[2024] Killing time at Haneda Airport! How to enjoy your free time with gourmet food, relaxation, flight experiences, and more

*Prices include tax.

Explore popular restaurants and find souvenirs to enjoy

Haneda Airport is actually a huge gourmet spot, packed with famous and popular restaurants. Even if there are long lines at other restaurants, you can get in here without having to wait in line. If you fill your stomach with your free time, you may get more satisfaction than you spent on the time you spent. We have picked out restaurants where you can eat quickly and easily, restaurants where you can savor your meal at your leisure, and popular souvenirs.

Only available at Haneda Airport: Delicious curry udon "cuud"

The curry udon specialty restaurant "cuud" is actually the only one at Haneda Airport. They have stores in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and are so popular that there are often long lines at meal times.

The menu consists of three types of udon: "Curry Udon," "Tomato Curry Udon," and "Sweet Curry Udon" (1,500 yen each), as well as a set of two half-sized udon noodles called "Half & Half" (1,580 yen). With just one bite, the spicy spices and mellow flavor of the broth fill your mouth, and you're sure to become addicted.

Curry udon comes with a set of rice, Japanese soup stock, and pickles. The best part is that you can enjoy curry two or three times by dipping the rice in the soup or diluting it with the Japanese soup stock as you like. Try it out to find your favorite way to eat it.

cuud

Enjoy the taste of a long-established Shinjuku restaurant at the airport. If you want to eat Western food, head to Shinjuku Acacia Haneda Airport Branch.

If you're in the mood for some Western food, we recommend Shinjuku Acacia, a long-established Western restaurant that was founded in Shinjuku in 1963. You can enjoy the flavors of this popular restaurant, which is said to have been frequented by many celebrities, at Haneda Airport.

Many customers are captivated by the carefully prepared dishes, and it seems to have become a standard meal for many at Haneda Airport.

A must-try at Shinjuku Acacia is the specialty "Cabbage Roll Stew." This original stew is made without using dairy products such as butter or milk, and the flavor of the cabbage and meat is concentrated, making it a perfect match with rice.

There are plenty of set menus available, including cream scallop croquettes, sauteed pork, omelet rice, and cabbage roll stew, so choosing your menu is part of the fun. Why not try the heart-warming, nostalgic flavors?

Shinjuku Acacia Haneda Airport Store

Enjoy the finest A5-ranked meat at this famous yakiniku restaurant that doesn't require a reservation. "Yakiniku Champion Haneda Airport Branch"

Edokoji, an area with a motif of Edo townscape and popular with inbound tourists, is home to many famous restaurants of various genres. "Yakiniku Champion" is a popular restaurant that is difficult to make a reservation at, but here it is easy to enjoy at Haneda Airport. Once you step through the noren curtains, the mouthwatering aroma and the sound of grilling meat wafts from all around.

They purchase A5-ranked domestic Wagyu beef, and the meat they serve has the finest marbling, so you can't go wrong with any of the dishes. They also offer set menus such as their signature "Assortment of 4 Rare Cuts" (4,200 yen) and "Yakiniku Gozen" (2,860 yen), all of which are sure to give you a sense of the restaurant's skill as a popular restaurant. Of course, they use a smokeless roaster, so you won't be bothered by the smell on board. The thick roll "Yakiniku Champion Roll" (1,400 yen), made with plenty of A5 Kuroge Wagyu beef, is popular as a takeout menu item and makes a great souvenir.

Yakiniku Champion Haneda Airport

"Tsurutontan Haneda Airport Branch" is a popular udon restaurant with a wide variety of menu items and a sophisticated atmosphere.

Tsurutontan Haneda Airport Branch has a stylish, modern Japanese interior and offers a wide variety of udon dishes on the menu.

This popular restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including Japanese-style, cream-based, and seasonal specials. Whether you're dining alone or with a group of family or friends, you're sure to find a flavor that suits your taste.
If you're saying goodbye to Japanese food for a while, why not have them before your flight?

Tsuruntontan Haneda Airport Branch

"NYCSAND" - souvenirs and snacks from popular shops

While NY Caramel Sandwich has constant lines at stores in the city center, there are three stores in Terminals 1 and 2 at Haneda Airport, where you can purchase it without having to wait in line.

The harmony of the crispy butter cookie texture and rich, creamy caramel will have you hooked once you try it. The four-piece set in the Haneda Airport limited edition package costs 540 yen (tax included). It's a great choice not only as a thoughtful souvenir, but also as a snack to eat on the plane.

NYC

A unique airport spot where you can feel close to the planes

Haneda Airport, which has the highest number of flights of any airport in Japan, is also a spot where you can see the impressive planes up close. There are also facilities where you can experience flying, so be sure to check out this special way to have fun that will get everyone, from adults to children, excited and forgetting about time.

