Tokyo Layover Tours

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

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The best private layover tours & experiences with locals

Do you have an hours-long layover in the Japanese capital? Waiting it out would be a drag, especially when the most iconic city on earth is right at your doorstep. Don’t sit around eating sad airport snacks – instead, join a Tokyoite on a whirlwind experience of the city in whatever time you have! On City Unscripted Tokyo layover tours with a local, you’ll have this spectacular city at your fingertips. Believe it or not, just a few hours is more than enough to get a feel for the true Tokyo, from ancient temples and shrines to futuristic entertainment. It’s all waiting for you on Tokyo airport layover tours – now doesn’t that beat sitting around at an airport?

Meet some of our local hosts around the world

Kenji

Tokyo

Funny and friendly guy with a love for night hikes and deep conversations

Patrick

Tokyo

Hidden gem seeker and culture enthusiast with a talent for uncovering Tokyo’s authentic experiences and rich stories.

See Tokyo on your layover

Your layover is just a few hours and Tokyo happens to be the biggest city in the world – we understand if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Luckily, when you’re exploring the city with a local on our Tokyo airport layover tours, you’re guaranteed to get the full picture of this sprawling metropolis – both its highlights and hidden gems. Don’t regret not grabbing the opportunity to explore Japan’s exhilarating capital! Who says a layover has to be waited out at the airport? Leave that stuffy lounge and get taken into the heart of Tokyo on unforgettable Tokyo layover tours with City Unscripted.

Get taken through Tokyo

Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of leaving the airport? That’s understandable – you have a flight to catch, and exploring an unfamiliar city isn’t exactly a walk in the park. But on Tokyo layover tours with us, you don’t have to worry about a thing, because we’ll send a local to meet you right at the airport (and get you back on time!). There’s no better GPS and guidebook than someone who knows the city inside and out, and you won’t be navigating unfamiliar streets and tangled transport lines alone. We’ll make sure your Tokyo airport layover tours are totally stress-free.

Tokyo tailored to you

Tokyo has so many different sides that one person’s dream tour would be very different from another’s. History, culture, food, shopping, high-octane entertainment and neon-lit nightlife all congregate in one sprawling cityscape – and we know some of these attractions appeal to you more than others. That’s why we tailor our Tokyo airport layover tours to each person that travels with us. Your local host will first learn a little about your interests and personality, then craft a custom tour especially for you. You can be sure that Tokyo layover tours with us make every minute count.

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Latest reviews from our guests

I really like Mari. Very enthusiastic, adapting and tentative to what I really want to experience -that is, a bit of culture, how ordinary down-to-earth people go about their lives earning a living, the flora and nature, unique local foods. Loved the little bits of cookies, nuts. and one of my main requests, sushi, howevetr, didn’t get to try ramen - I was so stuffed with the goodies Mari let me taste. It was hard walking up and down very high steps , but I love it. Hard on my hips, but good tiredness. Uvcould spend the whole day around that region taking in the foods , sthe old architecture of the old houses, shingles of the temples , and Mari knows I am so taken by the various shapes of the eaves troughs hangings. I was ready to buy them or, if I could without being arrested , cut off a good-size length! All in all very happy.. Thank you, Mari. Job well done. I would recommend you any time:,

February 2025

Annie C
This tour was a great introduction to Tokyo, making it feel much more approachable. I loved the fact that we went everywhere by public transportation, and walked around each area, as it gave me a chance to really get a feel for things. My guide, Api, was wonderful, and I felt as though I was being shown around the city by a friend.

February 2025

Bea L
Martina was unbelievable! We discussed a customized tour agenda prior to arrival and she absolutely hit a home run with the customized tour. We couldn't have asked for a better day, guide or tour.

January 2025

Courtlend L
Nobu was absolutely amazing! He took us to see more than we ever thought possible. His ability to get us to the next location using the train system was amazing. Also, the process with Viator and City Unscripted was simple and efficient. If you have a layover at Narita, this is the trip for you. Asked for Nobu!

November 2024

Jeff W