Osaki, located in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, is known to many as a business district thanks to the many offices near the station. However, ongoing redevelopment has brought more mixed-use facilities and supermarkets to the area, transforming it into a more livable neighborhood for young singles and families raising children.

This article introduces four ways to travel between Osaki and Haneda Airport, along with the pros and cons of each. If you’re not sure how to get between Osaki and Haneda Airport, we hope this guide helps.

4 Ways to Travel Between Osaki and Haneda Airport

Here are four ways to travel between Osaki and Haneda Airport:

1. Bus
2. Train
3. Taxi
4. NearMe

Let’s take a closer look at each one.

Bus

The bus routes between Osaki and Haneda Airport, previously run separately by Tokyu Transse and Keikyu Bus, were merged into a single service in 2020, running from Osaki through nearby stations to Haneda Airport.

Fares, travel time, and boarding locations are as follows.

	From Osaki Station to Haneda Airport	From Haneda Airport to Osaki Station
Fare	¥800
Travel time	About 1 hour~
Route	■Osaki Station ↓（20 min） ■Oimachi Station ↓（9 min） ■Shinagawa Seaside Station ↓（16 min） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓（5 min） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓（7 min） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3	■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↓（10 min） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓（5 min） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓（22 min） ■Shinagawa Seaside Station ↓（5 min） ■Oimachi Station ↓（20 min） ■Osaki Station
Boarding location	West Exit, Bus Stop 2	Haneda Airport Terminal 1: Bus Stop 15 Haneda Airport Terminal 2: Bus Stop 16 Haneda Airport Terminal 3: Bus Stop 10
Frequency	3 buses/day	5 buses/day
First bus	6:10	6:50
Last bus	17:30	21:40

Osaki Station is served by four different rail lines, making it a busy hub with heavy foot traffic. The bus network is also well developed — the West Exit Bus Terminal at Osaki Station offers not only airport buses but also highway buses to regional destinations.

However, buses between Osaki and Haneda Airport run infrequently, making it hard to match your desired arrival time. Nearby Oimachi Station has significantly more departures, so if timing matters, it’s worth considering boarding from Oimachi instead.

Here’s how to purchase tickets:

Ticket reservations	Not available — seating is first-come, first-served
Purchasing tickets at Osaki	Cash, transit IC card, or contactless credit card payment when boarding
Purchasing tickets at Haneda Airport	Cash, credit card, or transit IC card at ticket vending machines (a time-specified ticket from a staff member may be required depending on the situation)

Since tickets cannot be reserved in advance, you’ll need to line up early if you want to catch a specific bus.

For frequent riders, a mobile multi-ride ticket (¥6,500 for 11 rides at ¥650 each) is also available for purchase through the app, offering a discount.

The pros and cons of taking the bus are as follows.

Pros	・Guaranteed seating ・Can check large luggage ・Can pay with a transit IC card
Cons	・Seats are first-come, first-served, so you need to line up early ・Infrequent departures ・More expensive than the train ・No early-morning or late-night services

Train

Osaki is served by four JR lines — the Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, Rinkai Line, and Shonan-Shinjuku Line — making it easy to travel to Haneda Airport by train.

There are two main routes:

・Via Hamamatsucho (Tokyo Monorail)

・Via Shinagawa (Keikyu Line)

Fares and travel times are as follows.

	Via Hamamatsucho	Via Shinagawa
Fare (IC card)	¥659	¥473
Travel time (incl. transfers/waiting)	About 40 min~	About 35 min~
Route	■Osaki ↕︎（JR Yamanote Line） ■Hamamatsucho ↕︎（Tokyo Monorail） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ■Haneda Airport Terminals 1 & 2	■Osaki ↕︎（JR Yamanote Line） ■Shinagawa ↕︎（Keikyu Main Line） ■Keikyu Kamata（through service） ↕︎（Keikyu Airport Line） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ■Haneda Airport Terminals 1 & 2

Taking the Keikyu Line via Shinagawa is cheaper than taking the Tokyo Monorail via Hamamatsucho.

The Tokyo Monorail runs about every 5 minutes, up to 12 trains per hour, on both weekdays and weekends. The Keikyu Line runs about every 10 minutes on both weekdays and weekends, so its departures are less frequent than the Tokyo Monorail.

When heading from Osaki to Haneda Airport, note that different airlines depart from different terminals. Always check in advance which terminal your flight departs from.

Haneda Airport	Airlines	Operating hours
Terminal 1	・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ)　 ※Including ANA codeshare flights (38xx)	5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Terminal 2	・All Nippon Airways (ANA) ・Air Do (ADO) ・Solaseed Air (SNA)	5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Terminal 3	International airlines (including JAL and ANA)	24 hours

Haneda Airport Terminal 3 is located some distance from the other terminals, so be careful not to get off at the wrong stop. Also note that Terminal 3’s train ticket gates differ from the other terminals.

