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 and Hakone Trip

04/06/2026

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

Best decision ever

09/05/2026

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

Sally is amazing

09/12/2025

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

Outstanding Experience with Tony and His Team

01/11/2025

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

Excellent day tour in Tokyo

10/09/2025

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

Tokyo Layover Trip

25/08/2025

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

Great tour but go on a weekday!

13/08/2025

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

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

25/07/2025

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

Fumi was absolutely amazing!

25/07/2025

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

Managed the timing perfectly

25/07/2025

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

Tony was fantastic!

23/05/2025

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

Mount Fuji and Hakone: Great Experience

23/05/2025

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

super satisfied

03/06/2024

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.

Best decision ever

09/05/2026

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

Tony was fantastic!

23/05/2025

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

Encounter with Mt Fuji

23/05/2025

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

Trip of a lifetime

24/09/2024

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

Amazing vacation

11/06/2024

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.

Absolutely book another tour

08/04/2024

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.

Excellent Tokyo city and Mount Fuji tour

04/06/2023

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.

Travel Assist Japan is a Must for your next visit!

29/05/2023

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).

Highly recommend

18/04/2023

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

An amazing way to get up close with Mt Fuji

17/02/2020

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

Awesome!!

07/01/2020

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

Great scenery of Mt Fuji

03/12/2019

This is our first trip to Mt Fuji. We were there with 2 families with children and stayed in Hakone for 2 nights.

Outstanding Experience with Tony and His Team

01/11/2025

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

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

25/07/2025

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

Consistently exceeding expectations.

06/11/2024

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

Don’t miss out

04/03/2024

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

Insure you see you want

20/05/2019

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

Mary from Hawaii to Nikko for day trip

03/01/2016

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