Lounge Frog guide
JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) vs JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic)
JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.0/5 for JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic). JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) is ahead on quiet, food, power outlets and cleanliness; JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic) is ahead on seating & comfort and drinks & bar. Both are in Terminal 1 at HND. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) | JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | JAL domestic First Class passengers, JMB Diamond and JGC Premier members, and oneworld Emerald members on JAL domestic flights, per JAL's domestic lounge rules; eligible members may bring 1 companion on the same flight. | Business class passengers: no guests. JMB Sapphire and above, JGC, and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing)
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic)
- Sakura Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) or JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic)?
JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.0/5 for JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic). JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) is ahead on quiet, food, power outlets and cleanliness; JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic) is ahead on seating & comfort and drinks & bar.
Can one membership get me into both JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) and JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) admits through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, and JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic) through Sakura Lounge.
Are JAL First Class Lounge (T1 North Wing) and JAL Sakura Lounge (T1, domestic) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Tokyo Haneda.