If it is your first time traveling to Tokyo and you are on a self-guided tour, the first challenge you might encounter is how to get to the hotel in Tokyo from the airport. While the Transportation System in Tokyo is really convenient, it is also complicated. So below is a summary of how you can get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo’s city center. If you are landing at Narita Airport, refer to our Guide on How to Get from Narita Airport to Tokyo!
Table of Contents
- The Different Ways to Trave from Haneda Airport to Your Hotels in Tokyo
- Why Many People Choose to Fly into Haneda Airport Instead of Narita Airport
- How to Travel Between Haneda Airport’s Domestic and International Terminals
- A Summary of the Access Information from Haneda Airport to Tokyo’s Big Train Stations
- The Hotels that You Can Go from Haneda Airport Without Transferring
- Discover Tokyo’s Transportation Tickets That Can Save You Money
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The Different Ways to Trave from Haneda Airport to Your Hotels in Tokyo
There are several ways to get to Tokyo’s city center from Haneda Airport. Obviously, the more convenient it is, the more expensive it will be.
| Mode of Transport from/to Haneda Airport | Cost | Time Required | Frequency | Where to Purchase the Ticket |
| Airport Limousine (リムジンバス) | Depending on your destination ☛ Usually between 1,000 to 1,300 yen to Tokyo’s 23 special wards ☛ Around 1,000 yen to Tokyo Disney Resort ☛ More expensive if your destination is further away from Tokyo. For example, it can cost close to 4,000 yen to Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県). | From around 35 minutes | ☛ One bus every 30 to 60 minutes for the main stops within Tokyo’s 23 special wards. ☛ One bus for every hour to three hours for other stops | ☛ From Airport Limousine’s ticket counter. ☛ Most major hotels’ concierge ☛ Book online through klook |
| Tokyo Monorail (東京モノレール) | 500 yen for a one-way trip | Less than 20 minutes to Hamamatsu-chō Station (浜松町駅) | One service per 3 to 15 minutes | From the station’s ticket vending machine |
| Keikyū Line (京急線) | 300 yen for a one-way trip | Less than 15 minutes to Shinagawa Station (品川駅) | One service per 5 to 10 minutes | From the station’s ticket vending machine |
Tips:
☛ Get the Monorail and Yamanote Line Discount Ticket (モノレール＆山手線内割引きっぷ) if you arrive on weekends or public holidays, including the 29th of December to the 3rd of January. With the 500 yen ticket, you can get off at any station on JR’s Yamanote Line after making a transfer at Hamamatsu-chō Station.
☛ If you arrive on a weekday and will be flying out of Haneda Airport within 10 days, get the Monorail Hawari Return Ticket (モノレール羽割往復きっぷ) for 800 yen to save some money!
Why Many People Choose to Fly into Haneda Airport Instead of Narita Airport
While the airfare to fly into Haneda Airport is usually a bit more expensive than that of Narita Airport, it is closer to Tokyo’s city center. This means you can reach Tokyo’s city center in less than 15 minutes after boarding the train.
You can refer to the train map HERE for ideas of how close Haneda Airport is to Shinagawa, one of the major stations in Tokyo.
Travel from Haneda Airport to Tokyo by Taxi
A taxi from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Station usually costs between 8,000 yen to 9,000 yen. Although it is the most expensive mode of transportation, taxis are available 24 hours a day, so it is a very convenient option for those arriving late at night or early in the morning. Also, if you carry very large and/or multiple pieces of luggage, taking a taxi that can drop you off or pick you up from anywhere will make your travel to and from the airport much easier.
But just bear in mind that the cost and the required time will increase significantly if you run into traffic jams.
Tip: Besides the standard taxis, there are also flat-rate taxis (定額制タクシー) that you can consider. Below is a list of our recommendations you can choose from.
☛ Book your fixed-rate private transfer from Haneda Airport through klook.
☛ KM Taxi (also has services to Tokyo Disney Resort)
☛ AIRPORT TAXI
☛ If you read Japanese, you can book with Hoshimaru.
Important: Remember to ask for a receipt. If you have left anything on the taxi, it is the best way to identify which taxi you board when you call the taxi company.
Travel from Haneda Airport to Tokyo by Airport Limousine Bus
If your hotel is at one of the Airport Limousine Bus stops and you plan on traveling with your family or friends, taking the Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport to your hotel in Tokyo is probably the best option.
