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By air: there are three international airports in Tokyo but the most likely gateway for most international travellers will almost certainly be Narita, which lies close to 70 kilometres away from the heart of Tokyo. As an international hub, Narita is very well connected to every continent on the globe, particularly to North America, Europe and the rest of Asia. Very few major cities in the world are more than two flights away from Narita Airport. By boat: there are no international ferries that go into Tokyo, however, it is possible to get a ferry from another of the main sea gateways before taking a train to the capital. From Busan in South Korea there are regular ferry services to Fukuoka, Shimonoseki and Osaka which take 8, 14 and 18 hours, respectively. It’s a 5-hour train ride from Fukuoka to Tokyo; a little longer from Shimonoseki at nearly 6 hours; and just over 2 hours between Osaka and Tokyo. Buses are also available on these routes but take longer. By train: if you’ve landed at one of the other major air hubs in Japan prior to visiting Tokyo, then reaching the capital is usually very straightforward. Kansai Airport near Osaka is the busiest international airport in Japan outside of Tokyo and from here it’s less than 3 hours to the centre of the capital by high-speed train, or Nozomi. The nearest main international airport outside of Tokyo Prefecture is Nagoya Airport, less than 2 hours by train from Tokyo. By bus: if you’ve landed at an airport outside of Tokyo Prefecture and are heading to the capital, buses are the next most popular mode of transport after trains and are generally much cheaper. Buses from Osaka, Nagoya and Kyoto are all well-connected to Tokyo and take between 6 and 9 hours. | |
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