Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour: Matcha Experience, Skytree Admission & Tokyo Bay Ferry
by Japan Panoramic Tours
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The tour begins with pickup from Matsuya Ginza at 7:20 AM or LOVE Shinjuku at 7:50 AM, boarding an air-conditioned coach for a full-day trip lasting about 9 to 10 hours. The guide first drives past Akihabara and Ueno areas, then makes a stop at Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine built in 1920 surrounded by greenery, where travelers spend about 50 minutes walking the grounds. The route includes a drive through Harajuku, known for its youth culture, and past the Japanese parliament building, a symmetrical structure built in 1936. Next, the tour visits the Imperial Palace grounds, the current residence of the Imperial Family and site of Edo Castle. Guests have around 30 minutes to explore either the East Garden or the Niju-bashi Bridge in the Outer Garden, which feature traditional Japanese gardens and seasonal flowers. The bus then passes through Akihabara, the center of “Otaku” culture with shops for anime, games, and Maid cafes, followed by a drive-by of Ueno Park, Japan’s oldest park, known for its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, and the nearby Ameyoko market street. The tour also passes by a market known for Japanese kitchen goods and realistic food replicas. The group then arrives in Asakusa for a 30-minute authentic Uji Matcha tea experience featuring “Ichibancha” first flush tea from Uji, Kyoto, with options including matcha gelato or matcha beer. This is followed by a 40-minute lunch break featuring a karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and tofu set meal made daily with locally produced soybeans, accompanied by a soft drink, if selected. After lunch, guests spend about 45 minutes in Asakusa’s Nakamise shopping street taking photos at Kaminari-mon Gate. In the afternoon, visitors go to Tokyo Skytree, the tallest broadcasting tower in the world, for a skip-the-line admission to the Tembo Deck observatory at 350 meters. They have approximately 90 minutes to enjoy panoramic city views and browse over 300 shops in the adjacent Sora-machi mall. The tour continues with a 20-minute Tokyo Bay ferry ride passing under the Rainbow Bridge and viewing Tokyo’s skyline. On Tuesdays or during ferry suspension, the itinerary includes visits to the Fukagawa Edo Museum or Hamarikyu Gardens instead. The coach passes Tokyo Tower, which stands 333 meters tall and has been a Tokyo landmark for over 60 years, and Kabukicho, Tokyo’s main nightlife district. The route also includes a drive-by of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics venue, constructed using cedar from all 47 prefectures of Japan. The tour concludes with a drop-off at Shinjuku Station around 18:10. Throughout the day, guests have access to a professional English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guides in seven languages, plus onboard Wi-Fi. Lunch, matcha drink or gelato, and Skytree admission are included if selected. The Tokyo Bay ferry operates unless canceled due to high tide or maintenance, in which case alternative sites are visited.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Final Meeting Point
The tour begins at the final meeting point where guests assemble before boarding the coach.
5 min
Kabukicho District
Kabukicho is known as Tokyo’s lively nightlife area and is popular for pub hopping.
Meiji Shrine
A famous Shinto shrine built in 1920 dedicated to Emperor Meiji, surrounded by expansive green forest. Visitors spend about 50 minutes walking the grounds.
50 min
Harajuku Area
Drive through Harajuku, a district known for its youth culture and status as a center of Japanese pop culture.
Japanese Parliament Building
View the symmetrical parliament building constructed in 1936, an important political landmark.
Imperial Palace Grounds
The current residence of the Imperial family and site of Edo Castle. Guests have about 30 minutes to visit traditional Japanese gardens and seasonal flowers at either the East Garden or the Niju-bashi Bridge in the Outer Garden.
30 min
Akihabara District
Drive past Akihabara, the center of “Otaku” culture with shops specializing in anime, games, and Maid cafes.
Ueno Park
Pass by Japan’s oldest park, known for cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, adjacent to the busy Ameyoko market street.
Kitchenware Market
Drive past a market area known for Japanese kitchen items, including dishes, knives, and realistic food replicas.
Asakusa Matcha Experience
Spend 30 minutes tasting authentic Uji Matcha tea made from first flush leaves from Uji, Kyoto, with options for matcha gelato or matcha beer.
30 min
Lunch in Asakusa
Enjoy a 40-minute lunch featuring a karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and tofu set meal made daily with local soybeans, accompanied by a soft drink if selected.
40 min
Asakusa Shopping
Spend 45 minutes shopping along Nakamise Avenue and take photos at the Kaminari-mon Gate, one of Tokyo’s famous landmarks.
45 min
Tokyo Skytree
Visit the tallest broadcasting tower in the world with skip-the-line admission to the 350-meter Tembo Deck observatory. Guests have about 90 minutes to enjoy city views and shop in Sora-machi mall with over 300 stores.
90 min
Tokyo Bay Ferry
Take a 20-minute ferry ride under the Rainbow Bridge with views of Tokyo’s skyline. On Tuesdays or when the ferry is suspended, visit Fukagawa Edo Museum or Hamarikyu Gardens instead. Alternative plan is used in case of weather or traffic issues.
20 min
Tokyo Tower (Drive-By)
Drive past Tokyo Tower, a 333-meter tall landmark that has been part of the city skyline for over 60 years.
Kabukicho Nightlife District (Drive-By)
Drive through Kabukicho, Tokyo’s most popular nightlife district.
Tokyo 2021 Olympics Stadium (Drive-By)
Drive past the venue for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, built using cedar wood from all 47 Japanese prefectures.
Shinjuku Station Drop-Off
The tour ends with a drop-off at Shinjuku Station at approximately 18:10.
