Narita International Airport (NRT)

Expect immigration, then baggage claim, then customs before reaching the arrivals hall.

• Japan's online entry procedure can speed up immigration and customs; complete it before landing if you plan to use it.
• Narita is far from central Tokyo — plan your onward transport before you land, especially for late arrivals.
• Train and bus ticket counters are in the arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 2.

• Treno

  Narita Express (N'EX)

  JR limited-express service to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Yokohama.

  Tempo:

  Roughly 60-90 minutes depending on destination

  Reserved seating; covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

• Treno

  Keisei Skyliner

  Fast service to Nippori and Ueno in north-east Tokyo, with connections to the Yamanote Line.

  Tempo:

  Roughly 40-45 minutes to Ueno

• Treno

  Keisei Access Express / local trains

  Slower but cheaper services into Tokyo, some running through to Asakusa and Haneda.

• Autobus

  Airport buses

  Limousine buses to hotels and districts, plus low-cost coach services to Tokyo Station and Ginza.

  Traffic can add significant time.

• Taxi

  Taxis

  Available outside arrivals; the distance from central Tokyo makes taxis expensive.

  Costo tipico:

  Substantially more than rail

• Noleggio auto

  Rental cars

  Rental counters serve the terminals; driving into central Tokyo is rarely worthwhile for visitors.

Allow generous time — Narita's terminals are separate buildings and Terminal 3 has no rail station.

• International-to-domestic connections normally require clearing immigration and customs first.
• A free shuttle bus runs between terminals; Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 can also be walked along a marked path.
• Transfers between Narita and Haneda take at least a couple of hours by bus or train — treat them as separate journeys.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the passenger terminals.

• Connect to the airport network and accept the terms page.
• Avoid sensitive logins on public Wi-Fi.

Cash remains useful in Japan even though cards are widely accepted in cities.

• ATMs accepting foreign cards are available in the terminals.
• Pay in Japanese yen rather than accepting dynamic currency conversion.
• Tipping is not customary.

Each terminal has restaurants and convenience stores landside and airside.

• Options thin out late at night; convenience stores are the dependable fallback.

Airline and pay-per-use lounges operate in Terminals 1 and 2.

• Confirm access rules with your airline or lounge programme before travelling.

There are hotels at and immediately around the airport, plus a well-known day-use/overnight rest option in the terminals.

• Because Narita is far from the city, an airport hotel often makes sense for very early departures.

Coin lockers and staffed baggage storage are available in the terminals.

• Luggage-forwarding counters can send bags to hotels or other airports.
• Report delayed or lost bags at your airline's baggage desk before leaving the customs area.

Nursing rooms, baby-changing facilities and children's areas are provided.

• Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline before travelling.

• Charging points
• Showers
• Luggage lockers and delivery
• Pharmacy
• Prayer room
• Information desks
• SIM / mobile shops

Numero di emergenza locale: 110 police / 119 fire and ambulance

• Airport clinics and information counters can arrange medical assistance.
• Report a lost passport to the police and contact your embassy or consulate in Japan.

• Controlla la validità del passaporto e qualsiasi visto, ETA o dichiarazione di ingresso richiesta.
• Conferma il terminal di partenza sulla tua carta d'imbarco il giorno prima.
• Attiva una eSIM da viaggio per essere online appena atterri.
• Scarica mappe offline e fai uno screenshot dell'indirizzo del tuo hotel e del riferimento della prenotazione.
• Comunica alla tua banca che sei in viaggio e porta con te una carta di pagamento di riserva.
• Salva il numero di emergenza locale e il contatto della tua ambasciata nel telefono.
• Fotografa il passaporto e memorizza la copia in un luogo accessibile offline.
• Controlla la franchigia bagaglio e gli articoli soggetti a restrizioni per la tua destinazione.

Le operazioni aeroportuali cambiano. Conferma sempre terminal, tariffe e orari con le fonti ufficiali qui sotto prima di viaggiare.

• Narita Airport official siteFonte ufficiale dell'aeroporto
• Immigration Services Agency of JapanFonte governativa
• Japan Customs (English)Fonte governativa
• Narita Express (N'EX)Fonte ufficiale dei trasporti
• Airport Bus TYO-NRTFonte ufficiale dei trasporti
• Japan Safety Tips — emergency numbersFonte governativa