Tokyo, Narita

Tokyo Narita Airport tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Narita, sometimes called ‘The New Tokyo International Airport’, consists of two terminals and is situated 40 miles north-east of Tokyo. It is the major international gateway for Japan. Each of Narita’s terminals offers a large number of destinations. European airline companies proliferate in Terminal 1 whereas Terminal 2 houses largely Asian airlines. Both of the terminals boast excellent rail and bus connections with Japan's capital city, as well as the other main airport in the area, Haneda, which now handles mainly flights within Japan.

The terminals are about 1 mile apart between which people can travel using swift shuttle buses that leave every 10 minutes. Business services, banks and ATMs are also available in the terminals, along with airline club lounges catering to the needs of frequent, business and first-class flyers. Also the terminals offer excellent services with a variety of restaurants, bars, newsstands and shops.

Taxis from Narita to the centre of Tokyo are amongst the most expensive in the world, with the 90 minute trip costing upwards of 15,000 Yen (US$100).

Airport and car hire at Tokyo Narita Airport

There’s always the opportunity to hire a car at the airport. Several major car hire companies are represented at Tokyo Narita Airport offering a nice selection of hire cars to choose from. Hiring a car from Tokyo Narita Airport is probably the most practical way to reach Tokyo although the city operates excellent public transport.

Narita Airport provides sufficient airport car parking facilities which are to be found in the Parking Buildings 1 and 2. Disabled passengers receive 50% discount on actual car parking rates. All major credit cards are accepted for the payment of parking fees. Advisable is to reserve your Tokyo Narita Airport car parking in advance on-line for the most cheap deals on car parking.

Hotels in Tokyo

Cheap and cheerful, your best bet by bus to Tokyo is 'the Airport Limousine Bus' which leaves from just outside the terminals and goes to the Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT) roughly every 15 minutes. From there it is a short drive to all the major Tokyo hotels.

These are found both in the busy city centre and out in the more peaceful suburbs. Some of the buses even go directly to the hotels. The city of Tokyo offers hotel accommodation for all tastes and budgets. Hotels can best be booked in advance on-line for the cheapest rates. Click here for hotels in Tokyo.