Tokyo Narita International Airport Guide (NRT)

Airport info
Code: NRT
Address:
1-1 Furugome, Narita, Chiba Prefecture 282 0004, Tokyo, Japan
Location:

Tokyo Narita International Airport is located 65km (40 miles) east of Tokyo.

No. of terminals: 3 Dialling code: +81
Telephone:
+81 4 7634 8000
Map:
Tokyo Narita International Airport map

Tokyo Narita International Airport is one of two major airports serving the Japanese capital. An important transport hub for the whole of the country, the airport is responsible for the majority of international flights in and out of Japan. Our Tokyo Narita International Airport guide includes contact numbers, information on transportation and nearby accommodation, and details of terminal facilities.

Information

There are several information desks in all terminals. Tourist information counters are available on the ground floors of Terminal 1 (tel: +81 4 7630 3383) and Terminal 2 (tel: +81 4 7634 5877).

Transfer between terminals

A free shuttle bus links the terminals. Terminals 1 and 2 and Terminals 1 and 3 are roughly 10 minutes apart by road and Terminal 3 is located 500m (1,640ft) north of Terminal 2. Transfer between Terminal 2 and 3 is also possible by a three-minute shuttle bus or on foot, about a 15-minute walk.

Driving directions

From central Tokyo, head east/northeast on either the Higashi-Kanto Expressway or Keiyo Road, and merge onto the Shin-Kuko Expressway (toll road), which connects to the airport. Exit at Narita IC, and enter the airport via Gate 1 (Terminal 1) or Gate 2 (Terminals 2 & 3). The journey time is approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.

Public Transport

Public transport rail

Rail:Passengers should check which terminal they require before setting off for the airport as the terminals have separate railway stations: Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1) and Airport Terminal 2 Station (Terminal 2 and 3).

Keisei Electric Railways’ (tel: +81 3 3831 0131; www.keisei.co.jp) high-speed Narita Skyliner service is the fastest option between the airport and central Tokyo via a change onto Japan Railways’ (tel: +81 50 2016 1603; www.jreast.co.jp) Yamanote Line at Nippori; journey time approximately 47 minutes.

Japan Railways also operates the reservation-only Narita Express to central Tokyo, approximate jounrey time 53 minutes, as well as non-reservation rapid trains that serve Tokyo and regional destinations. 

In addition, Keisei Electric Railways provides a direct service to Tokyo Haneda Airport.

To purchase a rail ticket, or find out more information about rail services, head to the Terminal 1 or 2 arrivals halls.

Public transport road

Bus: Keisei Bus (tel: +81 4 7712 7400; www.keiseibus.co.jp) runs services to a number of Tokyo destinations. The journey time into the city can be up to 90 minutes and fares start at around ¥1,000.

To purchase a bus ticket, or find out more information about bus services, head to the Terminal 1 or 2 arrivals halls.

Shuttle: Shuttle buses operate to Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station and major hotels in Tokyo, as well as many direct services to other cities such as Sendai, Utsunomiya and Omiya.

Taxi: Taxis and limousines are readily available at the airport (tel: +0476-34-8755 Mon-Fri 0900-1700; tel: +0476-32-9516, Mon-Fri 1700-2200 & weekends 0600-2200. This is an expensive option though (fare: around ¥22,000 for central Tokyo destinations) and the travel time can be much longer than by train.

Terminal facilities

Money

Banks, ATMs, and bureaux de change services are available throughout Terminals 1 and 2.

Communication

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout Terminals 1 and 2 at Tokyo Narita Airport - along with a faster paid-for connection. Courtesy mobile charging points are also available. Post boxes are located in front of passenger security screening, in the departure lobbies of Terminals 1 and 2.

Food

There are a good variety of Japanese and Western restaurants at Tokyo Narita International Airport, as well as cafés, fast-food outlets and bars. There are options throughout the airport, but the majority can be found on the third-fifth floors of each terminal.

