
DL294 departs at 3:15 PM
No early rush, but plan to be at the airport by 12:00-12:30 PM. Relaxed morning!
Morning
Sleep In + Breakfast
No early wake-up needed! Enjoy a final hotel breakfast or konbini run.
Final Packing
Take your time packing everything up. You've accumulated a lot over 12 days!
Packing tips:
- Valuable cards in carry-on (NEVER checked luggage!)
- Keep receipts together for customs
- Wear your heaviest items on the plane
- Leave room for airport snacks/last purchases
Hotel Check-out
Double-check the room before leaving:
- Check all drawers and closets
- Check the safe
- Check bathroom counters
- Check under beds and behind furniture
- Chargers still plugged in?
Afternoon
Airport Transfer
Head to the airport with plenty of time. Target arrival: 12:00-12:30 PM.
To Narita (NRT):
- Narita Express from Tokyo/Shinjuku (~1 hour)
- Limousine Bus from hotels/stations
- Allow 3 hours before international flights
To Haneda (HND):
- Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho (~15 min)
- Keikyu Line from Shinagawa (~15 min)
- Allow 2.5 hours before international flights
At the Airport
Last Purchases
Japanese airports have great shopping! After security:
- Duty-free sweets and snacks (Tokyo Banana, Royce chocolate)
- Last-minute gifts
- Pokemon/anime merch shops in terminals
- Regional food specialties
DL294 β 3:15 PM β Atlanta 3:05 PM
13-hour flight, arrive same calendar day. Thank you for an incredible trip!
γΎγγοΌ(Mata ne! β See you again!)
Departure Checklist
- All bags packed (inventory suitcases secured)
- Nothing left in hotel room
- Passport accessible (with tax-free receipts attached)
- Flight info handy
- High-value cards in carry-on (NEVER checked luggage)
- Business receipts organized and accessible for US customs
- Customs declaration form filled out (separate personal vs business)
- Phone charged
- Snacks for the plane
Customs Reminder
US Customs Declaration
Personal exemption: $800 per person ($3,200 family total).
Business inventory: Declare separately regardless of value. Have receipts organized. Declare honestly β it protects you and your business.
Japan side: Tax-free items will be verified against your passport records at departure. Keep all tax-free paperwork until you clear US customs.
Trip Complete!
What an adventure:
- 3 cities β Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
- 2 major festivals β Gion Matsuri, Tenjin Matsuri
- Countless Pokemon β Cards, merch, and memories
- 12 nights of family adventure
Time to head home and start planning the next trip!
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