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Narita Airport / City Transfers
AIRPORT LIMOUSINE
BUS
One way fare JPY 3000/person (R160.00) from
both terminals to about 70 hotel stops in most zones of Tokyo. Frequency
every 30 minutes. Duration of journey is between 90 and 150 minutes, due to
traffic conditions.
(www.limousinebus.co.jp)
JR NARITA EXPRESS TO
SHINJUKU STATION
One way fare JPY 3110/person (R165.00)
(www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html)
TAXIS
This is the most expensive option and also the slowest and should really not
be considered; the fare from Narita to downtown Tokyo ranges between JPY 20
000 and 30 000 (R 1100 to R1600)
Transport System
TOKYO METRO
SYSTEM
The Tokyo
subway system consists of various official and privately operated
networks: 9 Tokyo Metro Lines operated by RTA Teito, 4 lines operated by
Tokyo Municipal Authority or Toei Lines. The JR Lines as well as Private
Railways for example Yurikamome Line to Odaiba/Tokyo Bay and Tokyo
Monorail to Haneda Airport, are mostly above ground lines. The fares are
based on the distance travelled between stations, and have to be
calculated before purchasing your tickets through automated machines.
Unfortunately you have to plan your journeys well before using a train,
because most of the tickets can only be used on specific lines. Services
run from 05h00 to 00h30 at intervals of 2 to 4 minutes during rush
hours.
REGIONAL LINES
Many luxury
fast trains link various cities, of which the well-known Shinkansen or
bullet train, is the fastest mode of travelling between destinations.
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Accommodation
When considering accommodation, it is
important to decide on accessibility to the Metro system; unless a specific
area is required for specific reasons, Shinjuku is ideal; specifically if
you take into account that about 9 metro and regional lines service the
Shinjuku Station. It should, however be noted that hotel rooms in most
establishments in Japan are very small, the exception to the rule was the
Hotel Century Southern Tower, about 2 minutes walk from the Shinjuku
Station. (R1500/room/night)
(www.southerntower.co.jp)
Tokyo Excursions
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DAY TOURS
Various options exist.
However, if you are looking for a personalised day excursion of Tokyo,
or a visit to the Hakone Mt Fuji Park or ski boarding in the mountains,
we can recommend Kamikaze Tours, operated by Barry Dille, an ex US Air
force helicopter pilot who has an extensive knowledge of the region.
(www.kamikazetours.com)
RIVER CRUISES
The most popular itinerary
is the boat cruise on the Sumida River, starting at Asakusa and ending
at the popular Tsukiji fish market near Shimbashi.
(www.suijobus.co.jp)
HELICOPTER
SCENIC FLIGHTS
Flights accommodating up
to 8 passengers , are operated by Excel Air, during day, twilight and
night time. (JPY 8000/person R450)
(www.excelair.com)
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