How to get to Tokyo downtown from Narita airport, with a bag, during rush hours?

How to get to Tokyo downtown from Narita airport, with a bag, during rush hours? - People Crossing the Street in Japan

Travelling in September to Tokyo (Chiyoda) from Narita Airport, and I am taking either the shuttle, JR, Skyliner, or Limousine. I know I have to take the subway at some point. The question is: with a large bag, and at 2 - 3 PM, on a Wednesday, is it wise to ride in the subway?

Which of the options above makes more sense, and is more convenient for luggage travellers?



Best Answer

Seems like the question is already answered, but I think some tips on how to move with bags in a rush hour in Tokyo would be appropriate in this thread.

Rush hours:

  • Morning rush hour starts ~8AM and suddenly ends at ~10AM. It is really like that, at 9:30 all trains are crowded and after 10:00 not anymore.
  • Evening rush hour has two waves. First one is around 6:15 PM and continues till ~10 PM. The second one is around the last train, which is about the midnight.
  • Then, during weekdays streets will be crowded from 12:00PM till 2:00PM, because most office have lunchtime at this period.

Trains:

  • Outside of rush hours trains ground trains are more crowded than underground ones.
  • Toei Subway stations are often less conveniently located within large terminals, so if you can choose use Tokyo Metro instead.
  • If you have large bags, use frontmost or rearmost car, the frontmost or rearmost doors. The place next to driver's cabin is usually somewhat less crowded and you can place bags there. If you get onto a crowded train with large bags in the middle of a car it will be much more troublesome.
  • When going through the toll gates, use those next to the stationmaster's cabin: they are usually larger and allow large bags to be pushed through.
  • Stairs are crowded. All stations have elevators, but at the most unpredictable places. During the rush hour it is the easiest way to get from the platform to the ground level.
  • In Tokyo walk on the left side of the street when it is crowded.



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How do I get from Narita Airport to Tokyo?

The most comfortable way of travel between Narita Airport and Tokyo Station is the JR Narita Express (NEX). The one way journey takes roughly one hour, costs around 3000 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR Tokyo Wide Area Pass and some other JR passes. There are departures every 30 to 60 minutes.

How do I get from the airport to my hotel in Tokyo?

Taking a Tokyo airport taxi or private transfer is a great travel option as they offer 24/7 door-to-door services straight to your Tokyo hotel in only 30 minutes. Moreover, the cheapest travel option would be to take the Keikyu Railway train that takes just 13 minutes to reach Shinagawa Station in downtown Tokyo.

What time does Narita Express start?

From Narita airport going into Tokyo, the trains begin at about 7:45 A.M. and depart every 30 minutes or so until about 9:45 P.M. Services that leave Narita airport before 9 A.M. take about an hour and 15 minutes to reach Tokyo Station because they stop at stations such as Narita and Chiba.



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