Central Japan Airport
Central Japan International Airport Centrair (’†•”‹ó`, Chūbu Kūkō, airport code: NGO), just outside Nagoya, is Japan's fourth most important international airport after Tokyo's Narita Airport and Haneda Airport and Osaka's Kansai Airport.
Constructed on a man-made island in the Bay of Ise, Central Japan Airport was opened in February 2005 in time for the Expo 2005 Aichi, taking over all international and most domestic air traffic formerly handled by Nagoya's Komaki Airport. It is one of Japan's most convenient and pleasant airports, offering a wide range of shopping and dining opportunities that even include a public bath and a Boeing museum.
The airport consists of a two terminal buildings. Terminal 1 is the main terminal for domestic and international flights by most airlines, while terminal 2 is a smaller terminal for use by discount airlines. It takes 5-10 minutes to walk between the two terminals.
Just next to terminal 2 stands the Flight of Dreams shopping and dining complex which exhibits the first-ever manufactured Boeing 787 airplane and is themed after Seattle where the headquarters of Boeing were originally located. Besides Seattle-themed shops and restaurants, the complex contains a children-friendly museum about (Boeing) airplanes. Japanese companies contributed greatly towards the development of the Boeing 787 aircraft.
Getting there and around
Central Japan Airport is located about 40 kilometers south of Nagoya. It is conveniently connected with Nagoya and various places across central Japan by public transportation. For access to Nagoya Station, the train is the fastest and cheapest option.
Most transportation options arrive at and depart from the Access Plaza which is located adjacent to Terminal 1 or a 5-10 minute walk from Terminal 2.
By train
The one way journey between Nagoya Station and Central Japan Airport by Meitetsu Railway takes 30 minutes and costs 980 yen by non-reserved seat and 1430 yen by reserved seat. The airport trains also provide direct connections to Inuyama and Gifu City. To reach Toyohashi, a transfer of trains is required at Jingu-mae Station.
Several types of trains run between the airport and central Nagoya: Myu Sky limited express trains carry only reserved seats while limited express trains carry both reserved and non-reserved seats. All other types of trains, such as express and local trains, carry only non-reserved seats and are distinctly slower than the limited express trains (about 45 minutes). There are multiple departures every hour.
The Japan Rail Pass is not valid on Meitetsu trains.
By bus
Buses operate between the airport and several locations around Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and the surrounding prefectures. In particular, there is a bus connecting the airport with Sakae in central Nagoya every two hours (40-60 minutes, 1500 yen one way).
By taxi
A taxi ride into central Nagoya costs about 15,000 yen.
By boat to Tsu
High-speed boats connect the airport with the city of Tsu in Mie Prefecture across the Bay of Ise roughly every 1-2 hours. The one way ride takes 45 minutes and costs 2980 yen.
Hours and Fees
Flight of Dreams
Hours
Flight Park (museum): 10:00 to 17:00
Closed
Admission
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Links and Resources
Hotels around Nagoya
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Centrair HotelOffering direct access to Chubu Centrair International Airport, Centrair Hotel features simple Western-style rooms with WiFi access. Currency exchange and luggage storage services are offered at the 24-hour front desk. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Nightwear and toothbrush sets are provided for all guests. The private bathroom comes with a separate room for a toilet and bathtub. Photocopying and ironing services are offered at the front desk. Drink vending machines are on-site. Cosmos Restaurant serves a buffet with Western dishes for breakfast and lunch. Hotel Centrair is only a 1-minute walk from the Central Japan International Airport Station on the Meitetsu line. Nagoya Station is a 40-minute train ride away.View on Booking.com -
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Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya, Chubu International AirportSet in Tokoname, Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya, Chubu International Airport provides a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar. The accommodation features free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room has a private bathroom. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A buffet, ? la carte or American breakfast is available every morning at the property. You can play billiards at Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya, Chubu International Airport. Nagoya is 36 km from the accommodation, while Ise is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Chubu Airport, a few steps from Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya, Chubu International Airport.View on Booking.com -
