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

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 […]

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. […]

Nikko

Consistently exceeding expectations.

November 6, 2024

Tony was an amazing guide, driver and photographer. If I can rate 5 more stars, I would. This is not […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Absolute best time!

May 20, 2019

Booked back to back day tours with Tony and Mari and we had the absolute best time! I will recommend them to all my friends.

Tokyo

You may want to work with

May 20, 2019

Toshio is one of the best guides I had have recently. He is very well organized and flexible to adapt. He has outstanding communication skills

Tokyo

See more than we would be

May 20, 2019

Toshio was a great guide for us. His English is excellent . And very important thing for my husband who has problems walking Toshio used his car

Tokyo

Fantastic full day!

October 6, 2018

Í highly recommend Tony as a tour guide in Tokyo. We had a fantastic full day with him. He picked us up in a comfortable brand new Mercedes.

Tokyo

Very pleased!

June 14, 2018

We hired Toshio-san for a 1 day private Tokyo tour & were very pleased. - Great communication skills, including fluent English.

Tokyo

Absolute best

May 23, 2018

This guy, Toshio is the absolute best. We communicated over email for some time about what we wanted to do in Tokyo and he made it all happen.

Tokyo

Raj’s honey moon trip in Tokyo

April 18, 2017

Toshio gave my wife and I an EXCELLENT tour! He took us around in his very nice Lexus SUV and took us everywhere we wanted to go around Tokyo

Tokyo

Arnold from U.S.A California

August 18, 2015

Thank you so much Toshio for a wonderful time in Tokyo! You have made our stay very special and memorable. We already miss Japan and all its glory.

Tokyo

Nenah from Philippine

November 12, 2014

I've been into many places in Asia and Toshio is just one of the best companion in a tour you'll ever meet! He's very accomodating, respectful, friendly and he

Tokyo

All was great!

May 21, 2014

Toshio helped us with a Tokyo tour. It was very helpful that he was with his car so we could snooze between the sites while getting used to the time difference.

Tokyo

my warmest recommendations

October 29, 2013

I would like to give Toshio of the Tokyo Travel Assist team my warmest recommendations. I visited Tokyo in June this year and engaged the services in arranging

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

Benson from Singapore. Day trip to Autumn color tour to Kawaguchi lake

November 11, 2015

Autumn Color is max at Kawaguchi lake in Yamanashi pref. They enjoyed beautiful color of leaves and local atmosphere.

Mt. Fuji

Karl`s day trip to 5th station of Mt. Fuji

November 5, 2015

Toshio was the perfect guide for our day trip to Mt Fuji. He is punctual, reliable, friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun to be around.

Hakone, Mt. Fuji

6 star rating to give. by Rebecca from USA

April 28, 2015

I wish there was a 6 star rating to give. Our tour with Toshio was the highlight of the trip. I recommend anyone coming to Tokyo to take a day to get out of

Nikko

Outstanding Experience with Tony and His Team

November 1, 2025

Tony did an exceptional job organizing our guides for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nikko. He personally led our day trip […]

Nikko

Hands down, the best tour provider in the Tokyo area!

July 25, 2025

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, do yourself a favor and check out Tony at tokyo-travelassist.com. Whether you’re booking […]

Nikko

Consistently exceeding expectations.

November 6, 2024

Tony was an amazing guide, driver and photographer. If I can rate 5 more stars, I would. This is not […]

Nikko

Don’t miss out

March 4, 2024

I went on two tours with Travel Assist Japan. Both such different experiences but equally excellent. Day 1 with Fumi exploring everything Tokyo.

Nikko

Insure you see you want

May 20, 2019

Tony was amazing. He is very accommodating and wants to insure you see what you want to. We had two days One in Tokyo and the second he drove us to Nikko

Nikko

Mary from Hawaii to Nikko for day trip

January 3, 2016

We enjoyed our tour with Toshio immensely. He took us places where only a local would know. He is organized, helpful

Nikko

Annie from Singapore

October 9, 2014

Mr Toshio is a helpful and hardworking tour guide on local Japanese day tours. He is attentive to and thoughtful of customers' needs.

Hakone

Mt. Fuji and Hakone Trip

June 4, 2026

Tony was absolutely amazing. I reached out to him for a few things that my son and I wanted to […]

Hakone

Mount Fuji and Hakone: Great Experience

May 23, 2025

Tony was an excellent tour guide and guided us to some great hidden spots where we saw Mount Fuji and […]

Hakone

Comfortable ride for private tour to mt fuji

July 24, 2024

The ride from Tokyo was so comfortable! We stopped at many “off the beaten path” locations and views to see […]

Hakone, Mt. Fuji

Absolutely book another tour

April 8, 2024

We would absolutely book another tour with Tony and Fumi. They were both very helpful in planning a great day trip to try to see Mr. Fuji and Hakone.

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).

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

Hakone, Mt. Fuji

Awesome!!

