes, taxi for 4 people is great to avoid stress. Getting INTO the city is the biggest cost. Kids are 50% so ¥3900 for a fam of 4 with 2 kids. ¥22,000 for Taxi. It’s a big difference. Taxi from Tokyo Station to anywhere is about ¥700 to ¥2000. Not too bad. If you’re alone, train or even walking is possible if hotel is like Tsukiji, Ginza, Nihonbashi, Hatchobori etc.
Getting into the city centre from Narita Airport on a taxi costs at least ¥20,000, equating to ¥5,000 each if there are 4 people. Definitely not ideal.
Use for be and that was a steal! Competition and volume may bring it back down. If it’s cheaper the more people use it, they can keep it every 10 minutes.
🤭 maybe, maybe not. I know one thing, I’m not perfect and shouldn’t hold others to perfect ideals, hope people give me a second chance when I mess up. He’s older now so one can only hope he’s grown from the experience.
I've been taking this bus years now, it's such a comfortable and relaxing way to ease into the megalopolis that is Tokyo.
How much luggage can you take onto the bus?
@@thejkatt i brought 4 big luggage from the U.S.
@@thejkatt about 17-20 kls each.
Thank you 😁
Thank you for all the great information I watched your video on where in Tokyo to stay and I was able to book my hotel by watching it. I am super excited to visit in October I am from NYC and I have such anxiety about getting around while I’m there the train system seems so confusing. I have traveled a bit and never felt this much this much anxiety but excited at the same time. Thank you again for all the good info
For me, I don't mind the time it takes to get to my destination. I grew up on the move, so I always appreciate looking outside and enjoying the view.
Hi there!! I’m planning to visit Japan and I’m here to learn ❤ thank you so much for sharing ❤
Thanks for all the great tips 🤗
Informational and somewhat entertaining and enjoyable stream , these tips are essentials for anyone whose looking for the cheapest option of the transportation from the Narita Airport 😎Therefore thank you very much , i appreciate these John🙂👍!!!
Thank you Jari!
Thank you for always giving us really good information about Japan. I love your TH-cam Channel and it's one of my favorite. If I am feeling down and need a pick me up I put on your videos. Just wondering if you watch or know about Wrestling in Japan? Like NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING..... would you ever do a video about wrestling federations in Japan? Anyway keep up the good work; love your videos. Information is great!🎉
Cool! Thanks for sharing it.✌️
Thanks Jon for the wonderful information. Anyone taking the bus, there is a limit on luggages, only 1 luggage per person. So if you got more than 1 luggage, you got to find other means of transport.
You can also send it to the airport and pick it up there. I think it’s pretty cheap service. I look into making an episode about doing that. Thanks for adding this.
(You can also carry on, last 5 min showed the size limit, pretty reasonable)
Sending your luggage to airport by courrier will cost 3000¥. So not saving any money, unfortunately. I wish I could take the bus on my return, but I always have two pie of luggage. So it will be walking to N’EX Express platform…….5 levels down!
This is such a comprehensive video of options to get to Narita airport from Tokyo Station. Thank you, John. Also to all the Muslim viewers, Eid Mubarak! 🎉
Happy Eid!
Another fantastic livestream John! I always appreciate your travel tips when you're on a walking tour. I've never flown in to Japan at Narita. Only Haneda. My next visit I'll try Narita. Thank you John!
Hi Michael, you know Haneda win hands down in terms of proximity to Tokyo metropolis. I only chose Narita post COVID 19 because the flight prices to Haneda > Narita+ bus fare.
If u have the good fortune to land in Haneda then you will save a lot of traveling time especially if you have a connecting domestic flight.
@Japan Lover Aloha. I stayed in Shinagawa so from Haneda was so much faster to get to from the airport. But I agree, it did save time to get to where I needed to go.
One of your older videos about the bus is *the *reason we decided to take the bus instead of Narita Express and it was soooooo convenient! And guess what, we actually saw you when you were filming THIS video and we’re in line for that bus going to Narita! What are the chances! Thanks so much for the bus tip!
I thought I recognised Scotty in the thumbnail!
I always used that bus whenever I flew into and out of Tokyo, such good value. It did confuse me the first time seeing it was going to Tokyo Air Terminal!
I used the bus last week. It was great! I had two carry ons (instead of a big piece), and they checked both. Instructions were very clear, and the ride was fast and somewhat scenic - no traffic. I made sure I loaded my IC card with ¥1300 so I could just board and tap. Thanks so much, John, for all your tips.
