Taxis are the most expensive means with a taxi to
downtown Tokyo costing between 20,000 yen – 30,000 yen depending on the final
destination and traffic.
Bus is a cheaper option at around 3,000 yen. A regular
limousine bus service (www.limousinebus.co.jp)
runs between Narita and Tokyo City Air Terminal in central Tokyo, to Tokyo and
Shinjuku stations. They also run to most major hotels in Tokyo. Tickets can be
purchased at the airport after clearing immigration and customs. The buses
leave every 20 minutes and usually take 2 to 3 hours to arrive at central
hotels.
Trains are usually the quickest and cheapest way to reach
Tokyo. There are two train alternatives into Tokyo: Japan Railways (JR) Narita
Express (www.jreast.co.jp)
and the Keisei Skyliner (www.keisei.co.jp)
they are twice as fast as taxi or bus, but not as convenient as you must find
your own way around the city once at a station.
The Narita Express has more connections stopping at JR
stations in Chiba, Tokyo (station), Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Yokohama. It costs
around 3,000 yen for a regular ticket. Tickets can be bought in advance or at
the station.
The Keisei Skyliner stops at just Ueno Station and nearby
Nippori. Tickets cost around 2,000 yen and can also be bought in advance or at
the station.
Check out my Tokyo post to discover what you can see and do in Tokyo
These are some great resources to help you explore Tokyo
Check out my Tokyo post to discover what you can see and do in Tokyo
These are some great resources to help you explore Tokyo
