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Narita International Airport (NRT)
Location: The airport is located 40 miles (66km) north-east of Tokyo.Time: GMT +9.
Contacts: Switchboard: + 81 (0)476 322 802. Flight Information: +81 (0)476 34 5000.
Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals.
Transfer to the city: Each airport terminal has a separate railway station. Different train services on the JR or Keisei lines serve Tokyo and surrounding destinations. The journey to Tokyo takes one hour; if possible book a seat in advance. Buses connect to the domestic airport and hotels in the city centre; the journey takes between one and two hours. Taxis are not advised as, due to the distance, the fares are very high. Fixed fare taxis are available, however. The tourist information desk in the arrivals hall can help travellers with their transport needs.
Car rental: Rental cars can be organised at the airport, though most visitors wisely avoid driving in Tokyo and instead take the efficient public transport.
Facilities: The facilities at New Tokyo Airport are extensive and include shops (including duty-free), banks, ATMs, currency exchange bureaux, massage, baby changing areas, a pet hotel, beauty salons and left luggage. A variety of restaurants catering for Japanese, Chinese and Western tastes are available, including a new revolving Sushi Bar. Both terminals have shower facilities and Day Rooms (bedrooms which can be hired by the hour). There are Internet cafes situated throughout the airport, as well as wireless Internet.
Parking: There are several multi-storey car parks at the airport.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Location: The airport is located 30 miles (50km) south of downtown Osaka.Time: GMT +9.
Contacts: Tel: + 81 (0)724 55 2500.
Transfer to the city: Taxis are available, but the journey takes around an hour and the fare is likely to be very high, so most passengers take the bus, train or high-speed ferry to Osaka. Minibuses go to the major hotels, departing from International Arrivals. The airport shuttle bus service connects to the ferry terminal for the ferry to Osaka.
Car rental: Car hire companies Avis, Hertz, Nippon, Nissan and Toyota are among those represented at the airport. Driving in Osaka is difficult, however, and most visitors opt to use the efficient public transport system.
Facilities: There are extensive facilities at Kansai Airport including over 100 shops, about 35 restaurants, bars, ATMs and bureaux de change. A Vodafone shop rents out mobile phones, which are compatible with local networks. Other facilities include massage, free wireless Internet access, a nursery and childrens room. A porter service is also available.
Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.kansai-airport.or.jp