Tokyo Morning City Tour with Pick-up Service from 28 Hotels
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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!
Constructed in 1958, Tokyo Tower stands as the symbol of Tokyo. The main observation deck, situated at a height of 150 meters above ground level, provides breathtaking views of the city.
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.
Constructed in 1936 and resiliently surviving through wartime, it stands as the political heartland of Japan.
The last destination is Ginza, renowned as Japan's most sophisticated and upscale shopping district. Take a leisurely stroll through its refined shopping streets and indulge in a delectable Japanese-style lunch. (This tour ends in Ginza at approx. 1:00 pm. No drop-off service is offered. Your tour guide will provide instructions on how to return to your hotel from Ginza.)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that the pick-up time for designated pick-up hotels may vary. We will provide the exact pick-up time and meeting spot for each hotel in the confirmation email.
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
- 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
Reviews(16)
From start to finish commutation with the tour company was timely and professional. On the day of the tour our guide Asako and our driver were available before the pick up time. Our tour was customized and covered the Tokoyo highlights. A big plus was also the great weather. Many thanks to Asako and supporting team for a great day in Tokoyo.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We will definitely share your wonderful 5-star review with your guide, Asako. She will be thrilled to hear your kind comments. Thank you again for joining our tour. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Japan and serving you again in the near future.
Very good overview of Tokyo with a good guide & useful information. Saw highlights of the city at a good pace
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the overview of Tokyo and found the pace comfortable. It’s wonderful to know our guide was able to provide useful information and help make your time in the city memorable. We hope to welcome you back to Tokyo again soon!
We 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
Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you were greeted promptly and warmly, and that our guide’s friendliness and helpfulness made an impression. Your feedback about the informative little details is exactly what we aim for, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience—we hope to have the pleasure of guiding you again in the future.
I 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.
Hi, thank you so much for your lovery comments about our Tokyo Morning tour, and especially about our guide, Kyoko. As you discovered, she is one of our best guides—full of knowledge and passion. She was truly delighted to hear your kind compliments. Thank you again for taking the time to share your positive feedback. It really means a lot to us and is very encouraging! We hope to have another chance to see you again in the near future.
Bus 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.
Hello! Thank you very much for your amazing 5-star review — it means a lot to us. We apologize that this tour does not include a drop-off service. Thank you again for choosing Japan Gray Line!
Good 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.
Hello! Thank you for your amazing 5-star review. Yes, our morning tour does not include drop-off service to your hotel. While taxis in Japan can be a bit costly, the subway and train systems are very reasonable and safe, though sometimes a little complicated. We're glad to hear that you still enjoyed the tour, and we really appreciate your feedback. Thank you very much!
Guides are very informative and pleasant and all attractions were very clean and tidy we did half day tour and regretted not longer tour
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a nice review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour. Hope to see you again someday! Thank you!
The tour guide was informative about the area and the Japanese culture the coach was clean and had plenty of room
Hello! Thank you very much for your positive feedback and kind compliments. Please come back to Japan—we hope to see you again! Thank you for your time.
Very 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
Hi, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you felt rushed during the tour. We will continue to work hard to ensure every guest has a happy and enjoyable experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Thank you
You 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.