Is Narita Express worth it?

The Narita Express – also known as N'EX – is the most convenient Tokyo city transfer from and to Narita International Airport, which hosts most of the overseas flights to Japan. This limited express train service is fast, reliable and punctual, and you can ride it for free with your Japan Rail Pass.



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Narita Express is a Limited Express train, provided by JR East. To access the train, the desired seats must be reserved in advance (valid for JR Pass holders as well).

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Important note: Passengers with no seat reservations will not be allowed to board any of the N'EX trains. Please, make sure to reserve your seat before boarding.

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Yes. The JR Pass is valid on the JR lines that connects the main airports to the main cities. If you land in Narita Airport, you can take the Narita Express to connect to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro stations.

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Keisei Skyliner If you're looking for the fastest way to get into Tokyo, you've got it. The Skyliner is a limited express train that will take you from Narita Airport to Nippori Station in 36 mins and Ueno Station in only 41 mins!

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2 hours on the same carrier on the same ticket are more than enough at NRT. You will have to go through transit security which takes just a few minutes.

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Especially when visiting large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, you will want to avoid traveling during rush hour. Throughout Japan, rush hour typically lasts from 7 AM to 9 AM each morning, and 5 PM to 7 PM each evening. These are the times when many residents and going and coming from secular employment.

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For limited express reserved seat tickets, even when you miss the train, you will be entitled to be seated in an non-reserved seat in an Ordinary car on a later train on the same day. However, if you use a reserved seat, you will be required to pay the full amount of the Limited Express reserved seat charge.

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