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==Understand==
The airport is in [[Narita]], nearly 70 km northeast of Tokyo, in [[Chiba (prefecture)|Chiba prefecture]]. It is Japan's main international airport. The airport is generally modern and efficient, but sometimes overcrowded, particularly at immigration. Security has been rather heavy, especially when coming in, due to continuing controversy over land
Narita should not be confused with [[Tokyo Haneda Airport|Tokyo International Airport]] (Haneda), which is much closer to downtown Tokyo, and serves the vast majority of domestic flights and an increasing array of international flights. If you need to transfer between
==Flights==
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If you are on a budget and plan to use any of the various commuter train services that run out of Narita Airport, using a '''stored fare card''' (Suica or PASMO) will prove to be convenient.
Smoking is prohibited on
===JR line===
[[Image:Series-E259-NE014_NEX.jpg|thumb|300px|JR East's '''Narita Express'''.]]
From Narita Airport, arguably the most convenient train service into Tokyo is the Japan Railways (JR) [https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/nex/ '''Narita Express'''] ('''N'EX'''). The ride takes 55–60 minutes to [[Tokyo/Chiyoda|Tokyo Station]], with the easiest connections to the ''Shinkansen'' (bullet train) and services continuing to some of Tokyo's major train stations such as [[Tokyo/Shinagawa|Shinagawa]], [[Tokyo/Shibuya|Shibuya]] and [[Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjuku]].
The N'EX is '''free''' for users of a [[Rail travel in Japan|Japan Rail Pass]] or JR East Pass. Seats can be reserved when you
After the Tokyo stop, some trains split in two with the front half heading south to Shinagawa, Musashi-Kosugi, [[Yokohama]] and Ofuna, while the rear cars go west to Shibuya and Shinjuku
====Non-express trains====
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====Sky Access Line====
[[Image:Keisei-Type-AE.jpg|thumb|300px|Keisei Electric Railway's
{{infobox|Heading to Nippori or Ueno by Keisei commuter train?|* If you are taking a '''Sky Access Line''' Access Express train that does not go directly to Ueno, change trains at '''Aoto''' station.
* If you are taking a '''Keisei Main Line''' train that does not go directly to Ueno, you'll most likely need to change at '''Keisei-Narita''' (the first station after leaving the airport). Otherwise, change at '''Aoto'''.
All transfers at '''Aoto''' are conveniently across the platform, with trains often timed to arrive simultaneously or with a minimal wait.}}
Keisei's premier service is the '''[https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/skyliner/index.php Skyliner]''', which operates on the Sky Access Line
The budget option along the Sky Access Line is the commuter train service known as Access Express, or Access Tokkyu (アクセス特急). Access Tokkyu trains depart every 40 minutes, and most daytime trains run into the Toei Asakusa Subway Line. Making limited stops, the Access Tokkyu offers the best ride to [[Tokyo/Asakusa|Asakusa]] (1 hr, ¥1,310) and Nihombashi (65 minutes, ¥1,350). A change of trains at Nihombashi will allow you to make a quick hop into the Ginza district (Higashi-Ginza Station, 75 minutes, ¥1,350). Shimbashi (70 minutes, ¥1,350) puts you within easy reach of the Yurikamome light rail line to [[Tokyo/Odaiba|Odaiba]]. Many services also continue onto the Keikyu Line for [[Tokyo/Shinagawa|Shinagawa]] (80 minutes, ¥1,550) and [[Tokyo Haneda Airport|Haneda]] Airport (100 minutes, ¥1,730).
From the Access Tokkyu trains you can transfer at Imba-Nihon-Idai station
The '''[https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/tickets/subway.php Keisei Skyliner and Tokyo Subway Ticket]''' includes a trip on the Keisei Skyliner and an open ticket valid for unlimited travel on all lines of the '''Tokyo Metro''' and '''Toei''' subway for between 24 and 72 hours. Prices start at ¥2,890 for a '''one-way''' Skyliner trip combined with a 24-hour Tokyo Metro open ticket, and ¥4,880 for a '''round trip''' on the Skyliner with a 24-hour open ticket. Note that the Tokyo Metro open ticket '''does not''' allow travel on any '''JR Line'''.
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There is a network of '''[http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/ Airport Limousine]''' buses that serve most major hubs within Tokyo, stopping at major hotels as well as some suburbs. Prices are comparable to the Narita Express train services, but are convenient for the first-time traveler as they take you directly to your hotel. The Airport Limousine is also one way to transfer to [[Tokyo Haneda Airport]]; Access Tokkyu trains are cheaper, but Airport Limousines are much more frequent. The journey to most points in central Tokyo takes 90–120 minutes and costs ¥2900-3200 per person, but watch out in rush hour (especially on the way to the airport) as there may be traffic jams.
The Airport Limousine's flagship service is to/from the '''[
Airport Limousine buses allow two pieces of luggage per passenger in the hold, each weighing a maximum of 30 kg.
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====To/from [[Yokohama]]====
In nearby Yokohama there is
===By taxi===
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Flat fare taxi cabs to Tokyo start from around ¥17,000-19,000 (plus tolls) from special taxi ranks, but even so, it will be easier and cheaper to take public transit into Tokyo (i.e. Narita Express, Skyliner, Airport Limousine Bus) and change to a taxi to reach your final destination. Use the train if you're in a hurry, or the bus if you're not.
'''[https://en.tokyomk.com/airport Tokyo MK Taxi]'''
Keisei also offers a '''[http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/value_ticket/teitotaxi.php Skyliner & Taxi Ticket]''' that combines a one-way trip on the ''Skyliner'' train with a taxi ride from Keisei Ueno station to any destination within 11 wards in Tokyo. The taxi will pass two or three of Tokyo's major attractions on the way to your destination. The fare is ¥5100-6600 for one person; the price per person is reduced for groups of two or three. Up to two large suitcases per party are allowed.
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==Eat and drink==
Narita has a reasonable range of eating options before security, but only a few token restaurants on the other side.
For that last-minute sushi fix, [https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/shops/detail/t1cb04_t000fw Tsukiji Sushi Iwa] (T1) and [http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/shops/rest_shop/rest/floor_list/detail/t2mn04_t0004h.html Ganso] (T2), both before security, are quite respectable.
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===Hotels===
For early departures or late arrivals it is convenient to have a hotel close to the airport. Some of them provide free shuttle from/to the airport.
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| content=Spend a layover in Narita in Japanese style -- in a capsule hotel, with showers, lockers and a pod to sleep in. Separate male and female sections. Open 24 hours, and can be rented for as short as one hour. Opened July 2014. Priority Pass members receive a free stay of up to 5 hours between 09:00-18:00, or a ¥3400 discount off overnight stay (must check in before 20:00).
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