Keisei Skyliner to JR Yamanote Line at Nippori Station
How to change from the Keisei Skyliner, coming from Narita Airport, to the JR Yamanote Line at Nippori Station. Use the JR transfer gate inside the station; about 2–4 minutes.
Step by step
- 1Keisei platform
Get off and go up to the Keisei concourse.
- 2Keisei concourse
Head for the JR transfer gate. Do not go out through the North Gate or the South Gate.
Look for this signJRのりかえ口Transfer to JR LinesThe North and South Gates lead outside the station. - 3JR transfer gate
Go through the transfer gate and follow the signs for the Yamanote Line.
Look for this sign山手線Yamanote Line - 4JR platform
Go down to your platform. Check whether your train goes toward Ueno and Tokyo or toward Ikebukuro and Shinjuku.
Good to know
- Your Skyliner ticket covers Keisei only. The JR part is charged separately: an IC card is easiest.
Which platform?
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Questions
Should I get off the Skyliner at Nippori or Ueno?
Nippori if you are changing to JR. The transfer gate is inside the station, while Keisei Ueno is a separate station a short walk from JR Ueno.
How long is the transfer from the Skyliner to the Yamanote Line at Nippori?
About 2–4 minutes, or about 5 minutes with large luggage.