Hidden tourist spots around Haneda Airport! Just one train ride away and less than an hour away, perfect for spending time before or after your flight

In this article, we have picked out 10 places by category that can be accessed from the airport in one train ride and less than an hour. There are many ways to spend your time here, including local gourmet food, hot springs, and view spots that are only known to those in the know. Even if many people don't know about these spots, you're sure to make new discoveries by visiting them.

If you have some free time before or after your flight, if you want to enjoy sightseeing right up until the last minute, or if you want to stop by somewhere soon after arriving in Tokyo, we recommend taking a stroll around the airport, which you can enjoy even if you only have a short time.

Get a quick meal nearby! Gourmet spots unique to Haneda

If you are traveling to Haneda Airport by train, you can take the Keikyu Airport Line or the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line, which are directly connected to the airport. First, let's pick out some gourmet spots near Haneda Airport. Some are directly connected to the station or just a short walk away, so they are easy to stop by for a quick break or lunch.

Blue Corner UC Store: Runway view that will delight plane fans

Let's introduce them in order of the stations closest to Haneda Airport. First, there is Blue Corner UC, which is located just one minute by monorail from Haneda Airport, right next to Shinseibijo Station on the airport grounds. This restaurant is frequented by airport staff, but is also open to the public.

The best thing about this restaurant is that you can dine while looking out at the runway.

From the large windows of the restaurant, you can see planes coming and going all day long. During the day, you can watch planes taking off one after another, and at night, you can enjoy a romantic night view lit up by approach lights and other lights.

The menu is extensive, with a rich selection of set meals such as the "melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly set meal" available during lunchtime.

During cafe time, they offer a daily cake set where you can choose from 3 to 5 types of cakes. The pancakes are decorated with airplanes, giving it an airport feel.

They also have snacks for dinner time, so it's also recommended to stop by for a quick drink. The yakisoba, available only at night, is the most popular menu item. The rich sauce goes well with beer.

Why not enjoy a meal in a restaurant with a spectacular view that makes you feel like you're up close watching the planes?

Blue Corner UC Store

"AI_SCAPE" is a futuristic restaurant where robots cook and serve food.

Next, we would like to introduce a restaurant located inside HANEDA INNOVATION CITY, a large complex directly connected to Tenkubashi Station on the Keikyu Line and Tokyo Monorail.

Haneda Innovation City was born in 2020 as a new town that combines cutting-edge technology and culture. The vast site, which covers an area of 5.9 hectares and has a total floor space of over 130,000 square meters, is home to a variety of facilities, including commercial facilities and offices. The town is reminiscent of a futuristic city, with self-driving buses that utilize the latest technology and restaurants where robots cook and serve food.

In "AI_SCAPE," a restaurant where robots handle all the work and services, customers can order from the menu on their smartphones, and the robot will cook dishes such as curry and pasta, set the arranged dishes on trays, and bring the finished dishes to their seats.

You can even watch live footage of the kitchen cooking on your smartphone. Everything you experience here is truly "innovation." Experience Japan's latest technology in this evolving restaurant that evokes a futuristic vibe.

AI_SCAPE

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Enjoy the specialties of being near the airport. "Haneda Pudding Book Cafe Hazuki" - a place to relax and enjoy cafe time

If you want to take a break before or after your flight, we recommend Book Cafe Hazuki, located in front of Anamori Inari Station on the Keikyu Line and which opened as a restaurant and bookstore in 1953. You can enjoy your meal surrounded by many books, and they also have a specialty menu with a Haneda Airport motif.

The shelves are lined with a wide variety of books, including literary works, practical books, manga, and photo books that have been collected by three generations since the store was founded. Must-sees include the picture book series depicting the history of Haneda Airport and Anamori Inari Shrine, and a photo collection of Haneda Airport that was taken by a personal photographer over several decades.

Another menu item with a Haneda Airport motif that catches your eye is the "Haneda Pudding," which is carefully handmade using selected ingredients. It uses eggs with a deep richness and no odor, and the bittersweet caramel sauce is, needless to say, an excellent combination. There are up to 20 kinds of puddings, including seasonal ones, and the names, such as the firm "Ozora" that allows you to enjoy the traditional taste, and the rich and smooth "Daichi," are unique to a cafe located near Haneda Airport.