An observation deck where you can see impressive planes taking off and landing and magnificent views

Each terminal at Haneda Airport has an observation deck where you can watch planes take off and land up close. Since the scenery you can see varies depending on the terminal, each has its own charm.

Terminal 1 has observation decks on the 6th floor and rooftop. Behind the runway are the factories around Kawasaki, and on a clear day, if you look towards the 3rd terminal, you can see Mt. Fuji. As it faces west, it's a great photo spot to see the sunset and airplanes in the evening.

In Terminal 2, there is an indoor observation space on the 5th floor and outdoor observation decks on both sides. Right in front of you is Runway C, the longest at Haneda Airport, so it's a must-see for plane enthusiasts, as you can watch planes take off and land.

There are approximately 4,000 living/dining/kitchen lights embedded in the deck, which light up the area at night, creating a fantastical atmosphere.

Terminal 3 has an observation deck on the 5th floor. As it is an international terminal, the attraction is being able to see unfamiliar airline aircraft up close. It's sure to get your heart racing with anticipation for your trip.

observation deck

If you love planes, you should try out the immersive flight simulator "LUXURY FLIGHT"

"LUXURY FLIGHT" in Terminal 1 is a place where you can make your dream of "flying an airplane someday come true." You can enter a cockpit just like the real thing and experience full-scale flying using a flight simulator (from 3,850 yen for 15 minutes).

The experience involves taking off on the runway, turning around while looking down at the town, and landing on the runway. There is no need to worry even if you are a beginner, as an advisor will support you. A realistic view will unfold before your eyes, and you can have a unique experience, as if you were sitting in the cockpit of a real airplane.
This is a popular attraction, so if you want to be sure to experience it, we recommend making a reservation in advance.

LUXURY FLIGHT Haneda Airport Main Store

Perfect for travel memories or to fill your free time! Capsule toys

If you want to enjoy your free time or use up some Japanese coins before your trip, we recommend capsule toys (gachapon). They are installed in each terminal in the airport, so why not find your favorite item and have a spin around in your free time? Some capsule toys are only available at Haneda Airport. Be sure to look for them to make memories of your trip and get excited about your upcoming trip.

Capsule toy locations (partial list)

Relaxation for your trip

No matter how comfortable a flight is, it's inevitable that you'll get tired after a long flight. Especially if you have a connecting flight, you'll want to think about taking care of your body. If you have some free time, why not spend it relaxing? Haneda Airport has plenty of places to relax, including foot baths, massages, and head spas.

Refresh your body and mind at Footbath Cafe & Body Care LUCK

Footbath Cafe & Body Care LUCK opened in June 2021. You can enjoy a footbath cafe in a green space that makes you feel like you're in the middle of a forest.

The foot bath is a herbal spa that uses herbs to refresh your feet.

Since bath is separated tp each person, those who are concerned about hygiene can rest assured. Prices start from 1,200 yen for 45 minutes, including herbal tea. There is also a course where you can receive body care while soaking your feet in the footbath.

The store also has private massage rooms, and offers set menus that combine your favorite courses such as head spa, foot reflexology, osteopathy, stiff shoulders, and lymphatic massage. Body care, dry head spa, and reflexology are available for as little as 2,530 yen for 20 minutes, so you can use them for a short time.
It's a great way to relieve the fatigue of your trip or to refresh your mind before your flight.

Footbath Cafe & Body Care LUCK

Grand Raffiné Haneda Airport Terminal 1: Relaxing in a lounge with special reflexology

Grand Raffiné is located in a quiet area, a little away from the bustling floors for business travelers and tourists. There are various courses available, starting from 30 minutes, so you can choose one that suits your free time.

A wide variety of treatments are available, from hand reflexology (from 4,400 yen for 30 minutes) that stimulates pressure points on the hands, to facial treatments (11,000 yen for 60 minutes), and grand aroma treatments (from 7,850 yen for 50 minutes) that are effective in reducing swelling and fatigue. All treatments are "all-hand" and drinks are also provided. It might be a good idea to spend some time relaxing in this relaxing space before your departure.

Grand Raffiné Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Store

There are many spots at Haneda Airport where you can spend your time productively. And in 2023, the large complex "Haneda Airport Garden" will open directly connected to Terminal 3. The options for killing time will increase even more. Why not turn your free time into unforgettable travel memories?

However, depending on the time of day, security checkpoints and immigration procedures can be crowded, so please be careful not to get too absorbed in killing time.

*Last updated on December 7, 2022
*Some content was updated on August 5, 2024.

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