A complete guide to transportation from Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport to tourist destinations in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kanto area

Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region are served by two major airports: Narita International Airport (commonly known as "Narita Airport" | NRT) and Tokyo International Airport (commonly known as "Haneda Airport" | HND). It's important to understand the best transportation options from these airports to your destination in advance.

What are the recommended transportation options from these two airports to tourist spots and commercial facilities in and around Tokyo? We've compiled information on travel times and costs, so please use it as a reference.

※The information featured in this article is as of March 2024. Please check the official website for the latest information.
※The travel times for each mode of transportation are approximate times from the bus stops at Narita Airport Terminal 3 or Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to the destination. The actual time may vary depending on the service used.
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Airport buses are convenient for getting from Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport to the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kanto area!

Traveling from Narita Airport or Haneda Airport to the center of Tokyo can be done by train (Keisei Electric Railway, Keihin Express Railway, Tokyo Monorail) or airport bus (such as limousine buses), depending on the departure and arrival points. However, for travel to areas outside the 23 wards or to the surrounding prefectures of Tokyo, the airport bus is usually the most convenient option.

The biggest advantage of this is that you can get to your destination without having to change trains multiple times while carrying your luggage. For example, if you're going to Chiba or Tokyo Disney Resort®, you'll need to change trains several times. To get to Yamanashi, Kawaguchiko Station, and Fujisan Station, you'll need to first travel to Tokyo and then change to a train or bus at each terminal station. On the other hand, if you use the airport bus, you can directly access these destinations.

However, some routes may have a limited number of services per day, so it's a good idea to check the best access to your destination according to your flight arrival time before you depart.

How to Buy Airport Bus Tickets at Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport

If you have not pre-purchased your airport bus ticket online, you can buy it at the limousine bus ticket counter in the arrival lobby, at each bus company's information office, or at an automatic ticket vending machine. However, even if the destination is the same, the arrival and departure terminals and boarding locations may vary depending on the operating company and route, so it is safe to check the official guide of the bus company before boarding.

For those who want to avoid congestion at the counter and board smoothly, you can make a reservation and purchase online by specifying the boarding date and time, destination, and number of people. (Some services are not supported)

Official Website (example):

• 【Limousine Bus】https://webservice.limousinebus.co.jp/web/
• 【Keikyu Bus】https://www.keikyu-bus.co.jp/
• 【Keisei Bus】https://www.keiseibus.co.jp/kousoku/nrt09.html

【Chiba Prefecture】Transportation from Narita International Airport & Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disney Resort® Area

The airport buses from Narita Airport and Haneda Airport to the Chiba/Tokyo Disney Resort🄬 area not only stop at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, but also at many hotels in the area such as Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta and Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel, allowing door-to-door access to each accommodation.

During the daytime, flights from Narita Airport are generally once an hour, and flights from Haneda Airport are generally three times an hour or more, operating at intervals of 10 minutes during peak times. One of the advantages is the large number of flights per day.

• Official website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/

【Chiba Prefecture】Transportation from Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport to Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu

"Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu", where you can enjoy shopping in a wide range of categories, including international brands, fashion items, lifestyle goods, and cosmetics.

The airport bus connecting the airport and the largest outlet in the metropolitan area is currently operating 6 flights a day from Haneda Airport only. As all flights on the Narita Airport line are currently suspended, it is recommended to transfer to a route bus from the nearest Sodegaura on the JR lines, or to use a direct bus from terminal stations such as Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station.

• Official Website: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/mop/kisarazu/

【Yamanashi Prefecture】Transportation from Narita International Airport & Haneda Airport to Fuji Station & Kawaguchiko Station

From the airport, to get to Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes and surrounding spots, it is common to first move to Kawaguchiko Station or Fujisan Station and then transfer to your destination.

However, there is only one flight from Narita Airport at 10:25 and one flight from Haneda Airport at 14:50 (only on weekends and holidays). If you want to use it at other times, it is convenient to use the routes from Tokyo Station or Shibuya Station, which have many flights.

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【Shizuoka Prefecture】Transportation from Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport to Gotemba Premium Outlets

Day trip hot spring facilities, accommodation facilities, and a large outlet mall "Gotemba Premium Outlet" where you can enjoy shopping and dining while looking at Mount Fuji.

As of March 2024, there are no routes from Narita Airport, and only one flight from Haneda Airport stops at Gotemba Inter and Gotemba Station at 14:30 every day. From there, you can arrive in about 5 to 10 minutes by using the free shuttle bus that runs every 15 minutes.

For other time slots or for those moving from Narita Airport, it is recommended to go to Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station and use a direct flight.

• Official website: https://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/gotemba/

【Kanagawa Prefecture】Transportation from Narita International Airport & Haneda Airport to Yokohama Station & Minato Mirai 21 District

Most of the airport buses bound for Yokohama are characterized by stopping not only at Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) adjacent to Yokohama Station, but also at major hotels in the Minato Mirai 21 district.

If you are departing from Narita Airport, the travel time and standard fare of the airport bus is not much different from the JR Narita Express (N'EX) (about 1 hour 30 minutes | 4,370 yen *including reserved seat fee), so you should use the first available bus or train according to your departure time.

On the other hand, the airport bus departing from Haneda Airport has the feature of being able to use multiple routes in the Kanagawa direction, such as "Yokohama Station (YCAT)" and "Yamashita Park, Minato Mirai District, Red Brick Warehouse" in addition to the New Yokohama Station. Find the best route according to your Yokohama sightseeing travel plan.

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【Ibaraki Prefecture】Transportation from Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport to Oarai Station, Mito Station, and Hitachi Station

Airport buses to Ibaraki, such as Mito Station and Hitachi Station, depart from Narita Airport at 14:30 and 16:00, and from Haneda Airport at 13:25 and 16:45, with two buses daily from both airports. Therefore, depending on the arrival time of your flight, there may be inconvenient services.

If you are departing at other times, you will have to make multiple transfers, but consider the railway, which has many services, as one of your options.

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【Tochigi Prefecture】Transportation from Narita International Airport/Haneda Airport to Utsunomiya Station

There are 6 daily buses from Narita Airport to Utsunomiya Station and 8 daily buses from Haneda Airport to Utsunomiya Station. The travel time for flights departing and arriving at Narita Airport varies by about 30 minutes depending on the route, so if you have plans after arrival, be sure to check the travel time in advance.

Please note that to get to Nikko Toshogu, the nearest station, Nikko Station, you will need to transfer from Utsunomiya Station by train or bus.

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Choose the best mode of transportation from Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport to your destination in the Tokyo metropolitan area!

Many people are likely to be torn between the airport bus, which can take you directly to tourist spots in the Tokyo suburbs and Kanto area from Narita Airport or Haneda Airport, and the railway, which has many services.

While the expressway bus is usually convenient for traveling to the Kanto area, there are times when it's more convenient to go to the center of Tokyo first, so if you're unsure about transportation, please also refer to the following articles.