Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®

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Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®
Discover Tokyo's highlights on this full-day bus tour by Hato Bus, 2025 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winner. With a government-certified English guide, explore iconic landmarks blending tradition and modernity. Visit serene Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace Plaza with famous Nijubashi Bridge views, futuristic Odaiba, and Tokyo's oldest temple Senso-ji with bustling Nakamise shopping street. Ascend TOKYO SKYTREE®, the world's tallest broadcasting tower at 634 meters, for breathtaking panoramic city views. Enjoy a Western-style buffet lunch and comfortable travel in an eco-friendly hybrid bus while learning fascinating insights about Japanese culture and history from your expert guide. This comprehensive tour perfectly captures Tokyo's essence in one unforgettable day.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
  • Admission to TOKYO SKYTREE® Tembo Deck (350 m)
  • Western-style buffet lunch

What's not included

  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Itinerary

  1. An office district lined with high-rise buildings. Feel the grandeur of the Tokyo Metropolis.
  2. Look upon beautiful Japanese architecture nestled in a quiet, dense forest located in the metropolis (1h 0min)
  3. 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 (40 min)
  4. Cross Rainbow Bridge which is Tokyo's iconic symbol creating a beautiful Tokyo Bay silhouette
  5. 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 (30 min)
  6. Enjoy a buffet-style meal featuring a wide range of dishes at the All Day Dining Grande Aile restaurant at the Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport, a hotel located in Haneda Airport Garden (1h 0min) Admission included
  7. 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. 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 (1h 0min)
  8. From the observation deck of TOKYO SKYTREE®, the world's tallest free-standing broadcasting tower at 634 meters, take in the 360-degree view of Tokyo's cityscape (1h 15min) Admission included

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Gucci Shinjuku Flagship (opposite side). Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2: https://www.hatobus.com/v01/en/departure/31
End point
Drop off point: Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit

Practical information

Operated by
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Max group size
40 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en
Confirmation
MANUAL

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • 2025 Update: Our Tokyo Panoramic 1-Day Tour brings exciting changes. We now visit TOKYO SKYTREE® and the Odaiba Area instead of Tokyo Tower and Hamarikyu Garden. This update offers even more amazing views of Tokyo, giving you the best experience of the modern city. Join our improved tour to see Tokyo from new heights!
  • At TOKYO SKYTREE®, only the Tembo Deck (350 m) will be visited. An additional admission fee is required to access the Tembo Galleria (450 m). For those interested, please pay the required charges on your own
  • 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
  • Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If a seat on the bus is required for the child, please make a booking at the Child rate
  • The tour will have a late lunch (13:30). Menu is subject to change depending on the season
  • As lunch is a buffet, requests for vegetarian meals cannot be accommodated
  • The bus company to be used on the tour is Hato Bus Co., Ltd. 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
  • It will take about 4 hours in total for transfers between the sightseeing spots
  • 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
  • Photo courtesy: ©TOKYO-SKYTREE and ©TOKYO-SKYTREETOWN. All rights reserved

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 9 hours 10 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.