Here are some basic Tips on getting from Narita Airport to your hotel, without knowing one word in Japanese.

Narita international airport has two terminals. ach terminal has its own train station and there is a free shuttle bus between them.

Narita  Airport is located outside the city, and traffic jams at rush hours can make the trip to Tokyo a one or two hour trip. Exact time depends on rush hours and the type of transportation you choose to use.

There are 3 ways to arrive from Narita Airport to Tokyo – the good, the bad and the ugly (you decide...)

1. The  Narita Limousine bus stops at major hotels in the city, so it's practically a 'door to door' service.

• Your luggage is put onto the bus by efficient attendants.

• Even if your hotel is not included in the bus route you can simply take a short Taxi drive from the nearest hotel on the route. The Narita Limousine bus ticket booth is located right at the exit lobby of Narita Airport.

• It takes around 90 minutes to arrive to the city.
  

2. There are two train lines from Narita airport and both will get you into Tokyo.

• The Japan Rail (JR) Narita Express called NEX, goes mostly to Tokyo Station. Travel time to Tokyo Station is 60- 90 minutes.
  

• You will need to change trains at Tokyo Station for the Yamanote Line through to your hotel. Please note that Tokyo underground is packed during rush hours, and can be no fun at all after a long international flight.

• The Keisei Skyliner Airport Express will take you to Ueno station or Nippori only. This option requires figuring out where you are on th Tokyo undergroundl. It takes around 30 minutes.

3. By Taxi – the price can climb up to 25,000¥. During rush hour perhaps even more.

By the way - frequency times for trains and Limousine buses are excellent- between 15-30 minutes.