★Access Guide★
Narita Airport → Asakusa station
This article presents easy-to-understand for traveling from Narita Airport to Asakusa Station!
You should be able to find the perfect way to get there!
First, let’s understand its position on the map!
Airport to Tokyo Map
Narita Airport is a bit distant from Tokyo, taking 1 to 2 hours by train or car.
It takes 1h～1h30m to Asakusa .
If you get off at Asakusa Station and walk for about 3 minutes, you’ll arrive at Senso-ji Temple!
Four-Ways of Access
▼ This is a characteristic of each mode of transportation.
Please choose transportation based on price and destination.
Access comparison
Here’s the summary of actual fares and travel times▼
Next, access methods for each transportation.
How to get by Train
There are two train lines at the airport: the “Keisei Line” and the “JR Line.”
If you’re going to Asakusa Station, it’s recommended to use the Keisei local line!
▼If you take this train on the Keisei Line, you can get there without any transfers.
- Access Express bound for Haneda Airport
- Access Express bound for Nishi-Magome
How to buy a ticket
There is a station on the basement floor of Narita Airport, and the ticket counters and platforms are divided between JR and the Keisei Line.
Tickets can be purchased at one of the following:
- Express ticket vending machines
- Local line ticket vending machines
- Ticket counter
You can easily purchase tickets at the vending machines by selecting English, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese for display!
★Express ticket machines
Source: JR EAST purchasing ticket★
You can also use credit cards in addition to cash.
★Local train ticket machines
At this ticket machine, you can also purchase transportation IC cards such as “Suica” and “Pasmo.”
There is a 500 yen charge for purchasing an IC card, but you can get a refund at the ticket counter after use.*Refund handling fee of 220 yen.
★Ticket Counter
If you’re unsure how to use the ticket vending machine, you can always go to the ticket counter!
Advance Reservation
Both Express train lines require seat reservations, so it’s advisable to book in advance!
You can purchase tickets from the vending machine on the day of travel, but please be aware that seats on the last train are often fully occupied!
- N’EX Reservation Here★
- SKYLINER Reservation Here★
※Both require free membership registration.
Narita Airport Station
Narita Airport has three terminals.
Before heading to Narita Airport, please check which terminal you will be using.
- Terminal1…Skyteam, Star Alliance, Non-alliance, Oneworld
- Terminal2…Skyteam, Star Alliance, Non-alliance, Oneworld
- Terminal3…mainly LCC *No Station
If you’re using Terminal 3, you’ll need to move to Terminal 2.
You can walk from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2, but it’s about a 15-minute walk.
There is a free shuttle bus available, so I recommend using that!
If you want to keep costs down, it’s recommended to take a train!
How to get by Bus
There is a Narita Airport Limousine Bus from Narita Airport to Asakusa.
However, as of September 2023, it is currently suspended. Please check the official website for information on service status.
Narita Airport ⇔ Asakusa Sta.
￥3200 / Child ￥1600
★Web reserve discount ￥3100 / Child ￥1550
about 1h.
11:45-18:45 (Operates 1 times per 2 hour.)
Advance reservation available
*Information
※There are no low-cost buses to Asakusa.
How to buy a ticket
There are bus ticket machines located around each terminal bus stop.
- Choose a language
- Select a destination*1
- Choose the number of people
- Choose a departure time
- Pay the fee*2
- Tickets will be issued
*1. If you want to go to Asakusa, please choose “Asakusa View Hotel” .
*2. The payment methods available are “cash”, “IC card”, and “credit card”.
Bus stop
You can board the bus from each terminal.
★Terminal 1 (1F)★
Buses bound for Asakusa depart from bus stop “No.11”.
★Terminal 2 (1F)★
Buses bound for Asakusa depart from bus stop “No.16” .
★Terminal 3 (1F)★
Buses bound for Asakusa buses depart from bus stop “No.4”.
★The bus drop-off point★
▼Asakusa View Hotel
If you want to go comfortably, it’s recommended to take a bus！
How to get by Taxi
There is 【fixed-rate taxi】 from NRT to each place of Tokyo. *Advance reservation required
“NRT ⇔ Tokyo” has a fixed rate of ￥20,000, but you need to pay a highway toll in addition to the fixed-rate fare and pickup fee.
The highway toll is not fixed (the specific highway to be used has not been decided), and the actual toll is not known in advance.
It is estimated to be approximately between ￥25,000 and ￥30,000.
A taxi waiting at the airport (Local taxi) also cost about the same price or more.
Affordable Airport Shuttle Taxi!
If you need airport transportation, I recommend airport shuttles taxi.
Because they have a higher passenger capacity and are affordable!
| Airport Shuttle Taxi | Taxi | |
|---|---|---|
| | |
| ￥18,000 | ￥25,000～30,000 | |
| 6 persons | 4 persons | |
| ￥3000 ($21) /Per person. | ￥6250～7500 ($45～54) /Per person. |
And you can specify destination as you wish!
If you have a large group and want to travel comfortably, It’s recommended airport shuttle services！
Airport Shuttle Taxi ★BOOK
Summary
That’s how to get to from Narita Airport to Asakusa.
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