80-150 minutes from Narita Airport to I GO HOTEL, 50-90 minutes from Haneda. This section covers 4 main routes, suitable scenarios, and late-night arrival alternatives.
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The plane has landed—now comes the first challenge: "How do I get to the hotel?"
Routes from Narita and Haneda to IGO HOTEL (Shinjuku Ward) are completely different. Below, we've organized the fastest and most economical routes for each airport, plus taxi costs for late-night arrivals.
From Narita Airport (NRT)
01｜Narita Express｜80 minutes direct to Shinjuku Station
Direct JR Express to Shinjuku Station, ¥3,250 / 80 minutes. 8-minute walk from Shinjuku Station to IGO HOTEL——**90 minutes total**.
Most comfortable, spacious luggage area, and no transfers needed.
02｜Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line｜70 min with transfer
Skyliner to Nippori (¥2,580 / 40 minutes), transfer to JR to Shin-Okubo Station (¥210 / 7 minutes), 5-minute walk to the hotel——**Total 90 minutes**.
¥460 cheaper than N'EX, but requires transferring with luggage. Chose this route based on budget considerations.
03｜Keisei Limousine Bus｜90-120 minutes *Subject to traffic conditions
Bus to Shinjuku West Exit ¥3,600 / 90–120 minutes. **The only option after late-night trains stop running**, with direct boarding from the airport—no need to drag luggage.
Traffic congestion may take up to 150 minutes.
From Haneda Airport (HND)
04｜Monorail + JR Yamanote Line｜50 minutes fastest
Take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (¥520 / 18 minutes), transfer to the JR Yamanote Line to Shin-Okubo (¥210 / 18 minutes), then walk 5 minutes to the hotel——**Total 55 minutes**.
The cheapest and fastest option, but you'll need to drag your luggage and transfer.
05｜Keikyu + JR Yamanote Line｜60 minutes
Take the Keikyu Main Line to Shinagawa (¥320 / 14 minutes), then transfer to JR to Shin-Okubo (¥220 / 24 minutes).
Similar to the Monorail route, it depends on which terminal you arrive at.
06｜Taxi｜Late Night ¥7,000-10,000
60–75 minutes from Haneda to Shinjuku, fare ¥7,000–10,000 (20% surcharge after midnight). **Sharing with 4 people is more economical.**
A taxi from Narita to Shinjuku costs over ¥20,000, making it hardly a viable option.
Daytime: Narita Express from Narita, Monorail + JR from Haneda. Late night: Keisei Limousine Bus from Narita, taxi from Haneda.
IGO HOTEL apt-2ldk is 8 minutes from Shinjuku Station and 5 minutes from Shin-Okubo Station.
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