Hi, is there a restroom on this bus? Thanks in advance.
@@NoOneOfSignificance Sorry, I don't know.
Thank you i coming to japan next week on budjet ..so this really help me😅 😌
I took a Willer Express bus from Narita terminal 1 to the train station close to my hotel last time I was in Japan. Cost me only 1000 yen, and I could make a reservation for a time slot through their website in advance. I did make sure to book a later slot, in case of delays. Really convenient and comfortable ride!
it was nice to see Scotty in the thumbnail, had to do a double-take because i swore i didn't see Strange Parts in the channel name lol.
I was hoping we’d be able to say good bye live but - the bus was too fast! He was gone before I knew it! He’ll be back 🤠
Hi John 🤗 Have to wait til June 15th to visit Japan. Stayin at a Hotel mid in Ginza and hope to see u there around. 😊
Loved the ride when we were there in Jan 23. ❤
I agree this is the most convenient and cheap way to and from Narita. John has already explained why it is better compared to JR rail.
I used the bus to and from Naritas when i came here in Dec 2022.
the buses are so frequent you do not have to worry if you missed one.
Another good thing is that a few metres (really) from this stop is a stairs down (6:30 mark, behind John on the left) which lead directly to the ramen street in Tokyo station and you can enjoy a final meal of ramen before boarding this bus.
Right, Yaechika - the Yaesu Side Basement area also has some amazing restaurants, gift shops etc. I get my American apple pie down there 🥧 😋
@@onlyinjapanGO oh yeah, i forgot to mention that i stayed at the same area shintomicho as Scotty (maybe even the same hotel!) and walked to this bus stop 7 just like you and he did😆
I wanted to enjoy the winter weather before i went back to sweltering singapore.😢
Hi John great information to know when you travel
Great video!!!
I arrived on the Shinkansen from Osaka and it deposits you right by the Yaseu North entrance where the bus leaves from. No stairs, no escalators, no hassle. When you get to Narita the bus drops you outside the doors for check in. It's that simple. Easy, quick and no long walks getting lost. And it's amazing value. I love it.
Coach is handy for going from Haneda to Narita, also if you have a hotel on Monorail route, get to enjoy the views on the way, which made me want to return to visit areas you can see.
So refreshing to see there's airport bus services every 10 minutes when I live in a city where it can take a literal 90 minutes to get a bus out of the city on the weekend.
This is amazing..
When we travel to Vietnam next year, I am going to talk my wife into doing a two day layover in Tokyo, Japan. The last time I stopped in Japan was a layover on my way back from Indonesia. I feel it’s definitely worth the stop.
@John, busses can and will get stuck in Tokyo traffic jam. Don't use them during rush hour (especially towards Tokyo).
For ~1300円 you can alternatively use the Keisei or Asakusa line from/to Narita, also about 90 minutes by express (depending on where you enter).
Both stop at convenient locations and are less restricted with luggage.
There is absolutely no difference if you take a taxi to Tokyo station or directly to the train station of these lines.
And if stairs and escalators are the only issue, sure go ahead with the bus (but then usually only can carry limited luggage).
I did say that a few times but in 40 trips, it happened only twice - one time was 30 min late. The other was 5 min late. That’s why I said CHECK GOOGLE MAPS, maybe when you’re waiting for luggage. Takes 10 seconds.
hi i just subscribed! I am planning my first trip to Tokyo in december. So far I got two questions, if you'd kindly oblige:
1. Does the bus for either direction (to/from Narita) stop at the same spot/entrance at Tokyo station and which spot/entrance would that be?
2. i know this video isnt about this but I thought I still ask? Could you please recommend one or two real nice wagyu restaurant around Tokyo station? I guess I should give you a budget, so let's say USD 40-80/person (if that's reasonable)? I dont know when I will come back nexy and I have been waiting forever to have wagyu at source, Tokyo!
thank you so much 🙂
It's my dream to visit Japan 🗾 ...such a beautiful country, great people ect....
Hello John, appreciate the insider trading info here 😁 thank you! I'll be going to Tokyo and stay at Shin-Urayasu area. I know there's a limo bus going directly from Narita to Shin-Urayasu eki, but only once a day which is around 12PM. Our flight arrives at 7:30 AM, so it's not very ideal to wait 2-3 hours, plus they dont take advance reservation. Thinking to take this cheap highway bus to Tokyo eki and continue with taxi. But I'm going with an elder, 3 little kids and 3 luggages, so we probably need 2 taxis, is it still cost effective? Or maybe take non reserved highway bus to disneyland instead? The bus depart every 1 hour or so, but I dont know if it is easy to get taxi from there.
