The subject of the new transit tours now available for travelers on layovers at major Japanese airports has been mentioned here before. Today I noticed that JNTO is advertising these in Hemispheres, the United in-flight magazine, and presumably on other carriers. They listed at least 4 different tours for each of the 3 major international airports (KIX,NGO and NRT), some for 3 or 4 hour tours and some all day. Prices start at 500 yen (?!?)

As previously discussed, this seems like a wonderful idea and is now being aggressively advertised. I hope somebody will have a layover soon and try one of these. If so, please post a report.

JR

(Yeesh! I can't even say "three hour tour" without hearing the theme from "Gilligan's Island." It's just sick!)