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Emirates Lounge vs JAL First Class Lounge
Emirates Lounge (4.6/5) and JAL First Class Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, drinks & bar, workspace and restrooms; JAL First Class Lounge is ahead on space, wi-fi, cleanliness and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 2 at NRT. 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 | Emirates Lounge | JAL First Class Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 | Terminal 2 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 6 PM – 10 PM daily | 7:30 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 8 |
| Guests | Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day. | JAL first passengers and JMB Diamond/JGC Premier: 1 guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only JAL First Class Lounge
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or JAL First Class Lounge?
Emirates Lounge (4.6/5) and JAL First Class Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, drinks & bar, workspace and restrooms; JAL First Class Lounge is ahead on space, wi-fi, cleanliness and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and JAL First Class Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge, and JAL First Class Lounge through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access.
Are Emirates Lounge and JAL First Class Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or JAL First Class Lounge?
Emirates Lounge has 2 showers; JAL First Class Lounge has 8 showers.