Tokyo Layover 5 Hours Private Tour by private vehicle
Description
Make the most of your limited layover time! This tour allows you to maximize your transit time in between flights. Your chauffeur will pick you up at Haneda airport, show and guide you around Tokyo and drop you off back at the Haneda airport in time for your connecting flight. Enjoy the flexibility of our private tours and customize the itinerary to your interests. Let us help you to experience the very best of Tokyo, its landmarks and highlights, and get valuable inside tips from our chauffeurs. This tour is designed to show the charms of Tokyo within a limited timeframe, providing smooth and efficient transportation to each attraction via a private vehicle.
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Itinerary
Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. The name Asakusa appeared for the first time in the history of Japan in 628, when a small statue of the Kannon was caught by two fishermen in Asakusa. The people in the village built a small temple for the statue not knowing anything about its origin. The statue has been kept hidden in a sealed wooden box since 645, when a Buddhist monk who had been invited from Nara to see the statue suggested doing so. The box was opened once in 1868 by officers sent by the government to execute orders regarding the separation of Shinto and Buddhism. The temple received constant support from powerful samurai and it became a family temple of the Tokugawa shogun in the early 17th century. Most of the temple buildings were lost during the Second World War. The main building was reconstructed in 1958, and the five-story pagoda in 1973.
However the main Tsukiji Market was replaced in 2018 by the Toyosu Market, the outer market at Tsukiji remains. There are still various restaurants and shops containing numerous interesting items. (Some shops and restaurants are closed on Sundays,Wednesdays, and national holidays)
Ginza has eclectic boutiques and galleries, the shops selling Japanese traditional crafts, and incredible selection of restaurants and cutting edge architecture.
The Imperial Palace used to be the Castle of Tokugawa shogun family from 1603 to 1868. It became The Imperial Palace when the political power returned to the Emperor Meiji. The Imperial Palace grounds have many of the perfectly manicured pine trees and lawns which can be enjoyed from a car. You can also take a short stroll to see the palace walls and bridges.
The National Diet (Parliament) building is one of only a few buildings in Tokyo that survived the air raids of 1945. The building was built in 1936.
There are various buildings designed by the world’s leading architechts in Omotesando. You can also find every famous brand neme in fashion.
Harajuku will give you some insight into the youth culture of Japan. You will see unique fashion trends and outrageous design in fashion and buildings.
Meiji shrine has a pleasant atmosphere and nice break from the busy streets. You might be able to see a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony on Saturdays and Sundays.
Shibuya crossing is the busiest intersection in the world. It makes Times Square seem like a sleepy village.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our driver guide will wait for you in the arrivals hall, outside of custom with a welcome sign with your name
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(45)
It was wonderful and very convenient to have a private tour van pick our family from domestic terminal for 5 hour tour for layover at Tokyo and drop us off later at international terminal. Our tour guide Ms Miku definitely made our tour even more amazing. She accommodated the tour to our family's agenda. She was very knowledgeable and explained history and significance of the places we visited. And we had few delicious food station stops during our walk she recommended that was delicious. Made Harajuku stop longer bec kids wanted to spend more time here. Ms Miku definitely made our 5 hour layover tour an extraordinary experience. We highly recommend Ms Miku as a guide and her company. And thank you for the box of variety of delicious snacks and refreshments.
Dear Grace_L, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Even though we only had five hours together, I really enjoyed spending time with you and your lovely daughters. Whenever you come back to Tokyo, please reach out to me! I would be delighted to see you again. You are always welcome! Until then, please take care. Sincerely, Miku
Richie and Kana could not have done more to make our experience happy and successful.
Dear Tim E, Thank you very much for your review. It was great meeting you and showing you the city. I am happy you enjoyed the tour. I also had a fun and lovely day with your group. I hope you had an amazing time in Japan and would love to see you again! All the best, Outech Kana Dear Tim E Thank you for the review! Kana and I are very glad to hear that! We hope to see you all again in Japan next time! Richie
We had a fantastic time with the wonderful Roberto. He took us to see things we were interested in and had the most amazing stories to tell us. We learnt so much from him, and saw temples and parks and old Tokyo and the highlight was Mt Fuji.