The airport shuttle stops at several bigger hotels in Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro. So if the bus stop at or close to your hotel in Tokyo, it is almost like taking a taxi from Haneda Airport at a really cheap rate!
Once you get to Haneda Airport’s arrival hall, you can purchase the bus ticket from the vending machine. If you are unsure which bus route to take, you can easily look it up when you arrive.
One thing to note is that more than one bus company provides shuttle bus services between Haneda Airport to Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.
- The Airport Limousine Bus not only has stops at several locations in Tokyo’s 23 wards but also in Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, and Ibaraki Prefecture. It also has services to the Tokyo Disney Resort (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ.
- Refer to the Airport Limousine Bus website HERE for more information on the cost, the bus departure time, and the bus stops of the Airport Limousine Bus.
- If you want to head straight to the popular tourist destinations in the Kantō region, such as Kamakura, Mt. Fuji/Kawaguchiko and Hakone, consider taking Keikyū Bus’s Airport Limousine. Refer to their website HERE for more information.
Tip: You can pay the bus fare with one of Japan’s transportation IC cards. But you will most likely still need to reserve a seat at the ticket counter at Haneda Airport. On the other hand, a reservation is not required when you board the bus in Tokyo.
Important: The bus fare may be much more expensive in the early morning and late at night.
Travel from Haneda Airport to Tokyo by Tokyo Monorail
If your first stop in Tokyo is on JR’s Yamanote Line and you arrive in Tokyo on the weekends or public holidays, taking the Tokyo Monorail could be the best option for you. While you have to make a transfer at Hamamatsu-chō Station (浜松町駅), the 500 yen Monorail and Yamanote Line Discount Ticket (モノレール＆山手線内割引きっぷ) that is on sale during the weekends and public holidays allow you to board the Tokyo Monorail and get off at any stations on the Yamanote Line!
After you get to the arrival hall, follow the directory sign to the monorail station. The signs have a monorail icon and are written in both English and Japanese, so it should be easy to find the right direction.
If your final destination isn’t Hamamatsu-chō Station, follow the green directory sign in the station to train to the JR line (refer to the IG post on the right).
As all trains departing from Haneda Airport are bound for Hamamatsu-chō Station, Tokyo Monorail is probably the best option for those traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo so that you won’t accidentally take the wrong train.
Refer to Tokyo Monorail’s website HERE for more information on the train line, including the timetable.
Tips:
☛ If you are transfering to JR lines at Hamamatsu-chō Station, the escalator to the JR platform is close to carriage no. 3. It will take around 3 minutes to walk for this transfer.
☛ Compared to the local trains, the Haneda Express will usually get to Hamamatsu-chō Station first. If this is the case, this fact will be indicated on the train’s information screen at the platform (the 2nd photo in the IG post on the left above).
Travel from Haneda Airport to Tokyo by Keikyū Train
For those who want to head straight to Shinagawa Station (品川駅), you will be there in less than 15 minutes once you board Keikyū’s airport line. In fact, taking the Keikyū train is probably the best option for many of us as it is cheaper than Tokyo Monorail, given the many discounted tickets the company has to offer!
For example, the Welcome! Tokyo Subway Ticket is a set ticket that includes a return trip to Haneda Airport and a Tokyo Subway 24-Hour, 48-Hour, or 72-Hour Ticket. With this ticket, not only is your return trip to Haneda Airport covered, but you can also use the ticket to get to most of Tokyo’s attractions for free within the ticket’s validity period.
Keikyū’s platform at Haneda Airport is just opposite Tokyo Monorail’s platform.
For more information on a list of discounted tickets offered by Keikyū Train, refer to their website HERE!
Important:
☛ As much as we love the Keikyū Train, it can be confusing as to which train to take when you get to the platform, as the trains departing for Shinagawa/Tokyo and Yokohama share the same platform. So, remember to check with the staff before boarding to ensure that you board the correct train.
☛ Note not all trains departing from Haneda Airport stop at Shinagawa. Please confirm before boarding. The same applies if you travel from Tokyo to Haneda Airport.
☛ Unlike Tokyo Monorail, there is no dedicated luggage space in Keikyū’s trains.