Shopping

There is a good choice of shops selling a range of general and specialist goods in both terminals – duty-free shopping is also available. The majority of options, which range from retailers selling Japanese arts and crafts to designer boutiques, are located on the third and fourth floors of Terminal 1 and the fourth floor of Terminal 2.

Luggage

Luggage storage services and luggage lockers are available in Terminals 1 and 2. For inquiries about lost items, contact the relevant airline or report to the airport’s Lost Property Office (tel: +81 4 7632 6049 [Terminal 1]; +81 4 7634 2157 [Terminals 2]; + 81 4 7634 2157 [Terminal 3].

Other

Other facilities at Tokyo Narita International Airport include medical clinic (in Terminals 1 & 2), a dentist, massage chairs, baby-change facilities, nurseries, children's play areas, showers and sleeping rooms. There is even a pet hotel in Terminal 2, which offers veterinary services.

Airport facilities

Conference and business

There is a business centre (tel: +81 4 7630 0035) on the fifth floor of Terminal 1, which provides fax, printing and photocopying facilities, internet access, pay lounges and meeting rooms. Many of these services are also available at various points throughout the airport complex.

Disabled facilities

In-terminal facilities for the disabled include tactile flooring, wheelchair-accessible toilets and lowered telephones. Wheelchairs can be hired from the information counters (landside only); passengers should inform their airline of any required special assistance prior to travelling (tel: +81 4 7634 8000).

Car parking

There is long and short-term parking at Tokyo Narita International Airport. Car parks P1 and P5 are situated in front of Terminal 1, while car parks P2-S, P2-N, P2-N2 and P3 are outside Terminal 2. The closest car park to Terminal 3 is P2-N2.

Car rental

Car hire companies: Nippon, Nissan, ORIX, Times Car Rental and Toyota each have offices in the arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2.

Hotels

There is one hotel at Tokyo Narita International Airport, the capsule hotel nine hours Narita Airport Hotel (httsps://ninehours.co.jp/;tel +81 4 7633 5109); a number of other hotels can also be found nearby. Hotel reservation desks are located in the arrivals areas of Terminal 1 (tel: +81 4 7633 2240) and Terminal 2 (tel: +81 4 7634 6391).


ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita

+81 4 7633 1311

Featuring a café, bar and teppanyaki restaurant, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita is 15-minutes by free shuttle from Tokyo Narita International Airport. Hotel guests can choose to keep fit in its gym or unwind in the sauna and spa. The hotel also offers a range of business services and conference rooms.

68 Horinouchi, Narita-shi, 286-0107, Chiba, Japan

Hilton Narita

+81 4 7633 1121

Hilton Narita is a 10-minute complimentary shuttle ride from Tokyo Narita International Airport. The hotel has three restaurants, a jogging track, swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi, and meeting rooms for up to 1,000 guests.

456 Kosuge, 286-0127, Narita, Japan

Radisson Hotel Narita Airport

+81 4 7693 1234

Boasting indoor and outdoor pools, Radisson Hotel Narita Airport is located near Tokyo Narita International Airport, to which it is linked via a complimentary shuttle service. On-site dining is available in the hotel’s restaurant, sports bar and café, while various services are available in the business centre and there are also meeting rooms for hire.

650-35 Nanae, Tomisato-shi, 286-0221, Narita, Japan

Toyoko Inn Narita Kuko

+81 4 7633 0451

Also providing a complimentary shuttle service to and from the nearby airport, the budget Toyoko Inn houses a meeting room and offers basic business services, plus free breakfast and Wi-Fi access.

560 Tokko, 286-0106, Narita-city, Japan

Narita Airport Rest House

+81 4 7632 1212

Located within the airport grounds, Narita Airport Rest House is just five minutes' walk from the terminals. Among the hotel’s facilities are meeting rooms and a restaurant serving Western and Japanese food.

Narita International Airport, 282-0004, Chiba, Japan
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