Not only can you eat in, but you can also order take-out, making it a perfect souvenir.

They also serve set meals, so you can come here for lunch, or you can read a book while eating pudding. It's a comfortable space perfect for those who want to relax.

Haneda Pudding Book Cafe Hazuki

If you're planning a stroll around Tokyo, check out these hidden sightseeing spots that are perfect for spending time before or after your trip!

Next, we have selected sightseeing spots that can be accessed from the airport without transfers and within 30 minutes, including on foot. There are also places where you can spend a long time before or after your flight, so please use this as a reference.

You can also get a limited edition goshuin stamp! "Haneda Shrine"

Near Haneda Airport, there are not only restaurants and commercial facilities, but also power spots. Haneda Shrine, about a 10-minute walk from Otorii Station on the Keikyu Line, is a shrine beloved by airplane enthusiasts. It was founded in the Kamakura period and has been loved by locals for a long time.

Haneda Shrine is the guardian deity for the entire Haneda area, including the airport area, and since the airport opened in 1931, many aviation professionals and travelers have come to pray for safe flights.

If you visit here, you will also find offerings that are unique to Haneda Shrine.

One of them is a goshuin stamp book made in collaboration with JAL, a special edition made by artisans one by one by hand using the Kyo-Yuzen hand-printing technique. It features a design of the main hall of Haneda Shrine, which is characterized by its vermilion paintwork and green roof, and an airplane that can be seen from the shrine in the sky above.

This goshuincho can be purchased at the shrine office or at JAL Shopping. You can also get a JAL collaboration goshuincho at Anamori Inari Shrine, which is located close to Anamori Inari Station and within walking distance of Haneda Shrine, so we recommend visiting both shrines as a set to pray for a safe journey.

Haneda Shrine

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The only rooftop Ferris wheel in Tokyo, "Yamato Kamataen" retains the atmosphere of the Showa era

It's a 10-minute train ride from Haneda Airport. From Keikyu Kamata Station, which is also a popular transfer station, it's another 10-15 minute walk to Tokyu Plaza Kamata, which is directly connected to JR Tokyu Kamata Station.

You can kill time by shopping or eating, but we recommend the rooftop amusement park that has been in operation for over 50 years. This amusement park, called "Yamato Kamataen," has the only rooftop Ferris wheel still standing in Tokyo, and is a beloved landmark of Kamata.

This Ferris wheel was installed in 1968 and was at one point in danger of being closed, but due to voices from local residents who wanted it to remain, it was given a new color scheme and was renovated in 2014.
This Ferris wheel, where old and new coexist, is about 10 meters tall, but because it's on the roof of a building, it offers an outstanding view. If the weather is good, you can even see Mt. Fuji.

In addition to the Ferris wheel, there are a variety of play equipment for children, so it looks like a fun place for the whole family.

Kamata is also known as a gourmet town with many restaurants. It is especially famous for its fried dumplings, so if you visit Kamata, it might be a good idea to try some of the famous dumpling restaurants.

Rooftop cafe

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"Heiwajima Natural Hot Springs" - a great place to relax before or after a late night or early morning flight

The area around Heiwajima Station on the Keikyu Line is home to one of the largest hot spring facilities in Tokyo. Located on the second floor of the complex called BIGFUN Heiwajima, Heiwajima Natural Hot Springs is open all year round, even late at night and early in the morning.

In addition to the natural hot spring salt spring that is said to leave your skin smooth and moist, there are other facilities such as a high-concentration nano-carbonated bubble bath, a jet bath, a high-temperature sauna, and a bedrock bath. The bedrock bath area has a loyly sauna, a unisex bedrock bath, and a bedrock bath for women only. In the sauna, you can also enjoy loyly, which originated in Finland and involves pouring aromatic water onto a heated sauna stove.

There are also great deals available for late night and early morning use, so you can kill time before your late night or early morning flight, and you can relax in the hot springs as soon as you arrive. There are also relaxation rooms with reclining seats where you can take a nap, and there are plenty of free lockers available for your suitcases, so you can be sure of everything.

There is a direct bus between Heiwajima Natural Hot Springs and Haneda Airport, so access is easy.

