Tokyo Travel Tip-Narita Express(N'ex) and SUICA

I previously mentioned about the benefits of the SUICA card. Japan Rail has a great deal for visitors to Japan in conjunction with SUICA. There are many ways to get in to Tokyo from Narita airport. I have taken the limosine shuttles(bus) on a few occassions. Its convenient and stops at many hotels. However, it may take well over an hour if you exprience traffic on the highways leading into town. There are other rail lines that can ferry you as well. They can take anywhere from an hour or more. My favored option is the Narita Express. Its a one hour ride to Tokyo station. A little longer if you need to go to other stations such as Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Yokohama or other stops that the N'ex services. I stay in Shinagawa and it was a great comfort when they began service to this area. There is a snack cart that travels the length of the train if you need a drink or snack along the way. The fare is 3000 yen to Tokyo Stn.

Japan Rail has bundled a package with these two travel options. For 3500 yen, you get a ticket good for N'ex and a SUICA loaded with 2000 yen.

For info on the package
http://http//www.jreast.co.jp/e/suica-nex/

For info on N'ex
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/suica-nex/nex.html