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on Tokyo, Japan. In this video we'll share our experiences with Haneda Airport also
known as Haneda International Airport and Tokyo International Airport. Use this
Haneda Airport guide to help you with your smooth travel through Haneda
International Airport. Haneda Airport is the older of the two
main airports in the Tokyo area; the other airport being Narita International
Airport. Haneda Airport is located less than 30 minutes south of central Tokyo
it handles both domestic and international flights. International
flights fly in and out of the international terminal building. Domestic
flights use terminals 1 and 2. International passengers arriving at
Haneda International Airport will arrive in the international terminal building
Follow the clearly marked signs to immigration and customs once you
disembark your plane. Haneda Airport signs are in English and in Japanese. The
first place you'll encounter before immigration is the quarantine counter. If
a medical form was distributed on your plane then fill in all required fields and give
it to the official in the quarantine counter. Once you pass the quarantine
counter then proceed to immigration. If you're not a citizen of Japan, fill out
the disembarkation card given on the plane. Once you're complete immigration
you can follow the signs to baggage claim. Get your checked baggage in the
baggage claim area and then proceed to customs. An inspection may be required
depending on where you're arriving from. Make sure to fill out your declaration
card and give it to the customs officer once in the customs area. Once you leave
the custom area proceed to arrival hall also
as their arrival lobby. If you're transferring to another international
flight then after you disembark your plane walk to the security checkpoint
for international connections. It's located in the arrival concourse on the
second floor. Just follow the signs for international transfers. If you're
transferring to a domestic flight you will follow all the arrival procedures
of the international arrivals but after customs you'll need to transfer to the
domestic terminals 1 or 2. There are several ways from the international
terminal building to domestic terminals 1 or 2. There's a free shuttle bus
which operates frequently between all the terminal buildings but you'll have
to go outside of the security check area and then go through security again at
the new terminal. To get to the free shuttle buses to the domestic terminals
take the elevator or escalator down to the ground floor to bus stop number zero
of the International Terminal. If Tokyo is your final destination then continue
to the arrival lobby. In the arrival lobby you'll find a currency exchange
counter and an ATM on the left and there's even a shower room if needed for
a small fee. There is a tourist information center on the right-hand
side as soon as you get in to the arrival hall. Haneda Airport has many
electronic displays providing information for all sorts of public
transportation into the city. Haneda Airport offers lots of different kinds
of bus services to Tokyo. Check bus schedules and purchased tickets before
boarding the bus at the ticket counter or the ticket vending machines at the
arrival lobby. At the arrival lobby bus ticket counters are on the left side and
the ticket vending machines are on the right side. If this is your first time we
suggest going to the ticket counter and as they can answer your questions. to get
to the bus stops follow the bus signs in the arrival
to the other end then take the elevator or escalator down to the ground floor
and wait at the correct bus stop number for your bus. Information is in English
and Japanese. If you would like to take a taxi
follow the taxi signs and go down to the ground floor using the escalators or
elevators go outside the curb and look for the taxi queue. It's near number 22
an attendant will direct you to your taxi. A taxi will cost you around five
thousand to eleven thousand yen which converts to about 50 to 100 US dollars
or more depending on the destination and time of day
there is also a surcharge during the late night typically 20% between 10:00
p.m. and 5:00 a.m.. A fast and convenient way to get into the city during peak
traffic time is by monorail or train. The Tokyo monorail connects Haneda
airport with Hamamatsucho station on the jr yamanote line. the Yamanote line
is a circular line which connects major areas in Tokyo like Shinjuku, Tokyo
Station, and Shibuya. Although the tokyo monorail is not a JR line
it's covered by the jr pass and there is a jr counter next to the monorail
entrance if needed. They're open from 6:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.. The Keikyu train
line is located on the opposite side of the Tokyo monorail. The Keikyu railways
connects Haneda airport with Tokyo's Shinagawa Station and that Asakusa
subway line as well as the Yokohama and Kanagawa Prefecture. You'll find the
ticketing machines and information center near the Keikyu train entrance
along with a route map and times. To buy a ticket in cash, use the ticketing
machines. Find your destination and the corresponding station on the map above
the Machine. Press the language selection button and select the language you need
press the ticket button. Press the fare button for your destination indicated in
the map. If you're unable to find the fare search by station name
if you need help ask the information counter
the vending machines do not accept credit cards. It's always a good idea to
have local currency, yen, on hand. Once you have your ticket in hand follow the
signs for either the monorail or the Train and go through the entrance. The
keikyu line entrance will take you to the underground Haneda Airport
international terminal station. The monorail entrance will take you to the third
floor Haneda Airport international terminal station. Some hotels around
Haneda Airport offer complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off. Follow the
signs for the free shuttle to domestic terminals. By the way there's a Lawson
convenience store on the ground floor of the International Terminal if you needed
anything. The free domestic shuttles come at
regular intervals and it first goes to terminal 2 then terminal 1. Exit at terminal 2
for the hotel shuttles. Our hotel shuttle picked us up in a parking lot between
parking lots p3 and p4 just across the street from terminal 2. Currently this is
the only place where hotel shuttles can park to pick up their passengers. FYI
there are other things that might be interesting at the airport if you go up
to the third floor from the arrival lobby. You'll encounter the "Edo Butai"
event stage, and the "Edo Ko-ji" restaurant and shopping area which is is
designed like an old Japanese town. There's even a planetarium. Haneda International
Airport has made every effort to make an efficient, convenient, and pleasant travel
experience for travelers. It's highly recommended. Happy Travels. Go to hipfig.com
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