From Airports to Major Areas
Use simple maps to choose routes from Haneda, Narita, Kansai, Chubu, and Fukuoka airports.
Official information checked: 2026-07
From airports to major areas
Use simple route-map style diagrams to see where each major international airport connects most easily.
From Haneda Airport to Tokyo and Yokohama
Haneda is close to central Tokyo and works well for Shinagawa, Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, Shinjuku, and Yokohama.
Main transport choices
Keikyu LineRailGood for Shinagawa connections to Tokyo, Shibuya, and Shinjuku, and also convenient for Yokohama.
Travel time
About 13-20 min to Shinagawa, 25-35 min to Yokohama
First service
Many services start around the 5 a.m. hour.
Last service
Roughly until around midnight; last trains vary by destination.
Ticket
Regular fares work with IC cards or ticket machines. Check conditions if using paid reserved seats.
Tokyo MonorailRailTransfer at Hamamatsucho to JR lines for Tokyo Station and other central areas.
Travel time
About 13-20 min to Hamamatsucho, around 30 min to Tokyo Station with transfer
First service
Many services start around the 5 a.m. hour.
Last service
Roughly until around midnight; also check the last JR connection.
Ticket
Easy with an IC card or ticket machine. Check train type such as airport rapid services.
Airport busBusUseful with large luggage or when a stop is near your hotel. Road traffic can change travel time.
Travel time
About 35-75 min to Shinjuku/Shibuya, 45-70 min to the TDR area
First service
Early services vary a lot by destination.
Last service
Last buses vary by destination, and late-night buses are limited.
Ticket
Some buses are reserved-seat or capacity-controlled. Check or buy on the official site before boarding.
Tips
- First confirm your arrival airport and terminal. Confusing Haneda with Narita, or Kansai Terminal 1 with Terminal 2, can change travel time a lot.
- Rail is usually best for speed. Airport buses can be easier when you have large luggage or want to go near a hotel.
- Late-night and early-morning services are limited. Check the last train or bus before choosing a route.
- Some services accept IC cards, but limited express trains and reserved-seat buses may require separate tickets.
- One city can have multiple stations or bus stops. Check the nearest stop to your hotel address, not only the city name.
Useful Japanese phrases
Finding the platform or stop
空港バスの乗り場はどこですか。
Kuko basu no noriba wa doko desu ka.
Where is the airport bus stop?
Checking the destination
この電車は東京駅に行きますか。
Kono densha wa Tokyo eki ni ikimasu ka.
Does this train go to Tokyo Station?
Checking the bus
このバスは新宿に行きますか。
Kono basu wa Shinjuku ni ikimasu ka.
Does this bus go to Shinjuku?
Buying a ticket
チケットはどこで買えますか。
Chiketto wa doko de kaemasu ka.
Where can I buy a ticket?
Checking the last service
今日の最終は何時ですか。
Kyo no saishu wa nanji desu ka.
What time is the last service today?
Official sources
Useful next guides
Arriving in and Leaving Japan
Use Visit Japan Web, navigate arrival procedures, choose an IC card, and prepare tax-free goods and security for departure.
When Your Train Stops or Is Delayed
Check service status, ask station staff, confirm alternate transport, and contact bookings in order.
How to Ride a Shinkansen
Check gates, platforms, car numbers, and your stop in order.
How to Use Uber in Japan
Request licensed local taxis with Uber, or use a taxi stand and airport pickup when the app is not available.