Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour, pickup from 28 designated hotels in Tokyo
Description
Our one-day Tokyo city tour covers most sightseeing spots in Tokyo! We are the only tour company that offers convenient pick-up and drop-off services at nearly 30 major hotels in Tokyo. You won't have to worry about navigating Tokyo's rush hour subway or train system to reach a meeting point. By joining our full-day tour, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience both the traditional and modern aspects of Tokyo!
Tour Options
Itinerary
It is the largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo, completed in 1920 to honor the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who played a crucial role in establishing the modern nation after the end of the Samurai Era.
The location is renowned as the world's busiest intersection, commonly referred to as Shibuya Scramble Crossing.
Experience breathtaking views of Tokyo as you ascend to the main observation deck in a high-speed elevator.
Constructed in 1936, it is the venue where both houses of the Japanese Diet (Parliament) convene.
The bus takes a 20-minute loop around the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The Imperial Palace was formerly the Shogun's castle until the mid-19th century. During the ride, the guide will provide commentary on each gate you pass, including the main entrance and the iconic Double Bridge.
Japan's first Western-style shopping district, boasting renowned department stores, upscale brand shops, and fine restaurants.
Let's savor an authentic Japanese-style lunch! A vegetarian meal option is also available.
The expansive property was once the Shogun's gardens and served as a fortress. It stands as a prime example of Daimyo (Samurai Lord) gardens, featuring ponds, trees, stones, and tea houses.
Enjoy a delightful 30-minute river cruise on Tokyo Bay and the Sumida River. This one-way boat ride will take you to Asakusa, providing a scenic and pleasant journey.
Established in the 7th century, it is considered one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the area. Additionally, there is a narrow shopping lane called Nakamise situated in front of the temple.
One of the tallest structures in the world, the Tokyo Skytree is accompanied by a unique shopping mall at its base, showcasing numerous attractive shops and restaurants.
The renowned street, also known as Kitchen Street or Utensil Street, is home to numerous shops that offer everything needed for chefs and restaurant owners.
Ueno is one of the busiest commercial districts in Tokyo. Guests who wish to stay in Ueno can disembark at this point.
It is the epicenter of Japan's anime and manga culture! Guests who wish to stay in Akihabara can disembark at this point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick-up time at designated hotels may vary. We will inform you of the exact time and meeting spot later. Please ensure you are ready at the meeting spot 5-10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits or transportation may be omitted or substituted due to heavy traffic, weather conditions, or other operational reasons. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
- If the Sumida River Cruise is suspended for operational reasons, an alternative option might involve taking the Tokyo Bay Cruise (approximately 50 minutes, including the river cruise) departing from Odaiba Island via Rainbow Bridge. In such a scenario, the visit to Hama-Rikyu Gardens will be omitted.
- If both the Sumida River Cruise and the Tokyo Bay Cruise are unavailable due to operational reasons or weather conditions, an alternative route may involve driving through Odaiba Island via Rainbow Bridge and taking the Metro Expressway to Asakusa by bus.
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, unfortunately, we are unable to provide special meals. In such cases, we kindly ask you to choose the tour option without lunch.
- Children up to 5 years old can join the tour for free. However, please be aware that bus seats and lunch will not be provided at no cost. If bus seats or lunch are required for a child, the applicable child fare will be charged.
- A taxi may be utilized for pick-up and return services. Due to operational reasons, a guide may not accompany you during pick-up and return services. Pick-up services at each hotel are available when the reservation is made more than one hour before the scheduled pick-up time.
- The tour duration is approximately 9 hours. The remaining time will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions .
- The tour involves a good amount of walking outdoors. We suggest wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes. Please prepare rain gear in case of bad weather.
Reviews(84)
The tour was incredibly exciting, packed with a variety of unforgettable experiences. We explored iconic landmarks like the Tokyo Tower, wandered through beautiful gardens, and enjoyed a scenic boat ride. . Our guide Yuki was fantastic—she ensured I returned safely to my hotel by patiently waiting with me. It was truly an unforgettable day.
Hi, Thank you very much for your wonderful 5-star review of our Tokyo bus tour. We will definitely share your positive feedback with Yuki. She will be thrilled to hear your kind comments. Our experienced guides always strive to share interesting facts and insights about Japan's culture, history, traditions, and everyday life. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and hope you learned a lot during your time with us. Thank you again for choosing Japan Gray Line. We wish you a safe journey home and hope to welcome you back to Japan again in the future!
Really enjoyed my tour and my guides Izzy and Yuki. They are very knowledgeable and provided a great experience. Great value for the money.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such an amazing 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with both of our guides, Izzy and Yuki. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we will be sure to share your feedback with them. Thank you again for choosing Japan Gray Line Tokyo. We truly appreciate your support and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another tour in the near future.