Thanks so much
.I had a lot of.anxiety over the trains as I'm arriving with my wife and kid
.I think k the bus will so much easier for airport transfer and then when I got time I can chill and try the trains
I used to take that bus a lot before the pandemic, it used to charge ￥1000, it has wifi on board, so as Keisei honsen or skyliner, if u arriving late, take the eveningliner, if u connecting JR Chuo line, shinkansen or subway, take the bus is better, if u connect Yamanote line in Nippori, take the skyliner or Keisei, if u need to connect HND airport take the Narita sky access takes an hour and half stops about 18 stations. no need to change to other train on opposite platform.
John, I knew about this bus and the benefits. However, it say’s limited to one luggage into the bus belly. Do you know any exceptions? I agree NRT-TYO bus is most convenient but the 1 suitcase policy prevents me.
I just returned from Tokyo yesterday, I was staying in Asakusa area and took Keisei Access Express for ¥1310 and took about an hour.
Hi, thank you for the great information. Can you suggest the best way to get to Part Hyatt from Tokyo Station?
I took an airport bus from Shibuya to Haneda airport. We had a lot of luggage so the bus was more convenient for the price.
Thank Ms Jon, What time is the last ride to Narita?
Remember taking the bus from Tokyo Station to Narita on my way home from Japan, kinda suprised about how cheap it was compared to the train.
Wow stranger parts and my fav Japanese TH-camr🎉
Hell be back and we filmed an episode together yesterday to come out soon :) Scotty is awesome!
We have a collab coming uploaded to my edited channel maybe next month.
If you were going to Asakusa, would you still take the Bus, go directly with Keisei Skyacces or transfer with JR NEX/Keisei Skyliner?
Hi , thanks for very helpful tips on using bus, but i have question :
What is the earliest bus to Narita? My flight back is 8.15am, is it possible to use this bus to get there on time (min. 2 hours before flight)?
Or what is your recommendation in my case?
Thanks in advance.
Can you tell me name of the phone app you using to search route in this video? Thank you
We’re leaving from Yokohama cruise terminal on a Sunday morning in October to Narita airport, what is the fastest and most economical way?
Hi, are the weekend/Sunday timetables from Narita to Tokyo station the same?
How about going to Narita airport? what time is the earliest trip for the bus?
Are you doing Keto? 😂 Keep hearing you mention cutting carbs and now olive oil coffee! I may try the bus on the way back to the airport this time around if it leaves early enough, I tend to avoid busses to airports because I used to hate the coach transfers from the airport to the destination when we’d go to Greece when I was younger, I think it left some lasting form of hatred 😂
Is this bus getting busier as it is more well known by tourists now? I wonder if there are long wait lines for this. It would be great if someone is able to give a status report. Many thanks!
Hi John, I'm a new subscriber. I enjoy watching your channel. We're going to Japan for the 1st time next month. My husband is 75 years old and he's using his walker when we travel. Can you please share useful info on transpo with people with disability. Thanks 😀
Sure, Tokyo is much much better with accessibility since the 2020 Olympics came, and went - so many renovations, elevators. Take you time and try to avoid peak hours: 7-9:30am, 6pm to 11pm (rush hour on public transport) take a taxi instead if you can manage. Outside Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka, it’s harder but really more relaxed. Plan ahead, call ahead if you’re can or ask the hotel to help when needed and Japanese hospitality is amazing, esp if they know you’re coming :) I’ll try to make and episode in accessibility in Tokyo this year.
Which terminal is this bus going from? Where is the starting point? T1/2 ?
Hi, may I asking if I arrive around 3:40 in Narita airport
bus or train which way is a better? Thank you
How often do the N'EX tickets from Narita to Tokyo get sold out?
I land at nrt at 8am but leave at 5pm the next day. Think i should bother to go to tokyo or should i hang in naritasan?
How about narita to shinjuku using that bus, is it stop at shinjuku st? or after taking that bus from narita, i should transfer from tokyo st to shinjuku st?
Another solution could be to take Low Cost Bus from Narita to Tokyo Station, and then take Limousine Bus from Tokyo (Nihonbashi location) station back to Narita. Cost is 2700¥ (online), 2800¥ at station. Limousine bus does allow 2 PIECES of luggage.
