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

Daria from Russia to Lake Kawaguchi and near by

May 3, 2016

Toshio was very nice and proactive. He planned very good and exiting trip. It was highly comfortable and friendly atmosphere! Highly recommended!

Hakone, Mt. Fuji

Kayla’s day trip to Mt. Fuji & Private Onsen

March 28, 2016

Toshio was fantastic! He was able to pick us up from the airport, pick us up from the hotel, and even fully explained local currency!

Mt. Fuji

Ann from Australia

March 25, 2016

Thank you Toshio for your wonderful tour to Mt. Fuji, onsen, lunch at a traditional udon restaurant, that we never would have found ourselves

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

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Sharon’s day trip to Mt. Fuji & ski resort from Singapore

December 21, 2015

My family had a most enjoyable time during our day trips with Toshio.He is knowledgeable of the various areas we visited and helped make the entire visit fun

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Apananda from Thailand at Mt. Fuji

November 29, 2015

Toshio chose the perfect day for my trip to Mt.fuji.The weather was perfect! The view is breathtaking.

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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.

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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

Alena Cheung from Australia with Hakone & Mt. Fuji tour

October 10, 2015

It was our great pleasure to have Toshio taken us to Mt Fuji. Attenton to details , flexible and always did his best to cater for our family needs .

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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

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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.

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

Great service, great photos, and great company!

November 20, 2019

Mr. Tony -- our wonderful all-in-one guide and photographer-- was a delight to have on this adventure of tours to Mt. Fuji!

Mt. Fuji

VIP Treatment

September 25, 2019

Mt Fuji day trip from Tokyo by charted vehicle with photographer guide for VIP We were traveling with an elderly and our guide,

Mt. Fuji

This is a “must do” tour

May 20, 2019

We took a one day tour from downtown Tokyo to the Mt. Fuji area by private car. Our guide was Tony. This is a GREAT tour.

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Rates Tony as the best!

May 20, 2019

Toshio was an excellent guide. Informative, punctual, and a pleasure to be with. We had sunny skies to take in all the beauty of Japan.

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Adriana’s day trip to Kamakura & Mt. Fuji

July 12, 2017

Toshio was a great tour guide. He took us from Tokyo to Kamakura and Hakone by car. He knows the places well. He took us to a great spot to see Mt. Fuji.

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Pascal’s tour to Yamanashi and fruits tour.

September 6, 2016

We booked a trip to Mt Fuji because it recent came UNESCO world heritage. For us foreigners it is difficult to visit such destinations.

Hakone, Mt. Fuji

Irwan’s day trip to Mt. Fuji & Hakone

September 6, 2016

We had a one day tour to Mt Fuji and Hakone with Toshio. One special reason we booked Toshio for this tour was that he drives his own car for the tou

Mt. Fuji

Daria from Russia to Lake Kawaguchi and near by

May 3, 2016

Toshio was very nice and proactive. He planned very good and exiting trip. It was highly comfortable and friendly atmosphere! Highly recommended!

Hakone, Mt. Fuji