Arrive, transfer, settle, sleep
Hour by hour
| 15:00 | Land Narita (NRT)Baby in carrier, toddler in stroller for the long walk to immigration |
| 15:15 | Immigration (visa), baggage, customsSet up mobile Suica or grab a Welcome Suica at the station counter |
| 16:15 | Meet pre-booked private van at arrivalsDoor to door, bags loaded for you, optional car seat |
| 16:30 | Drive to Tokyo hotel (Ueno or Marunouchi)Kids likely nap in the van, which is fine |
| 18:00 | Check in, confirm crib, unpack essentials onlyAsk the front desk about Yamato luggage forwarding for day 6/7 |
| 18:45 | Konbini run (Lawson or 7-Eleven below the hotel)Water, formula water, fruit, breakfast for tomorrow |
| 19:15 | Easy dinner near the hotelStroller distance only, conveyor sushi or a family chain |
| 20:15 | Bath, bottles, kids down earlyPush bedtime close to normal to reset the clock |
Babies: Expect a 2 to 3am jet-lag wake. Do not chase a perfect first night.
If it rains: Flight delay: skip dinner out, konbini bento in the room, straight to bed.