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1-Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu, Odaiba, Lunch and Skytree in Tokyo

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Activity provider: Hato Bus Co., Ltd.
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Full-day tour in Tokyo, taking in Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Imperial Palace and Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo. Run by Hato Bus Co., Ltd., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Meiji Shrine
  • Tokyo Imperial Palace
  • Odaiba
  • Asakusa
  • Runs 9 hours
  • Transportation by bus

1-Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu, Odaiba, Lunch and Skytree in Tokyo: Key Facts

PriceFrom $108.5 per person
Duration9 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 9-hour experience in Tokyo, built around Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Imperial Palace and Odaiba. It is run by Hato Bus Co., Ltd., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo is the largest city on earth by metropolitan population and it is best seen as a set of neighbourhoods on the Yamanote loop line rather than one place. Asakusa has Senso-ji, the city's oldest temple, and Nakamise's shopping lane; Shibuya has the scramble crossing and Shinjuku the bars of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho; Harajuku is Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine's forest; Akihabara is electronics and anime; Ginza is department stores and sushi counters. Everything runs on time and the last trains are around midnight. Cash still matters in small restaurants, an IC card covers every train and bus, and tipping is not done anywhere.

The price covers Transportation by bus, tour guide, Western-style buffet lunch and Entry to Tembo Deck. It does not cover Hotel pickup and drop-off, Ticket for the Tembo Galleria and Japanese guidance, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hato Bus Co., Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Hato Bus Co., Ltd. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 starting location options

Hato bus Tokyo office, Hato Bus SHINJUKU STATION EAST EXIT

Meiji Shrine

Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Photo stop (30 minutes)

Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

Pass by

Odaiba

Visit, Free time, Shopping

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Lunch (1 hour)

Asakusa

Free time, Sightseeing (50 minutes)

Tokyo Skytree

Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Finish at

Hato bus Tokyo office

Detailed Itinerary

2 starting location options: Hato bus Tokyo office, Hato Bus SHINJUKU STATION EAST EXIT

Meiji Shrine: Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Tokyo Imperial Palace: Photo stop (30 minutes)

Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo: Pass by

Odaiba: Visit, Free time, Shopping

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport: Lunch (1 hour)

Asakusa: Free time, Sightseeing (50 minutes)

Tokyo Skytree: Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Includes

  • Transportation by bus
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Western-style buffet lunch
  • Entry to Tembo Deck (350m) of the Tokyo Skytree

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Ticket for the Tembo Galleria (450m) of the Tokyo Skytree
  • Japanese guidance (The tour will be conducted in English only.)

Important information

Meeting point

Hato Bus Co., Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $108.5
$108.5
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

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based on 279 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Meha
August 16, 2026

Kiki was our guide. He is awesome and made sure we were comfortable and also gave us so much valuable information and tips for having a good time. We covered the most iconic places in good time. Had a very good time. Thank you

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Jenny
May 18, 2026

The guide Miho was excellent we had a lovely day. She was friendly kind funny and very informative

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SABRINA
September 6, 2026

My husband and I had a wonderful time today. Although the weather wasn’t in our favour, we thoroughly enjoyed all the places we visited. The highlight was definitely the temple, and we loved exploring all the interesting little shops along the way. The only disappointment was that, because of the weather, we couldn’t see much from the tower. Despite that, we really enjoyed the day and had a great experience overall. A big thank you to our guide, who was extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful understanding of Japanese history and culture. This made the tour even more interesting and enjoya

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Sigrun
September 5, 2026

Lots of activities packed into the day. Knowledgeable guide. Worth what we paid including lunch and trip up sky tree.

5
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Marcel
August 17, 2026

We had a great day, saw much of the city and learned a lot about japanese culture and history. Azumi was a wonderful guide!

5
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Chintan
July 20, 2026

It was an amazing experience. Fantastic guide (Mina) - 5 stars to her. I would recommend this to all especially for first time visitors.

5
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Pauline
July 13, 2026

Wonderful day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable.

5
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Jhonatan
June 21, 2026

Thank you Kyoko for you kindness and positive vibes during the tour.

5
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Colin
June 10, 2026

IT was a well planned day, and the guide gave us plenty of information about thing and Japan. Very informative. Nothing to improve.

5
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Kenneth
June 9, 2026

Quite a lot was packed into this tour, fast paced but quite enjoyable and informative.

5
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Sylvia
May 25, 2026

Great tour covered a lot of the city, well organized and very friendly tour guide. Wonderful lunch too, highly recommend especially for first time visitors

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Richard
April 24, 2026

We enjoyed this overview of Tokyo. It was informative and enjoyable. Nina was our guide and she was excellent. The places we visited were interesting, some more than others but overall a great experience. Lunch was nice and going up on the Skytree was good, but it would have been better if the weather had been clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hato Bus Co., Ltd. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover hotel pickup and drop-off, ticket for the tembo galleria (450m) of the tokyo skytree and japanese guidance (the tour will be conducted in english only.). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Transportation by bus, English-speaking tour guide, Western-style buffet lunch, Entry to Tembo Deck (350m) of the Tokyo Skytree
The duration of the 1-Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu, Odaiba, Lunch and Skytree in Tokyo is typically 9 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
Starting from$108.5