Tokyo Late Night/Early Morning Layover
I am travelling to and from Jakarta (from the US) this December, and have long layovers both ways through Tokyo (changing airports).
Layover #1 - 13 hrs, need to switch airport from Narita to Haneda. Lands 8:30pm, departs at 10am.
Layover #2 - 12 hrs, need to switch airport from Haneda to Narita. Lands at 11pm, departs at 11am.
Both layover lands on a Friday, out on a Saturday. Taking into consideration time for immigration, customs, baggage, and travel to/from the airports, I figured, we'll have about 6 hours to wonder around Tokyo. A good bit of that time will be in the late night/early morning part of the day. Assuming we don't land and want to immediately pass out, is there anything to go see or do, say around 2 am in Tokyo?
Definitely have eyes set on Tsukiji Market. EDIT: Any other ideas of things to do between midnight and 6am in Tokyo? Figured I'd give crowd sourcing a try :)
Thanks!
Best Answer
How many days do you have? :) It really depends on your tastes
On this site from the NHK TV of Japan, you have a program which only discusses Tokyo, and I see it here in Portugal, so you can imagine it has plenty of info :) :)
You can try the Akihabara district for electronic stuff, the night life of the Shibuya district...
But if you want a guide, try this which will tell you where you need to go in every hour.
Hope this helps you :) Happy Tokyoing
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Can you leave the airport during a layover in Tokyo?
For a short layover within the airport a visa is not needed, for a longer layover such as an overnight stay which will see you leaving the terminal you will need a tourist visa or a transit visa. Whichever the case may be you can certainly make the most out of your brief stay in Japan!What can you do at Haneda airport during layover?
Layover in Haneda airport- A vast flight observation deck on level 5 of the international terminal for observing and photographing airplanes.
- Raffine Relaxation Space on levels 4 and 5.
- Business lounges and airport lounges throughout.
- Free wifi throughout the airport with large numbers of internet and charging stations.
How early should I get to Haneda Airport?
Getting to the airport early Any traveler knows that arriving early at the airport is a must\u2014Haneda Airport is no exception. Arrive two hours early for international flights to ensure that you'll be through security early enough to get to your gate leisurely.What is the best airport to arrive in Tokyo?
Haneda is much closer to downtown Tokyo, and is increasingly being used for long-haul flights especially to the US. Narita, on the other hand, is served by more international carriers and has a broader selection of airport lounges to choose from.How To: 12 Hour Layover In Tokyo
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