Limousine Buses are the orange ones, and are located in the Tekko Building just past the Daimaru Department store. Walk north from Yaesu exit for about 3 mins. The schedule is much less frequent compared to Keiso because the bus actually goes to many other pick up locations around central Tokyo. For Canadians flying AC or Westjet, you need to take the 1235h departure from Tekko location. I took this bus on a Saturday, and there was no traffic jams, and I arrived 15 mins earlier than scheduled. Not having to drag your multiple luggages to the N'Ex train is worth the higher price. I kid you not, it will take you 15 mins of walking INSIDE Tokyo station just to get to the N'Ex platform, and there are multiple stairs and escalators to navigate. Limo Bus is much easier to use and very easy to find from the Yaesu exit.
I’m will be staying in ueno.. is it still better for me to travel to Tokyo station than go to ueno?
Is there a bus that goes to Yokohama station directly from Narita Airport?
We always take the bus from Narita.. I love to look at the veg farms on the way.
It’s really pretty between the airport the the turn to Tokyo at the sea :) there was a windmill and farm experience there I think. Always wanted to stop there.
Hello. Does the bus from tokyo station going to narita airport operate 24 hours?
Thank you in advance.
We always mostly Haneda it
But that’s good info for getting off at Narita!!!!! 👍🏻
Yeah, the monorail is so good, bus is good for going to a specific area outside the center. Good options!
@@onlyinjapanGO yeh great elevated views too monorail!!!
What happened if there is an accident on the highway?? The traffic jam could make make you miss your flight.
Can i ask if this airport bus go to kanagawa? Hashimoto station?
We stayed near Nippori, so the Skyliner was very convenient for us.
It is :) I’m looking for cheapest & fastest way to the city and adding options. Actually this bus is the same company, Keisei 😂 they seem to do pretty good with competing with JR.
i need to go from tokyo from kyoto wich pass do i need? i will stay in kyoto for 4 days do i need bus , train pass ?
Hi thank you so much for sharing this. I’m planning my first trip to Japan with the wife for June and was wondering if you can give us ballpark estimates on how much taxis will charge for a trip from Haneda Airport to Shinjuku and also from Shinjuku to Narita 🙏 I’d love to take the bus or train but I have IBS and sometimes my stomach doesn’t do the best so a need for a quick stop to find a bathroom is necessary and I am not sure I can do that if I take the bus! Thanks!
Using Google maps and getting directions gives you a fairly good estimate on pricing.
Take jr NARITA EXPRESS to Shinjuku, a little pricey however it’s direct ,nice toilets on board too
@@Barrysushi569 thanks 🙏
John, u shld do another video for Tokyo to Haneda airport
Monorail. It’s pretty easy. I’ve done it on this channel before :)
What do i tell the taxi driver to get to this place from the hotel?
Love your videos.. Can you explain how to sent a luggage from Hotel to the airport??
I’ll see if there is any new info but this article from Tokyo Cheapo is great: tokyocheapo.com/travel/luggage-delivery-services/
@@onlyinjapanGO thanks
is this tokyo station?
Would John be doing a night bus to Kyoto or Osaka feed ? Not necessary taking the bus but just a walk thru the bus station(s) like this ?? thanks
Good idea, I’ll look into this as an episode.
@@onlyinjapanGO Thanks man.... coz recently I found out that SG only have red-eye flight to kansai....so one of they ways to save $$$$ was overnight buses.... cheaper than trains & save on hotel & also save time.
But anyways, even in Tokyo....I love the buses as you can literally see more of the city than the trains.....
Scoot does 6am to Kix
Actually, the Yaesu Exit is on the east side. By the way, there is a reason why the highway bus is so cheap. You could get stuck in a traffic jam on the Tokyo Metropolitan Highway, one of the most notorious highways in Japan. If you have a lot of time, perhaps you will have no problems.
The exit is literally “YAESU SOUTH” (look at the Tokyo Station map) and maybe you’re confusing Yaesu with Marunouchi. We don’t say east or west. We typically say Yaesu or Marunouchi. I told people to check Google map for a traffic update before birding. After many many trips, it hasn’t happened often to me. Wangan Dori is sometimes a mess but usually jammed only AM coming into Tokyo.
Great infos for us travellers...what time do they operate??? ..we have a 9 am flight at narita and hoping to catch a really early ones😊
I showed the schedule at 45:00 in 😂 it starts at 5am, 5:20, 5:40 then every 10 min from 6am.
@@onlyinjapanGO thanks heaps 😁😁
Hi I'm from Singapore and it is my first time going to Japan but I've a slip disk spine injury and keratoconus so I need to bring my contact lens stuff which is a special hard Rigid gas permeable lens, so I would also need to bring soap and contact lens solution for contact lens wear. Going on January. It's hard to find the anti bacterial hand soap kundal in Japan. Using a walking stick to walk to help with my spine pain.Reaching in the morning.
