What is the cheapest way from Haneda to central Tokyo?

The train. The Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (¥330, child ¥170) and the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (¥520, child ¥260) both cost a few hundred yen. From either station, change to the JR Yamanote Line or the subway.

What is the easiest way from Haneda to Tokyo with kids?

The airport limousine bus. Staff load your suitcases and the bus goes straight to major stations and hotels, such as Shinjuku for ¥1,400 (child ¥700). Children under 6 who share a seat ride free.

Which terminal is international at Haneda?

Terminal 3 handles most international flights. Some ANA international flights use Terminal 2. Terminal 1 is for domestic flights, mainly JAL. A free shuttle bus links the three terminals.

Does Haneda have baby rooms and play areas?

Yes. Each terminal has over 15 baby rooms with hot water for formula. Kid's Space play areas are in all three terminals. In Terminal 3 they are after security on the 3rd floor.

How late do trains run from Haneda?

The last Keikyu train from Terminal 3 towards Shinagawa leaves at 00:08, and the first at 05:26. After midnight, take a taxi or stay at one of the terminal hotels.

Is the Tokyo Monorail covered by the JR Pass?

Yes. The Tokyo Monorail between Haneda and Hamamatsucho is covered by the Japan Rail Pass. The Keikyu Line is not.

Haneda Airport Guide: Getting to Tokyo, Terminals and Facilities for Families

08/05/202510/10/2026

The Tokyo International Airport sign on the front of Haneda's terminal building

Quick answer

Haneda (Tokyo International Airport) is the closer of Tokyo's two airports.
The cheapest way into Tokyo is by train, on the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (about 11 minutes from Terminal 3, ¥330, child ¥170) or the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (¥520, child ¥260).
With suitcases and children, the airport limousine bus goes direct to hotels and stations, at ¥1,400 to Shinjuku (child ¥700) and ¥1,300 to Shibuya (child ¥650).

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Haneda Airport at a Glance

Haneda, officially Tokyo International Airport, sits on Tokyo Bay in Ota ward, about 30 minutes from the centre of the city. For a family landing in Japan for the first time, it is the easier of Tokyo's two airports, with a short ride to the hotel, clear English signs, and many baby rooms and lifts.

It has three terminals.

Terminal 1. Domestic flights, mainly Japan Airlines (JAL)
Terminal 2. Domestic flights, mainly ANA, and some ANA international flights
Terminal 3. International flights

Check your ticket for the terminal before you fly home. A free shuttle bus links all three terminals every few minutes from early morning to the evening.

The walkway between Terminals 1 and 2 is closed for construction, so use the bus.

This page is part of our Japan travel tips for first-timers. If you are still choosing an airport, see Narita vs Haneda.

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Getting from Haneda to Central Tokyo

The train is cheapest and fastest. The limousine bus is easiest with luggage and small children. A taxi costs the most but takes you door to door.

Option	Goes to	Adult fare	Child fare (6 to 11)
Tokyo Monorail	Hamamatsucho (change to JR)	¥520	¥260
Keikyu Line	Shinagawa, Asakusa, Yokohama	¥330 to Shinagawa	¥170 to Shinagawa
Limousine bus	Shinjuku, Ikebukuro	¥1,400	¥700
Limousine bus	Shibuya	¥1,300	¥650
Taxi	Your hotel	Metered or fixed fare	Same taxi

On trains and buses, children under 6 ride free when they share an adult's seat. Fares are for October 2026.

By Train on the Tokyo Monorail or the Keikyu Line

Two railways serve the airport, and both stop at every terminal.

Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho

The monorail runs from all three terminals to Hamamatsucho in under 20 minutes, with trains about every five minutes. At Hamamatsucho you change to the JR Yamanote Line for Tokyo Station, Ueno or Shinjuku.

The fare to Hamamatsucho is ¥520 for adults and ¥260 for children.

JR Pass holders. The monorail is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, which makes it the free option.
Weekends and holidays. The Monorail and Yamanote Line Discount Ticket covers the airport to any Yamanote Line station for ¥590.
IC cards. Welcome Suica machines are at the monorail's Terminal 3 station.

A Tokyo Monorail train at a platform — The Tokyo Monorail runs from all three terminals to Hamamatsucho

Keikyu Line to Shinagawa, Asakusa and Yokohama

The Keikyu Line reaches Shinagawa in about 11 minutes from Terminal 3, where you can change to JR lines and the Shinkansen. Some trains run straight on to the Toei Asakusa Line for Asakusa (about 34 minutes) and Oshiage for Tokyo Skytree, which saves a change if your hotel is in that part of town.

Other trains go south to Yokohama in about 23 minutes.

The ticket fare from either airport station to Shinagawa is ¥330 for adults and ¥170 for children. Other destinations cost more, so check Keikyu's fare search.

The TOURIST PASMO is sold at the Keikyu stations at the airport. Keikyu also accepts tap-to-ride payment with contactless credit cards, but children paying that way are charged the adult fare, so give them an IC card or a child ticket instead.

A red Keikyu train at a station platform — Keikyu trains run through to Asakusa and Yokohama

Both railways are busy with commuters from about 7:30 to 9:30 on weekday mornings. With large suitcases, the bus is calmer at those times.

