Travel to Tokyo

Many visitors on a ski Japan holiday will arrive via Narita Airport, which receives most of the international flights to Honshu. Narita Airport is 82km by road east of central Tokyo.

There are an abundance of flight options into Narita Airport. Airlines include Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar, Korean Air, Air New Zealand, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines (with whom you might want to consider a Singapore stopover).

You can use one of our recommended flight search engines to find a great flight to Tokyo.

If you need to stay overnight near Narita Airport (Tokyo International Airport), here are some listings for hotels near Narita Airport.

Haneda is the other Tokyo airport, which is also a hub for international flights and an abundance of domestic flights. If you're looking for a Haneda Airport hotel, here are some options.

Narita to Tokyo

Japan Railways run a train service from Narita Airport into Tokyo Station, from where you can change to almost any train station in Tokyo. The Narita Express (NEX) takes just under an hour to travel from Narita to Tokyo. The NEX trains depart from Narita regularly; you can check Japan Travel by Navitime for schedules and fares (the NEX is covered on the JR Pass). 

Travel Around Tokyo

Train is the most efficient and effective way to get around Tokyo. Most Tokyo attractions are close to a subway or train station. Using the trains can be a little daunting initially, but the staff are happy to help and the station signs and LED inside the trains are usually in English as well as kanji. You can do a google search to help you plan your route, and for timetables and fares. Wear good deodorant because there’s a chance you’ll be almost cheek to cheek with the locals on the train, especially during peak hour!