With medicine and things that are a necessity, always bring them if you travel.
Me and my family are staying in Tokyo for 5 days. What is the cheapest mode of transportation to go around? Is there like a 5 days unlimited bus or train ticket?
Cheapest.
1) Walk. Tokyo’s center isn’t too huge. You can do this more than you think.
1.5) Rental bicycle
2) Metro
3) Toei Subway and buses
4) JR (cheap for short Yamanote hops, expensive if you started leaving the circle)
5) Taxi, starts at 420 yen I think but starts going up earlier. They changed the start fare to encourage people to ride. It’s about ¥1000 for an 8-9 min ride in my experience. Can go about 4km or so.
Get an IC card, passes are hard to work out. There’s a new Tokyo Pass, like ¥1500 a day. Only helps if you’re constantly going on the trains. You can walk more than you think. Like Skytree to Asakusa.
Akihabara to Ueno. Etc.
I missed the stream, but how much luggage can you take on the bus?
I checked 2 carry-ons and carried my backpack and a bag onto the bus
Would rather take Narita Express since it’s covered by the JR Rail Pass.
EDIT: but this is a superb alternative John
If you have it - or if you want to save the day, it also can make sense not to use it on a day that would cost you ¥1300 to get into the city.
When 7 days = 50,000 yen (October) or ¥7100 a day. Now it’s ¥4,300 a day.
what is earliest time do the buses from Narita leave in the morning?
I showed the schedule in the last 5 minutes. I believe it was around 5am but every 20-30 min until 6am.
Hello John, what is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way from Narita International Airport to APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower?
Hmm - there may be a Limo bus that goes there, the orange buses. They are more specific with location.
Taking a bus to Tokyo Station and grabbing a taxi to the hotel is normal for Japanese living here. To Ryogoku, it’s about ¥2200 I think from Tokyo Station, more at night. By train, taking the Asakusa Line (express) which is KEISEI not the Skyliner, takes you to Asakusa. Just step off that train for the next local one and you get to Kuramae and that’s a 12 min walk from there to APA, across a street bridge.
@@onlyinjapanGO that’s great John 👍 thanks so much for your reply, hopefully I can meet you in Tokyo! I’ll be there late July!
How many luggage pieces can 1 person bring? Does a baby buggy count?
I didn’t see a limit. If you have a child, I think if it folds, they’ll put it under. Even with full buses, there seems to be a lot of space. There is some overhead space inside too. Good question! Next time I go, I’ll ask.
What is the best to go to osaka from Narita Airport? Will arrive at Narita airport around 7pm from Manila.
Obviously catch a flight since you’re already at the airport. Itami is Osaka’s domestic terminal and flights can be under $100. You’ll have to do some googling for your times etc. but I can point you in this direction. It’s a little unusual to go into the city, 70 min away then catch a Shinkansen, another 150 min with luggage when you can do a simple transfer, right? You will arrive before any last flights since it’s a popular route.
But for preference, you may want to go into the city. The last Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka Station from Tokyo is around 21:20 arriving at 23:45.
@@onlyinjapanGO is there a bus going to osaka from narita airport?
I thought the Next Skyline Express Train is faster than Bus, and the JR subway from Tokyo to Narita was also the cheapest. I was just there (Tokyo) in March! Used to take the bus but not anymore!😉😁
Into Tokyo, it is EXCEPT if there is traffic. Getting to certain parts of Tokyo, it may be faster if you’re staying in a hotel near Nippori ;) have to do homework on that. This is the fastest, cheapest and easiest way in my opinion to the city center.
I’m travelling from Narita airport to my hotel in Asakusa. When I plot the trip out on google maps, it doesn’t give me an option of a direct bus 🤷♀️
Once you get into Tokyo, everything is pretty close. A taxi from Tokyo Station to the hotel is about ¥1700-¥2000 or take the Asakusa Line from Higashi-Nihonbashi (7 min walk) and about ¥220. The Skyliner will get you there with a change of train to the Asakusa Line.
There are options but from Narita to the city center, this is cheapest and fastest, the title of the video :)
@@onlyinjapanGO yes thank you. Just wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing something. If there were a direct bus from Narita to Asakusa then I’d try that, but I can see that there’s an easy direct train. 👍
Do the buses to and from Narita run every 10 minutes all day?
