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Explore Tokyo by Hato Bus - Half-Day Tour
It’s the perfect half-day course for first-time travelers to Tokyo.
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.
About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. An environmentfriendly hybrid bus will be used for transportation. 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.
Imperial Palace Plaza (Stroll)
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.
Transfer National Diet Building (Driveby)
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.
Tokyo Tower Main Deck (View)
Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo, offers a great 360 degree panoramic view from its main observatory.
Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street (Free Time for Sightseeing)
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.
Transfer Kabukiza, Ginza (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.
Important information
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.
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.
It’s the perfect half-day course for first-time travelers to Tokyo.
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.
About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. An environmentfriendly hybrid bus will be used for transportation. 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.
Imperial Palace Plaza (Stroll)
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.
Transfer National Diet Building (Driveby)
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.
Tokyo Tower Main Deck (View)
Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo, offers a great 360 degree panoramic view from its main observatory.
Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street (Free Time for Sightseeing)
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.
Transfer Kabukiza, Ginza (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.
Important information
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.
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.
