Tokyo Half-Day Morning Tour by Hato Bus: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower & Senso-ji Temple
by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
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This four-hour morning bus tour in Tokyo is operated by Hato Bus and includes an English-speaking, nationally licensed guide. The tour begins with a 40-minute stop at the Imperial Palace Plaza, where visitors can view the Nijubashi Bridge and the surrounding former royal gardens. The bus then passes the National Diet Building, the center of the Japanese government, known for its Western-style architecture made almost entirely from Japanese materials. Next, the tour stops at Tokyo Tower for 40 minutes, including admission to the main observatory at 150 meters, which offers panoramic 360-degree views of the city. Access to the special observatory at 250 meters is not included but can be purchased separately on site. The final stop is Asakusa, where guests spend about one hour visiting Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple. Highlights include the red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. Visitors also walk along Nakamise Street, a 250-meter shopping street lined with traditional souvenir shops and local snacks. The itinerary may change due to traffic or other conditions. Food, drinks, and any fees other than the Tokyo Tower main observatory admission are not included. Transportation is provided on an environment-friendly hybrid bus, and seating arrangements may involve sharing seats with other guests if the group size is odd. Parental permission is required for participants under eighteen, and children up to five years old may join free without a bus seat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Imperial Palace
Visit the National Garden area formerly used as the Royal Family's private garden. View the Nijubashi Bridge, known as the face of the Imperial Palace, and see the palace grounds from outside.
40 min
National Diet Building
See the Japanese Government's main building, which features Western-style architecture constructed almost entirely from Japanese materials.
Tokyo Tower
Stop at Tokyo Tower, a symbol of the city, and enter the main observatory at 150 meters for panoramic city views. Access to the higher special observatory is not included.
40 min
Senso-ji Temple
Explore Tokyo's oldest temple, including the Kaminarimon Gate with its statue of the thunder god and the five-story pagoda. Walk along Nakamise Street, a 250-meter shopping street leading to the temple, filled with souvenir shops and local snacks.
60 min
Kabukiza Theater
View the exterior of this classic Japanese-style theater known for traditional Kabuki performances.
Meeting point
Meet by 8:10AM at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Gucchi Shinjuku Flagship (opposite side). Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2:
End point
Ends near Marunouchi South Exit around 1:00PM.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tokyo Half-Day Morning Tour by Hato Bus: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower & Senso-ji Temple
by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥12,600Overview
This four-hour morning bus tour in Tokyo is operated by Hato Bus and includes an English-speaking, nationally licensed guide. The tour begins with a 40-minute stop at the Imperial Palace Plaza, where visitors can view the Nijubashi Bridge and the surrounding former royal gardens. The bus then passes the National Diet Building, the center of the Japanese government, known for its Western-style architecture made almost entirely from Japanese materials. Next, the tour stops at Tokyo Tower for 40 minutes, including admission to the main observatory at 150 meters, which offers panoramic 360-degree views of the city. Access to the special observatory at 250 meters is not included but can be purchased separately on site. The final stop is Asakusa, where guests spend about one hour visiting Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple. Highlights include the red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. Visitors also walk along Nakamise Street, a 250-meter shopping street lined with traditional souvenir shops and local snacks. The itinerary may change due to traffic or other conditions. Food, drinks, and any fees other than the Tokyo Tower main observatory admission are not included. Transportation is provided on an environment-friendly hybrid bus, and seating arrangements may involve sharing seats with other guests if the group size is odd. Parental permission is required for participants under eighteen, and children up to five years old may join free without a bus seat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Imperial Palace
Visit the National Garden area formerly used as the Royal Family's private garden. View the Nijubashi Bridge, known as the face of the Imperial Palace, and see the palace grounds from outside.
40 min
National Diet Building
See the Japanese Government's main building, which features Western-style architecture constructed almost entirely from Japanese materials.
Tokyo Tower
Stop at Tokyo Tower, a symbol of the city, and enter the main observatory at 150 meters for panoramic city views. Access to the higher special observatory is not included.
40 min
Senso-ji Temple
Explore Tokyo's oldest temple, including the Kaminarimon Gate with its statue of the thunder god and the five-story pagoda. Walk along Nakamise Street, a 250-meter shopping street leading to the temple, filled with souvenir shops and local snacks.
60 min
Kabukiza Theater
View the exterior of this classic Japanese-style theater known for traditional Kabuki performances.
Meeting point
Meet by 8:10AM at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Gucchi Shinjuku Flagship (opposite side). Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2:
End point
Ends near Marunouchi South Exit around 1:00PM.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.