Table of Contents for the Cruise Guide
Page headings
- There are two cruise ship terminals in Tokyo.
- From Haneda Airport
- From Narita Airport
- Tips for choosing your route
- Also worth reading
- FAQ
- Source/Reference Information
Cruise Guide
Key points of this page
- There are two cruise ship terminals in Tokyo: the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal (Odaiba/Aomi) and the Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal (Harumi). Check with your cruise company to find out which terminal you should use.
- Both locations are about a 25-minute drive from Haneda Airport. By limousine bus, it takes about 20 minutes to hotels in Odaiba (Tokyo International Cruise Terminal) and 20-35 minutes to Toyosu (Harumi).
- It takes approximately 60 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Narita Airport, or about 1 hour to 90 minutes by limousine bus.
- On days when cruise ships arrive, a free shuttle bus service may be operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (operating times vary depending on the day of arrival).
Last verified: October 2, 2026 (Time is approximate. Source is at the end of this page.)
There are two terminals in Tokyo! Odaiba and Harumi are about 20 minutes apart by car, so please check your boarding pass to confirm which one it is.
There are two cruise ship terminals in Tokyo.
| Terminal | Location and nearest station | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo International Cruise Terminal | Aomi, Koto Ward (Odaiba area). Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Yurikamome Line's "Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station". Approximately 10 minutes by car from Rinkai Line's "Tokyo Teleport Station" (also accessible by Toei Bus Route 01). | This is primarily for large ships. Parking is limited. |
| Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal | 5-chome, Harumi, Chuo-ku. Immediately accessible from the Toei Bus "Harumi Wharf" stop. Approximately 10 minutes on foot from the Tokyo BRT "Harumirai" station. | This dock is mainly for medium and small-sized vessels. Due to exterior construction work, some areas will be inaccessible until fiscal year 2027. |
The sights to see around the terminal are: Tokyo Port page.
From Haneda Airport
| Getting there | Tokyo International Cruise Terminal | Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Cars and taxis | Approximately 25 minutes | Approximately 25 minutes |
| Limousine bus | Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba: Approximately 20 minutes → Approximately 2 minutes by Yurikamome Line → Approximately 8 minutes on foot | 20-35 minutes to Toyosu → Approximately 10 minutes by bus |
| Train | Take the Keikyu/Toei Asakusa Line to Shimbashi (approximately 30 minutes) → Take the Yurikamome Line (approximately 20 minutes) → Walk (approximately 8 minutes). | Take the train to Tokyo Station → From Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit, take the Toei Bus (Route To05-1) for approximately 30 minutes. |
- At the taxi stands in each terminal of Haneda Airport, you can use a fixed-rate fare to Tokyo's 23 wards without a reservation. Toll road fees are charged separately. The fare is determined by the destination area, so be sure to check before getting in.
It takes over an hour from Narita. Considering the possibility of flight delays, it might be safer to arrive in Tokyo the day before.
From Narita Airport
| Getting there | Tokyo International Cruise Terminal | Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Cars and taxis | Approximately 60 minutes | Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes |
| Limousine bus | Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba: Approximately 90 minutes → Approximately 2 minutes by Yurikamome Line → Approximately 8 minutes on foot | Approximately 1 hour to Toyosu → Approximately 10 minutes by bus |
- Some taxi companies offer fixed-rate fares for travel to and from Narita Airport. For example, the Tokyo Musen Cooperative charges 21,000 yen for travel to Odaiba in Koto Ward and Minato Ward (25,000 yen from 10pm to 5am), and 26,000 yen for travel to Chuo Ward (30,000 yen from 10pm to 5am), excluding highway tolls.
Tips for choosing your route
- If you have a lot of luggage, take a taxi: the Yurikamome line and local buses require transfers and can be crowded at certain times.
- Free Shuttle Bus: On days when cruise ships arrive, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government may operate a free shuttle bus service. Operating times vary depending on the day of arrival, so please check with the cruise line or the Tokyo Port information center.
- Car transfer to Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal: On days when cruise ships are arriving or departing, advance reservations are required for vehicles to enter the premises for transfers (parking and waiting at the terminal are not permitted).
- Staying in Tokyo the night before: Many people stay overnight in case of flight delays. How to choose a place to stay How to spend your time in Yokohama and Tokyo before boarding and after disembarking in.
Also worth reading
- Guide to Cruise Ports of Call in Tokyo Port
- Haneda/Narita to the Yokohama cruise terminals
- Procedures for entering Japan by cruise ship
FAQ
Q1 What's the easiest way to get from Haneda Airport to the Tokyo cruise terminal?
If you have a lot of luggage, take a taxi. Both the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal and the Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal are about a 25-minute drive from Haneda Airport. At the Haneda Airport taxi stand, you can use a fixed fare to Tokyo's 23 wards without a reservation (toll road fees are separate).
Q2 Where can I find out which terminal my ship will arrive at?
You can check this information on the cruise line's information sheet (boarding pass). You can also check the "Arrival Information" for Tokyo Port. The two terminals are about 20 minutes apart by car.
Q3 How do I get there from Narita Airport?
By car or taxi, it takes approximately 60 minutes to the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal and approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to the Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal. By limousine bus, it takes approximately 90 minutes to hotels in Odaiba (Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba) and approximately 1 hour to Toyosu.
Source/Reference Information
- Tokyo Port Wharf "Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Access"
- Tokyo Port Wharf "Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal Access"
- GO TOKYO, Tokyo's official tourism website, features the "Tokyo International Cruise Terminal."
- Tokyo Hire-Taxi Association "Fixed Fare Q&A"
- Tokyo Radio Cooperative Association "Narita Airport Transfer Flat Rate Fare"
- For information on terminal facilities and transfer rules, please refer to cruisefun. Tokyo Port page (Sources are listed)
Last updated: October 2, 2026. Fares and schedules are subject to change. Please check the official websites of each company before traveling.