Plum blossom in the parks, Mount Fuji on the horizon and ramen for €6.
Hainan Airlines flies from Brussels to Tokyo Narita from €581 return in March 2027, with one stop in Beijing each way and a checked bag included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Brussels, Belgium
- To: Tokyo Narita, Japan
- Airline: Hainan Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Beijing Capital)
- Price: €581 return
- When: March 2027
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You leave Brussels at 12:20 and land at Narita at 11:55 the next day, after a 2h55 stop in Beijing. On the way back, you leave Tokyo at 13:55, wait 9 hours in Beijing and land in Brussels at 05:45. The fare includes a checked bag.
💰 How far does your money go?
A coffee in Brussels costs about €3.50 and a Belgian beer in a bar about €5. In Tokyo, a bowl of ramen costs about €6, a set lunch €7 to €8 and a coffee from a vending machine €1. A day pass for the Tokyo Metro costs €4, and a sushi breakfast at the Tsukiji outer market about €20.
☀️ The Weather
March is the start of spring in Tokyo. Expect days of 12°C to 15°C, nights around 5°C and plenty of sunshine. The plum blossom is out in early March, and the cherry blossom usually starts in the last week of the month.
🏨 Where to Stay
In Tokyo, stay near a JR Yamanote Line station to get around easily.
Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge · 9.0/10 · From €36/night
A hostel in a converted warehouse by the Sumida River, with a lively café-bar on the ground floor.
Hotel Niwa Tokyo · 9.6/10 · From €120/night
A calm hotel with a Japanese garden, near Tokyo Dome and the Imperial Palace.
Park Hyatt Tokyo · 9.0/10 · From €760/night
The Shinjuku tower from Lost in Translation, with the New York Bar on the 52nd floor.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Beijing
The stop in Beijing is short on the way out, but 9 hours on the way back, from late afternoon until the early hours. Belgian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly, and be back at the airport at least 3 hours before your next flight.
Hutong layover tour: A private tour from the airport to the old lanes and courtyard houses of central Beijing.
If you'd rather rest:
Jinjiang Inn Beijing Capital Airport · 8.8/10 · From €35/night
A simple, clean hotel about 1 km from Beijing Capital airport, for a few hours of sleep.
🎯 What to Do
Tokyo mixes ancient temples with the most modern city on earth.
Asakusa and Senso-ji: Tokyo's oldest temple and the old streets around it, with a local guide.
Mount Fuji day trip: The Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai, with clear views of Fuji in early spring.
Sumo show: A sumo show in Shinjuku, with a chance to meet the wrestlers and take photos.
Tea ceremony in a kimono: A traditional tea ceremony with matcha and Japanese sweets.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
With a rail pass or a cheap domestic flight, Japan opens up fast.
Kyoto: Temples, gardens and geisha streets, about 2h15 by shinkansen.
Hakone: Hot springs and views of Mount Fuji, about 1h30 by train.
Osaka: Street food and nightlife, about 1h10 by air or 2h30 by shinkansen. Search flights
Okinawa: Subtropical beaches and 22°C in March, about 2h30 by air. Search flights
€581 return to Tokyo in early spring, with a bag included. Plum blossom season does not wait.
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