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Funabashi
Spend a single day in Funabashi as a cheap base for Tokyo Disney Resort; easy train/bus links, budget lodging, then head to Tokyo.
Funabashi is a convenient, low‑cost stop between Tokyo and Chiba, best used for a half‑day to a full day to reach Disney or Narita. It has limited tourist sights, so longer stays only add shopping or race‑day visits.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Aug (typhoon risk)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Funabashi110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Funabashi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetycheckFunabashi is a safe city; watch for bicycles on pavements and check racecourse opening days before you go.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport.
- Getting aroundJR Sobu line (Funabashi Station), Keisei line (Narita access), Tozai subway (Nishi‑Funabashi), and Keikyu Bus from Haneda.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (draft) in a bar¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19)
- Budget bedBusiness hotel room (double), a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel room (double), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel room (double), a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥11,000 (≈ US$75) · High ¥17,000 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport · HND Haneda Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Funabashi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Sobu line (Funabashi Station), Keisei line (Narita access), Tozai subway (Nishi‑Funabashi), and Keikyu Bus from Haneda. IC cards work on all.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tokyo Disney Resort (Maihama)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
JR Keiyō line from Nishi‑Funabashi, 13 min
Main attraction for families; buy tickets in advance.
Narita Airport
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Keisei line from Keisei‑Funabashi, about 40 min
Useful for early flights; IC cards accepted.
Chiba City centre
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
JR Sobu line to Chiba, 15 min
Visit Chiba Port Tower or local markets.
Kashiwa
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Tobu Noda Line from Funabashi‑Higashi, 12 min
Shopping and park area.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
JR East Hotel Mets Funabashi
Modern business hotel, directly connected to JR Funabashi station; rooms from ¥15,000 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–14,000 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- High
- ¥14,000 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥11,000 | ¥11,000 |
| Keikyu Bus Haneda → Funabashi (one way)1 × ¥1,400 · check | ¥1,400 |
| JR Sobu line fare Funabashi ↔ Chiba1 × ¥380 · check | ¥380 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,530 |
| Trip total≈ ¥38,810 per person per day, bed included | ¥38,810≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and JR Pass excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bento box | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Beer (draft) in a bar | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19) |
| JR Sobu line single ridecheck | ¥380–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Love hotels are abundant; check reviews before booking.
- Racecourse days: Funabashi Racecourse operates weekdays only; Nakayama weekends.
- Bus schedules from Haneda can vary; verify times especially during peak travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Tokyo; other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Haneda → Funabashi (Keikyu Bus): about ¥1,400 (≈ US$10), ~1 h (check)
- Funabashi → Maihama (JR Keiyō line): about ¥380 (≈ US$3), 13 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Funabashi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Aug (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialFunabashi Tourist Association
- officialKeikyu Bus Haneda‑Funabashi service
- officialJR East Hotel Mets Funabashi
- officialLaLaport Tokyo‑Bay
- officialNakayama Horse Race Course
- officialFunabashi Racecourse
- secondaryWikivoyage: Funabashi, revision 5311348 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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