Which Tokyo Airport ?

[patrickmoran]

Which airport is best if we fly in a couple days before our cruise to sightsee?

[d9704011]

Where do you plan on staying?  If Yokohama area, I suggest you fly into Haneda.  If Tokyo proper, it’s a bit of a toss-up depending on your hotel choice and what time you plan on arriving.

[bennybear]

Haneda is closer to Yokohama and Tokyo, but depends on your airline.    We stayed in Shinjuku area and it is much closer to Yokohama,  it was over a two hour by car ride to Narita.    The Hilton there is very nice albeit pricey. 

Edited June 12, 2020 by bennybear

[soloadventurer]

We’re flying into Haneda 

[BruceMuzz]

On 6/12/2020 at 10:36 AM, bennybear said:

Haneda is closer to Yokohama and Tokyo, but depends on your airline.    We stayed in Shinjuku area and it is much closer to Yokohama,  it was over a two hour by car ride to Narita.    The Hilton there is very nice albeit pricey. 

Taking a car from Narita is a waste of time and money - unless you are unable to do it yourself.

 

Narita Express train departs frequently from the lower levels of Terminals 1 and 2.

Plenty of escalators, elevators, and trolleys to handle your luggage.

Each car has secure storage for all your suitcases.

Most of the cars are non-smoking.

Seating is comfortable and reserved.

Most of the trip is above ground, with great views of the countryside and city.

Electric power outlets at each seat.

All signage is in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and English.

They offer free internet.

Narita to Tokyo Station is 60 minutes; 3300 yen

Narita to Shinjuku Station is 71 minutes; 3300 yen

Narita to Yokohama station is 90 minutes; 3800 yen 

 

Same thing for Haneda.

Tokyo Monorail runs frequently from Haneda to Hamamatsucho station in Tokyo.

Fare is 480 yen; travel time is about 20 minutes.

Good seating; free internet; great elevated view of the city.

There are some good restaurants and luggage storage at Hamamatsucho station.

At Hamamatsucho station, you can easily catch a local subway, local JR train, or a taxi.

[bennybear]

We found the trains to be great, and the luggage forwarding to be amazing! 

But not everyone travels light and with a lot of luggage I would suggest the airport buses or a very expensive taxi.  There is even an airport bus directly  from Narita to Yokohama to the wonderful Grand hotel within sight of the pier.

 We were fortunate that our host provided transport to Narita but it is a long way!  

Edited June 21, 2020 by bennybear