Are you traveling to or from Japan and want a guide to the country’s airports and terminals? Learn more about Japanese air travel and use our maps to explore.
The country of Japan offers several airports and a well-established air travel infrastructure. Owing to the country’s population and its role as a major hub for international business Japanese airports are some of the busiest anywhere in the world.
The good news is Japan’s airports are world-renowned for their overall levels of efficiency, cleanliness, and excellent services for travelers. This makes Japan an excellent choice for air travel passengers and tourists.
The busiest airport in Japan is Haneda Airport (HND) which is located in Ōta, Tokyo. In fact, this airport is among the busiest airports anywhere in the world. Also known by many as Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) it is responsible for handling both domestic and international flights. Flights served range from destinations in North America, to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China and many parts of Southeast Asia.
Ōta is a city in Gunma Prefecture, in Japan. It can be found in the northern region of Kanto, about 100 kilometres northwest of Tokyo. Travelers can reach Ōta from Tokyo by train, taxi or personal automobile. The travel time is approximately 15-30 minutes depending on which method you choose.
The main international airport in Japan is Narita International Airport Tokyo (NRT). It is located in the city of Narita, within the Chiba Prefecture of Japan. This is about 70 kilometres to the northeast of Tokyo. Narita Airport offers even more flights to international destinations than Haneda Airport. Travelers can expect to book flights to and from destinations throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania and Asia.
In addition, as this map shows there are several more airports not highlighted above, which can be responsible for a significant volume of air travel within Japan. As a nation, Japan is well-connected by an extensive high-speed rail network including the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) which is capable of providing excellent routes and connections between its major cities and airports.
Still, Nagoya Airport (NGO) and Kansai Airport (KIX) provide significant hubs for international air travel in Japan as well as for servicing domestic air travel needs. Meanwhile, Osaka Airport (ITM) is responsible for handling domestic flights in the Kansai region, as is the case with Sapporo Airport (CTS) to the north, and Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to the southside of the country.
When it comes to finding your way at the airport, Airportmaps.com has created easy-to-use maps and guides to help. Make your travel carefree when searching for terminals, gates and services. We also identify ground transportation services that are available at each airport including public transit, rental cars and parking.
Below you will find a list of all the airport maps available for Japan – click on each image to view the layout for each airport.
