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Flying out of Narita Airport Terminal 3? Get the inside scoop on its compact duty-free shops, convenient vending machine offerings, and limited dining choices. Plan ahead for a hassle-free departure!
Tokyo Narita International Airport Terminal 3
Duty-Free, Facilities, Restaurants & Food Guide
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The grand finale of any Tokyo trip often happens in the airport's duty-free zone, a last chance to grab souvenirs or treats before heading home.
Tokyo's Narita International Airport boasts three terminals: 1, 2, and 3. If you're flying with certain budget airlines, you'll likely find yourself departing from Terminal 3, whether you planned for it or not.
Since Terminal 1 and 2 are usually the main hubs, many travelers wonder what to expect from Terminal 3.
Today, we're giving you the full lowdown on all the facilities available in Narita Airport Terminal 3's departure duty-free area!
Let's start with an overall map of Narita International Airport Terminal 3.
As you can see from the map, Terminal 3 is quite compact, featuring only about five main facilities.
Specifically, you'll find a duty-free shop near Gates 151, 154, and 155, and a restaurant area close to Gates 152 and 153. These are the only staffed shops in Terminal 3.
Let's dive into each one!
First up, let's explore the Terminal 3 duty-free shops.
Once you clear immigration, these shops will be the first ones you encounter.
The duty-free area is divided into three main sections: one for perfumes and cosmetics, another for liquor and tobacco, and a third for sweets and souvenirs.
Even at an early hour, around 9 AM, the duty-free shops were remarkably quiet with very few customers.
Next, let's look at the convenience facilities and food options.
While Terminal 3 doesn't have a traditional staffed convenience store, it does feature a unique setup: vending machines branded as a convenience store.
These machines offer a surprisingly wide array of items, from snacks and bread to simple ready-to-eat meals, making them quite interesting to browse.
You can find meal replacements like sandwiches, onigiri (rice balls), and convenience store pastries. They also stock popular Japanese snacks and desserts like Alfort chocolates and nama chocolate.
The prices are quite comparable to convenience stores in the city, so if you have any leftover Japanese yen, this is a decent spot to spend it.
Now, let's move on to the dining options. Terminal 3 has two main restaurants.
The first restaurant is LAT25, a cafe that opens at 9 AM.
They offer beverages, including simple alcoholic drinks like beer, and light meals. It's a good choice if you're looking for a quick and easy bite.
The second dining spot is Mitsumoto Cafe and Teppanyaki.
Operating under the Mitsumoto name, it functions more like a food court, offering two distinct menus.
For beverages, you'll find about 10 options, including drip coffee and matcha lattes, with prices ranging from ~$3 to ~$5, which is a bit on the pricier side.
At the Teppanyaki section, you can enjoy yakisoba, modern yaki (okonomiyaki variation), steak, and alcoholic drinks.
However, be prepared for the cost: yakisoba is around ~$15, Wagyu steak ~$42, and beer ranges from ~$5 to ~$8. These prices are quite steep.
Therefore, we highly recommend sticking to just a drink here, and ideally, having your main meal before you pass through security. You'll thank us later!
As frequent users of budget airlines, we often find ourselves at Narita Airport Terminal 3, and each time, we're struck by its rather minimalist facilities.
Of course, there are perks: it's less crowded, and the airport fees are generally cheaper. However, the downside is that there isn't much to do or see.
So, if you find yourself needing to use Terminal 3, we strongly advise eating in the check-in area before you go through security, as there are more dining options there.
Security checks usually don't take too long, so if you arrive at the immigration gate about an hour after checking in, you should have no problem making your flight!
The Terminal 3 duty-free shops consist of three main areas: one selling perfumes and cosmetics, another offering alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, and a third for souvenirs like sweets. These shops are the first things you'll see after clearing immigration.
In the Terminal 3 departure area, there's Café LAT25, which opens at 9 AM, and two Mitsumoto establishments: a café and a teppanyaki restaurant. At Mitsumoto, drinks range from ~$3 to ~$5, yakisoba is about ~$15, Wagyu steak is about ~$42, and beer ranges from ~$5 to ~$8.
While there isn't a staffed convenience store in Terminal 3, there are vending machines labeled as convenience stores. These machines offer a variety of convenient meals and snacks, such as sandwiches, onigiri (rice balls), convenience store bread, and popular sweets and desserts, all at prices similar to those found in city convenience stores.
Since the restaurants within Terminal 3 are expensive, it's advisable to eat before clearing immigration. As it takes about an hour from check-in to immigration, it's recommended to have your meal in the check-in area before heading to the immigration gates.
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