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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. A fully air-conditioned and heated bus ensures a comfortable touring experience throughout the year. 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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
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
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.
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.
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.
260 reviews
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Rick B,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
Excellent value. Extremely informative, especially for first time visitors! Adequate stopped time for some sightseeing/shopping. Totally cordial guide & driver!!!!
Sam S,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
Good value excellent guide good mix of sites visited. Plenty of time allowed at each site not rushed.
Jessel T,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
Too long of a tour for not much great sights. The trip to the Imperial Palace was just to stand outside? Not even a full view of the Palace.....the rest was not impressive!
Meena S,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
Excellent bus tour to 3 of Tokyo’s most popular sites…. Imperial Palace, Sensoji temple and the Tokyo Tower. Our tour guide Kiki was excellent….and kept us well informed, on time and entertained with stories of Tokyo….Two thumbs up!!
Carlos f,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
I love the afternoon tour visit nice places and our guide was super nice,yank you for your help,I recommend this afternoon tour to any one visit tokio ans hato tour is very good service
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