	Ticket gate floor
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	B1F
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	B1F
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	Departure floor is 3F, arrival floor is 2F

Terminal 3 is the only terminal where the departure and arrival ticket gates differ, so be careful when using it.

The pros and cons of taking the train are as follows.

Pros	・Low fare ・Predictable arrival time ・Frequent departures mean less waiting
Cons	・Can get crowded depending on the time of day ・Long distances to walk with heavy luggage ・May feel self-conscious around other passengers

Taxi

A taxi offers door-to-door transportation from your chosen location, making for a smooth trip between Osaki and Haneda Airport.

Approximate taxi fares and travel times are as follows.

	Travel time	Fare
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	About 25 min	About ¥7,250
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	About 20 min	About ¥6,850
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	About 25 min	About ¥6,650

※When using the expressway

Since Osaki is located in Shinagawa Ward, it falls outside the flat-rate taxi service area.

The pros and cons of taking a taxi are as follows.

Pros	・Door-to-door service means less distance to carry luggage ・No need to worry about other passengers ・Available any time of day
Cons	・Expensive ・May be delayed due to traffic conditions

NearMe

Like a taxi, NearMe is a transportation option gaining attention for letting you travel from any location at any time.

Operated by NearMe Inc., it’s a ride-share service using large minivans such as the Alphard, offering an affordable way to get around.

Approximate fares and travel times between Osaki and Haneda Airport are as follows.

Fare	From ¥1,980/person
Suitcase fee	First bag free per person, ¥1,000/bag from the second bag
Travel time	About 30 min~

NearMe uses flat-rate pricing, so there are no extra charges even for early-morning or late-night trips, or for using the expressway.

The pros and cons of NearMe are as follows.

Pros	・Available any time of day ・Door-to-door service means less distance to carry heavy luggage ・Spacious vehicles for a comfortable ride ・Online payment in advance
Cons	・Traffic conditions can affect arrival time ・Service is not available in all areas (Shinagawa Ward, where Osaki is located, is covered)

We’ve introduced four ways to travel. Here’s a summary of the fare and travel time for each.

We’ve also summarized the pros and cons below to help you choose the option that best suits your needs.

Method	Fare	Travel time	Transfers	Pros	Cons
Bus	¥800	About 1 hour~	0	・Guaranteed seating	・No advance reservations, first-come first-served ・Infrequent departures
Train	¥473	About 35 min~	1	・Low fare ・Frequent departures	・Burdensome to travel with heavy luggage ・Need to be mindful of other passengers
Taxi	About ¥6,650~	About 20 min~	0	・Can check large luggage ・Door-to-door access any time	・Expensive ・Arrival time is hard to predict
NearMe	From ¥1,980/person	About 30 min~	0	・Affordable ・Door-to-door access any time	・Traffic conditions can affect arrival time

NearMe Is Recommended for Travel Between Osaki and Haneda Airport

For travel between Osaki and Haneda Airport, we recommend NearMe, a new transportation option. Here’s a comparison of the three options that let you check large luggage — bus, taxi, and NearMe.

	Bus	Taxi	NearMe
Can check large luggage	○	○	○
Advance payment available	×	×	○
Travel at any time you like	×	○	○
Door-to-door	×	○	○
No concern about other passengers	×	×	▲
Can travel in large groups	×	▲ (up to 4 on average)	○

NearMe offers door-to-door service just like a taxi, but at roughly a third of the cost — making it an excellent value for money.

When traveling with heavy luggage, the longer the distance you have to carry it, the more physically and mentally taxing it becomes.

With NearMe, you not only get shorter door-to-door travel distances, but large vehicles like the Alphard also make it comfortable for families and other larger groups.

If you’re taking an early-morning LCC flight, public transportation may not get you there in time. NearMe charges no extra fees for early-morning or late-night trips, so you can use it with peace of mind. It also offers advance online payment with no added expressway charges, so there’s no need to scramble to settle up on the day — making for a smooth experience.

You can simulate the travel time and fare from your preferred pickup location to Haneda Airport on the official website. Be sure to check it out with your own conditions.

Summary

We’ve introduced four ways to travel between Osaki and Haneda Airport: bus, train, taxi, and NearMe. Each option has its own pros and cons, so choose the one that best fits your purpose and schedule.

NearMe is a great option when traveling with heavy luggage. It offers excellent value for money while accommodating large groups comfortably.

If you’re traveling between Osaki and Haneda Airport, be sure to consider NearMe.