Layover guides

Tokyo layover guide

Leaving Haneda for a short layover is usually worthwhile; the city centre is only 8‑9 km away and you can see iconic sights in a few hours.

HND · Haneda Airport 14 km to the centre Fastest way into the city: about 13 min Leave the airport with at least 5 hours

How long is your layover?

About 4 hours in the city

Land and leave the airport · about 1 hour
Keikyu Airport Line → Hamamatsucho Station · about 13 min
1
about 1 hour
Tokyo Tower

Red communications tower with observation deck and museum
1.3 km
2
about 1 hour
Imperial Palace East Gardens

Historic gardens of the Imperial Palace, quiet walking paths
0.5 km
3
about 1 hour
Tokyo National Museum

Japan's largest museum of art and archaeology, extensive collection
Back to the airport · about 13 min
Be back at the airport at least 2.5 hours before an international flight

Open this layover as a plan

Times are estimates. Visa rules depend on your nationality: check official sources and your airline before you leave the airport.

Getting into the city

Keikyu Airport Line

→ Hamamatsucho Station · about 13 min

Runs every 5‑10 min; use Suica/Pasmo or tickets

Tokyo Monorail

→ Hamamatsucho Station · about 15 min

Every 4‑6 min; pay with Suica/Pasmo or ticket

Airport taxi

→ Tokyo central area · about 25 min

Available 24 h; fare about ¥6,000‑¥8,000, travel time varies with traffic

Good to know

Leaving the airport

You will pass through passport control when exiting the airport; visa requirements depend on your nationality and must be confirmed with official sources.

Left luggage

Lockers and left‑luggage counters are available in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

If you stay at the airport

If you stay, use the many lounges, the free observation deck, or the transit hotel in Terminal 3; there are also shopping arcs and a variety of eateries.