January 7, 2020

Tony was an excellent tour guide. He took us to places we would be interested in seeing. He took us to a local Ramen place for lunch which was a great

Hakone

Veronica’s day trip to Mt. Fuji

December 10, 2017

We had the best time on our tour with Toshio! He is a knowledgeable and professional guide, he was very patient with our kids, took many photos

Hakone

Don’s Day trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone

April 23, 2017

Tony was great. He took us on a tour of the mountain country around Mt. Fuji in his brand new Lexus SUV and then dropped us off at the station

Hakone

Jeni’s trip to Hakone from Haneda airport

April 18, 2017

What a wonderful start to our trip to Japan with my elderly mother. Toshio collected us from the airport at 6:30am in his luxury Lexus

Hakone

A day trip to Hakone Okada museum & Mt. Fuji

February 11, 2017

My Wife and I went with Toshio to Mount Fuji for a day , He was very easy to arrange to meet and was punctual at our Hotel , His car is very new nice

Layover, Narita, Tokyo

Flair for the City and the history with Fumi

March 21, 2024

With only 11 hours in Tokyo during a flight layover and airport change (NRT to HND), we were able to get a flair for the City and the history with our guide

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, 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

Excellent day tour in Tokyo

September 10, 2025

Tony is an excellent tour guide. We had a day tour in Tokyo and trop off to Narita airport.Tony speaks […]

Layover

Tokyo Layover Trip

August 25, 2025

My wife and I seized an opportunity to partner with Tony for a five hour sightseeing trip while on a […]

Layover

Fumi was absolutely amazing!

July 25, 2025

I cannot recommend this tour company enough, and my guide Fumi was absolutely amazing! My flight got delayed but she […]

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 […]

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 […]

Layover, Narita, Tokyo

Flair for the City and the history with Fumi

March 21, 2024

With only 11 hours in Tokyo during a flight layover and airport change (NRT to HND), we were able to get a flair for the City and the history with our guide

Layover, pr, Tokyo

A Great Private Tokyo Layover Tour

February 22, 2024

Our 6-hour layover tour was with Tony, a private guide, it was great. Tony took us to major sites such as Asakusa Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza, and Shibuya

Depachika, Izakaya, Tokyo

Great second experience in Tokyo!

October 19, 2023

We took a tour with Tony one day and Fumie the next day. Both tours were great. The guides were informative and thoughtful in their selections for our tours.

Izakaya, Layover

An incredible layover tour of Tokyo with Tony!

June 8, 2023

In May 2023, my girlfriend and I did a custom 6 hour layover tour with Tony in Tokyo! Tony met us at Haneda airport in a beautiful large SUV

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.

Izakaya

Derek Linden with Izakaya evening tour

October 10, 2015

Toshio planned a fantastic evening culinary tour for us! He not only showed us the amazing Okachimachi market, but also took us to a nice Izakaya

Depachika, Izakaya, Tokyo

Great second experience in Tokyo!

October 19, 2023

We took a tour with Tony one day and Fumie the next day. Both tours were great. The guides were informative and thoughtful in their selections for our tours.

Suntory

Great tour but go on a weekday!

August 13, 2025

We had an incredible day with Tony. He took us to Shichiken Brewery for a sake tasting and a traditional […]

Suntory

Trip to Hakusyu

April 6, 2018

Booked the Hakushu Distillery Tour with Toshio and had an amazing experience. Booking was very easy and every detail was taken care of by Toshio.

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Testimonials

Encounter with Mt Fuji

Fumie helped me feel comfortabl

This was a lovely tour

Fumi as a guide over two days

Second tour with Ms. Fumi.

Great first tour of Tokyo

Our guide Tracy was the perfect host

layover on Tokyo and we’re so grateful

Consistently exceeding expectations.

Best layover tour Ever! Well worth it.

Trip of a lifetime

Highly recommend using this company

Absolute best time!

You may want to work with

See more than we would be

Fantastic full day!

Very pleased!

Absolute best

Raj’s honey moon trip in Tokyo

Arnold from U.S.A California

Nenah from Philippine

All was great!

my warmest recommendations

super satisfied

Benson from Singapore. Day trip to Autumn color tour to Kawaguchi lake

Karl`s day trip to 5th station of Mt. Fuji

6 star rating to give. by Rebecca from USA

Outstanding Experience with Tony and His Team

Hands down, the best tour provider in the Tokyo area!

Consistently exceeding expectations.

Don’t miss out

Insure you see you want

Mary from Hawaii to Nikko for day trip

Annie from Singapore

Mt. Fuji and Hakone Trip

Mount Fuji and Hakone: Great Experience

Comfortable ride for private tour to mt fuji

Absolutely book another tour

Travel Assist Japan is a Must for your next visit!

Highly recommend

Amazing day trip to Mt.Fuji

Awesome!!

Veronica’s day trip to Mt. Fuji

Don’s Day trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone

Jeni’s trip to Hakone from Haneda airport

A day trip to Hakone Okada museum & Mt. Fuji

Flair for the City and the history with Fumi

Narita Layover for 12 Hours!

Best way to spend a long layover

Excellent day tour in Tokyo

Tokyo Layover Trip

Fumi was absolutely amazing!

Managed the timing perfectly

Fumie helped me feel comfortabl

This was a lovely tour

Our guide Tracy was the perfect host

layover on Tokyo and we’re so grateful

Best layover tour Ever! Well worth it.

Highly recommend using this company

Flair for the City and the history with Fumi

A Great Private Tokyo Layover Tour

Great second experience in Tokyo!

An incredible layover tour of Tokyo with Tony!

like spending the eveing with an old friend

Derek Linden with Izakaya evening tour

Great second experience in Tokyo!

Great tour but go on a weekday!

Trip to Hakusyu

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