The answer is Yes, a short trip into Tokyo is very possible. The best way to get from Narita Airport is on the Narita Express train (http://www.jreast.co.jp/), which takes 53 minutes to reach central Tokyo Station. It is best to try not to achieve too much in the time you have, but you can still see at lot of the major attractions of Tokyo.
Ginza, is one of Asia`s best and most exciting shopping districts and is located right near Tokyo Station, as is the Marunouchi Building (http://www.marunouchi.com/), an upmarket retail and dining complex. Nearby is the Tokyo Imperial Palace and its lavish gardens.
If you fancy a splurge, there is a special Tokyo City Transit Tour (http://www.tctour.co.jp/) designed for visitors on a stopover. A minivan with an English speaking guide collects you at Narita Airport and takes you into Tokyo for a tour of the city. It`s not cheap at USD $270 a person, but you get to see the major sights of Tokyo in a short period of time.
(Source: Escape, Sunday Herald Sun, 2010)
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I know this blog post is ancient, but since I am reading it, I may as well mention that a more simple jaunt would be to ride the Keisei Main Line（京成上野-京成成田） from Narita Airport to Keisei Ueno.
ReplyDeleteUeno is itself a fascinating Japanese neighborhood as it is, and the Main Line will get you there on a one-train ride (via Keisei Funabashi) in 86 minutes for ¥1,050.
You do not have to activate a JR Pass, if you have one, to ride Keisei.
Hi Steve, Thanks for the tip.
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