There are a variety of ways to get from Narita to central Tokyo and Yokohama; or to get to central Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe if you land at Kansai International Airport. Choose one that fits your schedule and budget.
For visitors with heavy suitcases, a nonstop limousine bus to the Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT) is the most convenient means of transport. Its greatest advantage is that the buses carry both you and your baggage. (If you have bulky baggage, it can be very difficult to take a taxi for short-distance travel.) For your return trip, you can check in at TCAT, eliminating the need to carry baggage back to the airport.
The limousine, with comfortable reclining seats and wide picture windows, is parked in front of the arrival lobby from where it departs. It offers passengers a chance to resume napping or to enjoy the changing scenery. Some limousine buses go directly to downtown Tokyo hotels or to Haneda Airport and Yokohama nonstop.
Another service provided for you is Meet & Assist. It can arrange for its staff assistants to greet your guest at Narita Airport and provide transportation to appointed places. The counter of Meet & Assist is located just in front of Customs on both the North and South sides of the arrival lobby.
There's another nonstop bus service called Airport Shuffle Bus which links Narita Airport with leading hotels in Tokyo. Their ticket counter is also in the arrival lobby. Please note, however, that the buses going back to the airport do not include a check-in service.
Visitors who have the JR Rail Pass can use it on the new Narita Express train. The station is located under the airport terminal building. The train operates between Narita Airport and Tokyo, lkebukuro and Yokohama. The cars are specially designed to accommodate travelers carrying large suitcases, and include spacious luggage areas, wide opening doors, and other conveniences. It also offers a luxury Green Car (first class) and private compartments. All signs and announcements are in both Japanese and English. English information is also available through a telephone service on the train.
Special ticket vending machines are installed by the wicket gate for ticket purchase. An electric display shows purchase instructions in English. Some other rapid trains also go to Tokyo Station at a more reasonable price, but take a slightly longer time.
Passengers can board the Keisei Skyliner at Keisei Narita Airport Station, also located under the terminal building. The train runs all the way to Keisei Ueno Station in Tokyo. The JR Ueno and Ueno subway stations are within a short walking distance from Keisei Ueno Station.
All taxis in Japan have green license plates. Take care to avoid unlicensed "taxis."