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Half-day Tokyo Morning Tour by Hato Bus

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$40.54
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Overview

Discover Tokyo’s must-see highlights in one seamless guided bus tour. Begin at the National Garden, once reserved for Japan’s Imperial family, offering a peaceful contrast to the city’s energy. Take in iconic views of the Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge—often featured as a symbol of Tokyo.

Continue to Tokyo Tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, where the main observatory offers sweeping 360° views across the skyline.

Step into Tokyo’s spiritual heart at Senso-ji, the city’s oldest temple, and stroll Nakamise Street, a lively 250‑meter stretch lined with traditional snacks and souvenir shops.

This tour blends history, culture, and stunning city views in a single, easy journey, with the flexibility to depart from either Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

From Tokyo Station
Starting point:
Hato bus Tokyo office, 1-chōme-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Tokyo Tower Main Observatory admission (150 m)
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes
  • Food and drinks
  • Tower special observatory admission (250 m)

Meeting point
Board the tour bus at the Hato Bus Boarding Area at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Gucchi Shinjuku Flagship (opposite side). Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2.
Board the tour bus at the Hato Bus Boarding Area. Exit JR Tokyo Station from the Marunouchi South Exit ticket gate and turn left. Walk along the station building on your left, and you will find the Hato Bus Boarding Area. Please wait in Waiting Room No. 5 under the elevated railway.
Return details
The tour ends at near Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance. Please head to your next destination on your own from Tokyo.

  • 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.
  • (Drive-by) From Imperial Palace Plaza to Tokyo Tower On the way, enjoy seeing the National Diet Building through the vehicle window. 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 (pass by)
  • Tokyo Tower
    Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo, offers a great 360-degree panoramic view from its main observatory. 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. Tokyo Tower steel repair work is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with the end date yet to be determined. During this period, the exterior may appear different from usual due to installations such as scaffolding and protective netting.
  • 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.
  • (Drive-by) From Asakusa to Tokyo Station On the way, enjoy seeing the Kabukiza theater and Ginza through the vehicle window. A classic Japanese-style theater where traditional Kabuki performances are held. (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tokyo Tower steel repair work is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with the end date yet to be determined. During this period, the exterior may appear different from usual due to installations such as scaffolding and protective netting
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Half-day Tokyo Morning Tour by Hato Bus

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $40.54
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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