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Hakuba Access Guide - Arrival at Narita
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Japan's main gateway is Narita International
Airport. It handles well over half of all
international flights
into Japan and is the 2nd busiest airport in Japan behind
Tokyo's domestic airport at Haneda. Narita airport has had a
troubled history, with continuing land battles with local
farmers having delayed development. Wide bodied jets still only
have one runway for take off and landings, while smaller planes
can use the shorter number 2 runway.
Narita Airport is located about 60km east of Tokyo and it takes
a minimum of 1 hour to get into central Tokyo. Those arriving
one evening flights should consider taking the
direct bus to
Hakuba as it is difficult to make connections via public
transport.
There are two main terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Terminal 1 has North and South wings with different check
counters.
Terminal 1 North hosts Aeroflot, Aero Mexico, Air France,
Alitalia, British Airways, Continental, Delta, KLM, Korean Air,
Northwest, and Virgin.
Terminal 1 South has Air Canada, Air china, ANA, Asiana,
Austria, Eva, Lufthansa, SAS, Singapore, Swiss, Thai
International, Turkish, and United Airlines
Terminal 2 is home to Air India, Air New Zealand, American,
Cathay Pacific, China, China Eastern, China Southern, Finnair,
Garuda, JAL, Jetstar, Malaysia, and Qantas Airlines.
Entry procedures are the same at all terminals.
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Quarantine >>> Passport Control >>> Baggage Claim >>>
Plant and Animal Quarantine >>> Customs Inspections |
Quarantine Procedures vary depending on the
global state of infectious diseases. During the SARS and Swine
Flu outbreak, initial screening was done on board flights,
followed by secondary screening using thermal imaging.
Passport Control is divided into 3 sections.
There are counters for Japanese Nationals, Foreign Residents,
and Temporary visitors. All non-Japanese nationals are
photographed and fingerprinted on entry. You require a passport
and an disembarkation card. Immigration in Japan is handled by
the ministry of Justice
To Claim Baggage, check the screen for the
carousel assigned to your flight.
If you are bringing in plants or animals you must proceed to the
Plant and Animal Quarantine Counter, if not you
head to Customs inspections.
All passengers must submit a customs declaration
form for accompanied and unaccompanied luggage. If you exceed
the duty few allowances for any products they must be declared.
Once you have clear customs you are free to move to the arrival
lobby and commence your trip to Hakuba. |
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