Good all day tour of Tokyo. Morning tour guide, Kumikko, and afternoon guide, Yuko, we’re both very good. Lunch was OK and afternoon river cruise was not the best. Last minute change in boat type (by the boat operator) was main reason.
Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour and for sharing your valuable feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall and that both Kumiko and Yuki provided a good experience during the day. Your kind words will certainly encourage our team. At the same time, we sincerely apologize that the afternoon river cruise did not fully meet your expectations due to the last-minute boat change by the operator. We understand your disappointment and truly appreciate your understanding regarding the situation. Thank you again for your feedback and support. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another tour in Japan.
This was a great trip to see the highlights in a short time. The lunch was great. thank you very much
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to experience Tokyo’s highlights in a short time. It is also wonderful to know that you enjoyed the lunch provided during the trip. We truly appreciate you joining our tour and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan.
For English speakers the guides have strong Japanise accents. Sometimes difficult to understand. The sights were amazing. .
Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo tour and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful sights and locations visited during the day. At the same time, we appreciate your honest comments regarding the guide’s English pronunciation and clarity. We understand how important clear communication is during a tour experience, and your feedback helps us continue improving our service. Thank you again for traveling with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in Japan in the future.
Recommend this day tour of Tokyo. Our guide, Yuko (in the morning), is to be congratulated for her very helpful and thorough information and explanations about Tokyo, Japan and the sites we visited. She even provided quite a few visual aids. Much appreciated and made the tour more interesting and enjoyable. This tour covers a lot of different neighborhoods and sites in Tokyo, so it's a good overview and helpful for considering where you might want to come back to visit later. It includes a good lunch in Ginza and a fun river boat ride. One of the final site visits is the big Buddhist Temple which is featured on nearly every travel blog about Tokyo. A mass of humanity there; hard to really see the temple. I could have done without it but realize that many tourists want to see this. The old Shinto Shrine visited in the morning is much, much nicer to see due to the larger grounds. Overall, though, a very good and worthwhile experience.
Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour and for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour as a whole and found it to be a good overview of Tokyo, with helpful explanations and visual materials from our guide Yuko. Your kind words about her effort and thoroughness will mean a great deal to her, and we will be happy to share your feedback. We are also glad that you enjoyed the lunch in Ginza and the river boat ride, as well as the opportunity to visit different neighborhoods and sites throughout the day. At the same time, we sincerely appreciate your honest feedback regarding the final temple visit and the difference in experience compared to the earlier shrine visit. We understand that preferences can vary among guests, and your comments are very valuable as we continue to review and improve the balance of the itinerary. Thank you again for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your impressions. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Japan.
Great trip, great guide, very knowledgeable.
Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour and for sharing your kind feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that you found our guide knowledgeable. Your encouraging words mean a great deal to us, and we will be happy to share your feedback with the team. Thank you again for choosing our tour. We hope you had a wonderful time in Tokyo and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Efficient way to know Tokyo when you have limited time. Friendly tour guide, but a little language barrier
Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the tour to be an efficient way to explore Tokyo within a limited time and that you appreciated the friendliness of our guide. At the same time, we sincerely appreciate your comment regarding the language barrier. We understand how important clear communication is for an enjoyable experience, and we will continue working to improve this aspect of our service. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope you were able to enjoy your time in Tokyo.
Yuki was our tour guide and she was fantastic! She met us at our hotel and took us in a taxi to meet the main group as our hotel was quite far away from the meeting point. The tour was informative and interesting and didn’t feel rushed. Yuki was very patient and answered all our questions. We covered a lot of ground which was great as we hadn’t been to Tokyo before. We didn’t have lunch and found a fabulous restaurant nearby. This was a great tour as an introduction to Tokyo - would recommend
Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour and for sharing such a kind review. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience and found the tour informative, interesting, and well-paced—especially as your first visit to Tokyo. It is also wonderful to know that Yuki was able to support you so well, including assisting with the transfer from your hotel. Your kind words about her patience and attentiveness will mean a great deal to her, and we will be very happy to share your feedback with her. We are also glad that you were able to explore the area and find a restaurant that suited you during your break. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back on another visit to Japan in the future.
The experience was very fulfilling although some time to look up the knives and kitchen ware would've been great. It is advised not to take this tour the day before you leave Tokyo because there is a lot to absorb. We got to see a Japanese wedding at the Meiji Shinto shrine. Yuki imparted lot of information and her vibrant energy sent out good vibes.
Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour and for sharing your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you found the experience fulfilling and enjoyed seeing many different aspects of Tokyo during the tour. Witnessing a traditional Japanese wedding at Meiji Shrine must have been a very special moment, and we are happy you were able to experience it. We also truly appreciate your suggestion regarding additional time to explore the knives and kitchenware area. Thank you for sharing this valuable feedback with us, as it helps us consider how we can further improve the balance of the itinerary. Your kind comments about Yuki and her vibrant energy mean a great deal to us, and we will be very pleased to share your words with her. Thank you again for traveling with us, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Japan.
