Half-day Tokyo Afternoon Tour by Hato Bus | 4 hours

215 Reviews | Tokyo
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From Tokyo Station
2 Adults x $38.95
$77.90
Approx Total
$77.90
Meet by 1:50PM: Meet by 1:50PM. The tour departs at 2:00PM. Please wait in the Waiting Room No. 5 under the elevated railway.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Tokyo Tower Main Observatory admission (150 m)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tokyo Tower special observatory admission (250 m)
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Overview

This tour is guided in English by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. It’s the perfect half-day course for first-time travelers to Tokyo. This afternoon tour departs from Tokyo. Please book a different plan if you prefer the morning tour. Tour efficiently around the Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, and Asakusa, three of Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing spots. Along the way, customers will learn about Japan’s culture and history. Hato Bus, which operates this tour, is a winner of the 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards sponsored by Tripadvisor. Feel free to join this popular tour from a special tour company ranking among the top 10% list by Tripadvisor. This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. An environment-friendly hybrid bus will be used for transportation.

Meeting points

Hato bus Tokyo office
1-chōme-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

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Meet by 1:50PM. Go outside from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit ticket gate and turn left. Proceed along the station building on the left hand side. You will reach the Hato Bus boarding area.

End point

Tokyo Station
1 Chome-9 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

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Ends near Tokyo station Marunouchi South Exit around 6:00PM

Itinerary

  • Imperial Palace

    Admire the view at this National Garden that was formerly a private garden of the Royal Family. Enjoy the view of Nijubashi Bridge, which is said to be the face of the Imperial Palace, as well as the view of the Imperial Palace itself.

    40 minutes

  • Senso-ji Temple

    Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. The bustling street known as "Nakamise" stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple and is filled with a plethora of shops.

    1 hour

  • Kabukiza Theater (Pass By)

    A classic Japanese-style theater where traditional Kabuki performances are held.

  • Tokyo Tower

    Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo, offers a great 360-degree panoramic view from its main observatory.

    45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons.
  • Depending on the season and day of the week, traffic conditions may vary, and arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed. Thank you for your understanding.
  • At Tokyo Tower, only the main observatory (150 m) will be entered. An additional admission fee is required to access the Special Observatory (250 m). For those interested, please pay the required charges on your own.
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If a seat on the bus is required for the child, please make a booking at the Child rate.
  • As part of the initiatives for SDGs, an environment-friendly hybrid bus will be used for transportation. (May be changed due to maintenance or other unavoidable circumstances.)
  • In an effort to prevent global warming, the bus will have its engine and cooling/heating turned off while waiting. Thank you for your understanding.
  • In general, groups with an odd number of members will share seats with other customers.
  • Please keep your seatbelts fastened on board the bus.
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
  • Due to traffic restrictions or entry restrictions, etc. near the Imperial Palace, operation may be suspended or departure may not be possible from the designated departure location.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

3.9

215 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    88
  • 4 stars
    70
  • 3 stars
    24
  • 2 stars
    22
  • 1 star
    11

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 88 reviews with 5 stars

We saw and learned so much.

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour guide was awesome. She was knowledgeable and able to show us as much as possible in 4 hrs. Driver was pleasant and managed in the supper hour traffic. Very pleasant afternoon!!’

Very knowledgeable tour guide Atsushi

Published on Oct, 2024

Very nice afternoon tour of a couple sites in Tokyo as an orientation when you first arrive. The best part of the tour was the information and history provided by our guide Atsushi. He was very knowledgeable and really helped us understand Japan past and present!

Amazing tour!

Published on Sep, 2024

Amazing tour. Kumiko was a fantastic and patient guide who thoroughly explained every landmark. The tour was well thought out. Definitely a must do!!

Great introduction to Tokyo

Published on Sep, 2024

Informative guide, great itinerary and well paced. Additional commentary on Japanese culture and life provided added interest. A great introduction to Tokyo. Highly recommended.

Great 4 hour tour

Published on Aug, 2024

We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Hit the highlights of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, and Asakusa. Our tour guide, Atsushi, was very knowledgeable and friendly. The history he shared was very interesting and engaging. Was a combination of being on a bus and them walking around the sites. Perfect balance of guidance and free exploration.

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