Heading from Haneda Airport into central Tokyo with a 10-year-old? Kids ride at the child fare. On the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda to Monorail Hamamatsucho, IC card fares as of 2026 were 519 yen for adults and 259 yen for children, so two adults and one child paid 1,297 yen one way. On weekends and holidays, compare the 590/290-yen Monorail and Yamanote Line discount ticket if you’re continuing to a Yamanote station.
Quick Summary
- Child fare: ages 6–11; elementary-school students count as children.
- Haneda to Hamamatsucho, IC card, one way: 519 yen adult, 259 yen child.
- Family of three by IC card: 519 × 2 + 259 = 1,297 yen.
- Weekend and holiday Monorail and Yamanote Line discount ticket: 590 yen adult, 290 yen child.
- For Shinjuku, Shibuya and similar areas, change to the JR Yamanote Line at Hamamatsucho.
Monorail or Keikyu?
If your hotel is near the Yamanote Line, the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho and a quick JR transfer is easy. For Shinagawa, Asakusa or Yokohama, the Keikyu Line may need fewer transfers. Choose by your hotel’s nearest station and number of transfers.
From Arrivals to Your Hotel
The flow: arrivals hall, confirm your terminal, monorail gates, child ticket ready, check the stopping pattern, Hamamatsucho, JR Yamanote Line, hotel station. Terminals vary by airline, so follow your boarding pass and the boards. Give your child’s IC card a different-colored holder so it doesn’t get mixed up.
Buying Tickets
All seats are unreserved, so there’s nothing to book. At ticket machines, switch to English and press the child or multiple-passenger button before choosing a fare. Ages 6–11 pay the child fare, and a 12-year-old still in elementary school does too. Each adult can bring up to two preschoolers free; extra or solo preschoolers need a child ticket.
Weekend and Holiday Discount Ticket
The Monorail and Yamanote Line Discount Ticket is a one-way ticket from any Haneda terminal via Hamamatsucho to any single Yamanote Line station.
For example, the regular paper fare from the airport to Tokyo Station was 720 yen for adults and 360 for children, 1,800 yen for a family of three. With the weekend discount ticket it was 590 × 2 + 290 = 1,470 yen, saving 330 yen.
Hours and Costs
Timetables differ for weekdays, Saturdays, holidays and terminals, so check the official timetable for your arrival date rather than relying on fixed first and last trains.
Pros and Cons
The Tokyo Monorail is simple: one line from the terminals to Hamamatsucho, connecting to the Yamanote Line. If your hotel is around Shinagawa, Asakusa or Yokohama, though, it may mean extra transfers.
Things to Watch
At Hamamatsucho, follow the gate and transfer signs between the monorail and JR stations, and check sale dates and valid stations for the discount ticket.
FAQ
- Does a 10-year-old pay the child fare? Yes; ages 6–11 and elementary students pay child fares.
- Family of three to Hamamatsucho? 1,297 yen by IC card as of 2026.
- Do I need a seat reservation? No, all seats are unreserved.
- When does the weekend discount ticket pay off? On weekends and holidays when you’re going straight to a Yamanote station; to Tokyo Station a family of three saved 330 yen.
- Monorail or Keikyu? Monorail for the Yamanote area, Keikyu for Shinagawa, Asakusa or Yokohama. Compare routes from your hotel station.
Rules and details in this guide are as of August 2026. Check the latest official information before you travel.
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Schedules and prices can change, so check the Tokyo Monorail official website before you go.