About 18 km · roughly 30-50 min · live prices in the search box below
Asakusa, home to the iconic Senso-ji Temple, sits 18 km north of Haneda Airport across Tokyo Bay. The journey typically takes 30-50 minutes depending on traffic through the Bayshore Route or Metropolitan Expressway. Most travelers choose between metered taxis at ¥5,000-8,000, pre-booked private transfers, or ride-hailing apps like GO and DiDi, which operate throughout Tokyo's 23 wards.
| Option | Price (est.) | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | $73 | Fixed all-in price · meet & greet · flight tracking · ALL surcharges and tolls included · free cancellation |
| Metered taxi | $35-55 on the meter | Meter only. Airport surcharge, tolls, any night surcharge and a tip come on top, and the total varies with traffic. |
| Ride-hailing app | N/A | Upfront pricing - pickup may require walking to a designated zone, surge during busy times |
Note: All three figures are our own estimates, gathered when this page was written, and are shown for orientation only. They are not quotes and they are not live prices. The metered figure is what the meter shows, before airport surcharges, tolls and tip. Use the search box above for the actual price on your date.
Metered taxis from Haneda's official taxi stands charge ¥5,000-8,000 (approximately $35-55) using the airport flat-rate system to central Tokyo zones, which includes Asakusa. Pre-booked private transfers cost ¥6,500-9,500 ($45-65) with English-speaking drivers and flight tracking. Japan Taxi and GO apps offer reliable ride-hailing at similar metered rates, while DiDi occasionally provides discount coupons for new users. The Keikyu Line train to Asakusa Station costs only ¥610 but requires a transfer at Shinagawa, taking 50-60 minutes with luggage.
A taxi makes sense when arriving late after 23:00 when train frequency drops, traveling with more than two large suitcases, or heading directly to ryokans in Asakusa's narrow backstreets where precise drop-off matters. Groups of three or four find per-person costs comparable to train fares when splitting the fare.
GO (formerly Japan Taxi) dominates Tokyo's ride-hailing market with English-language support and credit card payments. DiDi operates extensively in Tokyo with competitive pricing. Uber partners with local taxi companies but typically costs the same as metered fares. S.RIDE offers another option with instant dispatch to nearby cabs.
Our estimate for a pre-booked private transfer is $73, and that kind of booking is all-in: airport surcharges, tolls and meet-and-greet are already in the price. A metered taxi shows around $35-55 on the meter, with surcharges, tolls and a tip on top. Ride-hailing runs about N/A where it is available. Search above for the real price on your date.
In light traffic the 18 km takes about 30-50 min. During peak hours in Tokyo, add 20-30 minutes of buffer. A pre-booked driver monitors your flight, so even a late landing does not complicate the pickup.
GO (formerly Japan Taxi) dominates Tokyo's ride-hailing market with English-language support and credit card payments. DiDi operates extensively in Tokyo with competitive pricing. Uber partners with local taxi companies but typically costs the same as metered fares. S.RIDE offers another option with instant dispatch to nearby cabs. A ride-hailing fare of about N/A is normally the cheapest, with the trade-off that pickup zones can be a walk from arrivals. If you value certainty over the last few dollars, a fixed-price transfer at $73 removes every surprise.
For most travelers, pre-booking wins: the fare is locked in, a named driver meets you at arrivals, and the booking is documented if anything goes wrong. The official taxi counters at Tokyo (HND) work fine but usually cost more than the meter alone suggests. Never go with unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
With a pre-booked transfer, drivers are generally vetted for basic English. In a metered taxi it is more of a lottery - functional at big airports, limited elsewhere. Keep your hotel name written in the local script or a Google Maps pin ready, particularly if it sits on a small lane.
A pre-booked driver follows your flight status and waits however long it takes - the fixed price does not change. The metered taxi queue at Tokyo (HND) runs around the clock at most major airports, but peak-time lines are long and late-night service can be thin.
See our full Tokyo Haneda International Airport transfer guide for all destinations, local taxi tips, FAQ and booking options. Or browse Tokyo airport transfers covering all city neighborhoods. For nationwide context, see our Japan transfer guide.