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Useful informatin for our customers visiting Tokyo, Japan

Welcome to Japan (Kimono)
1. How to arrive from NARITA International airport?
Tokyo has two airports, Narita International Airport (NRT), which handles mostly international air traffic and is the arrival point of most foreign visitors, and Haneda Airport (HND), which handles mostly domestic air traffic.
Narita Airport is located in the city of Narita in Chiba Prefecture, about 60 km from Tokyo. It consists of two terminal buildings, terminal 1 and terminal 2, with each airline being assigned to one of the two terminals.
We recommend our customers to stay around Ueno, Tokyo, or Shinagawa stations in Tokyo city, as these areas are conveniently accessed by various modes of transportation from Narita airport; besides our office is also accessed easily from Ueno, Tokyo or Shinagawa.
You can use one of the following modes of transporation to travel between Narita airport and Central Tokyo.
JR Narita Express (NEX)
The Narita Express is a fast, comfortable and expensive airport train into central Tokyo (serving Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Stations). All seats are reserved.
Fare: About 3000 Yen, 60 minutes to central Tokyo Departures every 30-60 minutes.
For more details, check NEX Homepage.
JR Sobu Line (Rapid Line)
The Rapid Sobu Line is the inexpensive JR alternative to the Narita Express, connecting the airport with Tokyo station. The Rapid Sobu Line is a normal commuter train, which stops at several stations between the airport and Tokyo and can become crowded during rush hours. Seat reservations are not possible.
Fare: About 1300 Yen, 85 minutes to central Tokyo Departures every 60 minutes.
Keisei Skyliner
The Keisei Skyliner connects the airport with Ueno Station in central Tokyo. It is a comfortable train for travelers to and from the airport. All seats are reserved.
Fare: About 2000 Yen, 60 minutes to central Tokyo Departures every 40 minutes.
For mode details, check Keisei Skyliner Homepage.
Keisei Limited Express
The inexpensive alternative to the Keisei Skyliner, the Keisei Limited Express is the cheapest way to get from the airport into Tokyo. It is a normal commuter train, which stops at several stations between the airport and Ueno and can become crowded during rush hours. Seat reservations are not possible.
Fare: About 1000 Yen, 75 minutes to central Tokyo Departures every 20 minutes.
Limousine Bus
Airport Limousine bus company offer connections to various places in the Tokyo area and neighboring prefectures, including direct connections to major hotels in Tokyo and Shinagawa area.
Fare: About 3000 Yen, 60-90 minutes to central Tokyo.
For more details, check Airport Limousine Homepage.
Private Taxi
Because Narita Airport is located about 60 km outside of Tokyo, a taxi ride into central Tokyo is very expensive and not recommended to common travelers.
Fare: About 20,000 Yen, 60-90 minutes to central Tokyo.


2. Where to stay in Tokyo?
The nearest train station to our office is Okachimachi on JR Yamanote line as displayed in the above map. It is the station next to Ueno, which is the final stop of Skyliner train. We therefore recommend our customers to stay near Ueno, Tokyo or Shinagawa stations. We recommend the following hotels. Please click on the hotel name to take you to the website of the hotel for booking.
Budget hotels
Moderately priced hotels
High end hotels


3. How to come to our office?
Please come to the South Exit of Shinjyuku station on the JR Yamanote Line or Chuo Line using the following subway map. Then give us a call using the public phone at 5919-1765. Our staff will go to receive you at the station exit.

4. Tokyo Subway Map
Please come to the South Exit of Shinjyuku station on the JR Yamanote Line or Chuo Line using the following subway map. Then give us a call using the public phone at 5919-1765. Our staff will go to receive you at the station exit.

5. Shopping in and around Tokyo


6. Sightseeing in and around Tokyo


7. Japan Rail Pass
Japan Rail Pass is the most economical way to travel through Japan by Rail. This pass can not be purchased in Japan. So you should buy it in your country before coming to Japan. For more details check the following homepage.