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

181 Reviews | Tokyo
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From Tokyo Station
2 Adults x $41.04
$82.08
Approx Total
$82.08
Meet by 8:50AM: Meet at Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit Hato Bus Boarding Area by 8:50AM. The tour departs at 9:00AM.
Starting point:
Hato bus Tokyo office, 1-chōme-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
From Shinjuku Station
2 Adults x $41.04
$82.08
Approx Total
$82.08
Meet by 8:10AM: Meet ay Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus Boarding Area by 8:10AM. The tour departs at 8:20AM.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Tokyo Tower Main Observatory admission (150 m)
  • Professional English guide
  • Tower special observatory admission (250 m)
  • Food and drinks
  • 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 morning tour departs from Shinjuku. Please book a different plan if you prefer the afternoon tour. (The afternoon tour only departs from Tokyo.) 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.

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

  • National Diet Building (Pass By)

    This is the center of the Japanese Government. Don't let the impressive Western-style architecture fool you--this building is constructed almost entirely out of pure Japanese materials.

  • Tokyo Tower

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

    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.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At Tokyo Tower, only the main deck (150 m) will be visited. An additional admission fee is required to access the Special Observatory (250 m). Those who wish to enter must pay the required charges at the 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. Thank you for your understanding.
  • 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.
  • 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

June 18100% refund
June 19No 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.
Reviews

3.9

181 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    75
  • 4 stars
    48
  • 3 stars
    27
  • 2 stars
    24
  • 1 star
    7

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 75 reviews with 5 stars

4-hour introductory tour of Tokyo, suitable for jet-lag

Published on May, 2025

I could not imagine a 4-hour bus tour of Tokyo but was happy to find that it included just a few highlights that gave opportunity to learn about some Japanese history, lots of Japanese culture and some of the intricacies of Japanese religion. Our guide was Atsushi, who was wonderful. Very engaging with abundant humour and insight, very organized, able to dramatize some information that made it entertaining as well as instructive. The bus was comfortable though the seats are not made for bodies of a more robust physique (!). I’ve never had to buckle up on a bus before, but it is a law here so, by the end of the tour, I was used to it. I highly recommend the tour and see if you can arrange that Atsushi be your guide; he is definitely worth it!

Great tour bus ride

Published on May, 2025

Atsushi was an amazing tour guide. So funny and very informative. Bus was also very comfortable and a pleasure to be in. Overall well worth the money and more

Amazing Tour of the Tokyo

Published on May, 2025

What a great half day tour of Tokyo! Our guide Atsushi was incredibly knowledgeable, multi-talented and had a great grasp of English which allowed him to teach us many things about the history of the sites we were visiting. Overall a very enjoyable experience and one I would highly recommend whilst in Tokyo!

Great tour to get to know Toyo.

Published on Apr, 2025

ATI was a great guy. She was very professional, even played her flute. Would recommend this tour for a first day in Tokyo.

Half Day Tokyo Morning Tour

Published on Apr, 2025

We had a fabulous morning tour. We made our way to the easy-to-find meeting point/bus stop. Met our guide and boarded the bus. The whole procedure was very straightforward and efficient. Our guide was friendly, patient and very informative. We visited the Imperial Palace grounds, Tokyo Tower & a huge shrine in our half day tour. Really felt like great value for money & an excellent introduction to Tokyo on our first day there. Would highly recommend this tour!

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