Have you ever landed at Narita Airport after your flight was delayed, only to find the last train has already left?

It’s tough when you’re cutting it close on schedule. Depending on the flight, arrival can be so late at night that there’s no last train to begin with.

This article is for anyone who’s arrived at the airport after the last train, covering:

• What taxis are like at Narita Airport late at night, and their fares
• A flat-rate service you can use to get home even in the middle of the night
• How to spend time at Narita Airport late at night

Read to the end and you won’t have to worry about being stuck at Narita Airport overnight!

Can you get home by taxi from Narita Airport late at night?

Many people wonder whether they can actually get home by taxi from Narita Airport late at night.

You might also be curious whether taxis are even waiting at the taxi stand that late.

Let’s go through the details.

Not many taxis pass through Narita Airport late at night

Very few taxis pass through Narita Airport late at night. One reason is that Narita Airport has no late-night flight departures or arrivals, so demand for taxis isn’t very high.

There’s a good chance you’ll have a long wait at the taxi stand, so if you find yourself there late at night, you’ll likely need to call and arrange one instead.

Approximate taxi fares from Narita Airport to central Tokyo at night

Here’s a table of approximate fares for a taxi from Narita Airport to central Tokyo at night.

These include the late-night surcharge, so they’re higher than the standard fare.

	Fare	Distance/Time
Shibuya Ward	Approx. ¥33,600	79.3km / 2 hr 55 min
Setagaya Ward	Approx. ¥35,300	83.4km / 3 hr 9 min
Minato Ward	Approx. ¥35,400	83.4km / 2 hr 54 min
Chiyoda Ward	Approx. ¥31,200	72.7km / 2 hr 38 min
Chuo Ward	Approx. ¥30,500	73.5km / 2 hr 38 min
Taito Ward	Approx. ¥30,500	71.7km / 1 hr 3 min
Sumida Ward	Approx. ¥29,000	68.0km / 2 hr 23 min
Shinjuku Ward	Approx. ¥33,240	78.4km / 2 hr 53 min
Bunkyo Ward	Approx. ¥31,000	73.1km / 2 hr 40 min

All of these come out to around ¥30,000, which is a very significant expense.

With NearMe, you get a flat rate even late at night

Our own NearMe service drives you by car from your home to Narita Airport. Of course, it can also take you from Narita Airport back home.

It runs regardless of whether it’s the middle of the night or early morning, so it’s a great option for getting home from the airport after the last train.

Just like a hired car, it takes you directly from your home or hotel to Narita Airport, so you don’t need to lug heavy suitcases around on foot.

Pricing is flat-rate, starting from ¥5,980 per person, with absolutely no additional fees. We’ve set the price to be extremely affordable.

Here are some other features that few other services manage to offer:

• Wi-Fi available
• Seats up to 9 people
• Supports online payment
• No extra charge for flight delays
• Support available in Japanese and English when booking
• Professional drivers
• You can book your return trip at the same time

The service area currently covers Tokyo’s 23 wards.

You can make a reservation from this page.

Useful information for late nights at Narita Airport

Here’s some useful information for while you’re waiting for NearMe or a taxi, or spending time at Narita Airport until the morning flights start.

Capsule hotels

Narita Airport has a facility called “nine hours Narita Airport,” which accepts check-ins 24 hours a day.

	nine hours Narita Airport
Fare	Day use: ¥1,500 for the first hour (extendable at ¥500 per additional hour); Shower use: ¥1,000 for up to 1 hour
Location	P-2 parking building, B1F
Features	Front desk/check-in available 24 hours a day
Features	Phone: 0476-33-5109

Nap rooms and shower rooms

Here are the rates for the nap rooms and shower rooms at Narita Airport.

Shower room	First 30 min: ¥1,050 / Every 15 min after: ¥530
Nap room (single)	First 60 min: ¥1,560 / Every 60 min after: ¥780
Nap room (twin)	First 60 min: ¥2,520 / Every 60 min after: ¥1,260

The shower rooms can be used both before and after immigration procedures!

Note that before immigration, they’re only available in Terminal 1!

Nap rooms can only be used after immigration. Reservations are available, so check via the website or by phone. Same-day phone reservations are also possible.

Places to eat

Here are some places where you can get food at Narita Airport late at night.

	caffe LAT.25°	Yoshinoya
Hours	4:00 AM–2:00 AM (last order)	24 hours (midnight–midnight)
Location	Terminal 3, 2F Food Court	Terminal 2 Main Building 2F / Satellite 2F

There are only two places where you can sit down for a proper meal late at night.

It’s nice that Yoshinoya is open 24 hours.

Also, Lawson and 7-Eleven are open 24 hours, so grabbing something at the convenience store and eating it on a bench is another good option.

Places to pass the time

Terminal 2 is open 24 hours, so you can pass the time there even late at night.

The North Waiting Area on the 1st floor has sofas, benches, and tatami mats, so you can comfortably kill time.

There’s also a waiting area on the 2nd floor, where the flat seating lets you lie down and sleep if it’s not too crowded.

There are power outlets too, so you can charge your phone if the battery’s running low.

Late-night bus information

There are very few late-night buses departing from Narita Airport.

Also note that they only go to Tokyo Station.

		Asuka Kotsu	Narita Airport Transportation	KSS	Asuka Kotsu
Terminal 3, Stop 2	Departs	23:30	0:00	0:30	1:30
Terminal 2, Stop 2	Departs	23:35	0:05	0:35	1:35
Terminal 2, Stop 19	Departs	23:40	0:10	0:40	1:40
Terminal 1, Stop 31	Departs	23:45	0:15	0:45	1:45
Tokyo Station	Arrives	0:50	1:20	1:50	2:50

This is a good option if you want to catch an early-morning shinkansen the next day!

Summary

In this article, we covered taxi information for late nights at Narita Airport.

In most cases, the fare exceeds ¥30,000, which is a significant expense.

If there’s a chance you might need to take a taxi, it’s a better deal to use NearMe, which starts from just ¥5,980 per person.

It can handle situations where your flight might be delayed, or if you use Narita Airport often, so if you want to make your travel even a little more comfortable, be sure to give it a try!

Also, if you’re thinking of passing the time at an internet café, check out this article for more information.