Overview
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
- ✓Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
- ✓Tokyo Bay cruise fare
- ✓Tokyo Tower Main Observatory admission (150 m)
- ✓Western-style buffet lunch (with coffee or tea)
- ✕Tokyo Tower special observatory admission (250 m)
- ✕Fees other than those listed in Includes
What you'll do
- 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 min - 2
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 - 3
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 - 4
Cross the Rainbow Bridge.
- 5
Enjoy a luxurious and lavish international cuisine buffet from around the world.
⏱ 1h 10m - 6
Delight in the dynamic scenery of Tokyo from over the water Cruise Time: 15:00 - 15:50. Includes 1 serving of coffee or tea.
Availability & pricing
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Good to know
- 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
- The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons
- 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.
- 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
- 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. Additionally, a meal charge of ¥2,700 will apply to children aged 4-5, payable at the restaurant
- Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in
- Includes Lunch: A luxurious and lavish buffet where you can enjoy international cuisine from around the world. As lunch is a buffet, requests for vegetarian meals cannot be accommodated
- 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
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
