Sleeping in Tokyo Narita Airport
Overview
Tokyo Narita Airport can work well for a daytime nap, but the picture changes considerably overnight. During operating hours, travellers have found couches, armrest-free seating, tatami-style rest space and other places where you can stretch out. Overnight, however, much of Terminals 1 and 2 closes and sleepers are restricted to the floors that remain open. Terminal 3 is open 24 hours, while only the lower floors of Terminals 1 and 2 remain accessible overnight. If you want uninterrupted sleep, Narita also has airside nap rooms during the day and a 24-hour capsule hotel before security at Terminal 2.
There’s a few areas to sleep on the 1st floor but its all hard surfaces or chairs.” (Traveller review, June 2026)
Can You Sleep in Tokyo Narita Airport Overnight?
Yes, but don’t expect to remain wherever you found a comfortable spot during the day.
In Terminal 1, the 1st floor and B1F remain open 24 hours, while the upper floors are generally accessible from 5:00 AM to midnight. A June 2026 traveller reported being moved from a comfortable 5th-floor rest area to the 1st floor at about 11:00 PM and being allowed back upstairs at 5:00 AM. A May 2024 traveller similarly reported that the departure areas were cleared at night and sleepers had to move to the 1st floor near the Visitor Service Center.
In Terminal 2, B1F, the 1st floor and 2nd floor remain accessible overnight; the 3rd and 4th floors are generally open from 5:00 AM to midnight. Terminal 3’s 1st and 2nd floors remain accessible 24 hours.
Don’t count on staying after security overnight. The more comfortable airside rest areas are useful for daytime layovers, but overnight travellers should be prepared to sleep before security once departure areas close.
Sleepability Verdict
Sleepability: Tolerable
Narita has some genuinely good places to rest during the day, including couches, armrest-free seating and an unusual tatami-style rest area. Overnight sleepers have a much less comfortable selection. Recent Terminal 1 reviews describe being moved downstairs to harder chairs and surfaces, with noise and bright lighting making sleep difficult.
The airport’s saving grace is its range of paid alternatives. Airside nap rooms provide actual beds during operating hours, while the Nine Hours capsule hotel at Terminal 2 is open around the clock.
The first time, I had to move because the people around me talked too loudly, and the second time, the people near me started playing hard rock music on a bluetooth speaker.” (Traveller review, March 2023)
Traveller Reality Check
Based on recent Sleeping in Airports traveller reviews, these are the most frequently reported advantages and drawbacks of sleeping at Tokyo Narita Airport.
Sleep Advantages
- Couches available during the day
- Some armrest-free seating
- Airside tatami rest area
- 24-hour terminal areas
- Paid nap rooms and capsules
Sleep Drawbacks
- Comfortable areas close overnight
- Overnight sleepers may be moved
- Harder landside seating
- Bright lighting
- Noise from other travellers
- Overnight cleaning and maintenance
Best Places to Sleep
The renovated 5th floor reopened in April 2026 with a Japanese-style relaxation area and several types of seating. A June 2026 traveller found plenty of couches and a section with more private spaces suitable for sleeping during operating hours. This is a daytime and evening option rather than an overnight one. The traveller was moved downstairs at about 11:00 PM and could not return until 5:00 AM.
Seating: Couches and other lounge seating
Noise: Bring earplugs
Lighting: Eye mask recommended
Temperature: Comfortable in the June 2026 review
Terminal 1, Landside, 1st Floor, near the Visitor Service Center
This is the main fallback reported by Terminal 1 overnight sleepers once the upper departure floors close. Several reviews describe sleepers being directed or restricted to the 1st floor overnight.
Comfort is hit-or-miss. Travellers have found benches and some armrest-free seating, but a June 2026 review described the available overnight choices as mostly hard surfaces and chairs. Earlier travellers also reported bright lighting and noise from other people.
Seating: Benches, chairs and hard surfaces
Noise: Variable, sometimes noisy
Lighting: Bright
Temperature: Variable
Terminal 1, Landside, 1st Floor, North Wing
A 2022 traveller who asked a guard where to sleep was directed to the North Wing of the 1st floor, where several other overnight travellers were already using the benches. More recent reviews continue to confirm that the 1st floor is where Terminal 1 sleepers end up overnight, although the exact area used may vary.
A traveller described a large flat tatami sitting area with enough room for several people to lie down. Nearby were more than 15 comfortable armchairs, with charging available at the seating. Toilets and a children’s play area were also nearby. This is useful for a daytime nap or long connection after passport control, but it is not an overnight option because the airside departure area closes.
