The bus stop is across from Studio ALTA. Watch for the yellow Hato Bus near the crosswalk.
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1 Chome-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
The Hato Bus Boarding Point and Office at Tokyo station is just a 2-minute walk from the JR Tokyo station Marunouchi South Exit. (Buses with a distinctive yellow color)
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Duration: 30 minutes
Visit the peaceful Imperial Palace area and see the famous Nijubashi Bridge, a beautiful stone bridge with historical charm.
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Duration: 50 minutes
Explore the lively Asakusa district and visit the ancient Senso-ji Temple. Enjoy free time to stroll Nakamise Street, filled with local snacks and souvenirs.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Learn how to prepare traditional Japanese matcha tea at a specialty tea shop. Taste high-quality “ichibancha” green tea with a smooth, mild flavor. Enjoy it with jo-namagashi, a delicate seasonal Japanese sweet that pairs perfectly with matcha
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Pass by
Enjoy a scenic drive across the famous Rainbow Bridge, offering amazing views of Tokyo Bay.
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Duration: 50 minutes
Spend free time exploring Odaiba, a futuristic shopping and entertainment area on the bay.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Dine at Seascape Terrace Dining, a buffet-style restaurant at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. Enjoy a variety of delicious dishes while looking out over the waterfront.
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Duration: 50 minutes
Board the elegant Symphony cruise and sail across Tokyo Bay.
Take in panoramic views of the city skyline
Includes one cup of coffee or tea
Cruise time: Around 15:00–15:50
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Duration: 45 minutes
End your day with a visit to the Tokyo Tower’s main deck (150m). Enjoy sweeping views of the city from one of Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks.
1 Chome-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
The tour ends here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour runs rain or shine. However, if weather conditions are severe, the Tokyo Bay cruise may stay docked instead of sailing. In that case, you’ll still board the ship and enjoy a drink on board.
There is usually no Wi-Fi on the tour bus. We recommend bringing your own mobile Wi-Fi device or using a Japanese SIM card if you need internet access during the day.
Yes, during your free time in Asakusa and Odaiba, you’ll have chances to shop for souvenirs or snacks. The guide will let you know how much time is available at each stop.
Discover Tokyo’s top sights in one day with a licensed guide. Visit the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple, Odaiba, and Tokyo Tower. Enjoy a tea-making experience, buffet lunch, and a scenic bay cruise.
Bus with air conditioning
Travel to and from the tour spots
Lunch at a hotel buffet
Ticket to go up Tokyo Tower
Try making and drinking matcha tea
Boat ride on Tokyo Bay
What's not included
Things you buy for yourself (like gifts or snacks)
Extra food or drinks not part of the tour
Meet directly at one of these locations to join the tour
Our full day Dynamic Tokyo Tour by Hato Bus offered so many experiences in a single day. We began the day with a visit to grounds of the Imperial Palace.
We proceeded to Asakusa for a matcha Tea Experience, learning about how the finest matcha tea is grown and produced, had a turn grinding the leaves and finally preparing and enjoying our own matcha tea. We then had a generous amount of time to individually explore Asakusa's many Buddhist and Shinto shrines.
After a fine buffet lunch (included in the tour) at the Hilton Hotel, we boarded a cruise of Tokyo Bay that included tea and some lovely livecvocals by songstress Yu Iwata. Our day concluded with an ascent to the top observation deck of Tokyo Tower.
Our guide, Atsushi, was wonderful, fun and full of fascinating details about Japan's history and culture at each of our stops and between them. He even sang the song "Sukiyaki" for us in Japanese! He is one of the very best guides we have ever had anywhere in the world.
We were truly impressed by how much of Tokyo we were able to explore and enjoy in a single day, all included in the price and with zero stress. Highest recommendation!!!
Profco
April 25, 2025
Fun and fascinating!
The Hato tour brought Tokyo and Japan history into clear view for us in a fun way as our guide explained in clear English what we saw and visited: castles; moats; parks; monuments; temples; and the spectacular views from the Tokyo tower. We were given plenty of time at the major sights to explore , shop or snack, and/or photograph.
MtRainierDave
November 17, 2023
Profco
April 25, 2025
Fantastic Full Day Tour
Our full day Dynamic Tokyo Tour by Hato Bus offered so many experiences in a single day. We began the day with a visit to grounds of the Imperial Palace.
We proceeded to Asakusa for a matcha Tea Experience, learning about how the finest matcha tea is grown and produced, had a turn grinding the leaves and finally preparing and enjoying our own matcha tea. We then had a generous amount of time to individually explore Asakusa's many Buddhist and Shinto shrines.
After a fine buffet lunch (included in the tour) at the Hilton Hotel, we boarded a cruise of Tokyo Bay that included tea and some lovely livecvocals by songstress Yu Iwata. Our day concluded with an ascent to the top observation deck of Tokyo Tower.
Our guide, Atsushi, was wonderful, fun and full of fascinating details about Japan's history and culture at each of our stops and between them. He even sang the song "Sukiyaki" for us in Japanese! He is one of the very best guides we have ever had anywhere in the world.
We were truly impressed by how much of Tokyo we were able to explore and enjoy in a single day, all included in the price and with zero stress. Highest recommendation!!!
MtRainierDave
November 17, 2023
Fun and fascinating!
The Hato tour brought Tokyo and Japan history into clear view for us in a fun way as our guide explained in clear English what we saw and visited: castles; moats; parks; monuments; temples; and the spectacular views from the Tokyo tower. We were given plenty of time at the major sights to explore , shop or snack, and/or photograph.
