Half-day Tokyo Afternoon Tour by Hato Bus

Why choose this Tokyo tour ?

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. 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.

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What makes Half-day Tokyo Afternoon Tour by Hato Bus a unique experience ?

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, 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.

A classic Japanese-style theater where traditional Kabuki performances are held.

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

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • 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.
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  • From Tokyo Station
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    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.

Half-day Tokyo Afternoon Tour by Hato Bus Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Professional guide
  • Tokyo Tower Main Observatory admission (150 m)

Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tokyo Tower special observatory admission (250 m)
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

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Special Instructions:

    • If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance.

    • In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses.

    ・Directions from JR Tokyo Station:
    Leave through the Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit ticket gate and head straight outside. Proceed along the station building on the left hand side and you will reach the Hato Bus boarding area. Please wait in the Waiting Room No. 5 under the elevated railway.
    https://www.hatobus.com/v01/en/departure/tokyostation

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  • This Tour is Provided by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc..
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 215 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.