Located on the east side of the Sumida River, Ryogoku is famous as “Sumo Town” thanks to the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena, and it’s a great place to experience old-fashioned Edo culture. This article introduces four ways to get from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku. We’ll cover the fare and number of transfers for each public transport option, as well as who each option is best suited for. Please use this as a reference.

Summary of transport options from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku

First, here’s a summary of the four ways to travel from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku.

Transport	Fare	Transfers	Travel time	Features
Train/Monorail※	¥670 (IC card)	2	About 45 min	・Affordable ・Runs almost exactly on schedule ・Requires transfers
NearMe	From ¥2,980/person	0	About 30-50 min	・Door-to-door service ・Fully reservation-based ・One free piece of luggage
Limousine Bus	¥1,000	0	About 1 hour	・Only 1 departure per day ・Easy travel with no transfers
Taxi	From ¥8,000	0	About 25 min	・Door-to-door service ・No need to worry about other passengers

※Between Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and JR Ryogoku Station

Each type of public transport has its own advantages and disadvantages, so be sure to choose the option that best suits you.

4 ways to get from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku

Here we’ll take a detailed look at the four transport options from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku.

• Train/Monorail
• Limousine Bus
• Taxi
• NearMe

We’ll explain the fare, travel time, and number of transfers for each.

Getting from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku by train/monorail

Traveling by train or monorail is much cheaper than using a limousine bus or taxi. While a limousine bus or taxi costs over ¥1,000, the train/monorail costs only around ¥500-700.

That said, the fare and travel time vary slightly depending on the route.

Here are the approximate travel times and fares.

【Fare, travel time, and route】

	Route via the monorail	Route via the Keikyu Line
Fare (IC card)	¥670	¥522
Travel time (including transfers)	About 45 min	About 50 min
Route	■Ryogoku ↕︎ (JR Sobu Line) ■Akihabara ↕︎ (JR Yamanote Line/Keihin-Tohoku Line) ■Hamamatsucho ↕︎ (Tokyo Monorail) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2	■Ryogoku ↕︎ (JR Sobu Line) ■Akihabara ↕︎ (JR Yamanote Line/Keihin-Tohoku Line) ■Shinagawa ↕︎ (Keikyu Line) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1・Terminal 2

※Depending on the case, a direct connection or transfer may be required

Here’s also a quick summary of the pros and cons of using the monorail and train.

【Pros and cons of train/monorail】

Pros	・The most affordable way to travel ・Frequent service means less waiting time ・Not affected by traffic conditions or weather
Cons	・Cars are often crowded ・Difficult to find space for large luggage ・Requires walking due to transfers ・The route map can be complicated and confusing ・Long walking distance between the platform and airport lobby

Trains and monorails run frequently to begin with.

In addition, both operate at intervals of roughly 10 minutes. Barring any operational incidents on the day, trains arrive on schedule, so travel time is also stable.

However, you’ll need to make 2-3 transfers, which can be a burden for those with a lot of luggage or heavy bags, since it involves moving around within the station.

Given this, the train/monorail is recommended for those who want to keep travel costs as low as possible and who don’t have much luggage.

Getting from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku with NearMe

The second option is traveling from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku with NearMe. NearMe is a taxi ride-sharing service provided by NearMe, Inc. It uses large van-type vehicles for ride-sharing, accommodating up to 9 passengers. Here are the details of NearMe’s fare, pros, and cons.

【NearMe fare and travel time】

Fare	From ¥2,980/person
Travel time	About 30-50 min

※First-time riders also receive a discount on the fare. (Not applicable for private charters)

Next, let’s look at the pros and cons of NearMe.

【Pros and cons of NearMe】

Pros	・Available for about 1/3 the price of a taxi ・Available late at night and early in the morning ・Door-to-door service ・One piece of luggage can be checked for free
Cons	・Service area is limited ・Travel time varies depending on congestion ※Ryogoku is within the service area, as it’s located in Tokyo’s 23 wards

NearMe is available for about 1/3 the price of a taxi.

The route is determined by AI matching, and the fare doesn’t change even if the vehicle uses an expressway.

You can also choose your own pickup location, reducing the burden of walking.

Since it’s a door-to-door service, there’s no need to transfer. You can also check in one piece of luggage for free.

Given this, NearMe is recommended for those traveling in a group, or those who want to minimize the burden of walking.

You can book NearMe through the official website.

Getting from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku by limousine bus

Here are the fare and route details for the limousine bus from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku.

【Limousine bus fare and travel time】

Fare	¥1,000
Travel time	About 1 hour

The travel time is based on the timetable as a guide. Note that it may vary depending on traffic conditions.

