International-to-international airside transfer is described only when no reclaim or Japan entry is needed and the airline confirms eligibility; normally follow connecting signs and repeat transit screening. International-to-domestic requires Japan entry at the arrival terminal, baggage/customs as applicable, public-area terminal travel, domestic check-in and screening. Domestic-to-international goes through departure-terminal international check-in, security and exit controls. Overnight transit requires entry, not an overnight airside stay.
Official source Official · external ↗Reviewed 2026-10-14
Remaining in the same-day international departure/transit area may avoid immigration only when the airline confirms the described no-reclaim connection. Leaving airside, collecting bags for a public-area transfer, connecting domestically or transiting overnight requires the relevant entry/border process. nine hours is before security, not a transit hotel accessible without entry.
Official source Official · external ↗Reviewed 2026-10-14
Your flight, travel date and entry eligibility determine what is usable. No live seats, room or connection guarantee.