Japan Layover Tours

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top 10 layover tours & experiences around the world

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private layover tours & experiences with locals

When you have a lengthy layover in one of the most exciting countries on earth, not making the most of it would be a crime. Book Japan layover tours with one of our local hosts to escape the airport and get out into the city. Our Japan airport layover tours are structured around whatever time you have, and we’ll make sure you don’t waste a second. A local guide will pick you up from the airport, whether you’re whiling time away at Haneda or waiting it out at Narita, and whiz you off to some of Japan’s most iconic attractions. Explore the action-packed heart of Tokyo or amazing ancient towns on its outskirts, depending on where you’ve landed. With Japan layover tours, every second counts!

Meet some of our local hosts around Japan

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

A stress-free way to see Japan

Worried you won’t get back in time? With a local host as your guide on layover tours of Japan, you won’t just get picked up from the airport – you’re also guaranteed to get back before your next flight. Your local insider will hold your hand every step of the way, and make sure your experience is as seamless as possible. Don’t worry about wrangling with maps and plotting your route, because we’ll do it all for you on the ultimate Japan layover tours. We know seeing a city when you’re strapped for time can be stressful, so we’ll plan your tour to fit into your schedule without a hitch.

Layover tours to your taste

When your time is limited, it makes sense that you’d want to experience the things to see and do in Japan that appeal to you. That’s why all our Japan layover tours are 100% tailored to you. Just tell us what excites you most about this incredible country and we’ll plan a unique itinerary that gives you what you want. Whether you want to zoom through the heart-stopping center of Tokyo, exploring otaku hotspots and quirky cafés along the way, or opt for a peaceful walk among zen gardens and ancient shrines and temples instead, we’ll make it happen on the best Japan airport layover tours.

See Japan through a local lens

Armed with Google and a guidebook, you’re confined to the tourist trail and the places many travelers have already seen. But what about the local haunts – the hidden gems and holes-in-the-wall that serve an authentic snapshot of Japan? On Japan layover tours, this locals-only side of Japan opens itself up to you. Your local guide will show you some of the top attractions, but you’ll also get to see secret places that only someone who calls Japan home could know about. Plus, with a local insider to be your translator and tour guide, nothing is off-limits on Japan layover tours.

Japan travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

Find the best things to do, places to eat, must eat foods and lots of travel tips in Japan and around the world recommended by our local hosts

Latest reviews from our guests

Eli was a great guide, knowledgeable and organized. We walk slowly, and she didn't try to hurry us. Because of our pace, we didn't get to see everything on the list, but we saw what was important to us. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour with Eli.

April 2024

John R
Excellent experience. Eli is a terrific guide

April 2024

Lic Juan Salvador G
Excellent experience with ELI She was very kind. She knows a lot about all the places. Our experience was amazing!

April 2024

Lic Juan Salvador G
Excellent experience. Eli is a terrific guide

April 2024

Lic Juan Salvador G