How to Go to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (2023 Info)

Wondering how to go to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea from Shinjuku, Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, Tokyo Station and Asakusa? Should you take a bus or train?

In this guide, I’m going to share with you the best and easiest way of getting to Tokyo Disney Resort (Disneyland and DisneySea). I will let you know which public transportation (bus or train) is best to get to these 2 Disney parks.

For your convenience, I’ll list travel times and travel costs to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea so you can plan ahead to save time and money.

Pro-tip

Remember go to this website to buy your Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea tickets. This will help you avoid long queues and you just need to scan the QR code with your smartphone to enter the park. Very convenient!

How to Go to Tokyo Disneyland

1. From Shinjuku

Take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Station. From there, you transfer to the JR Keiyo Line and take the train to Maihama Station. At Maihama Station, you go out of South Exit and walk for 5 minutes to Tokyo Disneyland. The total travel time is about 45 minutes, and the one-way trip costs 400 yen.

➔ Refer here to know how to walk to the Disney park from Maihama Station.

2. From Haneda Airport (3 Methods)

i. By Bus

The first method is to take Airport Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disneyland. You can board the bus at Bus Stop No.5 (Terminal 1 and Terminal 3) or Bus Stop No.6 (Terminal 2). It takes roughly 40 minutes to reach the theme park and the one-way ticket costs 1,000 yen (adult) and 500 yen (child).

ii. By Train

1. Catch the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station.
2. Alight at Hamamatsucho Station and then switch to the JR Yamanote Line.
3. Take the JR Yamanote Line from Hamamatsucho Station to Tokyo Station.
4. Get off the train at Tokyo Station and then change to the JR Keiyo Line/ JR Musashino Line.
5. Catch the JR Keiyo Line/ JR Musashino Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama Station.
6. When you leave the train at Maihama Station, look for the South Exit.
7. It only takes you about 5 minutes’ walk to Tokyo Disneyland from Maihama Station, South Exit.
8. The travel duration is around 65 minutes to reach Tokyo Disneyland and one-way fare is 880 yen.

➔ Refer here to know how to walk to the Disney park from Maihama Station.

iii. By Private Car Transfer

The last method is to book a private car transfer here, which is the easiest way to reach Tokyo Disneyland. Ideal for groups traveling with small children, the elderly or with a lot of luggage.

3. From Narita Airport (3 Options)

i. By Bus

Take Airport Limousine Bus from Narita Airport to Tokyo Disneyland. You can take the bus at Bus Stop No.5 (Terminal 1), Bus Stop No.12 (Terminal 2) or Bus Stop No. 6 (Terminal 3). It takes about 80 minutes to get there, and the single trip fare is 1,900 yen (adult)/ 950 yen (child).

This is the best way to reach there as this is a direct airport bus service between Narita and Tokyo Disneyland.

Bus Info:
Bus service between Narita Airport and Disneyland

ii. By Train

The second option is you can board the Keisei Skyliner train from Narita Airport. But you need to transfer trains 2 times before reaching Disneyland. For me, this is not the good way to reach there. If you plan to take a train to Disneyland, here’s a guide for you.

iii. By Private Car Transfer

For the last option, you have the private car transfer. This is definitely the easiest and less stressful way to get to Tokyo Disneyland as it will take you directly to your destination.

More so, this private car service is suitable for groups of friends or families with kids and the elderly with many luggage. You can check the private car transfer price here.

4. From Tokyo Station

1. Take the JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama Station (15 minutes, 220 yen).
2. Alight at Maihama Station and then go out of South Exit.
3. From the South Exit, just walk for about 5 minutes, and then you’ll see the Tokyo Disneyland.

➔ Refer here to know how to walk to the Disney park from Maihama Station.

5. From Asakusa

1. Catch the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Asakusa Station to Ueno Station.
2. Alight at Ueno Station and then transfer to the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
3. Board the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line from Ueno Station to Hatchobori Station.
4. Get down from train at Hatchobori Station and then change to the JR Keiyo Line.
5. Hop on the JR Keiyo Line from Hatchobori Station to Maihama Station.
6. At Maihama Station, you should head for the South Exit and then walk to Disneyland for around 5 minutes.
7. The trip take around 40 minutes and costs 420 yen.