Heiwajima Natural Hot Springs

"WHAT CAFE" where you can experience different art at each exhibition

Tennozu Isle is a town surrounded by canals, filled with water and greenery. It was once a warehouse district, but was renovated and is now a popular area lined with popular restaurants, cafes, and art facilities.

WHAT CAFE, located along the canal and a 5-minute walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail, exhibits a large number of contemporary art works by artists who are at the forefront of the Japanese art industry. The spacious 800 square meter space is both a gallery space and a cafe.

In the gallery space, works by various artists are exhibited and sold during each session, and workshops and events linked to the exhibition content are held. Enjoy encountering different works every time you visit.

The cafe offers a wide range of drinks including carefully selected coffee, as well as a carefully selected food menu, so you can enjoy a coffee or lunch while appreciating the art.

Tennoz has many galleries and artworks are scattered throughout the city, so you can experience art in familiar places. Even just strolling around the area is sure to stimulate your senses.

WHAT CAFE

Take a little walk and enjoy the view! Viewpoints where you can see planes

If you're going to enjoy the area around the airport, why not visit a viewing spot where you can see the planes? We've chosen a spot surrounded by nature, so try to take a photo of the planes together with the scenery.

Jonanjima Seaside Park is a big hit among airplane enthusiasts!

Jonanjima Seaside Park, located on the edge of Jonanjima in Ota Ward, has an artificial sandy beach that is the third largest in Tokyo Port after the beaches at Odaiba Seaside Park and Kasai Rinkai Park. As it faces the sea route to Haneda Airport and Tokyo Port, you can see planes and ships up close.

In fact, out of all the spots around Haneda Airport for taking photos of airplanes, this spot is famous for being particularly close to the planes. With nothing obstructing your view, you can capture spectacular takeoffs and landings on camera.

At Tsubasa Beach, which boasts a sandy beach that is approximately 440 meters long and a maximum width of approximately 75 meters, you can enjoy walking and playing in the sand.

Ota Market, one of the largest wholesale markets in Japan, is just a five-minute drive away, so we recommend stopping by there as well. Ota Market has seafood restaurants that are open from early in the morning, so why not stop by before or after your flight?

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Jonanjima Seaside Park

Keihinjima Tsubasa Park: Watch planes roaring as they take off and land

Keihinjima Tsubasa Park, located right in front of Runway B at Haneda Airport, is a spot where you can watch planes take off and land from the side. The airport is right across the canal in front of the park, and many planes are parked right in front of you.

The route changes depending on the wind direction, but the sight of the huge planes taking off and landing with a thunderous roar is very impressive, and depending on the timing, you may even be able to see the planes directly above you. Watching the planes take off one after the other makes it seem like time flies by.

You can enjoy not only dynamic views of planes, but also views of planes flying in the crimson sky at dusk and the romantic night view of the airport with its glittering neon lights.

You can also have a BBQ on the lawn area on the premises. If you have time, you can enjoy a BBQ while watching the planes.

Keihinjima Tsubasa Park

"Omori Furusato no Hamabe Park" where you can get a good view of planes circling overhead

Omori Furusato no Hamabe Park, with its white sandy artificial beach, is a park where you can enjoy a resort atmosphere even in the city. It was created with the theme of recreating the former Omori Coast. Here, you can watch planes circling overhead for takeoff and landing.

In addition to the smooth, beautiful artificial sand beach, there is also the "Furusato no Hiroba" (Hometown Square), which is equipped with a large 30-meter roller slide and other play equipment, as well as a beach volleyball court and a futsal court, making it a popular spot for locals to relax.
There is also a rest house on the beach equipped with a rest area, changing rooms, and showers, so you can safely stop by and have fun to your heart's content before your flight.

Omori is known as the birthplace of seaweed farming. The Omori Nori no Furusatokan, located within the park grounds, has a space where you can learn about the history of seaweed farming in Omori, and offers a variety of experiences, so why not stop by here as well?

Omori Hometown Beach Park

There are many hidden spots around Haneda Airport that are surprisingly unknown. There are many hidden spots where you can enjoy a variety of things, such as relaxing in a hot spring, appreciating art, reading in a cafe, and watching airplanes up close. Why not get off at a place or station you've never been to before and explore the area around the airport?

*First posted on April 26, 2023
*Some content was updated on August 21, 2024.

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