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mandg Dec 6th, 2004 03:11 AM

What can we do in 2 days from Narita?
 
Hi
3 of us thinking about flying Japan Air to Beijing with o/night at Narita (end March 05). If we extend another day or two, any suggestions as to where bearing in mind the time for return journey to Narita?
Also, not sure if would need a visa for extra two days??
Any suggestions appreciated....G

asykes1 Dec 6th, 2004 08:32 AM

you are referring to narita airport?

lcuy Dec 6th, 2004 01:24 PM

You can easily have a nice visit to tokyo or even Kyoto in 2 days. I've done it several times. Transportation in Japan is very fast, so it is easy to get back and forth!

mandg Dec 7th, 2004 02:03 AM

Dear Icuy
We o/night at an airport hotel and would prob get a shuttle and have a look at the township. Next day ??
How long to get to Toyko?
Would it be worth it to: train Nar/Toyko
Accommodation there?? and train back for flight to Beij??
In your opinion please.
G

rkkwan Dec 7th, 2004 05:16 AM

If you have a full day, of course go into Tokyo. There are two types of trains, plus the airport "limo" bus to various points in Tokyo. About 90 minutes each way, give or take, depending on method and where in the Tokyo metropolitan area you're going.

Afterall, Narita is the &quot;New <b>Tokyo</b> Airport&quot;.

Florence Dec 7th, 2004 05:17 AM

Bonjour mandg,

Two days is more than enough for a good time in Tokyo.

By train (either JR Narita express to Tokyo or Shinjuku or Keisei Skyliner http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetud...ei_us/top.html to Ueno), you need between 1 to 1 1/2 hour to city center. Trains are frequent and always on time. More details at http://www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e/access/train/

All the info you need about layovers in Narita: http://www.mgnewman.com/narita/

Infos about affordable hotels : http://www.itcj.or.jp/indexwel.html


mandg Dec 7th, 2004 12:19 PM

Many thanks: Our ignorance is shameful. Learning so much just in planning this trip.
Q: It may be a bit lazy to ask here, but: &quot;We will have a visa for China trip. If we stay an extra night in Japan on-route (stop-over) to Beij. would we then need to apply for a (2-day) visa for Japan, please?
Bye - G

rkkwan Dec 7th, 2004 01:05 PM

If you're American citizen, you don't need a visa to visit Japan up to 90 days.


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