How to Travel Between Haneda Airport’s Domestic and International Terminals
If you need to travel between Haneda Airport’s domestic and international terminals, there are three options.
- Airport Free Shuttle Bus
- Refer to Haneda Airport’s Website for the bus timetable.
- Tokyo Monorail
- Keikyū Airport Line
All options are free of charge. But, if you want to take the trains, remember to grab the Transit Boarding Tickets (乗り継ぎ乗車票) from the terminal’s Information Counter before proceeding to the train station.
A Summary of the Access Information from Haneda Airport to Tokyo’s Big Train Stations
Tip: Download one of Japan’s Transportation Apps for the exact cost and timetable.
| Area in Tokyo | Access Information from Haneda Airport |
| Tokyo Station (東京駅), Ginza (銀座), Nihonbashi (日本橋) | ☛ Around 40 minutes by the Keikyū Airport Line (京急空港線) and changing to JR Yamanote Line (山手線) at Shinagawa Station (品川駅) for Tokyo Station. ☛ Around 35 to 40 minutes by the Tokyo Monorail and changing to JR Yamanote Line at Hamamatsuchō Station (浜松町駅) for for Tokyo Station. This method costs more than taking the Keikyū Airport Line, but it is covered by any JR Pass that covers Tokyo. ☛ Around 60 minutes by Limousine bus. |
| Shinjuku (新宿) | ☛ Around 40 to 50 minutes by the Keikyū Airport Line (京急空港線) and changing to JR Yamanote Line (山手線) at Shinagawa Station (品川駅) for Shinjuku Station. ☛ Around 40 to 50 minutes by the Tokyo Monorail and changing to JR Yamanote Line at Hamamatsuchō Station (浜松町駅) for for Shinjuku Station. This method costs more than taking the Keikyū Airport Line, but it is covered by any JR Pass that covers Tokyo. ☛ Around 50 minutes by Limousine bus. |
| Shibuya (渋谷) | ☛ Around 40 minutes by the Keikyū Airport Line (京急空港線) and changing to JR Yamanote Line (山手線) at Shinagawa Station (品川駅) for Shibuya Station. ☛ Around 50 minutes by the Tokyo Monorail and changing to JR Yamanote Line at Hamamatsuchō Station (浜松町駅) for for Shibuya Station. This method costs more than taking the Keikyū Airport Line, but it is covered by any JR Pass that covers Tokyo. ☛ Around 50 to 70 minutes by Limousine bus. |
| Shinagawa (品川) | ☛ Around 15 to 20 minutes by the Keikyū Airport Line (京急空港線). ☛ Around 30 minutes by the Tokyo Monorail and changing to JR Yamanote Line at Hamamatsuchō Station (浜松町駅) for for Shinagawa Station. This method costs more than taking the Keikyū Airport Line, but it is covered by any JR Pass that covers Tokyo. |
| Ueno (上野) | ☛ Around 40 to 50 minutes by the Keikyū Airport Line (京急空港線) and changing to JR Yamanote Line (山手線) at Shinagawa Station (品川駅) for Ueno Station. ☛ Around 35 to 45 minutes by the Tokyo Monorail and changing to JR Yamanote Line at Hamamatsuchō Station (浜松町駅) for for Shibuya Station. This method costs more than taking the Keikyū Airport Line, but it is covered by any JR Pass that covers Tokyo. ☛ Around 50 to 70 minutes by Limousine bus. |
| Asakusa (浅草) | ☛ Around 35 minutes by the Keikyū Airport Line (京急空港線). ☛ Around 50 minutes by the Tokyo Monorail and changing to Tōei Subway Asakusa Line at Hamamatsuchō Station (浜松町駅) for for Asakusa Station. |
| Tokyo Disney Resort | Around 40 to 50 minutes by the Airport Limousine Bus. |
The Hotels that You Can Go from Haneda Airport Without Transferring
Hotels in Haneda Airport or Has Free Airport Shuttle Bus
- Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu (羽田エクセルホテル東急)
- The hotel is opposite Haneda Airport’s Terminal 2.
- Buffet-style breakfast starts at 5 am.
- Hotel JAL City Haneda Tokyo (ホテルJALシティ羽田 東京)
- Free Haneda airport shuttle bus available for its guests
- The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Keikyū’s Anamori-Inari Station (穴守稲荷駅).
