How to Take a Nap at Narita Airport: Benches, Nap Rooms, and Hotels
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If your flight departs or arrives in the early morning or late at night, train and bus schedules may not line up, leaving you with a long wait at the airport. At times like this, many travelers want to get some sleep at the airport. Narita Airport has benches, nap rooms, and hotels where you can nap, letting you refresh before or after your flight.
This article explains the benches, nap rooms, and hotels where you can nap at Narita Airport, covering their locations, available hours, prices, and points to watch out for.
We’ll also introduce some recommended ways to get to Narita Airport. Be sure to use this as a reference.
Benches for Napping at Narita Airport
For a short nap, benches are convenient since they’re free to use.
- Terminal 1 benches
- Terminal 2 benches
- Terminal 3 benches
Let’s look at each one.
Terminal 1 Benches
The available hours for Terminal 1 are as follows.
| Floor | Available Hours |
|---|---|
| 5th floor | 5:00–24:00 |
| 4th floor (international departures) | 5:00–24:00 |
| 3rd floor (domestic arrivals) | 5:00–24:00 |
| 2nd floor | 5:00–24:00 |
| 1st floor (international arrivals / domestic departures) | 24 hours |
| Basement 1st floor | 24 hours |
Most of the benches at Narita Airport are hard, so lying down for a nap may not be very comfortable. On the other hand, the Visitor Service Center on the 1st floor of the Central Building has four sofa-style benches.
Also, the North Wing has more benches than the South Wing, so during busy times you’ll likely find it easier to spot an open bench in the North Wing.
Terminal 2 Benches
The available hours for Terminal 2 are as follows.
| Floor | Available Hours |
|---|---|
| 4th floor | 5:00–24:00 |
| 3rd floor (international departures) | 5:00–24:00 |
| 2nd floor (domestic arrivals) | 24 hours |
| 1st floor (international arrivals / domestic departures) | 24 hours |
| Basement 1st floor | 24 hours |
The 1st floor is open and spacious with plenty of benches, so it’s easy to find a spot to nap. However, if the openness feels too exposed to relax, the benches on the 2nd floor may be a better choice.
Terminal 3 Benches
The available hours for Terminal 3 are as follows.
| Floor | Available Hours |
|---|---|
| 2nd floor (international / domestic departures) | 24 hours |
| 1st floor (international / domestic arrivals) | 24 hours |
The area around the food court on the 2nd floor serves as the bench space. The large, flat, square benches near the food court entrance are recommended.
When napping on a bench, you need to be mindful of security. It’s safer to keep valuables on you and lock your bag’s zippers with a padlock.
Also, since the lobby can be bright and noisy, an eye mask and earplugs will help you sleep more comfortably. A blanket or thick socks are also good to have on hand to keep warm.
Nap Rooms for Napping at Narita Airport
If you want a proper nap, using a nap room is a good option.
- Terminal 1 nap rooms
- Terminal 2 nap rooms
- Terminal 3 nap rooms
We’ll also cover the shower rooms. Let’s look at each one.
Terminal 1 Nap Rooms
The location, hours, and other details for the Terminal 1 nap rooms are as follows.
| Location | Central Building, 3rd floor (post-departure security area) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | 7:00–21:00 | |
| Last admission | Nap rooms 20:00 / Shower rooms 20:30 | |
| Phone number | 0476-32-4734 | |
| Price (tax included) | Nap room (single) | First 60 min: ¥1,560; each additional 60 min: ¥780 |
| Nap room (twin) | First 60 min: ¥2,520; each additional 60 min: ¥1,260 | |
| Shower room | First 30 min: ¥1,050; each additional 15 min: ¥530 |
The room types and counts are as follows.
| Room Type | Number of Rooms |
|---|---|
| Nap room (single / with shower) | 9 rooms |
| Wheelchair-accessible nap room (single / with shower) | 1 room |
| Nap room (twin / with shower) | 3 rooms |
| Shower room (with sink) | 8 rooms |
Each room’s capacity is 1 adult for a single and 2 adults for a twin. However, children aged 12 and under may share the room.
Nap rooms can be reserved through Narita Airport’s “Nap Room Reservation Request” site. Reservations open one month before the date of use.
Note that since the nap rooms are located in the post-departure security area, they can only be used by passengers departing on or connecting to an international flight.
There are no nap rooms in the pre-departure security area. However, 8 shower rooms are available there.
| Location | Central Building, 2nd floor (pre-departure security area) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 7:00–20:00 |
| Last admission | 19:30 |
| Phone number | 0476-33-2190 |
| Price (tax included) | First 30 min: ¥1,050; each additional 15 min: ¥530 |
Note that shower room reservations are not available.
