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[QUOTE=Runon99;3067984]Thank you for this great report!

In recent years there have been several "I have a long layover in Japan, where should I go?" inquiries but I think you're the first to file a report about an actual experience.[/QUOTE]I'm not sure if I would want to risk it by going all way to Chibu during a layover (even 7 hours). It assumed everything goes per schedule. I would personally stay close to city where alternate modes of transportation are available in case of any delays in rail network. Better options for those that have a layover in Haneda, given the proximity of Kawasaki (GFE Soapland).

[QUOTE=Footloose;3068004]I'm not sure if I would want to risk it by going all way to Chibu during a layover (even 7 hours). It assumed everything goes per schedule. I would personally stay close to city where alternate modes of transportation are available in case of any delays in rail network. Better options for those that have a layover in Haneda, given the proximity of Kawasaki (GFE Soapland).[/QUOTE]I think it comes down to one's personal level of risk tolerance. Given the general reliability of Japan's rail network, train delays would be the least of my concerns.

I think the two biggest variables would be 1) how long it takes to get through immigration at the beginning and 2) how long it would take to get back through security at the end. If someone was attempting this and the first step took too long they could always pivot to someplace closer (Narita City?) or bail on the fun altogether and just get a meal somewhere close. Personally, if it was a 7 hour layover at Narita, I think a trip to Chiba City is doable.

[QUOTE=Runon99;3068241]I think it comes down to one's personal level of risk tolerance. Given the general reliability of Japan's rail network, train delays would be the least of my concerns.

I think the two biggest variables would be 1) how long it takes to get through immigration at the beginning and 2) how long it would take to get back through security at the end. If someone was attempting this and the first step took too long they could always pivot to someplace closer (Narita City?) or bail on the fun altogether and just get a meal somewhere close. Personally, if it was a 7 hour layover at Narita, I think a trip to Chiba City is doable.[/QUOTE]

Yes, immigration can fluctuate wildly. I often take the exact same flight (same terminal, same hour landing, everything even how full it was) and see complete opposite times.

One time it was 90 seconds through immigration - zero line except to queue up in front of a booth. 60 seconds to get through the booth. So I waited for my baggage and went through customs, which took 3 minutes.

Another time with the exact same flight and everything, it was a 40 minute line. My baggage of course was taken off the conveyor by staff already. The customs line was 15 minutes long.

The other factor is even if you know how long a bus or train takes, you don't know the wait for it. There were busses leaving every 30 minutes but I went to the counter right before the next one. So they gave me a ticket for the next one, which was 35 minutes later. Local trains tend to run much more frequently, but they are a lot less comfortable (stop and go).

So whatever you do, pad your time accordingly. If you are earlier than planned, no problem. If you are way behind, consider alternatives. I always get Yen right after landing so factor in a few minutes for that too.

[B]Limousine Buses[/B]
About Limousine Buses, which are a popular way to and from airports to major destinations. If your seat is reserved make sure you hold on to your ticket since you will need it. If you check in baggage, save your baggage receipt since they will ask for it when giving you your baggage back. If it's a bus and the bus has multiple stops, you must correctly tell them your stop because they will store and pull out your luggage at the stop you tell them. So if somehow you change your mind, tell them at the stop and they can fix it.

Note that Limousine buses have free wifi, AC, and are generally more comfortable than trains. Sometimes seats are reserved, especially when busy. But when it's not busy you can sit where you like. Even though major stations will sell tickets, if you are going the other direction from a smaller destination the ticket might be by QR code purchase only. Make sure you stand at the correct bus stop number. The buses tend to run on time and will stop and go in 2-3 minutes.

[QUOTE=Footloose;3068004]I'm not sure if I would want to risk it by going all way to Chibu during a layover (even 7 hours). It assumed everything goes per schedule. I would personally stay close to city where alternate modes of transportation are available in case of any delays in rail network. Better options for those that have a layover in Haneda, given the proximity of Kawasaki (GFE Soapland).[/QUOTE]Chiba is a pretty cool place, if you know the lay of the land. For someone just popping in, I don't know. The good thing is that there is a reputable agency even way over there called Hontsuma.

It's mentioned in this thread with the English website: Narita Chiba Escorts. You can look it up in English or Japanese.

100% foreigner friendly, you can speak English at least to the people on the phone. The girls are pretty decent in English too though.

I did a girl from there while in Chiba for a few days about a year ago. She told me they regularly go out to Narita to meet clients too. So I'm sure they keep those airport hotels rocking.

Years ago I was flying to Busan in Korea and there was a connection in Tokyo. Our plane landed late and we missed the connection. The airline put me up in a hotel over night. I walked around looking for anything. This was way back and I had no knowledge at all. I ended up in a Narita Denny's looking at a menu that didn't resemble Denny's at home at all.

I ended up going back to the hotel and calling a girl in South Korea for phone sex while I jerked off onto the carpet. Yeah. Really years ago, there weren't even cell phones or porn on a screen in your pocket!

[QUOTE=Pacific1;3067923]My first soapland experience ever, in Chiba: bunnycolle-[URL]chiba.com[/URL]. Selected Moa ([URL]https://bunnycolle-chiba.com/profile?id=143[/URL]). Cost was 50 K for 80 mins, which included the "foreigner fee" (this add on fee was not so great). I also checked out a place that was more upscale down the street, but they politely declined since they had a no foreigners policy.[/QUOTE]Great report. I had no clue they even had soaplands, especially for foreignrs! I should have guessed, airport areas are usually open to travelers. At least some anyway. Soudns like I did better with the Chiba Narita escorts though to be honest.