➔ Refer here to know how to walk to the Disney park from Maihama Station.

Walk from Maihama Station to Tokyo Disneyland

The JR Maihama Station is the nearest train station to Tokyo Disneyland. After arriving at Maihama Station, it is a 5-minute walk away.

So, let me show you how to walk to Tokyo Disneyland after reaching Maihama Station in 6 simple steps.

1. When you reach Maihama Station, you should go out of South Exit. After exiting the ticket gate of Maihama Station (South Exit), turn right towards Tokyo Disneyland.

2. Follow the crowd and go straight.

3. At this point, you should turn left.

4. Continue straight and turn right.

5. Go straight to the end and turn left. After turning left, you will find the entrance to Disneyland.

6. This is the entrance gate to Tokyo Disneyland. 😊

Don’t forget to book your Tokyo Disneyland tickets here to help you skip the long lines at the ticket counter. After booking your tickets online, you will receive an electronic tickets (e-tickets) that allows you to enter the park directly.

How to Get to Tokyo DisneySea

1. From Shinjuku

Board the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Station. Get off at the station and take the JR Keiyo Line to Maihama Station (40 minutes, 400 yen). From Maihama Station South Exit, take the Disney Resort Monorail from Resort Gateway Station to Tokyo DisneySea Station (9 minutes, 260 yen).

➔ Refer here to know how to transfer from Maihama Station to the theme park.

2. From Haneda Airport (3 Options)

i. By Bus

Take the Airport Limousine Bus at Haneda Airport (Bus Stop 5 – Terminals 1 & 3 / Bus Stop 6 – Terminal 2) which will take you directly to Tokyo DisneySea. The bus takes about 46 minutes to get to DisneySea and costs 1000 yen (adult) / 500 yen (child).

This is the best option because it is cheaper and provides direct transportation.

ii. By Train

For the second option, you can take the train, but you will need to transfer trains 3 times to get there. So, I don’t think it’s a good choice. If you’re wondering which train lines can take you from the airport to DisneySea, here’s a guide you can use.

1. Hop aboard the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station.
2. Hop off the train at Hamamatsucho Station and then change to the JR Yamanote Line.
3. Take the JR Yamanote Line from Hamamatsucho Station to Tokyo Station.
4. Alight at Tokyo Station, and then transfer to the JR Keiyo Line/ JR Musashino Line.
5. Board the JR Keiyo Line/ JR Musashino Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama Station.
6. The trains take about 60 minutes to go to Maihama Station and costs 880 yen.
7. When you reach Maihama Station, you should leave the South Exit and then heading toward the Resort Gateway Station.
8. From the Resort Gateway Station, take the Disney Resort Monorail to Tokyo DisneySea Station (9 minutes, 260 yen).

➔ Refer here to know how to transfer from Maihama Station to the theme park.

iii. By Private Car Transfer

The easiest way to get to DisneySea is by private car. The best part of taking the private car transfer is you can sit back and relax and wait for your arrival at DisneySea.

This private transfer service is suitable for families traveling with children or even the elderly or for group travelers with a lot of heavy luggage. You can see the price of private car transfer here.

3. From Narita Airport (3 Methods)

i. By Bus

Take Airport Limousine Bus from Narita Airport (Bus Stop No.5 – Terminal 1/ Bus Stop No.12 – Terminal 2)/ Bus Stop No. 6 – Terminal 3) to DisneySea. The journey takes about 80 minutes, and the bus fare is 1,900 yen (adult) / 950 yen (child).

This is the best transportation option for those looking for an affordable and direct way to get from the airport to DisneySea.

ii. By Train

Other than the first method, you can also take the train to DisneySea. But compared to method 1, it is more expensive. Also, you need to change trains 3 times that only go to DisneySea. So it is not recommended to go by train. Here’s how to take the trains to DisneySea from the airport.