【Route】

Route	Terminal 3	Terminal 2	Terminal 1	Kinshicho	Ryogoku
Haneda Airport → Ryogoku	20:00	20:10	20:15	20:50	21:00

By the way, Haneda Airport has three terminals, each served by different airlines, as shown below.

Haneda Airport	Route type	Airlines arriving
Terminal 1	Domestic	・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ) 　※Includes ANA codeshare flights (38〇〇)
Terminal 2	Domestic	・All Nippon Airways (ANA) ・AIRDO (ADO) ・Solaseed Air (SNA)
Terminal 3	International	International airlines (including JAL and ANA)

Be careful not to get off at the wrong stop.

The order of terminal arrivals is Terminal 2 → Terminal 1 → Terminal 3.

【Boarding location】

Haneda Airport	Boarding gate
Terminal 1	Gate 9
Terminal 2	Gate 10
Terminal 3	Gate 4

【Pros and cons】

Pros	・Guaranteed seating since it’s a reserved-seat system ・You can check your luggage ・Short walking distance to the bus stop
Cons	・Travel time varies depending on congestion ・Only 1 departure per day

Being able to check large luggage and being guaranteed a seat are advantages shared with NearMe.

However, since there’s only one departure per day from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku, there’s quite a significant time constraint.

For this reason, if you want to arrive outside the above departure time, we recommend using a different mode of transport than the limousine bus.

Getting from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku by taxi

A taxi, which can take you anywhere you like at any time, is also convenient. Since you don’t need to worry about other passengers, it’s an easy way to travel.

For trips from Haneda to Ryogoku, there’s a service called the “Haneda Airport Flat-Rate Taxi.” While regular taxis use a meter, this service lets you ride for a fixed fee.

Here’s the fare breakdown.

Time of day	5:00-22:00	22:00-5:00
Fare	¥8,400	¥9,900

※Advance reservation required

Without a reservation, you’ll be charged the regular metered fare. Here are the simulation results from NAVITIME’s taxi fare search.

【Taxi fare and travel time】

	Using expressway (including toll)		Not using expressway
Regular	Late-night surcharge	Regular	Late-night surcharge
Fare	From ¥9,950	From ¥11,650	From ¥7,900	From ¥10,100
Travel time	About 25 min		About 45 min
Distance	About 20km

※Fares are calculated as approximate amounts.

【Pros and cons】

Pros	・Flexible timing ・Available late at night and early in the morning ・Door-to-door service ・Large luggage can go in the trunk ・No need to worry about other passengers
Cons	・More expensive than other public transport options ・May be delayed due to road congestion ・Not well suited for large groups

The advantage of taking a taxi is that you can travel freely, whether late at night or early in the morning. You can also check your luggage and travel comfortably.

Furthermore, since you won’t have any other passengers besides yourself, you don’t need to worry about those around you the way you would on a train.

On the other hand, a downside is that the fare inevitably adds up. Even without using an expressway, it will cost around ¥8,000.

Also, since a taxi simply can’t accommodate large groups to begin with, it’s not very suitable for parties of four or more.

NearMe is recommended for travel between Haneda Airport and Ryogoku

We’ve introduced four ways to travel from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku.

Here, assuming you have large luggage, we compared the four options: train, limousine bus, NearMe, and taxi.

	Train/Monorail	Limousine Bus	NearMe	Taxi
Fare	¥500-700	¥900	From ¥2,980/person	From ¥9,950
Travel time	About 45 min	About 1 hour	About 30-50 min	About 25 min
Can check large luggage	×	○	○	○
Door-to-door	×	×	○	○
Can travel at any preferred time	○	×	○	○
No need to worry about other passengers	△	×	△	○

Of these, we especially recommend NearMe.

With NearMe, you can travel for about 1/3 the price of a taxi.

Since it offers door-to-door service, you won’t be bothered by the hassle of moving around even if you have large luggage.

What’s more, you can book it for early morning or late-night hours too, making it a convenient option with flexible timing.

Given all this, NearMe is recommended for those who want to minimize the hassle of getting around, or those carrying large luggage.

Summary

We’ve now covered four recommended transport options from Haneda Airport to Ryogoku.

Each of the four options—limousine bus, NearMe, train/monorail, and taxi—has its own pros and cons.

It’s important to choose the access method that’s best for you based on your situation. If price is your priority, choose the train or monorail. If you have large luggage and traveling is difficult, NearMe or a taxi would be a good choice.

Among these, NearMe is a new mode of transport that combines comfort and affordability, offering outstanding cost performance. When considering the best way to travel between Haneda Airport and Ryogoku, we hope you’ll keep it in mind as one of your options.