ANA Business Lounge Narita Review: Noodle Bar, Sake and Showers in Terminal 1

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ANA's business lounges at Narita are in Terminal 1 (South Wing), after immigration. They're big and calm, with a good hot buffet, a made-to-order noodle bar, free-flow Asahi beer and Japanese sakes, and showers with Dyson hair dryers. Book your shower slot as soon as you arrive. It's one of the best lounges we've used.

We used the ANA business lounge on a stopover at Narita on our way home from Seoul in January 2019. There were two ANA lounges after immigration, each with different hours. For things to do if you have longer, read our Narita layover guide.

As I expected, the lounge has a minimalist yet very functional design. It's huge and split into sections for different travellers: a dining area, a business centre and a reading area.

Food and Drinks

There's a wide buffet at all times, from hot dishes to finger food, and it's well stocked. They even serve sushi at meal times, but unfortunately it had finished by the time I got there.

Besides the buffet, you can order noodles from the live station, with up to six Japanese dishes to choose from. After ordering, you're given a buzzer.

There's a wide range of alcohol, including free-flow Asahi beer and up to three kinds of sake, something different from other business lounges around the world.

Facilities

There's free Wi-Fi. One of our favourite facilities was the showers, with Dyson hair dryers in the bathrooms and individually packed toiletries.

Tip: book a shower slot as soon as you arrive, as the wait can be long.

Overall, the ANA business lounge is easily one of the best lounges I've visited, and its food and quality live up to the name. Hopefully I'll catch the sushi next time!

Long layover? Head out to Narita city instead (see our Narita city guide), or compare hotels near Narita Airport on Agoda.

FAQ

Where is the ANA lounge at Narita?

In Terminal 1, South Wing, after immigration. ANA flights depart from Terminal 1; the Satellite 5 lounge opens from 7am until the last ANA international departure.

Who can use the ANA lounge at Narita?

Passengers in business or first class on ANA or Star Alliance airlines, and Star Alliance Gold members, subject to ANA's lounge rules.

Does the ANA lounge at Narita have showers?

Yes, with Dyson hair dryers and individually packed toiletries. Book a slot when you arrive, as there can be a long wait.