Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch

Duration9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

This award-winning Hato Bus tour, led by a licensed English guide, offers a perfect blend of iconic landmarks. Experience the dynamic charm of Tokyo with this full-day tour guided in English by a nationally licensed tour guide. Begin with a photo stop at the Imperial Palace Plaza, where you can see the iconic Nijubashi Bridge, known for its graceful design and historical significance. Continue to Asakusa to visit Senso-ji Temple and explore Nakamise Street, known for its traditional snacks and souvenirs. Enjoy a casual tea ceremony with premium tea leaves. After a buffet lunch at a hotel, relax on a Tokyo Bay cruise and take in the views as you pass under the Rainbow Bridge. The tour concludes at Tokyo Tower, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city to end your day on a high note.

Options

Shinjuku Station Departure

Starting point:
Hato Bus SHINJUKU STATION EAST EXIT, 3 Chome-38 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Tokyo Station Departure

Starting point:
Hato bus Tokyo office, 1-chōme-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

What's included

Tokyo Bay cruise
Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
Matcha Tea Experience
English-Speaking Guide
Tokyo Tower Main Observatory admission (150 m)
Western-style buffet lunch (with coffee or tea)

Tokyo Tower special observatory admission (250 m)
Fees other than those listed in Includes

What to expect

30m

Admire the view at this National Garden that was formerly a private garden of the Royal Family. Enjoy the view of Nijubashi Bridge, which is said to be the face of the Imperial Palace, as well as the view of the Imperial Palace itself.
Senso-ji Temple
30m

Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda.
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
30m

The bustling street known as "Nakamise" stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple and is filled with a plethora of shops.
Asakusa
1h · Admission ticket included

Experience preparing matcha green tea at Kaminari Issa, a matcha experience store with the concept of “tasting matcha in a casual atmosphere.” Watch a video on how to prepare matcha green tea. Afterwards, everyone can experience grinding tea with a millstone and enjoy having matcha green tea in a Japanese style room. (Includes matcha green tea and jonamagashi, traditional Japanese confectionery.) Not a formal tea ceremony experience.
Rainbow Bridge
Pass by

Enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and the city skyline from the bus as you cross the iconic Rainbow Bridge.
Odaiba District
50m

Free time for sightseeing. With plenty of popular sightseeing spots and large shopping facilities, this area has a lot to offer everyone from kids to adults. The Odaiba Statue of Liberty (replica), which commemorates the friendship between Japan and France, can be seen standing by the Rainbow Bridge.
1h · Admission ticket included

Savor Western-style Buffet Lunch. Located on the Odaiba waterfront, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba features the Seascape terrace dining restaurant where customers can savor a buffet-style meal with a rich variety of dishes.
50m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy Symphony Afternoon Cruise. Delight in the dynamic scenery of Tokyo from over the water. Cruise Time: 15:00 - 15:50. Includes 1 serving of coffee or tea.
Tokyo Tower
45m · Admission ticket included

Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo, offers a great 360-
degree panoramic view from its main observatory (150m in high). An additional admission fee is required to access the special observatory (250 m). For those interested, please pay the required charges on your own.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Board the tour bus at the Hato Bus Boarding Area at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Gucchi Shinjuku Flagship (opposite side). Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2.

Meeting point

Board the tour bus at the Hato Bus Boarding Area. Exit JR Tokyo Station from the Marunouchi South Exit ticket gate and turn left. Walk along the station building on your left, and you will find the Hato Bus Boarding Area. Please wait in Waiting Room No. 5 under the elevated railway.

End point

The tour ends at near Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance. Please head to your next destination on your own from Tokyo.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that this tour is operated by Hato Bus Co., Ltd.
Due to traffic restrictions or entry restrictions, etc. near the Imperial Palace, operation may be suspended or departure may not be possible from the designated departure location.
The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons.
Depending on the season and day of the week, traffic conditions may vary, and arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed. The scheduled tour ending time may vary depending on traffic conditions.
The matcha green tea experience in Asakusa is not a formal ceremony, but an experience for customers to make their own tea.
Depending on weather conditions, the cruise may stay near the shore.
At Tokyo Tower, only the main observatory (150 m) will be entered. An additional admission fee is required to access the special observatory (250 m). For those interested, please pay the required charges on your own.
Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.
Children aged 0-5 can participate for free, but no bus seats are provided for them. If you wish to reserve a bus seat, please book at the child rate.
Includes Lunch: A luxurious and lavish buffet where you can enjoy international cuisine from around the world. Vegetarian curry may be requested on the day if required.
As part of the initiatives for SDGs, an environment-friendly hybrid bus will be used for transportation. (May be changed due to maintenance or other unavoidable circumstances.)
In an effort to prevent global warming, the bus will have its engine and cooling/heating turned off while waiting.
In general, groups with an odd number of members will share seats with other customers.
Please keep your seatbelts fastened on board the bus.
Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. Drivers do not work as guides.
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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