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Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

Location: The airport is located 40 miles (66km) north-east of Tokyo.
Time: GMT +9.
Contacts: Switchboard: + 81 (0)476 322 802. Flight Information: +81 (0)476 34 5000.
Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals.
Getting to the city: Trains, buses and taxis connect to the city centre. Each airport terminal has a separate railway station. Terminal one uses Narita Airport Station and Terminal 2 is Airport Terminal 2 Station. Different train services on the JR or Keisei lines serve Tokyo and surrounding destinations. The journey to Tokyo takes one hour; if possible book a seat in advance but remember to use the correct departing airport station. Terminal 1 Tel: JR +81 (0)476-33-1655, and Keisei: +81 (0)476-32-8501. From Terminal 2 for JR and Keisei +81 (0)476-34-6005 and +81 (0)476-34-8763. Depending on line fares are roughly US$30. Buses connect to the domestic airport and hotels in the city centre; the journey takes between one and two hours from the pick up at departure lobbies of terminals 1 and 2. Tickets should be bought at the ticket counter for about US$31. Fixed fare taxis are available and a concierge directs passengers to available cars. Fares are determined by city zone but are between US$150 and US$240 (Tel: +81 (0)476-34-8755) . The tourist information desk in the arrivals hall can help travellers with their transport needs.
Car rental: Rental cars can be organised at the airport, though most visitors wisely avoid driving in Tokyo and instead take the efficient public transport.
Airport Taxis: Fixed fare taxis are available from outside the airport's arrival area, and there are assistants available at the designated fixed fare taxi stands in the airport. Fares into the city start at JPY 15,000.
Facilities: The facilities at New Tokyo Airport are extensive and include shops (including duty-free), banks, ATMs, currency exchange bureaux, massage, baby changing areas, a pet hotel, beauty salons and left luggage. A variety of restaurants catering for Japanese, Chinese and Western tastes are available, including a new revolving Sushi Bar. Both terminals have shower facilities and Day Rooms (bedrooms which can be hired by the hour). There are Internet cafes situated throughout the airport, as well as wireless Internet.
Parking: Tokyo Narita has four parking areas with rates ranging from ¥200 to ¥250 per hour to ¥1500 to ¥2000 per day. The first hour of parking is usually more expensive and costs between ¥400 and ¥500.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e
See full guide to Tokyo Narita International Airport

Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Location: The airport is located 30 miles (50km) south of downtown Osaka.
Time: GMT +9.
Contacts: Tel: + 81 (0)724 55 2500.
Getting to the city: Taxis are available, but the journey takes around an hour and the fare is likely to be very high, so most passengers take the bus, train or high-speed ferry to Osaka. Minibuses go to the major hotels, departing from International Arrivals. The airport shuttle bus service connects to the ferry terminal for the ferry to Osaka.
Car rental: Car hire companies Avis, Hertz, Nippon, Nissan and Toyota are among those represented at the airport. Driving in Osaka is difficult, however, and most visitors opt to use the efficient public transport system.
Facilities: There are extensive facilities at Kansai Airport including over 100 shops, about 35 restaurants, bars, ATMs and bureaux de change. A Vodafone shop rents out mobile phones, which are compatible with local networks. Other facilities include massage, free wireless Internet access, a nursery and childrens room. A porter service is also available.
Parking: Parking is available in the multilevel parking garage connected to the terminal. Rates start at JPY 100 for the first 15 minutes and go up to JPY 3,000 for the first 12 hours and JPY 4,000 for a 24-hour period.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.kansai-airport.or.jp
See full guide to Kansai International Airport

Tokyo International Airport (HND)

Location: The airport is located 8.7 miles (14km) south of Tokyo.
Time: GMT +9.
Transfer between terminals: The three terminals are connected by an underground walkway; there is also a free shuttle bus running every five minutes.
Getting to the city: There are both railway and monorail connections for getting into Tokyo from Haneda Airport. Nonstop express routes take roughly 16 minutes to get into downtown Tokyo.
Car rental: There are car rental facilities in the airport, including Japaren, Nippon, Nissan, and Toyota.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport, with taxi stands outside each terminal. Taxis into town tend to be very expensive, however.
Facilities: Services and facilities provided at Tokyo Haneda Airport include wifi, currency exchange, ATMs, disabled facilities, hair salons, banks, a post office, medical clinics, baggae storage, a lost and found, and nearly a dozen information desks.
Parking: Long and short-term parking is available in four parking lots adjacent to the terminals.
Departure Tax: A departure tax of ¥2,040 is included in the ticket price.
Website: www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en
See full guide to Tokyo Haneda Airport

Central Japan International Airport (NGO)

Parking: The parking garage at Central Japan International Airport is connected to the terminal by covered walkways. Fees are ¥300 per hour up to ¥1,500 per day, with the first 30 minutes free.
See full guide to Central Japan Airport
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