Arrival is landing, than you can take about 20 min to go to the gate, than people want to get out, you need to walk. At immigration It takes as long as it takes. Normally around 45 min to an hour. Usually it takes 15minutes average but it can be way more if there are other flights and human delay.

In 2026, clearing immigration and customs at major Japanese airports like Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND), or Kansai (KIX) typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes, though this can fluctuate based on arrival volume. To speed up the process, Japan has fully integrated the "Visit Japan Web" service, which allows travelers to complete their immigration and customs declarations online before they even board their flight. By presenting a generated QR code at the automated kiosks and immigration counters, you can bypass the traditional "paper form" lines. Once you clear immigration (where your fingerprints and photo are taken), you collect your bags and proceed to the customs gate. If you have nothing to declare and have your QR code ready, the final customs check often takes less than 5 minutes through the "Electronic Declaration Gates." However, during peak travel seasons like Cherry Blossom (late March/April) or Golden Week, wait times can spike to over 90 minutes. Arriving with your digital "Visit Japan" registration completed is the single most effective way to ensure you reach the airport's train station as quickly as possible.