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.

• Train

  Narita Express (N'EX)

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

  Time:

  Roughly 60-90 minutes depending on destination

  Reserved seating; covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

• Train

  Keisei Skyliner

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

  Time:

  Roughly 40-45 minutes to Ueno

• Train

  Keisei Access Express / local trains

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

• Bus

  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.

  Typical cost:

  Substantially more than rail

• Car rental

  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

Local emergency number: 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.

• 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.

• Narita Airport official siteOfficial airport source
• Immigration Services Agency of JapanGovernment source
• Japan Customs (English)Government source
• Narita Express (N'EX)Official transit source
• Airport Bus TYO-NRTOfficial transit source
• Japan Safety Tips — emergency numbersGovernment source