By Limousine Bus with Luggage and Children

The airport limousine bus is the simplest way to arrive with children. Staff load your suitcases, everyone sits down, and the bus goes straight to major stations and many large hotels.

Buy tickets at the counters or machines in the arrival lobby. Routes include Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Tokyo Station, Ginza and Tokyo Disney Resort. Allow about an hour, more in traffic.

An airport limousine bus parked at the terminal — Limousine buses leave from the arrival floor of each terminal

Child fares. Primary school children (including 12-year-olds still in primary school) pay half the adult fare. Children under 6 who do not use their own seat ride free.

An under-6 who takes a seat pays the child fare. On a full bus, a toddler on your lap is the norm.

By Taxi

Taxis wait outside every terminal around the clock and are the most comfortable option late at night or with heavy luggage. Central Tokyo is about 30 to 40 minutes away without traffic.

Fixed fares to central areas are available. Tell the staff at the taxi stand where you are going and ask for the fixed fare before you get in.

App taxis, such as GO, pick up at a separate stand.

Arriving Late or Leaving Early

Trains stop around midnight. The last Keikyu train from Terminal 3 towards Shinagawa leaves at 00:08, and the first in the morning at 05:26. If your flight lands close to midnight, plan on a taxi, or book a room at the airport.

Two hotels are inside the terminals, The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda at Terminal 3 and the Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu at Terminal 2. Both are handy for an early departure with sleeping children.

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On the day you land, I suggest heading to your hotel. If you have time left, I also suggest Kawasaki Daishi.

Kawasaki Daishi is a large temple close to Haneda. Take a Keikyu train towards Yokohama, change at Keikyu Kawasaki to the Daishi Line, and walk about 8 minutes from Kawasaki-Daishi Station.

Haneda Airport Facilities for Families

Haneda is well set up for babies and young children. The official airport site lists these services.

Baby rooms. Over 15 in each terminal, including two in Terminal 3's arrival area. They have nursing booths, baby seats, washstands and hot water above 70 degrees for formula. Men can use every room except the nursing booths.
Kid's Space. Play areas in all three terminals. In Terminal 3 they are on the 3rd floor after security, so they help on departure, not on arrival. Terminals 1 and 2 also have one before security on the 2nd floor. An adult must stay with the child.
Strollers. You can borrow one for use inside the airport.
Observation deck. The Terminal 3 deck on the 5th floor is free and close to the planes, a good place to spend 30 minutes before a flight.

Lanterns and shop fronts in the Edo Koji area of Terminal 3 — Edo Koji, the old-Tokyo street of shops and restaurants in Terminal 3

Food, Shops, SIM Cards and Cash

Food and shops. Terminal 3 has Edo Koji, a street of restaurants and souvenir shops built to look like old Tokyo, before security on the 4th floor. Every terminal has convenience stores.
Mobile data. SIM cards and pocket Wi-Fi are sold and rented in the arrival lobbies. If your phone takes an eSIM, install one before you fly.
Cash. ATMs that accept foreign cards and currency exchange counters are in the arrival lobby. Take out enough yen for the first day or two.
Luggage. Delivery counters in the arrival lobby can send your suitcases to your hotel, so you ride into town with just your hand luggage. There are also coin lockers and storage counters.

Getting Through Arrival with Children

Fill in Visit Japan Web before you fly, for every family member, including babies. You show its QR codes at immigration and customs instead of paper forms.

Our Visit Japan Web guide shows each step. If you have a Japan Rail Pass, use a staffed immigration booth so you get the "Temporary Visitor" stamp the pass requires.

From the arrival lobby, buy an IC card for each child aged 6 or over. Our Suica and PASMO guide explains the child cards. Then head for the bus counter, the monorail or the Keikyu gates.

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Haneda or Narita?

Haneda is closer, about 30 minutes to central Tokyo against about an hour or more from Narita. Narita has more international routes and some cheaper fares.

With small children, the time saved at Haneda is usually worth the fare difference. See our guides to Narita Airport and Narita vs Haneda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Haneda to central Tokyo?: The train. The Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (¥330, child ¥170) and the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (¥520, child ¥260) both cost a few hundred yen. From either station, change to the JR Yamanote Line or the subway.
What is the easiest way from Haneda to Tokyo with kids?: The airport limousine bus. Staff load your suitcases and the bus goes straight to major stations and hotels, such as Shinjuku for ¥1,400 (child ¥700). Children under 6 who share a seat ride free.
Which terminal is international at Haneda?: Terminal 3 handles most international flights. Some ANA international flights use Terminal 2. Terminal 1 is for domestic flights, mainly JAL. A free shuttle bus links the three terminals.
Does Haneda have baby rooms and play areas?: Yes. Each terminal has over 15 baby rooms with hot water for formula. Kid's Space play areas are in all three terminals. In Terminal 3 they are after security on the 3rd floor.
How late do trains run from Haneda?: The last Keikyu train from Terminal 3 towards Shinagawa leaves at 00:08, and the first at 05:26. After midnight, take a taxi or stay at one of the terminal hotels.
Is the Tokyo Monorail covered by the JR Pass?: Yes. The Tokyo Monorail between Haneda and Hamamatsucho is covered by the Japan Rail Pass. The Keikyu Line is not.

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