Seating: Tatami floor area and comfortable armchairs
Power: Available near the armchairs
Terminal 3 remains accessible 24 hours, making it more straightforward for overnight access than the upper floors of Terminals 1 and 2. Sleeping comfort is less certain. A 2022 traveller found simple chairs in the food court and ultimately used a sleeping bag on the floor behind some lockers. That review also described lights remaining on all night and boarding announcements beginning around 5:00 AM. Treat Terminal 3 as a reliable place to remain overnight rather than a reliable place to find a comfortable bed-like seat.
Seating: Mostly chairs; floor as backup
Noise: Early-morning announcements reported
Lighting: Bright overnight
Airport Sleeper Essentials
Cots
Narita Airport does not currently advertise cots for stranded travellers. Don’t count on temporary beds being available during a cancellation or missed connection.
Food Available Overnight
You won’t be completely stranded for food overnight, but the 24-hour choices are before security.
- Terminal 1, Landside, B1F
Lawson is open 24 hours. - Terminal 2, Landside, B1F
7-Eleven is open 24 hours. Yoshinoya also operates 24 hours. - Terminal 3, Landside, 2nd Floor
Lawson and Matsuya are open 24 hours.
Most after-security restaurants and shops close at night, so buy anything you need before settling in if you will be sleeping airside until the departure areas close.
Luggage Storage
Coin-operated lockers are available before security in all three terminals, including the lower floors that are useful to overnight travellers. Daily-rate lockers start at ¥400 for a small locker, while some Terminal 2 B1F and Terminal 3 2F lockers use hourly pricing. Staffed baggage-storage counters are also available, but they are not open throughout the night. For an overnight sleep, lockers are the more practical option.
Showers
Narita has both before- and after-security shower facilities, but they are not open overnight.
- Terminal 1, Landside, Central Building, 2nd Floor
Eight shower rooms are available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with last reception at 7:30 PM. - Terminal 1, Airside, Central Building, 3rd Floor
Shower rooms and private nap rooms with showers are available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. - Terminal 2, Airside, Satellite, 3rd Floor
Shower rooms and private nap rooms are available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM. - Nine Hours Narita Airport at Terminal 2 also sells shower-only access 24 hours a day.
See the Tokyo Narita Airport Guide for additional lounge shower options.
Airport Lounges with Sleep Facilities
Most Narita lounges have standard lounge seating rather than dedicated sleeping facilities.
The Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge and First Class Lounge in Terminal 2 have designated rest areas, but they are not overnight facilities. Other lounges may be useful for a daytime rest or shower, but should not be treated as sleeping alternatives.
See our Tokyo Narita Airport Guide for the complete lounge list and current access information.
Airport Hotels, Sleep Pods & Cabins
Narita Airport Nap Rooms
Terminal 1: Airside, Central Building, 3rd Floor, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Terminal 2: Airside, Satellite, 3rd Floor, 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Private nap rooms are available after security for international passengers in Terminals 1 and 2. Single and twin rooms include showers and are rented for short stays during the day and evening.
These are useful for a long daytime connection but cannot be used for an overnight stay.
Nine Hours Narita Airport
Location: Terminal 2, Landside, B1F, Parking P2
The capsule hotel has a 24-hour front desk and check-in, making it the airport’s most useful paid option for an overnight stay without travelling away from Narita. Day use is also available for shorter naps, starting at ¥1,500 for the first hour and ¥500 for each additional hour. Shower-only access costs ¥1,000 for up to one hour.
Narita Tobu Hotel Airport
Location: Near the airport, approximately 0.6 mi (1.0 km).
Hotel Nikko Narita
Location: Near the airport, approximately 0.9 mi (1.4 km).
Marroad International Hotel Narita
Location: Near the airport, approximately 1.0 mi (1.6 km).
ANA Crowne Plaza Narita by IHG
Location: Near the airport, approximately 1.4 mi (2.3 km).
Safety & Security
Traveller reviews frequently mention security or police patrols in the overnight areas. One Terminal 1 sleeper in 2023 specifically described regular security patrols while sleeping on the benches. You may also be approached by security when areas close for the night. This is generally part of moving travellers from closing departure floors into the sections of the terminal that remain open overnight. Wherever you’re resting overnight, expect security guards to check your ID and boarding pass.
Security presence does not mean you should leave belongings unattended. Keep passports, phones and other valuables secured to you, and keep your luggage immediately beside you while sleeping.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Quick Note
Airport conditions change regularly. This guide is based on airport information and traveller reviews, but seating, terminal access, operating hours, security procedures and sleeping conditions can change. Use this guide as a starting point and be prepared for conditions to differ when you arrive.
Help Keep This Guide Current
Have you slept at Narita recently? We’re particularly interested in whether Terminal 1 overnight sleepers are still moved to the 1st floor, what the current overnight seating is like in Terminals 2 and 3, and whether the tatami rest area near Gate 81 is still available. Share your experience, sleeping spots and photos to help the next tired traveller.