| ShinjukuJR, subway and private railways plus the highway bus terminal are all around here: the area with the most connections. |
Narita: N'EX direct, about 81–101 min Haneda: Keikyu via Shinagawa, about 33 min |
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First-time visitors to Tokyo who want easy connections everywhere |
Light sleepers who want quiet evenings (the Kabukicho area is a nightlife district) |
| UenoReached directly from Narita Airport on the Keisei Skyliner, with many budget business hotels. |
Narita: Skyliner direct, as little as 41 min Haneda: Keikyu to Shinagawa, then JR |
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Those using Narita who want fewer transfers |
Those who want a large room or a luxury hotel (budget rooms found on official sites here are mostly 12–15㎡) |
| Ginza · Tokyo StationThe shinkansen and Narita Express both stop at Tokyo Station, and Ginza's department stores are within walking distance. |
Narita: N'EX direct to Tokyo Station, about 55–75 min Haneda: monorail to Hamamatsucho 18 min, then JR |
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Those taking the shinkansen to Kyoto, Osaka or Karuizawa |
Those on a very tight budget (for hotels here with prices found, the lowest official rates are all above NT$3,000) |
| ShinagawaThe closest hub to Haneda: just over 10 minutes by Keikyu, and the shinkansen stops here too. |
Narita: N'EX direct, about 65–83 min Haneda: Keikyu direct 14 min |
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Those on early or late flights from Haneda |
Those who want shopping streets and sights right outside (Shinagawa is mainly a business district) |
| AsakusaKaminarimon and Senso-ji are right outside, with direct trains to Haneda and no transfer. |
Narita: Keisei Access Express, about 50 min Haneda: Keikyu through service 37 min, no transfer |
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Those who want old-town Shitamachi streets and kimono photos |
Those whose plans center on Shinjuku and Shibuya (longer subway rides) |
| Maihama (Disney area)For a Disney-focused stay; official and partner hotels run free shuttles to the parks. |
Narita: limousine bus from about 56 min Haneda: limousine bus from about 25 min |
$$–$$$ |
Families spending two or more days at Disney |
Those doing just one day at Disney with the rest of the trip in the city (daily trips in and out take time) |