Travel information



1. Hotel

Hotel (KEISEI HOTEL) is located just in front of the JR Mito station.
HOTEL NAME : KEISEI HOTEL
PHONE : +81- 29-226-3111 FAX : +81- 29-226-1200
Fee: Single 8,000 /night + tax(5 + 10.5%),
Twin 13,000 /night + tax(5 + 10.5%)
Breakfast: 1,470 (including tax)

2. Map

3. Access from Narita airport to Mito (Hotel)

A : By Bus (Rose Liner, Ibaraki Kotsu Co. Ltd.) : simple and economical way

The time tables of a bus service between Narita airport and the JR Mito station (final stop is Tokai station) is shown below. This is most recommended, because the bus directly brings you to the bus stop near your hotel. Narita ---> Mito
 
Narita terminal No.2
 Narita terminal No.1
 Mito station 
Tokai station
9:10
9:15
11:00
11:50
10:40
10:45
12:40
13:20
15:20
15:25
17:20
18:00
16:45
16:50
18:45
19:25
18:25
18:30
20:25
21:05
20:05
20:10
22:05
22:45

Mito ---> Narita
 
 
Tokai station 
Mito station 
Narita terminal No.2
 Narita terminal No.1
4:50
5:30
7:25
7:30
6:10
6:50
8:45
8:50
8:15
9:00
10:55
11:00
11:20 
12:00 
13:55
14:00
13:00
13:40
15:35
15:40
14:20
15:00
16:55
17:00

You can purchase the bus ticket at the Keisei-Dentetsu counter on the arrival floor in both terminals of Narita airport (3,000 yen).
Bus stop Narita Airport Terminal 1 1F Gate No. 1
Narita Airport Terminal 2 1F Gate No. 12
B : By Train : convenient way If it is inconvenient for you to use the bus because of late arrival or long waiting time, a train is one of choice we recommend. (1) Keisei Line
1. From Narita airport (basement of airport) to Keisei Ueno station, you can take an express train "Skyliner" at Keisei airport terminal station for Ueno (a terminal in Tokyo). It takes about one hour and costs 1,920 yen. After arriving at Keisei Ueno station, you can walk to JR Ueno station (5 minutes).

2. From JR Ueno station to Mito station, you can take an express train "Flesh-Hitachi express" or "Super-Hitachi express" by JR Joban line. The trains leave every 30 minutes at platform No. 16 or 17 of Ueno station. It takes about one and half hours to Mito stations. You need a supplement for express trains. Fare from Tokyo to Mito is 3,580 yen including supplement.

(2) JR Line If you have the Japan Rail Pass, you had better to use the JR line. Please ask travel agency about the detail of the Japan Rail Pass.
1. From Narita airport station (basement of airport) to Tokyo station. Choice 1: Train name is Narita express. It takes about an hour to Tokyo (JR central station of Tokyo). You must reserve a seat and it costs 1,660 yen (standard class cars). The trains leave every one hour. Choice 2: Train name is Airport Narita (rapid). It takes about one and half hours to Tokyo. The trains leave every one hour.

2. From JR Tokyo station to Ueno station by Yamanote or Keihin-tohoku line. It takes about 8 minutes. The trains frequently run on both lines.

3. From Ueno station to Mito station by JR Joban line The same as mentioned in (2)-2. Total cost from Narita to Mito is about 4,500 yen (plus 1,660 yen for Narita express).

Note: The route of Mito via Narita line by changing a train at Abiko station is not recommended, in spite of its cheaper fare than that via Tokyo. This is because of the terrible inconvenience in the transfer from Narita line to Joban line; a few express trains stop at Abiko station. If you want to save your money, it is wise to use the bus mentioned above.

4. Others

Passport and Visa

To visit Japan, you must have a valid, unexpired passport. A visa is required for citizens of some countries which do not have visa-exempt agreements with Japan. Please contact the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate for visa requirements, or contact your travel agent.
Money
It is generally safe to carry cash of Japanese yen (Yen:1US$ = 100 - 110 yen) in Japan. Small amounts of cash are needed for transportation, for shopping at most of small stores and for eating in small restaurants. Other currencies may be exchanged for Japanese yen at international airport exchange windows or at city banks in Japan.

Credit cards are also used. Master Card, Diners Club, Visa and American Express are acceptable. Please note that there is a limitation (about 30,000 yen per week) in cash that is withdrawn by use of credit cards. Travelers checks are accepted only by leading banks and major hotels in principal city. Personal checks are not in general use.


Tipping

There is no custom of individual tipping in Japan. Tips are usually included in the bill as a service charge, if needed.
 
Consumption Tax
At every commercial transaction in the retail stage, the consumer has to pay the consumption tax of 5 %. This tax is implicitly included in price in some case (JR tickets, small shops) or explicitly required at the payment (hotels, restaurants, supermarkets).


Electricity

The electric voltage for home use is uniformly AC 100 volts. The frequency is 50 Hz in eastern Japan including Tokyo and Mito, and 60 Hz in western Japan including Kyoto and Osaka.