Not too many travelers encounter layovers longer than 4 or 5 hours en route to their final destinations.
But when one is traveling from the U.S. to exotic or lesser known cities in the Orient, chances are that you may end up connecting in an airport like Tokyo's Narita on a layover as long as 7 hours. Fear not, the Japanese have done it again with their efficiency and excellent planning.
A hidden treasure for weary travelers are the inexpensive dayrooms found on the 3rd floor of the Central Building in Terminal 1 and on the 3rd floor of the Main Building in Terminal 2 (http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/service/list/svc_37.html).
Available to departing guests with onward connections, this world explorer had the pleasure of enjoying 5 peaceful hours of bliss in a clean, comfortable air-conditioned room with its own shower for no more than about US$29.00 in a single occupancy room. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Terminal 1 and till 10:00 p.m in Terminal 2.
Tokyo has just become a most delightful layover, and now a favored one of mine on any route to and from Asia. Highly recommended!
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