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Narita Express to Tokyo proper
I have compiled the identical info on my blog. Please visit here.
--The photos below all taken in Narita Airport Terminal 1 in May 2008, except the ones in the outer links--
Firstly, those intending to have your Japan Railpass validated, please make sure where to do so. JR pass validation office
Introduction of Narita Express by JR East
Suica and NEX package for 3,500 yen: This combo consists of 1,500 yen Narita Express and connecting trains rides to your final destination in Tokyo Area, a 500 yen suica card which is refundable after use and 1,500 yen suica credit that can be topped up via the ticket machine etc as you need it.
Please reminded that when you have the suica card deposit refunded, make sure you have no credit balance left on it, otherwise JR charges you a handling fee of 210 yen for the credit balance refund.
Please note that there is no discounted Narita Airport bound NEX package. If you'd like to return to the airport as cheaply as possible, you might use the Keisei Line from Nippori.
This signpost stands in front of the ticket counter.
Direction to the Travel Service Center
Japan Rail Pass and 'Suica and NEX'
Inside the travel center
What are needed for applying for the JR Pass validation
Queue here for JR Pass application
According to the agent there, You may wait for between 5 minutes and 1 hour to have the pass validated depending on the number of customers. In case of congestion, they may refuse to book train seat tickets, which they are willing to do when they are not busy.
Suica and NEX combo purchase counter
Tokyo bound Narita Express seat availability
Narita Express to Tokyo proper
I have compiled the identical info on my blog. Please visit here.
--The photos below all taken in Narita Airport Terminal 1 in May 2008, except the ones in the outer links--
Firstly, those intending to have your Japan Railpass validated, please make sure where to do so. JR pass validation office
Introduction of Narita Express by JR East
Suica and NEX package for 3,500 yen: This combo consists of 1,500 yen Narita Express and connecting trains rides to your final destination in Tokyo Area, a 500 yen suica card which is refundable after use and 1,500 yen suica credit that can be topped up via the ticket machine etc as you need it.
Please reminded that when you have the suica card deposit refunded, make sure you have no credit balance left on it, otherwise JR charges you a handling fee of 210 yen for the credit balance refund.
Please note that there is no discounted Narita Airport bound NEX package. If you'd like to return to the airport as cheaply as possible, you might use the Keisei Line from Nippori.
This signpost stands in front of the ticket counter.
Direction to the Travel Service Center
Japan Rail Pass and 'Suica and NEX'
Inside the travel center
What are needed for applying for the JR Pass validation
Queue here for JR Pass application
According to the agent there, You may wait for between 5 minutes and 1 hour to have the pass validated depending on the number of customers. In case of congestion, they may refuse to book train seat tickets, which they are willing to do when they are not busy.
Suica and NEX combo purchase counter
Tokyo bound Narita Express seat availability