Dear Michelle P Thank you for the lovely review! It was a pleasure having you stay with us. I hope you had a wonderful time in Japan, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best regards Roberto
Kana was a fantastic tour guide! We had a 12 hour layover in Tokyo and booked 2 x cars to take our group of 14 to see the highlights of Tokyo. Ritchie and Kana were both so professional and fabulous tour guides. We filled in our afternoon seeing the best sites of Tokyo. Thank you Kana and Ritchie. We are leaving Japan with great first impressions! Looking forward to returning one day! 🤩
Dear Christine B, Thank you very much for taking your time to write such a good review. It was my pleasure to show you the city. Hope you liked it. I also had a fun time and enjoyed taking pictures of you all. I will look forward to seeing you again! Warm regards, Outech Kana Dear Christine B, Thank you for the review !! It was a pleasure meeting you all in Tokyo. Tokyo has been evolving every year. I think Kana and I can show you a different side of Tokyo when you come back to Tokyo next time! Take care! Richie
The trip was perfect for our group. The guides (Richie and Kana) tailored the experience for our group, they were interested in us and proud of their city. This was a perfect experience to utilise a long layover in this wonderful city.
Dear Patrick M, Thank you very much for writing us a review. I am happy to have met a kind and nice person, like you. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. I had a wonderful day with you too. I sincerely hope to see you again in the future! Best regards, Outech Kana Hello ! Thank you for the review ! We are very glad to hear that. It was a pleasure meeting you all in Tokyo, and I hope to see you again someday! Richie
We visited 1.Shibuya Scramble crossing 2.Near Tokyo Skytree 3. Sensoji temple (Asakusa Street shops) 4. Odaiba ( waterfront) We saw Rainbow Bridge and Statue of Liberty.
Dear Wendy r, Thank you so much for your kind review and for taking the time to upload the wonderful photographs. I sincerely appreciate it. It was my absolute pleasure to be your guide. I hope your days in Tokyo were memorable, and I look forward to seeing you again someday. Best regards!! OUTECH Babu
Our guide Style help us make the most of our short few hours in Tokyo. He made sure we were comfortable, planned the itinerary based on our interest and made it memorable for us.
Dear Joyita_G, Thank you very much for booking this tour! I’m really happy that I was able to make all three of you enjoy it. Please come visit Japan again! Good luck! Outech Style
This tour was the highlights of Tokyo. Douglas our tour guide was a delight. He was waiting for us as we arrive, was knowledgeable about our destinations, was flexible in extending our time and planned on the fly. We had planned on a five hour tour and extended it to eight. He even took us to a local restaurant and ordered a unique dining experience for our group. Douglas went the extra mile to meet all our needs. He even assisted us in shopping for a special gift. At the end of our tour, Douglas walked us to our gate and made sure we were safely on our way. All of us would highly recommend this tour and suggest requesting Douglas as your guide. Thank you Douglas for setting the tone for our amazing adventure! The Fab Four.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the layover and that we could capture some wonderful memories along the way. It was a pleasure having The Fab Four, and I’m happy you liked okonomiyaki! I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future! The Fab Doug
Our guide/driver, Soya, was great. Spoke English very well and adjusted the tour for some of our interests. He was friendly, we felt very safe and the van was spacious and comfortable. All in all a great layover tour. Thanks Soya!
Dear Archie1922 Thank you for choosing our service this time. Great talking with you all! I wish you could come back to Japan, and hopefully you could enjoy skiing and explore Japan more widely! Best regards, Outech Soya
Syota was my tour guide. He was on time, very good communicator and the car was super clean. He knew all the locations I wanted to see. My phone was dead so unable to take photos. He loaned me his phone to take pictures. I wanted to have lunch at a Japanese restaurant. He found one within walking distance of the temple.
Dear Phillip H, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. Your advice in life still remains with me. I hope to see you again when you come to Japan. Best regard, Outech Nissy
