How to Get From Haneda Airport to Asakusa

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Helen Foster is a Sydney-based author, journalist and content creator. She has traveled to Japan six times and is planning trip seven. Her articles on Japan have appeared in publications including Reader's Digest (Asia Pacific), RAC Horizons, Jetstar Magazine, the Japan National Tourism Organisation website and more. She is a digital publisher member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers.

At a Glance Guide

Here are my (quick) suggestions for the best method to get to Asakusa from Haneda for different travelers – or at different times of day.

The Cheapest Way: Metro

With Luggage or Small Kids: Limousine Bus, Private Car, Flat Rate Taxi

Staying close to Asakusa (metro) Station/east of Senso-ji: Metro

Staying Close to Asakusa (Tsukuba) Station/west of Senso-ji: Limousine Bus

Arriving between 11.45 am and 6.45pm: Limousine Bus or Metro

Arriving before 10am: Metro, Private Car or Flat Rate Taxi

Arriving after: 5.30pm: Metro, Private Car or Flat Rate Taxi

If you fall into a couple of the above groups and need a little extra help deciding on your route, or, would like a bit more advice on the different options, keep reading.

Cheap and Easy: The Metro

In my opinion, the best way to get from Haneda Airport to Asakusa – particularly for solos, couples and anyone traveling light – is via the Metro.

It’s quick, cheap and very easy as there are no changes. Plus, there are direct trains approximately every 10 minutes between Haneda Airport and Asakusa along the Keikyu Airport Line/Asakusa Subway Line so you don’t need to stress if you take 10 minutes to clear immigration – or an hour – there will always be a train there soon.

There are 22 stops between Haneda and Asakusa Station, and the journey takes approximately 50 minutes. The first train departs Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 5:23 am, and the last leaves at 22:51 pm. Tickets usually cost ¥650 per person (£3.40, US$4.29, AU$6.56).

You can buy your Metro tickets from the ticket machines or staffed counters at the airport station. You can also pick up a Welcome Suica card to last you your whole trip, or the fastest option is to load a digital Suica onto your iPhone and you can click through the barriers in seconds.

Important: There are two stations in Asakusa – the metro station that this route uses is the one closest to the river side of Asakusa. Make sure you know which station your hotel is near as if it’s the other one (the one the Tsukuba line comes into), the Limousine Bus might be a better choice for you. See more on that below.

What Does ‘Stay On The Train’ Mean?

The first few times I tried to deal with trains from Haneda airport, I did not understand it. It did not make sense – and chances are, the same thing that confused me is now confusing you.

If you look at this route on Google Maps, you might not realise that this is a direct route as the train line name and colour change halfway through. Don’t panic, the blue Keikyu line turns into the pink Asakusa line at Aoto – but you still just stay put. It actually says on the route ‘stay on train’ at this point, so just do that.

In Japan, it’s common for train lines to change names halfway through their journey. It just happens but your route doesn’t change. If you see the ‘stay on train’ instruction, relax and stay seated.

Great with Luggage: The Limousine Bus

The Haneda to Asakusa Limousine Bus offers a cheap and easy way to get to Asakusa from the airport. It’s brilliant for families and those with lots of luggage – and, if it’s running when you arrive, then it’s a pretty easy way to get from Haneda to Asakusa.

But that’s a big if…

The Limousine Bus leaves Terminals 1, 2, and 3, but only in the middle of the day. The first bus leaves at 11:40 am, and the last leaves at 18:45 pm – so, if you’re flying in before about 10.00 am or after about 5.30pm, it’s not going to work for you. There can also be quite a big gap between buses.

If you can use it though tickets cost ¥1,200 (roughly £6.26, US$7.93, AU$12.09) for adults and ¥600 for children. The limousine bus stop in Asakusa is at the Asakusa View Hotel, and it takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there.

It’s worth noting that unlike in Shinjuku, the Limousine Bus doesn’t call at a big list of hotels in Asakusa. It stops only at the Asakusa View Hotel which is in the middle of the area, close to the Tsukuba line Asakusa Station. Make sure you know how far away this is from your hotel. You might need to do a bit of a walk, or, jump in a taxi to reach your hotel.

To check the timetable and make a booking, visit the Limousine Bus website.

Arriving Late: Private Car

Booking a private car from Haneda Airport is the most convenient way to get to Asakusa late at night for a family. It reduces waiting time and the hassle of getting on a train or bus with your luggage.

You’ll also reach Asakusa quicker, and you’ll be dropped off at your hotel’s doorstep. However, these perks come at a price because private car travel to Asakusa from Haneda Airport can be costly.

Klook offers private car services from the airport to Asakusa for small and large groups. The cost for this service starts at ¥12,000 (£62.5, US$79, AU$120.7) for up to six passengers and four pieces of luggage. Your exact rate will depend on the number of passengers and the type of car.

The average private car journey from Haneda Airport to Asakusa takes 25 to 30 minutes. However, total journey time is impacted by traffic conditions and where you’re staying in Asakusa.

Pay special attention to what time to book the car – some private cars will wait for 90 minutes after your flight lands. Others, will ask you to allocate a time for pick up and wait 30 minutes after that. Make sure you know which option the company you pick uses and choose the right pick-up time for that so you don’t end up with extra charges, or your driver leaving without you.

Good Late at Night: Taxi

If there’s just two of you – or, four with small bags – a taxi could be cheaper and easier way to get to Asakusa than a private car. You don’t need to give them a pick-up time, you just turn up and jump in.

Taxi stands are located at all three arrival terminals and operate 24/7. However, if you’re flying into Terminal 3, then you can use the ‘flat-rate taxi service’ which gives you an added sense of security as you know exactly how much your fare will cost.

What Is The Flat-Rate Fare Taxi Service?

Flat-rate fare taxis are a service that allows travelers to use taxis within areas between certain locations and Haneda Airport for set fares, with prices indicated in advance – to Asakusa, for example, you’ll pay 8400 yen (£43.86, US$55.46, AU$84.69) if you get in between 5am and 10pm – outside of these hours an extra 1500 yen is added to the fare. You will also have to pay any tolls en route.

Not The Best: The Monorail And Metro

There is one other option for traveling from Haneda Airport to Asakusa and that’s to take the Monorail and Metro. Because it takes a few changes, this is only really a good option, if you really want to be on the first train out of the airport – or, you want to ride the monorail!

The first Monorail train leaves Terminal 1 at 5:13 am, and the total cost of the journey is ¥890 (£4.65, US$5.87, AU$8.99). The last Monorail train leaves at 22:30 pm.

View from the front car of the Tokyo Monorail. You can see Tokyo Tower in the distance.

To get to Asakusa, take the Tokyo Monorail Rapid to Hamamatsucho. From there, which route you take depends on your exact hotel location in Asakusa but, there will always be at least one change.

We were staying at Hotel Monday Asakusa, and Mr Japlanease got this route (because he never listens to me and got all excited by the word monorail). It saw him go from Hammamatsucho to Ueno, then get a bus from Ueno to the hotel. I was waiting for him at the hotel and thought he was never going to arrive!

If you do want to take this route though you can purchase your tickets for the Monorail and Metro at the Monorail ticket machines.

So, there are the best options for getting from Haneda to Asakusa. I hope it helps you decide on the best route for your journey.

Who Writes This Blog?

My name is Helen Foster, and I’m a journalist and author. My travel articles have appeared in publications including The Australian, Escape, RAC Horizons, Jetstar Magazine, Sainsbury’s Magazine, and more.

I’ve traveled to Japan eight times before – solo and with my partner and visited over 25 towns and cities. My last visit was November 2024 so, everything here is pretty up to date.