Can you leave Haneda Airport during a layover?

Yes. Passport holders from the United States, Canada, UK, Singapore, and Australia can leave Haneda Airport during a layover without a visa. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for the latest visa requirements.

How long do I need for a Haneda layover tour?

We recommend at least 4 hours. With 4 to 6 hours you can visit Tsukiji, Shibuya, or Asakusa. With 7 or more hours you can explore 2 to 3 destinations comfortably. Tokyo Travel Assist offers fully customizable private layover tours to fit your schedule.

What are the best things to do near Haneda Airport during a layover?

Top options include Tsukiji Fish Market (45 min by train), Shibuya Crossing (48 min), Asakusa and Sensoji Temple (51 min), and Meiji Shrine (60 min). Within the airport, Haneda Innovation City and Izumi Tenku no Yu spa are also excellent options.

Can I take a private tour during a Haneda layover?

Yes. Tokyo Travel Assist offers private layover tours from Haneda Airport, fully customizable to your flight schedule and interests. Tours are available for both morning and afternoon arrivals, and can accommodate layovers from 4 hours.

Is a layover tour possible if I am flying between Haneda and Narita?

Yes. Tokyo Travel Assist specializes in layover tours for travelers with one flight arriving at Haneda and the next departing from Narita, or vice versa. The itinerary is planned to accommodate the transfer between airports.

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Testimonials

Mt. Fuji, Tokyo

Excellent Tokyo city and Mount Fuji tour

June 4, 2023

Tony is a very experienced guide who speaks good English. He tells us about the background and history of the places he brings us. We wouldn’t have known the facts if we travelled alone.

Hakone, Mt. Fuji

Travel Assist Japan is a Must for your next visit!

May 29, 2023

We used Japan Travel Assist for four cities we visited over 2 weeks: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji/Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka. We had a great time with our all of our guides (Fumi, Tony, and Mimmy).

Layover, Tokyo

The tour was excellent

May 13, 2023

Tracey was very friendly and eager to ensure that we saw the sights that were most interesting to us in our time schedule.

Hakone, Mt. Fuji

Highly recommend

April 18, 2023

Highly recommend a private tour with this company. Tony was amazing and so knowledgeable on the areas we visited.

Hakone

Amazing day trip to Mt.Fuji

April 4, 2023

Tony was an absolute joy to deal with before and on the day itself. He allowed us to feel so relaxed and catered the day and food to our own requirements

Layover, Narita, Tokyo

Narita Layover for 12 Hours!

April 4, 2023

We had 12 hours to kill with a layover in Narita Airport going from Hanoi, Vietnam to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Instead of sitting at the airport we decided to hire Tony Ina

Layover, Tokyo

Very thoughtful, well prepared

December 5, 2022

Had a great tour with Tracy. Very thoughtful, well prepared and took time to explain the history and importance of the sites to us.

Izakaya

like spending the eveing with an old friend

September 25, 2022

My tour with Kyoko was like spending the eveing with an old friend. She was knowledgeable about the area and helped me to better understand Japanese culture.

Layover, Tokyo

How well organized our tour guide,Tracy

September 20, 2022

We loved how well organized our tour guide, Tracy, was. She sent us an email with useful detailed information beforehand,

Layover, Narita, Tokyo

Best way to spend a long layover

September 14, 2022

Tony was a great host. Best way to spend a long layover at Narita. He took us many places and really helped us see Tokyo in a short period of time. Thanks Tony!

Layover, Tokyo

The layover tour was perfect

September 7, 2022

I was so appreciative of the way the tour was designed to fit in with what I was looking for on my trip to Tokyo.

Mt. Fuji

An amazing way to get up close with Mt Fuji

February 17, 2020

Tony was an exceptional guide for the day. We had planned and booked for a specific day. He contacted us a couple of days before and told us

Tokyo

Sally is amazing

December 9, 2025

Sally is my tour guide and I highly recommend her if you plan on visiting Japan for a layover tour. […]

Layover, Tokyo

Managed the timing perfectly

July 25, 2025

I had a wonderful layover tour in Tokyo with Fumie as my guide. She managed the timing perfectly and enriched […]

Layover, Tokyo

Fumie helped me feel comfortabl

February 14, 2025

I had a 15 hr layover in Tokyo. Fumie was my guide. She helped me feel comfortable right from the […]

Layover, Tokyo

This was a lovely tour

February 14, 2025

This was a lovely tour for someone like myself who had never been to any place in Japan before. I […]

Tokyo

Fumi as a guide over two days

February 14, 2025

We had Fumi as a guide over two days and she was wonderful. She worked with us to create an […]

Tokyo

Second tour with Ms. Fumi.

February 14, 2025

This was our second tour with Ms. Fumi. We enjoyed the tour with TAJ so much the first time, we […]

Tokyo

Great first tour of Tokyo

February 12, 2025

Tony was an amazing tour guide! He personalized our day to include all the spots we wanted to visit and […]

Layover, Tokyo

Our guide Tracy was the perfect host

February 4, 2025

witty and kind she communicated a deep love for her culture and city. Professional and decorous, yet open and revealing, […]

Layover, Tokyo

layover on Tokyo and we’re so grateful

November 6, 2024

We had a layover on Tokyo and we’re so grateful Tony was able to squeeze us in for a tour. […]

Layover, Tokyo

Best layover tour Ever! Well worth it.

September 24, 2024

This was the best layover tour my family has ever had! Tony was awesome! We have a 8 and 4 […]

Layover, Tokyo

Highly recommend using this company

September 24, 2024

I highly recommend using this company to plan your tour in Japan. I was on a long layover in Tokyo […]

Tokyo

The tour itself was lovely

June 3, 2024

This was planned with short notice, quick turnaround time and loose agenda. Communication was speedy and easy. The tour itself was lovely.

Osaka

super satisfied

June 3, 2024

My tour guide Sophia was incredibly helpful and patient, and the entire experience was quite fulfilling. As a first-time visitor to Japan, I've got plenty of questions and a lot of sights I want to see during my nine-hour layover in Osaka.

Mt. Fuji

Best decision ever

May 9, 2026

Best decision ever Hiring a private guide was something my husband & I were unsure whether we needed or not. […]

Mt. Fuji

Tony was fantastic!

May 23, 2025

Our guide Tony was knowledgeable and very nice. He knew all the best spots for visiting and observing Mt Fuji, […]

Mt. Fuji

Encounter with Mt Fuji

May 23, 2025

This trip exceeded expectations. Firstly Mt Fuji was very obliging and revealed herself in all her glory and secondly our […]

Mt. Fuji

Trip of a lifetime

September 24, 2024

First off. Amazing trip. The downside? we have to come back. So much more to see. The upside? I know […]

Mt. Fuji

Amazing vacation

June 11, 2024

We had the most amazing family vacation in Japan! The Travel Assist Japan (TAJ) team (Tony, Fumi, and Yoshiko) were so helpful all throughout from planning and personalizing tours.

Hakone, Mt. Fuji