5 min
Meeting point
【Meeting point】 Matsuya Ginza (In front of Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit A13) 【ADDRESS】 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 【Meeting time】7:20am 【Departure time】7:30am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour: Matcha Experience, Skytree Admission & Tokyo Bay Ferry
by Japan Panoramic Tours
Choose from 4 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.¥38,976Overview
The tour begins with pickup from Matsuya Ginza at 7:20 AM or LOVE Shinjuku at 7:50 AM, boarding an air-conditioned coach for a full-day trip lasting about 9 to 10 hours. The guide first drives past Akihabara and Ueno areas, then makes a stop at Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine built in 1920 surrounded by greenery, where travelers spend about 50 minutes walking the grounds. The route includes a drive through Harajuku, known for its youth culture, and past the Japanese parliament building, a symmetrical structure built in 1936. Next, the tour visits the Imperial Palace grounds, the current residence of the Imperial Family and site of Edo Castle. Guests have around 30 minutes to explore either the East Garden or the Niju-bashi Bridge in the Outer Garden, which feature traditional Japanese gardens and seasonal flowers. The bus then passes through Akihabara, the center of “Otaku” culture with shops for anime, games, and Maid cafes, followed by a drive-by of Ueno Park, Japan’s oldest park, known for its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, and the nearby Ameyoko market street. The tour also passes by a market known for Japanese kitchen goods and realistic food replicas. The group then arrives in Asakusa for a 30-minute authentic Uji Matcha tea experience featuring “Ichibancha” first flush tea from Uji, Kyoto, with options including matcha gelato or matcha beer. This is followed by a 40-minute lunch break featuring a karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and tofu set meal made daily with locally produced soybeans, accompanied by a soft drink, if selected. After lunch, guests spend about 45 minutes in Asakusa’s Nakamise shopping street taking photos at Kaminari-mon Gate. In the afternoon, visitors go to Tokyo Skytree, the tallest broadcasting tower in the world, for a skip-the-line admission to the Tembo Deck observatory at 350 meters. They have approximately 90 minutes to enjoy panoramic city views and browse over 300 shops in the adjacent Sora-machi mall. The tour continues with a 20-minute Tokyo Bay ferry ride passing under the Rainbow Bridge and viewing Tokyo’s skyline. On Tuesdays or during ferry suspension, the itinerary includes visits to the Fukagawa Edo Museum or Hamarikyu Gardens instead. The coach passes Tokyo Tower, which stands 333 meters tall and has been a Tokyo landmark for over 60 years, and Kabukicho, Tokyo’s main nightlife district. The route also includes a drive-by of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics venue, constructed using cedar from all 47 prefectures of Japan. The tour concludes with a drop-off at Shinjuku Station around 18:10. Throughout the day, guests have access to a professional English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guides in seven languages, plus onboard Wi-Fi. Lunch, matcha drink or gelato, and Skytree admission are included if selected. The Tokyo Bay ferry operates unless canceled due to high tide or maintenance, in which case alternative sites are visited.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Final Meeting Point
The tour begins at the final meeting point where guests assemble before boarding the coach.
5 min
Kabukicho District
Kabukicho is known as Tokyo’s lively nightlife area and is popular for pub hopping.
Meiji Shrine
A famous Shinto shrine built in 1920 dedicated to Emperor Meiji, surrounded by expansive green forest. Visitors spend about 50 minutes walking the grounds.
50 min
Harajuku Area
Drive through Harajuku, a district known for its youth culture and status as a center of Japanese pop culture.
Japanese Parliament Building
View the symmetrical parliament building constructed in 1936, an important political landmark.
Imperial Palace Grounds
The current residence of the Imperial family and site of Edo Castle. Guests have about 30 minutes to visit traditional Japanese gardens and seasonal flowers at either the East Garden or the Niju-bashi Bridge in the Outer Garden.
30 min
Akihabara District
Drive past Akihabara, the center of “Otaku” culture with shops specializing in anime, games, and Maid cafes.
Ueno Park
Pass by Japan’s oldest park, known for cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, adjacent to the busy Ameyoko market street.
Kitchenware Market
Drive past a market area known for Japanese kitchen items, including dishes, knives, and realistic food replicas.
Asakusa Matcha Experience
Spend 30 minutes tasting authentic Uji Matcha tea made from first flush leaves from Uji, Kyoto, with options for matcha gelato or matcha beer.
30 min
Lunch in Asakusa
Enjoy a 40-minute lunch featuring a karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and tofu set meal made daily with local soybeans, accompanied by a soft drink if selected.
40 min
Asakusa Shopping
Spend 45 minutes shopping along Nakamise Avenue and take photos at the Kaminari-mon Gate, one of Tokyo’s famous landmarks.
45 min
Tokyo Skytree
Visit the tallest broadcasting tower in the world with skip-the-line admission to the 350-meter Tembo Deck observatory. Guests have about 90 minutes to enjoy city views and shop in Sora-machi mall with over 300 stores.
90 min
Tokyo Bay Ferry
Take a 20-minute ferry ride under the Rainbow Bridge with views of Tokyo’s skyline. On Tuesdays or when the ferry is suspended, visit Fukagawa Edo Museum or Hamarikyu Gardens instead. Alternative plan is used in case of weather or traffic issues.
20 min
Tokyo Tower (Drive-By)
Drive past Tokyo Tower, a 333-meter tall landmark that has been part of the city skyline for over 60 years.
Kabukicho Nightlife District (Drive-By)
Drive through Kabukicho, Tokyo’s most popular nightlife district.
Tokyo 2021 Olympics Stadium (Drive-By)
Drive past the venue for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, built using cedar wood from all 47 Japanese prefectures.
Shinjuku Station Drop-Off
The tour ends with a drop-off at Shinjuku Station at approximately 18:10.
5 min
Meeting point
【Meeting point】 Matsuya Ginza (In front of Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit A13) 【ADDRESS】 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 【Meeting time】7:20am 【Departure time】7:30am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.