Tokyo Morning City Tour with Pick-up Service from 28 Hotels
Overview
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4 hours
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Our Half-Day Tokyo Sightseeing Bus Tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Tokyo! If you're staying at one of our 28 designated hotels, we’ll conveniently pick you up right from your hotel. Our first stop is the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo’s most iconic Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji, a key figure in Japan’s modern history. Next, we’ll drive past the world-famous Shibuya Crossing, the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world. And we’ll head to Tokyo Tower, built in 1958. You’ll ascend to its Main Observation Deck, where panoramic views of Tokyo await. Afterward, the bus will circle around the Imperial Palace, the residence of Japan’s Emperor and Imperial Family. The tour concludes in Ginza, Tokyo’s most sophisticated and upscale shopping district. Here, you can enjoy a relaxing stroll along elegant streets and savor a Japanese-style lunch (optional, at your own expense). The tour ends in Ginza at approximately 1:00 pm.
Please note: drop-off service is not included.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to heavy traffic, weather conditions, or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits or conveyance may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
Children up to 5 years old may join the tour for free. However, please note that bus seats and lunch will not be provided for free. If bus seats or lunch are required for a child, the applicable child fare will be charged.
The tour involves a good amount of walking outdoors. We suggest wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes. Please prepare rain gear, such as an umbrella or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.
A taxi may be used for pick-up service.
A guide may not accompany you when providing pick-up service.
The tour duration is approximately 4 hours. The remaining time will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions .
Total Tour duration includes travel time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission
Pick-up service at designated hotels in Tokyo
Certified English-speaking guide (National Licensed Guide-Interpreter)
Gratuity (not obligatory)
WiFi on board
Lunch
Drop-off service at your hotel
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Meiji Jingu Shrine
The expansive property, encompassing serene forests and traditional Shinto-style architecture, pays tribute to the spirits of Emperor Meiji. He marked the end of the Samurai Era and played a pivotal role in shaping a modern Japan during the 19th century.
Shibuya Crossing
Our tour bus also passes by the famous Shibuya Crossing, also known as Shibuya Scramble Crossing. This location is renowned as the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world!
Options
2026 March
Pickup included
Tokyo Morning Tour
Pickup included
2026 February
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour
guybF997GU,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were met on time and warmly welcomed, Very informative, friendly and helpful, our tour guide was full of little bits of information that were very interesting
Last minute find in Tokyo
Christine T,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I decided on a whim to take a short tour of Tokyo. To my surprise it was one of the best tours I have experienced. Our guide Kokoyo was excellent. She provided tons of historical information along the way in the most engaging manner. Left completely satisfied. Kudos.
Solo tripper
Y997QZcatherinev,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bus late to collect. Guide was excellent in every way. Safety very good except when half day tour people were dropped in Ginza. Basically had to leave bus on the road and had to walk a distance to get onto footpath.
Good overview tour. Remember- this doesn’t return you to your hotel.
Bonnie P,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good overview of Tokyo. However, this tour does not return you to your hotel, so if you are not comfortable on the subway, or willing to pay for a taxi, wait a day or two so you get the lay of the land for your return to the hotel.
Excellent
Peter M,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Guides are very informative and pleasant and all attractions were very clean and tidy we did half day tour and regretted not longer tour
The tour guide was...
Cathy B,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour guide was informative about the area and the Japanese culture the coach was clean and had plenty of room
Half day tour- Tokyo Tower and Meiji Jingu
Lorenzo Y,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very informative, great information about Tokyo giving from the tour guide. The tour didn't give as much free time in some areas but was still enjoyable
Warm up trip
Cheryl K,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00You spend a lot of time riding around on the bus and the drive by sites depending on traffic you will miss if you blink. Take this trip the first day you arrive and go back and visit some of the key streets and sites.
Fun experience and educational
Jose R,
Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun experience and you will learn a lot about the city and its religion. Bring comfy shoes as there is a good amount of walking. Great if you only want to do a half day tour.
Good tour
scottandevelyni,
Nov 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a half day tour was a great way to get to see the major sites of Tokyo our tour guide Yu Mi was great very friendly and knowledgable
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