Half-day Tokyo Tour by Hato Bus (Morning Tour from Shinjuku)

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 morning tour departs from Shinjuku. Please book a different plan if you prefer the afternoon tour. (The afternoon tour only departs from 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. Feel free to join this popular tour from a special tour company ranking among the top 10% list by Tripadvisor.

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus Boarding Area /8:00
Access: JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Studio Alta (opposite side)
Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2.

Start time

8:10 am

End point

Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance (Disembark near Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance, Tour Ends
*Please head to your next destination on your own from Tokyo. The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will inform customers how to return afterwards.)

What To Expect

Strolling around Imperial Palace Plaza, and Tokyo Tower Main Deck
Sightseeing Around Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street

Meet up at Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus Boarding Area. Start strolling around Imperial Palace Plaza, and Tokyo Tower Main Deck

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

Sightseeing Around Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street

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. 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.Disembark near Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance, Tour Ends

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If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.
This tour cannot be requested in advance.
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. 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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus] The bus company to be used on the tour is Hato Bus Co., Ltd.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus] 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.)
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus] 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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus] In general, groups with an odd number of members will share seats with other customers.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus] Please keep your seatbelts fastened on board the bus.
Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
Drivers do not work as guides.
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