Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

International arrivals clear immigration and customs at the terminal where you land, then exit into the arrivals hall.

• Have your passport and any required entry declaration ready before you reach passport control.
• Japan uses an online entry procedure for immigration and customs declarations; complete it before landing if you plan to use it.
• Baggage claim is after immigration, followed by customs inspection.
• Free terminal shuttle buses and a connecting walkway/train link the terminals — allow extra time if your onward flight leaves from another terminal.

• Train

  Tokyo Monorail

  Runs from all passenger terminals to Hamamatsuchō, where you can change to the JR Yamanote Line.

  Time:

  Roughly 15-20 minutes to Hamamatsuchō

  Covered by the Japan Rail Pass on the monorail segment; confirm current conditions with JR.

• Train

  Keikyu Line

  Direct trains to Shinagawa, with through services continuing onto the Toei Asakusa Line for central Tokyo.

  Time:

  Roughly 15 minutes to Shinagawa

• Bus

  Airport Limousine Bus

  Coaches to major hotels and districts including Shinjuku, Shibuya and Tokyo Station. Useful with large luggage.

  Journey time varies significantly with traffic.

• Taxi

  Airport taxis

  Official taxi ranks are outside each arrivals hall. Fixed-fare zone taxis to parts of central Tokyo are available.

  Typical cost:

  Considerably more expensive than the train

• Ride-hailing

  Ride-hailing

  App-based hire services operate in Tokyo, but taxis are the mainstream option; pickup points are signposted.

• Car rental

  Rental cars

  Rental desks and off-site counters serve the terminals; most travellers do not need a car in Tokyo.

IC cards (Suica/PASMO) work on trains and buses and can be bought or loaded at the station.

Domestic and international flights can be in different terminals, so budget time for the transfer.

• Arriving internationally and connecting to a domestic flight normally means clearing immigration and customs first, then re-checking in.
• Free shuttle buses connect Terminal 3 with Terminals 1 and 2.
• Some international connections at Haneda involve a change of airport to Narita — treat that as a separate journey of at least a few hours.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the passenger terminals.

• Look for the airport's public network and accept the terms page.
• Avoid entering banking or account credentials on public airport Wi-Fi.

Japan is increasingly card-friendly, but cash is still useful for small shops, shrines and some restaurants.

• ATMs are available in the terminals; ATMs at Japanese convenience stores and post banks widely accept foreign cards.
• Decline dynamic currency conversion and pay in Japanese yen when a card terminal offers you a choice.
• Tipping is not customary in Japan.

All terminals have restaurants, cafés and convenience stores, with options both before and after security.

• Terminal 3 has a large landside dining area with late-evening options for overnight departures.
• Convenience stores are the reliable option late at night.

Airline lounges and pay-per-use lounges operate in the terminals.

• Access depends on your ticket, status or membership programme — confirm eligibility with your airline or lounge programme.

There are hotels directly at the airport as well as many nearby.

• Terminal 3 and the surrounding airport complex include hotel options aimed at early departures and overnight layovers.
• Book in advance for early-morning international departures.

Baggage claim is after immigration for international arrivals.

• Luggage storage and coin lockers are available in the terminals.
• Japan's luggage-forwarding (takuhaibin) counters can send bags to hotels — useful for long trips.
• For lost or delayed bags, contact your airline's baggage desk before leaving the arrivals area.

Family and accessibility facilities are provided across the terminals.

• Nursing rooms and baby-changing facilities are available in each terminal.
• Wheelchair and mobility assistance should be requested through your airline in advance.

• Charging points
• Showers
• Luggage lockers
• Pharmacies
• Prayer room
• Information desks
• SIM / mobile shops
• Observation decks

Local emergency number: 110 police / 119 fire and ambulance

• Airport information counters can direct you to medical assistance inside the terminals.
• If you lose your passport, contact your embassy or consulate in Japan and report the loss to the police.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Haneda Airport official siteOfficial airport source
• Immigration Services Agency of JapanGovernment source
• Japan Customs (English)Government source
• Tokyo Monorail official siteOfficial transit source
• Airport Limousine BusOfficial transit source
• Japan Safety Tips — emergency numbersGovernment source