Top Tokyo Airport & Hotel Transfers - page 9

These are some recently top-rated airport transfers in Tokyo from recent travelers:

• Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer to Central Tokyo
• Private Haneda Airport (HND) to Central Tokyo City Transfer
• Private departure transfer from Tokyo City to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
• Private Arrival Transfer: Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City
• Private departure transfer from Tokyo City to Narita International Airport

Yes. Prebooking your transportation to and from the airport and Tokyo is a time-saving and worry-saving way to ensure you can get your travels started. Don’t worry about finding a taxi or navigating public transportation with your bags in tow—let these courteous drivers take care of everything.

Rates vary, but generally, plan on US$100 for a group of two up for your Tokyo airport transfer and around US$150 for a group of four from the airport to your destination in central Tokyo.

Haneda Airport is about 12 miles (19 kilometers) from downtown Tokyo. If you book a car or taxi, the trip shouldn’t take too much longer than an hour; train and monorail rides take closer to 20 minutes, but they require more planning and research than private transfers do.

No, tipping for services such as taxi rides is not expected in Japan, and it might even be considered rude or offensive by some. The same applies to restaurant workers, bartenders, and hotel staff—save those tip dollars for the US.

Booking your Tokyo airport transfer in advance ensures that a private car will be waiting for you at the airport terminal at any time of day for your arrival, usually with your driver holding a sign with your name. Your driver can assist with your baggage and take you and your group to your destination in a clean, comfortable car.

There are tons of fun tours and excursions in Tokyo aside from airport transfers. According to previous travelers, these are the best activities to book for your next trip:

• Bus Tours

• Private Drivers

• Day Trips

• Layover Tours

• Cooking Classes

Tokyo airport transfer prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you’re looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• Shared Arrival Transfer: Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City

• Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer: From Haneda Airport to Tokyo City

• Shared Departure Transfer: Central Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport

• Narita Airport Private Transfer to Tokyo/Yokohama/Mount Fuji/Osaka

• Shared Arrival Transfer: Haneda Airport to Yokohama City

There are two airports in Tokyo: Narita International Airport, which handles major international flights, and Haneda Airport, which has both international and domestic flights. Make sure you know which airport you’re flying to or from before booking a transfer. Note that Yokohama has no airport despite being Japan’s second-largest city. It’s very close to Tokyo, connected by both cities’ urban sprawl, so Tokyo airport transfers often service Yokohama, too.

If you want to avoid traveling all over Tokyo on a shared airport transfer, book a private transfer to streamline the process. For the best experience in Japan—and with an airport transfer—it’s a good idea to travel light. Some transfers limit the amount of luggage you can take, and Japanese hotel rooms are typically small, so the less you have with you, the better your experience will be.

The best time of year to book a Tokyo airport transfer is whenever you’re flying to or from the city. Spring (March–May) and fall (October–November) are the best times to visit Tokyo, as the weather is mostly warm and dry, and you can enjoy seasonal foliage such as cherry blossoms and fall leaves. These are popular times to travel, so book airport transfers in advance. Summer in Tokyo is very hot and humid, meaning it’s not the best time to visit, but winter can be good as the weather is clear (albeit cold), there are many indoor attractions, and prices are typically lower.