Sleep area · Tokyo
Shinjuku (south/west)新宿
HND arrivals and night owls: one transfer from Haneda, big 24h hotels, but pick the south or west side — not above Kabukichō.
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- 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.
- Kanto ↗Suica/PASMO is the default IC card; ICOCA also works.
- Kanto ↗Tokyo stands on the left side of escalators.
- Tokyo ↗Avoid moving large bags on trains 07:30–09:30 and 17:30–19:30; rush-hour cars are packed.
First night
From Shinjuku station south exit: 500 m, flat surface, elevator in the underpass. Desks around here are typically staffed 24h. 28-inch bags: easy. Morning to Shibuya / Harajuku: 15–22 min.
Haneda Airport (HND) · intl checked · land 21:00feasible
Take Keikyu to Shinagawa at 22:20. Bed by ~23:22 (p90).
Open the arrival contractHaneda Airport (HND) · intl cabin · land 21:00feasible
Take Keikyu to Shinagawa at 22:00. Bed by ~23:02 (p90).
Open the arrival contractNarita Airport (NRT) · intl checked · land 21:00feasible
Take Skyliner to Ueno at 22:30. Bed by ~00:09 (+1) (p90).
Open the arrival contractNarita Airport (NRT) · intl cabin · land 21:00feasible
Take Skyliner to Ueno at 22:10. Bed by ~23:49 (p90).
Open the arrival contractArea facts
- Reception
- staffed 24h · forwarding accepted
- Walk to clusters
- Shinjuku (east): 5–8 min · Shibuya / Harajuku: 15–22 min
- Night lighting
- ok
- Taxi drop-off
- door
- Fits
- family · age70 · solo dorm
- Lodging tax
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Cons
- Shinjuku station is huge; the wrong exit costs 15 minutes.
- Crowded evenings; Kabukichō side is noisy.
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