This trip to Italy involves taking an afternoon flight from Narita International Airport, which means an early morning departure from Hamamatsu Station. However, since it's not an early morning flight, there's no need for an overnight stay, which makes it much easier on the body!
I boarded the Shinkansen Hikari, and the journey from Hamamatsu to Tokyo Station takes about an hour and a half, but if you spend the time looking at Italian guidebooks and studying, you'll arrive in Tokyo in no time!
It was unfortunately cloudy at Tokyo Station, but the temperature was warm enough to go without a coat, and even wearing two jackets was comfortable. Exit Tokyo Station's Yaesu North Exit, turn left onto Sotobori Street with the station behind you, and walk about 200 meters to Keisei Bus Stop No. 3.
Here it is,Keisei Expressway Shuttle BusBetween 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM, there are two trains per hour between Tokyo Station and Narita Airport, and the one-way fare is an incredibly low 900 yen if booked in advance.
After about an hour on the busNarita International AirportWe've arrived! Please check whether you're getting off at the North or South terminal and pay attention to where you get off the bus.
The first thing I do upon arriving at the airport is rent a portable Wi-Fi device for overseas travel, which is an essential item for international trips. While many companies offer this service, the cheapest option is...GLOBAL DATA's Imoto Wi-FiWith this Wi-Fi, you can use Google Maps on your smartphone to avoid getting lost abroad, download translation apps to communicate smoothly with locals, and best of all, post on social media like Facebook. Thanks to this, you can get real-time information about delicious food from friends who know the area well, even while you're there. Depending on the country you're staying in, the rental fee is around 1,000 yen per day, so you can enjoy a more efficient trip for 1,000 yen multiplied by the number of days you're staying. I highly recommend this to anyone considering traveling abroad in the future. It's best to book overseas Wi-Fi online in advance, but some airport counters accept same-day reservations, so be sure to check!
Next, it's a good idea to exchange your currency. This time, I exchanged Japanese yen for euros at Mizuho Bank, which was right in front of me. Later, I found out that another branch had a better rate, so I lost a little money. If you have time, I recommend checking the rates at other branches and exchanging at the best one. In other words, it's best to act with plenty of time to spare!
We checked in using an automated machine. This time of year in November is the off-season, so airfares are relatively cheaper, making it highly likely that flights will be fully booked. This can lead to problems, as newlyweds, older couples, parents and children, and close friends may find themselves seated separately. My husband and I were fortunate to have seats next to each other secured by an attendant, but apparently, several couples were separated on the long 13-hour flight. To ensure a pleasant trip, I recommend booking as early as possible.
At the check-in counter, you show your airline ticket and passport and check in your suitcase. Currently, the weight limit for one suitcase is 23kg. Eight days' worth of autumn and winter clothes will be quite heavy; my suitcase on the outbound flight weighed 20kg. This means that souvenirs on the return trip can be limited to 3kg in addition to your carry-on baggage. Of course, there's no problem if you pay an extra fee, but it's a waste of money to pay extra for exceeding the weight limit! Recently, more and more airlines are allowing up to two suitcases per person, so be sure to check in advance!
During the baggage check, you will be asked to remove hats, jackets, belts, and metal objects. Additionally, according to instructions from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, you will be asked to remove thick-soled shoes, safety shoes, boots, and shoes with heavy metal embellishments. You will also need to remove electronic devices such as cell phones, cameras, and iPads from your carry-on bag and place them in a tray before passing through security. After undergoing your own security check, if there are no issues, you can proceed. Once you've passed this checkpoint, those with time to spare before boarding can relax, so don't worry. Now, let's move on to discussing the airport lounges!
Keisei Expressway Shuttle Bus
http://www.keiseibus.co.jp/kousoku/day/nrt16.html
Narita International Airport Official Website
http://www.narita-airport.jp/jp/
