Layover in Tokyo
Our advice for your less than 3 hours layover
Tokyo is incredibly efficient, but it’s still a massive city — your best move is to pick one area and do it well. Trains are fast, but transfers and station size can eat time. If you go out, keep a strict “turn back” time and avoid anything that requires crossing the whole city.
Timeline calculator
Pick the airport and toggle options to see what’s realistic.
Experiences
Pick something that fits your timeline — fast, realistic, and worth leaving the airport for.
Book tours
NEW PARTNER ✨Self-guided audio tours that work even on tight layovers.
Services
Helpful add-ons that make a layover smoother.
Driver / Transfers
PARTNER Our preferred partner for private transfers and local drivers.
Luggage Storage
PARTNER Drop your bags in minutes and explore Tokyo hands-free.
eSIMs
Going exploring? Don’t rack up roaming charges or buy an overpriced SIM at the airport. Buy an eSIM for a few dollars prior to your trip and have access to unlimited data.
Need help booking flights?
BETABuilt for budget travelers who want real experiences—not airport chairs.
Try the MyLayover Trip Engine →Request a custom itinerary
Not sure what fits your layover? Tell us a bit and we’ll suggest something realistic.