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J Hotel RinkuSituated in Tokoname, 29 km from Nippon Gaishi Hall, J Hotel Rinku features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a restaurant. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms include a desk. The rooms in J Hotel Rinku are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Aeon Mall Atsuta is 35 km from J Hotel Rinku, while Nagoya Station is 37 km from the property. Chubu Centrair International Airport is 5 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Route-Inn Tokoname EkimaeOnly a 3-minute walk from Tokoname Station on the Meitetsu Tokoname Line, Hotel Route-Inn Tokoname Ekimae offers modern accommodations with a flat-screen TV and a video-on-demand system. Guests can rent laptops at the front desk and relax in the spacious public baths. Free WiFi is available in all areas. The contemporary rooms at the Tokoname Route-Inn are furnished with amenities from a flat-screen TV and a fridge, to nightwear and toiletries. An air humidifier and extra pillows are available on request at the reception desk. The Chubu Centrair Airport is a 5-minute train ride from the hotel. Nagoya Station is a 30-minute train ride. Massages can be enjoyed for a fee, and free-use internet PCs can be found at the lobby. Facilities at the Tokoname Ekimae Route-Inn include a launderette and drink vending machines. A free breakfast buffet is served from 06:30-09:00 at Hanachaya, which becomes Japanese-style bar Hana Hana Tei serving drinks and Japanese favourites in the evening.View on Booking.com -
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HOTEL R9 The Yard TokonameHOTEL R9 The Yard Tokoname is set in Tokoname, within 32 km of Aeon Mall Atsuta and 35 km of Nagoya Station. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Nippon Gaishi Hall. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At HOTEL R9 The Yard Tokoname every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Oasis 21 is 36 km from the accommodation, while Nagoya Castle is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Chubu Centrair International Airport, 6 km from HOTEL R9 The Yard Tokoname.View on Booking.com -
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Comfort Hotel Central International AirportOffering direct access to Chubu Centrair International Airport, Comfort Hotel Central International Airport welcomes guests with a cup of coffee, and treats them to free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast buffet from 6 am to 9 am. Free parking is available during your stay. Facilities include drinks vending machines and a launderette. Air-conditioned rooms are stylishly decorated in neutral colours and feature an LCD TV, and a refrigerator. They come with a fully equipped bathroom, and nightwear is provided. A coin-launderette is on site and photocopying services are offered at the front desk. A free breakfast buffet with a selection of bread rolls, scrambled eggs and rice are served at the lounge space. Comfort Hotel Central International Airport is a 35-minute ride on the ƒÊSKY Limited Express from Nagoya Station by Meitetsu Line and a 1-hour train ride from Nagoya Castle.View on Booking.com -
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TUBE SqConveniently located inside Chubu Centrair International Airport, TUBE Sq offers air-conditioned capsule rooms. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi access in public areas. There are shared toilets and showers at this property. Free bath amenities such as shampoo, hair conditioner and body soap are provided for guests to use. Other facilities include a safety deposit box and hairdryer. There is a designated smoking area on site. There is a drinks vending machine on site. Guests at TUBE Sq can access a variety of souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes located in Chubu Centrair International Airport within a 10-minute walk. Centrair Japan Intl Airport Station is only a 2-minute walk away from the property. Nagoya Station is a 30-minute train ride away from Centrair Japan Intl Airport Station. Nagoya Castle is a 55-minute drive north, and Ise Grand Shrine is approximately a 2-hour drive away.View on Booking.com -
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Spring Sunny Hotel Nagoya Tokoname ekimaeSpring Sunny Hotel Nagoya Tokoname ekimae is just a 5-minute train ride from Chubu Centrair Airport, and a 5-minute walk to the pottery promenade. The hotel features a restaurant, artificial hot spring manekiyu and free WiFi in all areas. Guest rooms are fitted with a fridge, coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The hotel offers free parking on site. A massage service is available upon request. And a relaxation room with manga on the first basement floor. Camellia restaurant serves a variety of Japanese and Western dishes. The closest train station is Meitetsu Tokoname Station which is a 1-minute walk from the property. 30-40 minutes by car to Nagashima Spa Land, Port of Nagoya Aquarium, Legoland and Minamichita Beachland. Nagoya Station is a 30-minute train ride away.View on Booking.com -
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Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No 2Situated within 34 km of Nippon Gaishi Hall and 37 km of Aeon Mall Atsuta, Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No 2 features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokoname. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No 2. Nagoya Station is 39 km from the accommodation, while Oasis 21 is 41 km from the property. Chubu Centrair International Airport is a few steps away.View on Booking.com
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