6am-6pm and every 20-30min 5am to 6am and 6pm to 7:30pm. After this, train and other bus companies fill the gaps but it’s pricer than this.
@@onlyinjapanGO Thanks for that info. Are the other buses much more expensive? I get into Narita at about 18.30 and by the time I get through the formalities it’s maybe going to around 20.00 when get to leave the airport. Thanking you in advance
Hi what is the best option for going from Narita airport to Shinjuku station?
The best - is different for everyone. You could take this bus and then the Chuo Line for 15 minutes. You could take a bus direct from Narita and it’ll be a little more expensive, more than 75 minutes but very convenient. Taxi if you can afford it is best 😁
@@onlyinjapanGO Thank you, just hope our 3 luggage will not cost any problems ☺
Bus for me then. So are the Taxis Credit card, cash and do they take that sugoca card?
Taxis all take credit cards and Suica.
Do you need to reserve a ticket for that bus? Or can you arrive at Tokyo station and book your trip from there?
Reserve? No. You queue up. First come, first serve. It moves fast. Next bus comes quick. If the bus is full, they will sometimes add buses. I’ve seen it done at heavy traffic times.
@@onlyinjapanGO Thank you. I will line up and pay at the bus, if I understood correctly
Might be cheap if your destination is Tokyo Station but who’s destination is actually Tokyo STATION? No. Pick your accommodation location wisely and you can save time and money AND have direct connections to BOTH, yes both, NRT and HND… I never use Narita Express or Skyliner. The Yaesu exits are on the EAST side of the station 😂
It is Yaesu South exit. There is no east or west. We say Marunouchi north, central, south or Yaesu north, central, south. There’s a Nihonbashi Exit now.
Limo service is not included in most of the hotels. You can take a bus to Shinjuku for a comparable price but it takes longer.
Fastest way to “Tokyo” is here or Hakozaki.
From Tokyo Station, you can go straight to the Shinkansen. Or your hotel, there are tons around this area too. Ginza, Tsukiji, Hatchobori, Yurakucho etc.
You can take other buses, they’re not the cheapest or fastest. Bus is better than train in most situations from Narita, that’s the main point :)
@@onlyinjapanGO The “Yaesu side” of the station is (basically) the east side. There are Yaesu North, Central and South exits. Ditto the Maranuchi or west side. Folks staying around Tokyo Station are probably not too concerned about saving a few bucks given the prices for hotels in the area. If truly on a budget (eg backpackers, value conscious travellers) and looking to save time with direct connections to both NRT and HND there some obvious choices that could be made in the central Tokyo area. Worth mentioning that early morning and late night bus fares are double the normal price 2600yen vs 1300yen. Scheduled travel time is 70 minutes but in my experience 70-100mins is not unusual and if you have a Shinkansen connection, or checking in for a flight, you should plan on that.
Can Greater Tokyo pass be used for this Bus
No. Save the pass for the next day would be my advice.
What luggage space do they give? I bag only
At the end (last 5 minutes) I show the space for carry on.
@@onlyinjapanGOcan one carry golf bag in the bus?
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Is it restroom in the bus?
I don’t know. I don’t think so - it’s an hour for a cheap price. There’s a toilet inside where you get the ticket and loads of them inside the station and once you arrive at Narita. Best not to drink a liter of green tea before you board or wear a diaper.
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It’s cheap if you are traveling by yourself. As a couple you might save 1500-2000 yen and you have to stop at every hotel along the route. A family of three or more is definitely better off taking a taxi. Same price or cheaper and direct.
This bus does not stop at hotels. It goes to the station and you can grab a taxi 50 meters away at the stand. I do this to get home. But yes, taxi for 4 people is great to avoid stress. Getting INTO the city is the biggest cost. Kids are 50% so ¥3900 for a fam of 4 with 2 kids. ¥22,000 for Taxi. It’s a big difference. Taxi from Tokyo Station to anywhere is about ¥700 to ¥2000. Not too bad. If you’re alone, train or even walking is possible if hotel is like Tsukiji, Ginza, Nihonbashi, Hatchobori etc.
Getting into the city centre from Narita Airport on a taxi costs at least ¥20,000, equating to ¥5,000 each if there are 4 people. Definitely not ideal.
Thank goodness Hawaiian Airlines flies into HANEDA. lol
Monorail :)
@@onlyinjapanGO Limo Bus! lol
It used to be 1000 yen :O
Use for be and that was a steal! Competition and volume may bring it back down. If it’s cheaper the more people use it, they can keep it every 10 minutes.
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