Don’t Bother Pre-Registering Through The Visit Japan Website
Once we landed at Narita International, we went through the Customs line. It was long, but went fairly quickly. I had filled out our trip info on the Visit Japan website a couple of weeks prior. However, it was kind of a hassle trying to access the QR code since I was trying to also figure out my Airalo SIM card. Therefore, we had to fill out the paper cards while standing in line, which was kind of a pain. My tip is to just fill out the physical Customs card that the airline attendants hand out during the flight because you have a lot of time to complete it on the plane. I thought the online form would save time, but when I tried to show the QR code (which I eventually accessed) to the person at the counter, he was not interested and only wanted to see the paper form. Also, there was not a shorter line for those who registered online, so I do not see the point of doing this (at least for now).
Best Transportation Option From Narita Airport to Hilton Tokyo Bay
After retrieving our luggage, we headed to the bus counter with yellow signage to purchase tickets for the Airport Limousine. We tried to purchase tickets at the machine, but it rejected our credit card. After standing in a short line at the counter, we told the person that we wanted to go to Tokyo Disney Resort with Hilton Tokyo Bay as our stop. Thankfully, our credit card worked at the counter. The tickets were 2300 yen (<$15 each). The employee then directed us to go to stop 10, just outside the doors. I appreciated the clear signage and that there were markings on the ground to show where to stand while waiting. Japan is nothing if not efficient.
The name Airport Limousine may be misleading, because it is actually just a nice shuttle bus. They stored all of our luggage underneath the bus and we were on our way. Using the Airport Limousine is so convenient and easy if you are headed to the Tokyo Disney Resort Area. (It can also take you to various stops in Tokyo as well). I think it might be overwhelming if you have to navigate the subway system for the first time straight out of the airport while lugging all of your luggage. It is also much cheaper than private transportation. However, the key is to make sure that the Airport Limousine will be operating at the time you need it. For instance, it only runs until about 6 p.m. from Narita to Tokyo Disney. So check the online schedule beforehand to see if it will work for you.
Also, I chose not to buy the tickets online beforehand because I was not sure if our plane would be on time, or how long it would take to get through Customs. I did not want to feel stressed if we could not make a reserved bus time, so it was easier to just go to the counter and buy tickets for the next bus.
Hilton Tokyo Bay
Hilton Tokyo Bay Beds
We were surprised at how spacious our Deluxe Ocean View room was. I liked that the bed set-up had a twin, a king and another twin. This allowed our kids to each have their own bed. One warning is that the mattresses were very firm. I personally prefer a firmer mattress, but even I thought these mattresses were too hard!
I liked the sleek headboard that allowed us all to easily charge our devices. (Japan uses the same electrical outlets as the U.S.)
The ocean view was quite impressive. It almost felt like we were on a cruise.
Tokyo Hilton Bay Amenities
There was an impressive array of slippers to choose from.
Here is D modelling the pajamas provided by the hotel. I tried it on, but it felt too heavy for me to feel comfortable.
The bathroom had plenty of toothbrushes/toothpaste, combs, razors, etc. n tried a bidet for the first time, so that was exciting. There is a water bottle refill station located on each floor. We also found the Lawson’s convenience store in the lobby very convenient for breakfast (more on that later).
Hilton Tokyo Bay Final Thoughts
While it would have been nice to stay in a Disney Hotel that offers “Happy Entry” (15 minutes before official opening), I was happy with our stay at the Hilton. The staff was friendly, and the room was spacious, clean and quiet. It offered easy access to DisneySea and was simple to access from Narita. Final Verdict: Definitely Recommend!