TOKYO · JAPAN
Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular hop-on hop-off & bus tours in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
One day from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station and Hakone, with ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, lunch options, and Shinkansen return.
Most Popular“Great views of Mt. Fuji. The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging. The food was great.”
A guided 1-day Tokyo coach loop hitting Meiji Jingu, Asakusa, Skytree, and Tokyo Bay. Includes matcha, lunch option, and skip-the-line views.
“Momo was amazing and made this experience truly memorable. The tour was well organized, engaging, and full of interesting information. Momo was very knowledgeable and explained the history and culture in a clear and enjoyable way. I appreciated how friendly and patient Momo was, making sure everyone felt comfortable and had time to ask questions.…”
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th station, then Hakone ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise, finished by Shinkansen back to Tokyo. Guided and ticketed.
“it was an amazing day for My Husband ❤️❤️😘’s 40th birthday”
An open-top hop-on hop-off bus ticket covering Tokyo’s top sights with unlimited routes and a multilingual audio guide on your device.
“The buses are on schedule.Staff is very helpful, modest and smiling.”
Tokyo in one day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree with skip-the-line entry, and a Bay Cruise plus matcha and lunch.
“Angela was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. She went out of her way to attend to the group’s needs a create an atmosphere of fun.”
Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Hakone ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise. Guided bus tour from Tokyo with lunch option and Wi-Fi on board.
“It was a great experience . The day flowed nicely very friendly staff I would recommend this trip to everyone. Must be ready to walk!”
Ride from Shinjuku to Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, and Saiko village. Live guide, A/C, easy pacing, optional lunch.
“Wonderful experience! Our tour guide Mits was very knowledgeable, the food was delicious (we chose Kobe beef) and the view was breathtaking. Thank you VIP Japan Tours, you made the process very smooth.”
Ride an open-top panoramic bus through Tokyo’s top sights with GPS audio in 6 languages. Two routes, 70 minutes, great value.
“Good audio descriptions via headphones although the music between segments was too loud compared with the voice. Many facts in the descriptions but not a lot of general interest, e.g. descriptions op how Toykyo residents live. The "VIP" room where we met was quite basic but the lady who spoke very little English, was kind.”
Morning half-day hybrid bus tour hitting Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, and Sensō-ji fast, with an English guide and great city views.
“The tour guide Azumi was amazing! The tour of the temple, shrines and Buddha was a highlight. Transportation was a very nice tour bus. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Hato Bus’s 9-hour Tokyo loop hits Meiji Jingu, Odaiba, Asakusa, and Skytree with an English guide plus included buffet lunch.
“Ms Ali was just fantastic. She was so informative, super nice and had a great friendly nature about herself. I am so glad I purchased this trip. This is my first time visiting Japan and had such an enjoyable day. The buffet lunch was also very nice.”
Easy guided day trip from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oishi Park, Kawaguchiko and Chureito Pagoda with lunch included.
“This was an excellent all day tour. Our guide, Makoto, was very thorough and informative throughout all our stops. He made our experience so fun and educational! We were a little disappointed that the weather wasn't cooperating with ouRead more”
Morning Tokyo coach tour covering Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Akihabara, and Asakusa, with an English guide, matcha tasting, and Wi-Fi.
“for someone new to Tokyo this trip can be as a startup view to the city, for me i had only 24 hour to discover what i can in Tokyo, so this trip was just perfect for that.”
A time-efficient Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with hotel pickup, Hakone ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and optional bullet train return.
“We were very pleased with the exceptional handling by the tour operators on the ground. We arrived early at the meeting point and were taken by taxi to meet others at a second meeting point at a nearby hotel. Once we got onto the Read more”
Tokyo Tower, temples, gardens, Shibuya, and a river cruise with hotel pickup and skip-the-lines, packed into one air-conditioned day.
“Tour company Japan Gray Line is very efficient, the tour guide was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful, pick up drop off was on time. I enjoyed the tour,”
A 60-minute open-top double-decker loop from Tokyo Station to Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, with GPS audio in 8 languages.
“Awesome trip route that brings tourists the beauty of this city. The tour guide gave complete instruction during the entire trip. The sites may be old but you can feel the government spent enough resource to keep them new.”
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