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Narita AirportCity/Region: Tokyo
Airport Code: NRT
Full Airport Name: New Tokyo International Airport
Location: The airport is located 40 miles (66km) north-east of Tokyo.
Time Zone: GMT +9.
Phone Number: Switchboard: + 81 (0)476 322 802. Flight Information: +81 (0)476 34 5000.
Terminal Transfer: A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals.
Ground Transport: 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 center; 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 travelers with their transport needs.
Car Rental: Rental cars can be organized at the airport, though most visitors wisely avoid driving in Tokyo and instead take the efficient public transport.
Airport 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.
Car Parking: There are several multi-story car parks at the airport.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e
Kansai International AirportCity/Region: Kyoto
Airport Code: KIX
Full Airport Name: Kansai International Airport
Location: The airport is located 30 miles (50km) south of downtown Osaka.
Time Zone: GMT +9.
Phone Number: Tel: + 81 (0)724 55 2500.
Ground Transport: 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.
Airport 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, nursery and kids room. A porter service is also available.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.kansai-airport.or.jp
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