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The brand new American Express Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) just opened its doors on July 16, 2025. This lounge is the first Centurion Lounge in Japan and only the second in Asia after Hong Kong.
Amex has been steadily expanding its lounge footprint, and this Tokyo location is probably the nicest. I dropped by just three days after its grand opening, and I’m happy to report: it delivers.
With Japanese design accents, quality Japanese cuisine, and wide tarmac views, this lounge is a great addition for anyone holding a Platinum or Centurion card.
Let’s dive in.
Location
The new Centurion Lounge is located in Terminal 3, which handles most international departures at HND. Once you clear security and immigration, head toward Gate 114.
The lounge entrance is tucked away on the fourth floor (Level 4), above the main departures level. Follow the signage toward the "Airline Lounges" zone. It’s near other premium lounges like JAL’s Sakura Lounge and Delta SkyClub.
If you’re flying out of Terminal 3, it’s an easy walk. Terminal 1 or 2? You’ll need to transfer landside and re-clear security, so the lounge won’t be accessible in that case.
Hours
The Centurion Lounge at HND is currently open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, which conveniently covers most major international departure banks, especially for US-bound flights on ANA, JAL, Delta, and United.
Access
Entry follows the standard Centurion Lounge access rules:
- The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, and Centurion Card Members get complimentary access.
- Cardholders may bring up to two guests for free only if spend over $75,000 on your card annually. Otherwise, you would need to pay a guest fee of $50 for adults and $30 for children (2–17)
- Access is only granted within 3 hours of departure unless you’re connecting. However, if you’re connecting on the same day, you can enter before 3 hours. (I was able to visit the lounge for nearly 7 hours due to my layover)
Checking In
The entrance opens into a sleek, minimalist foyer staffed by friendly, multi-lingual agents. Simply present your Amex Platinum card, your passport, and boarding pass.
Impressions of the American Express Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Layout/Seating
The space is surprisingly large for a Tokyo airport lounge, with approximately 7,500 square feet of space. The design pulls from a modern masculine look. Think darker tons for the entrance foyer and black tiled bathrooms with glowing lights and wood tones.
There’s a dedicated dining zone, several work booths, and a relaxation area with lounge chairs and tarmac views.
Main Seating Area: One big rectangular space with individual work booths, two people booths, general seating, couches, and high tops.
There were also 2 private rooms for phone calls, a group hangout room, and the Centurion section.
The private relaxation rooms have controls for ambient noise and room lighting. I chose the Forest sound and it was quite nice.
On the other side of the entrance hallway, there is a door to The Centurion Card holder room and a family room. The family room had a much darker mood lighting and colors.
Power outlets are generously distributed throughout, and there’s solid Wi-Fi across the space. I measured the wifi speeds at 240 Mbps down and 271 Mbps upload.
The view of the runway is fantastic, especially for aviation geeks who want to watch widebodies push back from nearby gates.
Dining Areas: There is a chef bar for freshly made onigiri, ramen, and sushi, and an omelette station.
In the center, there is a large buffet with Japanese and Western dishes. There’s a large selection of drinks and snacks next to the food bar.
Bar: There’s a beautiful bar with custom drinks, including Japanese inspired cocktails.
Overall: While the space was beautifully designed, it did feel a bit cramped at times. It’s much smaller than Centurion Lounges at JFK, SFO, and DEN for example. But this new Tokyo Centurion Lounge is definitely the best in Asia.
Amenities
This lounge raises the bar for Centurion Lounges with a few Japan-only perks:
- Two spacious shower suites (first-come, first-served)
- A premium sake and wine bar with curated Japanese selections
- Soundproof phone rooms with ambient noise
- Family room with play space
- A cozy “Quiet Zone” perfect for napping or decompressing pre-flight
Everything feels brand new because it is. This Amex lounge is way better than the only other Centurion Lounge in Asia, at Hong Kong Airport.
Shower Suites: There are 2 private shower suites for travelers to freshen up.
These suites are well-appointed with modern fixtures, rainfall shower heads, fluffy towels, and L'Occitane amenities, staying consistent with the Centurion brand’s upscale feel. They even provide a Dyson hair dryer when asked.
The space feels more spa than airport, with soft lighting, wood accents, and luxurious onyx tiled walls. Unlike many U.S.-based Centurion Lounges where wait times can stretch, there was no line when I visited.
To reserve a shower, simply check in at the front desk or speak to one of the roving attendants.
Food & Drinks: Pretty. Above average
Both the food and drinks are beautifully presented. However, the food is not quite the best. It’s definitely high quality and above average, but missing a step when compared to restaurants in Tokyo.
There's a bar where the chef serves onigiri for breakfast, ramen for lunch, and sushi for dinner hours. Next to it is a station where you can order your custom omelets in the morning.
You’ll also find warm dishes like grilled steak pilaf, vinegared pork with vegetables, grilled mackerel, spicy cod roe omelet.
There was also miso soup (decent) and beef curry (disappointing). The beef curry was too watery and had very little meat.
You'll also find tons of small Japanese side dishes and a salad bar. (I forgot to take a separate photo of the salad bar.)
If you want some cereal and bread, there's a section in buffet bar serving that. You can even toast your breads.
In the back there is a section for drinks and ice cream including filtered water.
If you want alcoholic or mixed drinks, you can head over to the bar where's a full menu.
Lastly, if you want desserts, there's a lovely dessert station in the main dining area in the corner.
I came towards the tail end of breakfast, so was able to try out both their breakfast and lunch dining options. Sadly, the sushi bar is only open for dinner hours starting at 4:30 PM.
While the food presentation was beautiful and the quality was great, the taste was not as impressive.
For example, the Amex beef curry was watery and did not have enough meat. The JAL special beef curry at the JAL Sakura Lounge next door was way better.
The rest of the hot food looked beautiful, but was a hit and miss on taste. Since it’s only their 3rd day of operation, I expect Amex to improve their food game.
However, the Japanese desserts were wonderful and classic. I would highly recommend it.
Overall Rating of the American Express Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport: One of the best Centurion Lounges (8.5/10)
This lounge surprised me in the best way. While many U.S. Centurion Lounges feel overcrowded and understocked, the Tokyo Haneda Centurion Lounge is calm, spacious, and uniquely modern Japanese in design and flavor.
The showers, great seating, thoughtful service, and stunning views all stand out. I would say that this Centurion Lounge is in the same league as some airline-operated flagships.
- Food Quality & Variety: 8/10
- Cleanliness: 10/10
- Interior Design: 9/10
- Amenities: 9/10
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