Flights to Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan's capital and is served by two main airports: Haneda, about 15 km south of Tokyo Station, and Narita, about 60 km east. US citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Japan plans an online pre-arrival registration system for visa-exempt visitors, but it is not scheduled before 2028.

Airports: HND, NRT
Currency: JPY
Passport needed: Yes
US cities with nonstops: 5

Fares to Tokyo

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Airports in Tokyo and getting into town

HND

Tokyo Haneda Airport

9 miles (15 km) from the city centre

How	Route	Time
Train	Tokyo Monorail Haneda Express to Hamamatsucho (local trains take 24 minutes)	about 13m

NRT

Narita International Airport

37 miles (60 km) from the city centre. 42.3 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Time
Train	Keisei Skyliner to Nippori (fastest journey, from Terminal 2/3)	about 36m
Train	JR Narita Express between the airport and Tokyo Station	about 53m

Travel essentials for Tokyo

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for tourist stays under 90 days in Japan.

The passport must be valid for the entire stay, with at least one blank page. The State Department recommends completing arrival procedures through Visit Japan Web beforehand; all visitors are fingerprinted and photographed on arrival. Japan's planned JESTA online pre-registration for visa-exempt visitors is reported as scheduled for fiscal year 2028, so it is not required in October 2026.

Check the official guidance

Currency: Japanese yen (JPY)
Language: Japanese
Plugs: Type A and B, 100 V
Time zone: Asia/Tokyo

When to visit Tokyo

Spring cherry blossom and autumn foliage are the popular seasons, while winter is cheaper. Tokyo also has a rainy season and typhoons, and August is the hottest month.

Average temperatures in Tokyo (°F)

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Month	Avg high	Avg low
Jan	49.6°F (10°C)	34.2°F (1°C)
Feb	51.6°F (11°C)	35.8°F (2°C)
Mar	57.6°F (14°C)	41°F (5°C)
Apr	66.9°F (19°C)	49.6°F (10°C)
May	74.5°F (24°C)	58.3°F (15°C)
Jun	79°F (26°C)	65.3°F (19°C)
Jul	85.8°F (30°C)	72.3°F (22°C)
Aug	88.3°F (31°C)	74.3°F (24°C)
Sep	81.5°F (28°C)	68.5°F (20°C)
Oct	71.6°F (22°C)	58.6°F (15°C)
Nov	62.1°F (17°C)	47.8°F (9°C)
Dec	53.6°F (12°C)	38.8°F (4°C)

Tips for visiting Tokyo

Suica and Pasmo prepaid IC cards work interchangeably on Tokyo trains and subways and also pay at convenience stores; Welcome Suica for tourists has no deposit and a 28-day validity.
Mobile Suica works through Apple Pay and Google Pay wallets.
Complete Visit Japan Web before departure to speed up arrival procedures.
Japan's outlets are mostly two-prong Type A at 100 V, which suits most US devices without an adapter.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Tokyo?

Tokyo is served by Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT).

Do US citizens need a visa for Tokyo?

US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for tourist stays under 90 days in Japan. The passport must be valid for the entire stay, with at least one blank page. The State Department recommends completing arrival procedures through Visit Japan Web beforehand; all visitors are fingerprinted and photographed on arrival. Japan's planned JESTA online pre-registration for visa-exempt visitors is reported as scheduled for fiscal year 2028, so it is not required in October 2026.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

Spring cherry blossom and autumn foliage are the popular seasons, while winter is cheaper. Tokyo also has a rainy season and typhoons, and August is the hottest month.

How do I get from Tokyo Haneda Airport to the city centre?

Tokyo Monorail Haneda Express to Hamamatsucho (local trains take 24 minutes), about 13 minutes.

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Tokyo?

Among the cities we cover, Seattle (about 10h 50m), San Francisco (about 11h 5m), Los Angeles (about 11h 45m), Dallas (about 14h 5m) and Atlanta (about 14h 35m) have nonstop service to Tokyo as of October 2026.

What currency is used in Tokyo?

Tokyo uses the Japanese yen (JPY).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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