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The known and loved NRT! The city’s sky gateway for flights from around the world.
The international airport and gateway to Tokyo, visited by 44 million travelers each year (as of 2019). Opened in 1978, this world-famous airport (airport code NRT) has ferried over 6 million flights both in and out of Japan. The airport grounds include 3 different passenger terminals, a freight terminal and is currently planning to open a new runaway in addition to its two runways currently open.
Even if you’re not getting on a plane yourself, there are plenty of spots to enjoy within the airport. In addition to high-end shopping at well-known brand shops, there’s a colorful array for foodies to love including ramen, Japanese and western fare.
One spot especially popular with the kids is the observation deck. With an impressive view overlooking the planes in all their glory, you won’t be able to help snapping a picture. The deck is fully equipped with a safety fence with big enough camera-holes to help you get your un-blocked shot! There’s a Mini Gallery of Japanese Art, with images across the ceiling and walls provided by the Tokyo National Museum, as well as sculptures and stained-glass art pieces throughout.
Supersized electric bulletin board
Passenger terminal
Travellers from all across the world
Airport is easily accessible by train
The wide open observation deck
Mini Gallery of Japanese Art
Some reviews are AI-translated.
This time I arrived at Narita Airport pretty early, so I actually had time to look around at the airport facilities. What really impressed me was that there were seats with power outlets and workspaces near the check-in counters. My first thought was, “This is way too corporate-slave-like,” but thinking about it, international airports do have many business travelers who need to handle last-minute work, so having a place to sit down and use a computer is actually very thoughtful.
The baggage services before departure are also comprehensive. Each terminal has a baggage repacking area and scales, so you can check the weight before the airline counters open. In my experience, the numbers were pretty close to those at the airline counter, so you can adjust your luggage ahead of time. Terminal 1 also has a luggage-wrapping service, so if you're worried about your suitcase getting scratched or damaged during handling, you can arrive early and take care of that.
After immigration, there are still duty-free shops, restaurants, and stores all the way to some of the boarding areas, so it's not like there's nothing once you pass through security. But compared with Kansai Airport, which has been renovated in recent years, I personally found Narita's shopping area a little more modest. Food prices weren't outrageously high, though. What really stood out to me instead was the price of bottled water.
I also really like the capsule toy machines at Narita Airport. You can see quite a few machines as soon as you arrive at the airport by train, with everything from popular characters to more obscure designs. If you still have some 100-yen coins left at the end of your trip, this is a great place to use up your change, and sometimes you can even find items you might not come across in the city.
On this trip to Tokyo, we stayed in Oshiage. Getting there from Narita Airport was very convenient. We took the Narita Sky Access Line straight to Oshiage Station without having to drag our luggage around while transferring, which saved time and made the trip easy.
After leaving the airport, we enjoyed the scenery of Tokyo's suburbs along the way as we gradually entered the city. Once we arrived in Oshiage, we could go straight to the hotel and rest. The biggest advantage of staying in Oshiage is being close to Tokyo Skytree. Transportation in the area is convenient, making it easy to get to Asakusa, central Tokyo, and other attractions. For families traveling with children, one less transfer and a little more convenience really make it a great place to stay!
Narita Airport is super convenient! On the 2nd floor of Terminal 1, there are showers and nap rooms. The showers are charged by the half hour, and they provide free shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and a hair dryer. Highly recommended!
Narita Airport introduced Face Express in 2021. It's a self check-in system that verifies your passport and registers your face, so you don't need to show your boarding pass or passport anymore. From baggage drop to security and the gate, it's all facial recognition. Super convenient! 🤣👍
Narita Airport~
This time, I took the JR East Narita Express (N'EX) train, which goes straight to major stations in both central Tokyo and the suburbs. It's the most popular way for foreign travelers to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo 🧰 Super convenient!