Terminal 2 Nap Rooms
The location, hours, and other details for the Terminal 2 nap rooms are as follows.
| Location | Satellite Building, 3rd floor (post-departure security area) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | 7:00–21:30 | |
| Last admission | Nap rooms 20:30 / Shower rooms 21:00 | |
| Phone number | 0476-34-8537 | |
| Price (tax included) | Nap room (single) | First 60 min: ¥1,560; each additional 60 min: ¥780 |
| Nap room (twin) | First 60 min: ¥2,520; each additional 60 min: ¥1,260 | |
| Shower room | First 30 min: ¥1,050; each additional 15 min: ¥530 |
The room types and counts are as follows.
| Room Type | Number of Rooms |
|---|---|
| Nap room (single / with shower) | 3 rooms |
| Nap room (twin / with shower) | 3 rooms |
| Shower room (with sink) | 4 rooms |
Each room’s capacity is 1 adult for a single and 2 adults for a twin. However, children aged 12 and under may share the room.
Nap rooms can be reserved through Narita Airport’s “Nap Room Reservation Request” site. Reservations open one month before the date of use.
Note that since the nap rooms are located in the post-departure security area, they can only be used by passengers departing on or connecting to an international flight.
There are no nap rooms or shower rooms in the pre-departure security area. For napping or showering there, it’s convenient to use the capsule hotel “9 hours Narita Airport,” located in the basement of Parking Building 2, directly connected to Terminal 2.
Terminal 3 Nap Rooms
There are no nap rooms in Terminal 3. The nearest napping facility is the capsule hotel “9 hours Narita Airport,” located in the basement of Parking Building 2, directly connected to Terminal 2.
A free shuttle bus runs between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. You can also walk between them via the access corridor.
Hotels for Napping at Narita Airport
Since Narita Airport’s nap rooms are limited in number, they can sometimes be fully booked. In that case, the capsule hotel “9 hours Narita Airport” inside Narita Airport is a convenient option. It’s located in the pre-departure security area, so anyone can use it.
| Location | Basement 1st floor of Parking Building 2, directly connected to Terminal 2 |
|---|---|
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Room rate (tax included) | From ¥6,200 |
| Phone number | 050-1807-3506 |
Room rates vary by date, so check the 9 hours Narita Airport official site for exact pricing. Note that the official site guarantees the lowest price.
Day-use stays and shower-only use are also available.
| Day use | Check-in 9:00 / Check-out 18:00; available in 1-hour increments |
|---|---|
| Day-use rate (tax included) | First hour: ¥1,500; each additional hour: ¥500 |
Shower-only use is available 24 hours a day, and costs ¥1,000 (up to 1 hour). Towels, body soap, shampoo, and conditioner are provided. Guests staying overnight or using the day-use option can use the shower for free.
There are 129 capsule units in total — 71 for men and 58 for women — along with 16 shower rooms in total: 7 for men and 9 for women.
For Access to Narita Airport, We Recommend NearMe
“There’s no train or bus that fits my flight time, but a taxi is too expensive…”
If that sounds like you, we recommend the shared-ride taxi service NearMe.
Just like a regular taxi, it’s available 24 hours a day whenever you need it, yet it’s far more affordable than a taxi. Because it can match early-morning or late-night flight times, you won’t need to nap at the airport at all.
Ride comfortably in a spacious vehicle like a Hiace or Alphard for door-to-door access to Narita Airport. Of course, transport from Narita Airport back to your home or hotel is also available.
Rates vary by area, as shown in the table below. The first suitcase is free, and each additional suitcase costs an extra ¥1,000.
| Route | Adult Fare/Person | Airport Flat-Rate Taxi (reference price) *some metered fares |
|---|---|---|
| Funabashi City | From ¥4,980 | ¥14,600–¥17,500 |
| Edogawa, Koto, Sumida, Katsushika wards | From ¥5,980 | ¥19,000–¥21,000 |
| Urayasu, Ichikawa cities | From ¥5,980 | ¥19,900–¥20,500 |
| Chiyoda, Taito, Chuo, Bunkyo, Adachi, Arakawa wards | From ¥5,980 | ¥23,000–¥26,000 |
| Ota, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Toshima, Minato, Meguro, Kita wards | From ¥5,980 | ¥25,000–¥29,000 |
| Setagaya, Nakano, Suginami, Itabashi, Nerima wards, Musashino, Mitaka cities | From ¥6,980 | ¥27,000–¥31,000 |
As a reference, using the Narita Airport flat-rate taxi from Chiyoda ward (Tokyo Station) costs ¥23,000. Adding the ¥3,650 expressway toll brings the total to ¥26,650.
With NearMe, on the other hand, no expressway toll is needed, and with the best shared-ride discount, it’s from just ¥5,980 per person. You get comfortable door-to-door service for less than a quarter of the price of a taxi.
On the NearMe official site, you can enter your pickup location, date and time, number of passengers, and number of bags to search for rates, travel time, and routes. Be sure to check it out.
Summary
We’ve covered the benches, nap rooms, and hotels where you can nap at Narita Airport, including their locations, available hours, prices, and points to watch out for.
If a short nap will do, the free benches are a good option. If you want a proper rest, using a nap room or hotel is recommended.
For travel between Narita Airport and your home or hotel, we recommend NearMe, which offers taxi-level comfort at an affordable price.
Since it’s available 24 hours a day, you won’t need to nap at the airport at all. With fully reservation-based booking and online payment, getting in and out is smooth and hassle-free.
It’s a highly cost-effective service, so be sure to consider using it on your next trip to Narita Airport.
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