Convenient for central Tokyo with rail, monorail, taxi and bus connections into the city.
Japan · HND
Tokyo
Neon districts, quiet shrines, world-class dining and one of the most efficient transport networks on earth — arrive with the practical details already sorted.
Example departureJFKNew York John F. Kennedy
ArrivalHNDTokyo Haneda
Know before you go
Main airportTokyo Haneda (HND)
Local currencyJPY · Japanese yen
LanguageJapanese
Best travel windowMar–May · Oct–Nov
Time zoneJapan Standard Time
Trip characterFood · Culture · Design · Nightlife
Tokyo, with the essentials sorted.
Long-haul travel is easier when the basics are clear before departure: airport, local time, payment habits, transport and the districts you want to explore first.
Cards are common, but carrying some cash remains useful for smaller shops, cafés and local transport situations.
English signage is widespread in major stations, airports and many visitor areas.
Spring and autumn are popular for milder weather, seasonal colour and comfortable city exploring.
Tokyo operates on JST year-round, so allow extra time to adjust after a long-haul arrival.
Ideal for neighbourhood exploration, shopping, business travel, dining and onward travel across Japan.
Explore the city
Three sides of Tokyo.
Tokyo works best when you mix its high-energy districts with slower historic neighbourhoods and time above the skyline.
City energy
Shibuya
Crossings, shopping, rooftop views and late-night dining make this one of Tokyo’s most recognisable districts.
Old Tokyo
Asakusa
Temple streets, traditional shops and riverside walks give a slower counterpoint to central Tokyo.
Skyline
Tokyo after dark
Observation decks and evening neighbourhood walks reveal just how vast the city really is.
Arrival planning
From Haneda to your first hour in Tokyo.
Keep arrival simple: confirm your terminal, choose rail or road transport in advance and keep your booking details accessible after landing.
Confirm terminal and flight status
Check your flight status before departure and keep your itinerary reference available throughout the journey.
Use rail for a smooth transfer
Haneda is well connected by rail and monorail. Taxis and airport buses are useful when travelling with more luggage or late at night.
Plan around long-haul baggage
Check your allowance before departure and allow time for baggage collection, customs and onward connections after landing.
Give yourself time to adjust
Tokyo can involve a large time-zone shift from North America or Europe, so keep the first evening relatively light where possible.