Haneda Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA Review: Getting In with Priority Pass (Amex Platinum)

On October 17, 2026, before an 11:00 flight to Miyakojima, we visited Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA on the 2nd floor of Haneda Airport Garden.

I was worried about finding a parking space, so we left home early and arrived around 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. to kill time before boarding. My wife and I each got in with the Priority Pass that comes with our American Express Platinum cards. Our daughter came along as a companion and was admitted for free.

In short, it was great that a lounge you can use before a domestic flight also serves light meals. The food was better than I expected.

Basic information

Item	Details
Location	2nd floor of Haneda Airport Garden (directly connected to Terminal 3, public area before security)
Hours	24 hours (opened July 17, 2026)
Time limit	Free for up to 3 hours (paid beyond that; check the official site for current terms)
Entry	Priority Pass accepted. A boarding pass for a departing flight is required (from 12 hours before departure)

How to get in, and fees

• Eligible: Priority Pass. We got in with the Priority Pass that comes with the American Express Platinum Card.
• Condition: a boarding pass for a departing flight is required. It cannot be used for arriving flights.
• Perk: choose 2 of 3: one à la carte item, 2 cans of beer, or a 40-minute shower (the bath towel costs extra).
• Beyond 3 hours: 3,400 yen off the regular rate (the shower is not discounted).
• Companions: my wife and I each entered with our own Priority Pass. Our daughter (age 9) entered with us for free as a companion.
• Reception: it was not crowded and we got in without waiting. They checked our boarding passes for the departing flight.

Facilities

• Seating: sofa seats, semi-private rooms, power-recliner sofas (a priority room for Priority Pass members), a Japanese-style private room (for groups) and a women’s area (all from secondary sources). We sat at a table seat.
• Power: there were outlets at the table seats.
• Wi-Fi: available (we did not use it this time).
• Other: a 40-minute shower, paid massage chairs and paid meeting rooms are also available. We did not choose the shower this time.
• Crowds: it was quiet between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.

Food and drinks

My daughter and I chose the pork bun (from Yabaton). They simply looked good. Each bun has a pig stamped on top, and it tasted better than I expected. The bun is small, a good size for a light morning bite.

My wife chose the skewered cutlets (from Yabaton) and a can of Asahi Super Dry. She also said it was better than expected.

The perk lets you pick 2 of 3: an à la carte item, 2 cans of beer or a 40-minute shower. Here is what we chose (we could pick two, but I only took a pork bun).

Person	What they chose
Me (Priority Pass)	Pork bun (Yabaton) only. I skipped the beer and the shower
Wife (Priority Pass)	Skewered cutlets (Yabaton) + canned beer
Daughter (companion)	Pork bun (Yabaton). Free

• Food: the menu also had ramen, curry and vegan options.
• Drinks: coffee and the like are self-serve, drink-bar style.

What we liked

• The food was better than expected.
• A lounge you can use before a domestic flight, and it serves light meals.
• It was quiet between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., and we got in without waiting.
• There were outlets at the table seats.

What could be better

• The drinks are drink-bar style, so the coffee is a little underwhelming.
• The pork bun is small.

Summary

I can recommend this lounge to anyone. The drinks are a bit basic, but being able to eat a light meal and sit down to wait is a big plus. If you have Priority Pass, it is a good option for getting to Haneda early and passing the time before your flight.