Theme:How to design “Dining at Haneda Airport”
I have plans to travel on a domestic flight.
Sometimes, the mealtime coincides with the travel time, and it can be a dilemma on how to have a meal.
Have you ever faced such a situation?
This time, based on my personal experience, I will consider this aspect.
Subject: Haneda Airport (Terminal 2: ANA side) *referred to as T2
Conditions: Considering options excluding the use of limited airport lounges by the user
Without further ado, here is my conclusion.”
Let's prepare your preferred light snack in advance and head to the airport!
T2 may seem to have everything you need, but in reality, once you pass through the security checkpoint and head towards the boarding gate, the options for dining become very limited.
*For those who are interested, I recommend checking the Haneda Airport website in advance.
Of course, there are cafes (small-scale) and snack shops even after passing through the security checkpoint, but the number of stores is limited, and they can get very crowded depending on the day of the week and time of day.
(Personally, I found the prices to be quite high as well.)
There are vending machines and pre-packaged meal sales, but the choices are limited, which can be a dilemma.
I have also tried to find something to eat after passing through the security checkpoint several times, but due to the lack of affordable options, I ended up not buying anything and giving up on having a meal until I reached my destination.
Based on those experiences, I have considered several coping strategies.
Considering coping methods/strategies
- Coping Method 1: Arrive at the airport early and have a meal inside the terminal before going through the security checkpoint.
- Coping Method 2: Purchase a light snack from a convenience store inside the airport terminal before going through the security checkpoint.
- Coping Method 3: Choose not to eat.
When it comes to imagining dining options at the airport, the above choices come to mind.
Let’s take a closer look at each one.
Coping Method 1: Arrive at the airport early and have a meal inside the terminal before going through the security checkpoint.
- To execute these options, sufficient time margin is necessary.
- In the case of early morning flights, dining establishments may not be open yet.
- Even well-known chain restaurants can be slightly pricey due to airport prices.
Certainly, there are numerous dining options available within the terminal before passing through the security checkpoint at T2, providing a wide variety of choices.
However, depending on the time of day, it can get crowded, and when departure is imminent, the boarding deadline also looms closer.
It can be quite challenging to efficiently have a meal without worrying about queues or spending too much time pondering over choices.
I have personally tried this approach, and I found that I was constantly aware of the time while waiting in line or waiting for my meal, which prevented me from fully enjoying the dining experience.
That being said, considering these factors, going to the airport early also poses difficulties in our busy modern lives. It can be a high hurdle to overcome.
If there are no dining establishments that you specifically want to visit, personally, I wouldn’t highly recommend this option.
Coping Method 2: Purchase a light snack from a convenience store inside the airport terminal before going through the security checkpoint.
- It requires a certain amount of time margin to execute.
- It may involve shopping while carrying travel luggage.
- If there are no preferred options available, it may require visiting several convenience stores.
Before passing through the security checkpoint, there are convenience stores scattered throughout the airport terminal.
It is possible to purchase preferred light snacks there.
However, it is important to note that you need to consider the time required to stop by a convenience store and arrive at the airport early.
There may be delays in public transportation such as buses or trains to the airport, and the convenience stores at the airport may not have your preferred products.
I have also experienced unexpected delays in airport arrivals and ended up giving up on having a meal after passing by several convenience stores.
Carrying travel luggage, searching for a convenience store, looking for preferred items, and rushing to make purchases are all potential sources of stress during the trip.
Therefore, personally, I would prefer to avoid this option if possible.
Coping Method 3: Choose not to eat.
- There is a possibility that it can lead to travel stress.
Depending on the time of day, it is important to have necessary meals.
Even if you don’t have a scheduled meal, you may suddenly feel hungry.
Therefore, personally, I would prefer to avoid this option if possible.
Conclusion
Let's prepare your preferred light snack in advance and head to the airport!
For the aforementioned options (①-③), personally, I don’t recommend them too much.
Therefore, the option I personally recommend is as follows:
The benefits that can be obtained include:
- Even if there is a sudden problem and the time until passing the security checkpoint becomes shorter, you won’t miss a meal.
- The likelihood of compromising due to not finding your preferred meal at the airport decreases.
- If there is a sudden flight delay and waiting time occurs, you can have a meal flexibly.
- It adds to the enjoyment of preparing for the trip.
Travel comes with events, various things can happen. However, when it comes to meals, it’s important to have them properly to enrich your journey.
In that case, a reliable method is recommended.
While there are advantages to enjoying the moment of dining and shopping at the airport, as mentioned before, depending on the circumstances, it can be quite challenging.
Feeling mentally exhausted or being unable to have a meal can actually lower the satisfaction of the trip.
Therefore, to avoid these situations and travel smartly, I recommend preparing and carrying your preferred snacks in advance.
I will introduce my ideal image of pre-prepared snacks that meet the requirements on another occasion.
Searching for snacks that meet the criteria in advance may require some effort, but if you approach the preparation with a mindset of enjoying the process as part of the essence of travel, I believe your journey will become even better.
Don’t let hunger defeat you, let’s make our journey fulfilling!
I hope this can be a helpful tip for your travels.
Thank you very much!
Note: The information provided is accurate at the time of article creation and may differ from the current information.
Note: The information provided is a single travel idea based on personal opinions and is not absolute.
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