Visiting Tokyo for the cherry blossoms? Private transfer to central Tokyo from ¥15,000 (Haneda) or ¥22,000 (Narita), tax included, one price across Tokyo. Day charter from on request.
Spring is one of the most popular times to visit Tokyo. Flights and hotels fill up early during blossom season, and after a long flight you would rather spend your time under the trees than changing trains with your luggage. This article sets out how to plan an airport transfer for blossom season, and what a day charter costs.
Airport to central Tokyo: prices and journey time
All prices are one way, per vehicle, tax included, with tolls and parking included. The price is the same across all of Tokyo, whether you stay in Shinjuku, Asakusa, Ueno or elsewhere in the city. Journey times are rough estimates for off-peak traffic and depend on conditions on the day.
| Airport | Journey time | ECO (5 seats) | Alphard (7 seats) | Hiace (10 seats) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haneda | about 30–45 min | on request | ¥15,000 | ¥17,000 |
| Narita | about 60–90 min | on request | ¥22,000 | ¥27,000 |
Route details: Haneda to Tokyo, Narita to Tokyo.
Planning tips for blossom season
- Book as soon as your flight is confirmed. It is peak season, and vehicles and hotels fill up early.
- Go straight to your hotel. Drop your bags first, then head out to see the blossoms.
- Sharing makes it cheaper per person. Pricing is per vehicle, regardless of passenger numbers. See our Alphard vs Hiace comparison.
- Travelling with children or older relatives. Child seats and booster seats are available; just note this when booking.
- Late-night or early-morning arrival. We operate 24 hours; a flat ¥4,000 applies from 22:00 to 06:00, and pickups include 90 minutes of free waiting.
Several blossom spots in one day: Tokyo day charter
If you want to visit several places in a single day, a 10-hour day charter starting and ending in Tokyo is priced per vehicle, tax included:
| Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|
| ECO (5 seats) | on request |
| Alphard (7 seats) | ¥45,000 |
| Hiace (10 seats) | ¥50,000 |
The itinerary and stops can be adapted to your plans, which suits families, older travellers and guests with more luggage. Please confirm the route and timing with customer service.
How to check bloom dates
Bloom and full-bloom dates differ every year, so this article does not give fixed dates. Please check official information before you travel:
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO): https://www.japan.travel/en/
Book your blossom-season transfer
Have your date, arrival flight, hotel name and address, number of passengers and number of bags ready, then submit your request on the booking page. All quotes are subject to confirmation by our customer service team.
FAQ
- How much is a private transfer from the airport to central Tokyo in cherry blossom season?
- One way, priced per vehicle, tax included, with tolls and parking included. Haneda to central Tokyo: ECO on request Alphard ¥15,000 Hiace ¥17,000. Narita to central Tokyo: ECO on request Alphard ¥22,000 Hiace ¥27,000. The price is the same across all of Tokyo. All quotes are subject to confirmation by our customer service team.
- How much is a Tokyo day charter for blossom viewing?
- A 10-hour day charter starting and ending in Tokyo is priced per vehicle, tax included: ECO on request Alphard ¥45,000 Hiace ¥50,000. Please confirm overtime arrangements and your route with customer service.
- When do the cherry blossoms bloom?
- Bloom and full-bloom dates change every year with the weather, so this article does not give fixed dates. Please check the latest information from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and local official sources before you travel.
- Is there a surcharge for late-night or early-morning arrivals?
- A flat ¥4,000 applies between 22:00 and 06:00. We operate 24 hours a day, and airport pickups include 90 minutes of free waiting time.
- Can you provide a child seat for family blossom viewing?
- Yes. Child seats and booster seats are available. Please note your request on the booking form.