1. Catch the Keisei Skyliner from Narita Airport to Nippori Station.
2. Get off the train at Nippori Station and then switch to the JR Yamanote Line.
3. Hop on the JR Yamanote Line from Nippori Station to Tokyo Station.
4. Hop off the train at Tokyo Station, and then change to the JR Keiyo Line/ JR Musashino Line.
5. Take the JR Keiyo Line/ JR Musashino Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama Station.
6. The one-way journey takes about 75 minutes and the total train fare is 2,900 yen.
7. Once you arrive at Maihama Station, you should head for the South Exit and then walk to Resort Gateway Station.
8. From there, you can hop aboard the Disney Resort Monorail to Tokyo DisneySea Station (9 minutes, 260 yen).

➔ Refer here to know how to transfer from Maihama Station to the theme park.

iii. By Private Car Transfer

Do you want a hassle-free transfer from Narita Airport to DisneySea? You can book the private car service that can take you directly there. This is great for those who carry a lot of heavy luggage.

4. From Tokyo Station

1. Board the JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama Station (15 minutes, 220 yen).
2. Once you reach Maihama Station, remember to go out of South Exit and then heading toward the Resort Gateway Station.
3. Then, take the Disney Resort Monorail from Resort Gateway Station to Tokyo DisneySea Station (9 minutes, 260 yen).

➔ Refer here to know how to transfer from Maihama Station to the theme park.

5. From Asakusa

1. Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Asakusa Station to Ueno Station.
2. Get down from the train at Ueno Station and then change to the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
3. Hop on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line from Ueno Station to Hatchobori Station.
4. Get off the train at Hatchobori Station and then switch to the JR Keiyo Line.
5. Catch the JR Keiyo Line from Hatchobori Station to Maihama Station.
6. It takes around 40 minutes and costs 420 yen by trains.
7. At Maihama Station, you should head for the South Exit and then walk to Resort Gateway Station.
8. From there, you just need to board the Disney Resort Monorail to Tokyo DisneySea Station (9 minutes, 260 yen).

➔ Refer here to know how to transfer from Maihama Station to the theme park.

Take Disney Resort Monorail from Maihama Station to Tokyo DisneySea

When you arrive at Maihama Station, you should look for the South Exit which gives you direct access to the Resort Gateway Station. So, here’s a detailed guide on how to transfer from Maihama Station to Disneysea.

1. Turn left at the South Exit of Maihama Station and walk towards Resort Gateway Station for less than 1 minute.

2.This is the direction you will walk to the Resort Gateway Station.

3. Purchase your Disney Resort Monorail tickets at the Resort Gateway Station.

The one-way monorail fares are 260 yen for adult (Age 12 and above) and 130 yen for child (Age 6 to 11).

Don’t worry, if you don’t know how to buy monorail tickets using the ticket vending machines at the station, you can ask the friendly staff there. They are always standby to help you and they can also speak fluent English.

If you have a Suica card then you don’t need to buy a monorail ticket as you can use it to board the monorail directly.

4. After purchasing a monorail ticket, you can take the monorail to Tokyo DisneySea Station. Simply scan your monorail ticket or Suica card at the gate at Resort Gateway Station.

5. Note that the Disney Resort Monorail operates in one direction only. Therefore, the travel time from Resort Gateway Station to Tokyo DisneySea Station is approximately 9 minutes.

Monorail Operating Time:
6:31 AM – 11:30 PM

6. When you arrive at Tokyo DisneySea Station, turn left after the exit gate. Then you’ll find the main entrance to DisneySea just ahead.

7. You will see this huge earth structure at the main entrance.

Also, before entering the park, don’t forget to take some pretty pictures at the main entrance with Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and more.

DisneySea tickets can be purchased at the theme park ticket counters, but expect long queues, especially in the morning.

Tip: Visit this website to buy your DisneySea tickets before you go so you can go straight to the park with your digital tickets on your phone. Save time and less-hassle!

Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Hope this guide was useful to you and helped you get to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea with ease.

Have a great trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea!

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