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Offered languages
- English
This award-winning Hato Bus tour, led by a licensed English guide, offers a perfect blend of iconic landmarks. Experience the dynamic charm of Tokyo with this full-day tour guided in English by a nationally licensed tour guide. Begin with a photo stop at the Imperial Palace Plaza, where you can see the iconic Nijubashi Bridge, known for its graceful design and historical significance. Continue to Asakusa to visit Senso-ji Temple and explore Nakamise Street, known for its traditional snacks and souvenirs. Enjoy a casual tea ceremony with premium tea leaves. After a buffet lunch at a hotel, relax on a Tokyo Bay cruise and take in the views as you pass under the Rainbow Bridge. The tour concludes at Tokyo Tower, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city to end your day on a high note.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour ends at near Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance. Please head to your next destination on your own from Tokyo.
Itinerary
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1
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Senso-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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Asakusa
Experience preparing matcha green tea at Kaminari Issa, a matcha experience store with the concept of “tasting matcha in a casual atmosphere.” Watch a video on how to prepare matcha green tea. Afterwards, everyone can experience grinding tea with a millstone and enjoy having matcha green tea in a Japanese style room. (Includes matcha green tea and jonamagashi, traditional Japanese confectionery.) Not a formal tea ceremony experience.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
Rainbow Bridge (Pass by)
Enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and the city skyline from the bus as you cross the iconic Rainbow Bridge.
Admission ticket free -
5Odaiba District
Free time for sightseeing. With plenty of popular sightseeing spots and large shopping facilities, this area has a lot to offer everyone from kids to adults. The Odaiba Statue of Liberty (replica), which commemorates the friendship between Japan and France, can be seen standing by the Rainbow Bridge.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Savor Western-style Buffet Lunch. Located on the Odaiba waterfront, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba features the Seascape terrace dining restaurant where customers can savor a buffet-style meal with a rich variety of dishes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7Symphony Cruise
Enjoy Symphony Afternoon Cruise. Delight in the dynamic scenery of Tokyo from over the water. Cruise Time: 15:00 - 15:50. Includes 1 serving of coffee or tea.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo, offers a great 360- degree panoramic view from its main observatory (150m in high). An additional admission fee is required to access the special observatory (250 m). For those interested, please pay the required charges on your own.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that this tour is operated by Hato Bus Co., Ltd.
- 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.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that this tour is operated by Hato Bus Co., Ltd.
- 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.
- 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. The scheduled tour ending time may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The matcha green tea experience in Asakusa is not a formal ceremony, but an experience for customers to make their own tea.
- Depending on weather conditions, the cruise may stay near the shore.
- 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.
- Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.
- Children aged 0-5 can participate for free, but no bus seats are provided for them. If you wish to reserve a bus seat, please book at the child rate.
- Includes Lunch: A luxurious and lavish buffet where you can enjoy international cuisine from around the world. Vegetarian curry may be requested on the day if required.
- 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.
- In general, groups with an odd number of members will share seats with other customers.
- Please keep your seatbelts fastened on board the bus.
- Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. Drivers do not work as guides.
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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