Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge (International)
NRT · Terminal 2
JAL's standard oneworld international tier at T2 — JMB Sapphire and oneworld Sapphire on JAL.
JAL Sakura Lounge (International) at NRT T2 spans Levels 3 and 4 airside — JAL's standard oneworld international tier. Access for JAL Business Class passengers, JMB Sapphire and JGC status holders, plus oneworld Sapphire on JAL-operated flights. Japanese kitchen with udon/soba bar, hot Japanese mains rotation, sake selection by region, shower suites, work zone. The first stop for JAL Business international transit passengers.
Crowding · busy at peak
Workable. Some dedicated workstations. Busier than First Class Lounge.
Japanese kitchen with udon/soba bar and rotating hot mains. Sake selection rotates by Japanese region. Japanese whisky and Western wines at the bar.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Gluten-free on request
After passport control and security at T2, head to Levels 3 & 4. Follow JAL Sakura Lounge signage.
- 01Clear passport control + security at T2
- 02Take escalator to Level 3 or 4
- 03Follow JAL Sakura Lounge signage
Landmarks: T2 Level 3 & 4 · JAL First Class Lounge (same level)
ℹ Terminal 2, Level 3 & 4, AfterSecurity
oneworld Sapphire Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from NRT without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at NRTMake the most of it.
Hot soba is the underrated dish — order before a red-eye.
Sake selection rotates by Japanese region — ask which prefecture is featured.
If you have JMB Diamond / JGC Premier, JAL First Class Lounge is the upgrade.
Cathay Pacific Lounge T2 is the oneworld alternative when this is full.
Showers usually have short waits at peak.
Quick answers.
JGC qualifies for Sakura Lounge. JGC Premier qualifies for the higher First Class Lounge.
Yes but with extended privileges — JAL First Class Lounge is the better choice for Emerald.

