If you’ve never been to japan before, you should definitely reconsider and head there at least once. The unique culture, tradition and people themselves make Japan a truly magnificent place.
So if and when you decide to fly to Japan you’ll be left in awe the moment you set foot on one of Japan’s major airports. Believe it or not, the unique experience Japan has to offer begins at the airport as you’ll find something you’ve never seen before or will see anywhere else in the world.
Why? Simply put, Japan makes everything more technologically advanced and ultimately more interesting. That being said, here are some interesting facts about airports in Japan.
Narita Airport the best in the world
Narita International Airport is one of the largest and busiest of Japan’s airports right alongside the Haneda Airport. Located 37 miles and 8 miles respectively from Tokyo, these two airports are unlike anything you’ve seen. So what makes Narita one of the best intentional airports in the world? Well, lots of things actually.
For example, if you’re an overseas traveler and you’re switching planes in Japan, Narita offers sleeping pods with full amenities for those who are waiting for their next flight, so need to go into the city and look for a hotel. Speaking of hotels, if you’re traveling with a pet, Narita has a special pet hotel that will provide the best of treatments for your fury or scaly companion.
One of the world’s busiest air routes
Although Japan has the fastest railway in the world for domestic travel, lots of people use planes to get around the country seamlessly. That said, the New Chitose Airport is the fifth busiest airport in Japan but also the second busiest route in the world for the Sapporo-Tokyo Haneda domestic route used by more than 8 million people annually. Japan has seven major airports to help locals travel from every corner of the country, including the islands Kyushu and Okinawa.
Airport features that make Japan stand out
As mentioned before, Japan is well-known for making everything more technologically enhanced and exciting, including their airports. If you have some downtime waiting for your flight or you just want to hang around for a bit, there’s a Nintendo area where you can play the latest consoles and games for free.
And if you break a shoe or suitcase while on the airport, there are dedicated shops that can fix that for you quickly and efficiently. Also, if you’re feeling tired and stressed from your trip, carrying the weight of that bothersome jet lag, every drug store at Narita airport, for example, offer 10-minute massages to help you relax and unwind.
Aside form a myriad of restaurants, langues, convenience stores and other entertainment options for both adults and children, you can also take a shower in one of the Japan’s airport smart bathroom, should you feel the need to do so. Features like this make Japan’s airports a truly unique places that every wayfarer should experience at least once during their many travels.
