Can I transit through Japan airport?

Passengers transiting overnight must complete arrival immigration and customs procedures. However, some passengers may need a visa at that time. If you are in doubt concerning this, please contact your airline of the Immigration office directly in advance.



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Sleeping in Tokyo Haneda Airport (Terminals 1 and 2 close between 12:00AM and 5:00AM.) Travellers report feeling safe thanks to security guards who check for IDs and boarding passes. Sleeping is a breeze with plenty of couches, benches, and seats without armrests.

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The approximate transfer time is at least 1 hour and 10 minutes*. All passengers who arrive at Haneda airport must clear the customs inspection at Haneda.

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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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An airport transit visa is generally required if you travel internationally and if you need to transit through a country. Even if you do not intend to leave the airport, you may need an airport transit visa.

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If you do have an overnight layover and will be spending the night at the airport, remember your options. You can stay in an airport hotel both within transit or on the public side, or you could sleep or rest in the airport terminal itself.

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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours. After all, airports themselves aren't usually in bustling, interesting areas.

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If you have an excessive layover time you may be wondering: Can I leave the airport between connecting flights? The short answer is yes. It is possible to exit and reenter the airport.

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You will need to collect your baggage upon entering Japan In compliance with the Customs Law, all passengers entering Japan must undergo a customs inspection. Therefore, all passengers entering Japan via Narita Airport in transit to domestic flights must collect their suitcases and other checked baggage.

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