- Buffet-style breakfast starts at 5 am.
- Hotel MyStays Haneda (ホテルマイステイズ羽田)
- Free Haneda airport shuttle bus available for its guests
- The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Keikyū’s Anamori-Inari Station (穴守稲荷駅) or an 8-minute walk from Tokyo Monorail’s Tenkūbashi Station (天空橋駅).
- Buffet-style breakfast starts at 5 am.
- Toyoko Inn Haneda Airport 2 (東横ＩＮＮ羽田空港２)
- Free Haneda airport shuttle bus available for its guests
- The hotel is next to Keikyū’s Ōtorii Station (大鳥居駅) east exit.
- Haneda Inn (羽田イン)
- Free Haneda airport shuttle bus available for its guests
- The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Keikyū’s Ōtorii Station (大鳥居駅) east exit.
- Buffet-style breakfast starts at 4:45 am.
Hotels That You Can Take the Tokyo Monorail to Haneda Airport Without Transferring
- Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai (三井ガーデンホテル汐留イタリア街)
- The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hamamatsuchō Station or Tōei Subway’s Daimon Station (大門駅).
- Buffet-style breakfast starts at 6:30 am.
- There is a large public bath on the top floor of the hotel.
- Hotel Mystays Premier Hamamatsucho (ホテルマイステイズプレミア浜松町)
- The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hamamatsuchō Station or Tōei Subway’s Daimon Station (大門駅).
Hotels That You Can Take the Keikyū Airport Line to Haneda Airport Without Transferring
- Shinagawa Prince Hotel (品川プリンスホテル)
- The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Shinagawa Station Takanawa exit (高輪口).
- A hotel with a great night view.
- Asakusa View Hotel (浅草ビューホテル)
- The hotel is next to Tsukuba Express (つくばエクスプレス) Asakusa Station (浅草駅).
- It is a 7-minute wak from Tokyo Metro’s Tawaramachi Station (田原町駅) or a 10-minute walk from Tōei Subway’s Asakusa Station (浅草駅).
- There are rooms on the higher floor with a clear view of Tokyo Sky Tree.
- The hotel is next to Tsukuba Express (つくばエクスプレス) Asakusa Station (浅草駅).
- APA Hotel Haneda Anamori Inari Ekimae (アパホテル 羽田 穴守稲荷駅前)
- The hotel is a 1-minute walk from Keikyū’s Anamori-Inari Station (穴守稲荷駅).
- Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kawasaki (ダイワロイネットホテル川崎)
- The hotel is a 5-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station (川崎駅) or an 8-minute walk from Keikyū Kawasaki Station.
- Tokyu Stay Kamata (東急ステイ蒲田)
- The hotel is an 8-minute walk from JR Hamata Station (蒲田駅) or a 3-minute walk from Keikyū’s Hamata Station.
Hotels Next to a Limousine Bus Stop
- Royal Park Hotel (ロイヤルパークホテル)
- The hotel is a 1-minute walk to Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) (東京シティエアターミナル（T-CAT）).
- It is next to Tokyo Metro’s Suitengumae Station (水天宮前駅).
- It is a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro’s Ningyōchō Station (人形町駅) or an 8-minute walk from Tōei Subway’s Ningyōchō Station (人形町駅).
How to Spend a Night at Haneda Airport
If your flight arrives late or departs early from the Haneda Airport and you want to minimize the accommodation cost, spending a night at Haneda Airport is possible. The airport has restaurants that open 24/7 and shower rooms for you to refresh yourself.
For more information, refer to our article on How to Spend a Night at Haneda Airport!
Discover Tokyo’s Transportation Tickets That Can Save You Money
Now that you know how to get to Tokyo from Haneda Airport, the next step in your planning is probably finding out if there is a discounted transportation pass that will save you money.
So refer to our Guide to Tokyo’s Transportation Passes for a list of tickets that can be used in Tokyo and/or the surrounding tourist destinations!
Getting a Better Understanding of Tokyo’s Train System
If you had a chance to look at Tokyo’s train map, you might be startled at first glance. With so many train companies owning train lines and stations in Tokyo, the city’s train map can be confusing and complicated to many tourists.
So if you want to gain a better understanding of Tokyo’s train system, refer to our Guide to Tokyo’s Transportation System and Train Routes!
