Late-night airport arrival in Japan

Short answer

How to plan backup transport when trains and buses are limited after late arrivals.

Step-by-step explanation

1. 1. Check the final train and final bus before booking.
2. 2. Budget for taxi if arrival is close to midnight.
3. 3. Consider an airport hotel for very late arrivals.
4. 4. Avoid non-refundable city hotels if the connection is risky.

Common mistakes

• Assuming 24-hour trains.
• Ignoring immigration and baggage collection time.
• Underbudgeting for taxi fares.