# NRT — Tokyo (Narita International)

> NRT (Narita International) is the main international airport serving Tokyo, Japan. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/nrt-tokyo

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno, or the cheaper Narita Express
- **Typical fare:** ¥2,580 (Skyliner) · ¥3,250 (N'EX)
- **Journey time:** 41 min (Skyliner) · 53 min (N'EX)
- **Pickup point:** Train stations directly under T1 and T2
- **Key warning:** Don't take the regular taxi from Narita — fares are ¥20,000+ to central Tokyo.
- **Fare reality (NRT → Tokyo / Shinjuku):** expected ¥1,050–¥3,250 (trains) · concerning ¥10,000+ (private taxi) · likely scam ¥25,000+
- **Overall risk:** low — Honest, regulated, and well-signed. Real risk is paying too much for the wrong train, not a scam.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of NRT, ranked

1. **Keisei Skyliner** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥2,580, journey 41 min to Ueno, wait Every 20–40 mins, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Fastest; Reserved seats; Direct to Ueno (transfers to Tokyo Metro)
   - Cons: Goes to Ueno only — connect from there
2. **Narita Express (N'EX)** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥3,250, journey 53 min to Tokyo Station, wait Every 30 mins, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Direct to Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya; JR Pass valid
   - Cons: Slower than Skyliner to Ueno
3. **Airport Limousine Bus** — cost ¥3,200–¥3,600, journey 85–120 min to hotels in Shinjuku / Ginza, wait Every 20–30 mins, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Drops at major hotels; Easy with luggage
   - Cons: Slow; Subject to traffic
4. **Keisei Main Line (commuter)** — cost ¥1,050, journey 75 min to Nippori, wait Every 20 mins, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow; Local stops

## First 30 minutes after landing at NRT

1. Clear immigration (visa-free for many passports)
2. Collect bags and follow signs to the trains (downstairs)
3. Choose Skyliner (fastest to Ueno) or N'EX (direct to Tokyo/Shinjuku)
4. For budget travel: Keisei Main Line (¥1,050, 75 min)
5. Tap on with Suica/Pasmo or use a contactless credit card
6. Expected total: ¥1,050–¥3,250

## Common scams at NRT

- **(Functionally none)** (low risk): Real risk is overpaying — for example, taking the regular taxi instead of a train. _How to avoid:_ Stick to trains. If you need a car, pre-book a fixed-fare 'TOKYO MK' transfer.

## Payment warnings at NRT

- Suica / Pasmo / Welcome Suica work on all trains — no paper ticket needed.
- Foreign credit cards work at JR ticket machines, but bring some cash as backup.
- Taxis are honest but very expensive — easily ¥20,000+ to central Tokyo.

## Arrival checklist for NRT

- Skyliner if staying near Ueno / Asakusa
- N'EX if you have a JR Pass or stay near Tokyo / Shinjuku
- Limousine bus if your hotel is on a drop-off list
- Avoid taxis — easily ¥20,000+
- Tap with Suica or Pasmo at gates

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Last updated: May 2026

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