Last Day — April 20 (Monday)
Departure day. Flight is Delta 294, HND → ATL, departing 3:15 PM.
Check-out from Tokyo House is 10:00 AM.
This gives you roughly 5 hours between check-out and takeoff. Use them.
Timeline
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| By 10:00 AM | Check out of Tokyo House — keys returned, property clear |
| 10:00–11:00 AM | Final walk, breakfast near Ikebukuro, convenience store run for snacks/drinks |
| 11:30 AM | Hard departure from Ikebukuro area — bags in hand or already forwarded |
| 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Transit to HND (~65–75 min via Hamamatsucho + Tokyo Monorail) |
| 12:45–1:00 PM | Arrive HND International Terminal — check in |
| 1:00–2:45 PM | Security, immigration, gate area. HND international terminal has good food and shops — no need to rush through |
| 3:15 PM | Delta 294 departs HND |
Do not leave later than 11:30 AM from the Ikebukuro area. Buffer is built in, but not much.
Getting to HND
Option A — Train (recommended)
From Ikebukuro Station:
- JR Yamanote Line → Hamamatsucho (浜松町) — ~25 min
- Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho → HND International Terminal — ~20 min
- Walk to check-in counters — 5 min
Total: ~55–65 min from Ikebukuro Station Cost: ~¥700/person (IC card)
Alternative from Tokiwadai Station: Tobu Tojo Line → Ikebukuro → then as above
Option B — Taxi / Ride Share (backup)
Direct taxi from Tokyo House → HND: ~¥4,500–6,000, ~50 min (traffic-dependent — midday Monday is unpredictable)
Use as backup if someone is sick, bags are too heavy, or you missed the train window.
Luggage Options
Option A — Carry your bags on departure day
The straightforward choice if bags are manageable. Keep them at the property until check-out, then carry to HND.
Coin lockers at Ikebukuro Station if you want to drop bags and have a final free hour nearby: ¥500–800 for medium-large bags.
Option B — Takkyubin to HND (recommended if bags are heavy)
Ship bags from Tokyo House directly to HND on the evening of April 19.
- Ask the Tokyo House host to arrange, or go to the nearest convenience store (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) with bags
- Use Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸) — airport delivery service (空港宅急便)
- Bags arrive at HND before your flight — claim at a dedicated counter before check-in
- Cost: ¥1,500–2,500 per large bag depending on size/weight
- Must arrange April 19 evening — same-day delivery is not guaranteed
If you used takkyubin from Osaka House → Tokyo House on April 14, the same service runs in reverse.
HND International Terminal
Delta departs from Terminal 3 (国際線ターミナル / International Terminal).
- Monorail: ride to the last stop — “Haneda Airport Terminal 3”
- Check-in desks: Delta is typically on the upper level — follow signs for Delta / Sky Team
- Security and immigration: allow 45–60 min in April peak (holiday departure crowds)
- Gate area: shops, food, duty-free — HND International is a good terminal; relax once through
If travelling with Matt separately (different domestic booking): Confirm he’s on the same HND → ATL segment (Delta 294) and plan the same HND transit. ATL → TPA is Jeff/Jeannette/Ana only.
Morning Before You Go
A good last morning doesn’t need a plan. Options near the house:
- Combini breakfast — FamilyMart or 7-Eleven near Ikebukuro: onigiri, hot coffee, tamagoyaki sandwich. Under ¥1,000 for a complete breakfast. The most Japanese way to end the trip.
- Final ramen — several good spots open from 11 AM in Ikebukuro if you want a last bowl before the airport
- Ikebukuro Station area — last-minute gifts (omiyage) at the department store basement or Bic Camera for anything you missed
Don’t try to fit in another sight. Use the morning to eat well, move slow, and leave on time.
On the Way Home
ATL layover: Delta 294 arrives ATL at 2:50 PM (same day, time zone magic). Delta 1594 to TPA departs 5:25 PM — 2h35m layover. Delta Sky Club access at ATL via Jeannette’s Platinum status.
Matt: No TPA segment — check his separate ATL booking.
Customs at ATL: US citizens re-enter through APC kiosks (fast). Checked bags (if any) need to be reclaimed and re-checked for the domestic connection.