The 15 Bus Tours in Tokyo That Need Booking Ahead

1.Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26,383 reviews · from $163Our pick

See Mt Fuji, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, lunch, and return to Tokyo by bullet train on this packed 11-hour day tour.

“Really great tour and we saw some amazing sights in a packed day. Spectacular views of Mount Fuji, luckily with clear weather this day. Only wish we could have stayed a little bit longer at some places, but there's a lot to fit into the day so the itinerary moves swiftly. Our tour guide spoke fluent English, was very knowledgeable, and took great care of everyone. Highly recommend this day trip!”

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2.1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,250 reviews · from $129

See Tokyo’s top sights in one day with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, matcha, lunch, Skytree, and a possible Tokyo Bay cruise.

“Lovely was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of Tokyo and the various places that we visited. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit sky tree and Meiji shrine. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for thRead more”

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3.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Review of a 10-hour Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour from Tokyo, with lunch, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, guide, and bullet train return.

“Great day we got lucky and had a clear view of Mt Fuji. Ange was a great guide very funny. Long day but great”

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4.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,207 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $30

See Tokyo’s top sights from an open-top bus, with three routes, flexible hop-on access, and multilingual audio for one or two days.

“everything was perfect from starting to end of tour”

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5.Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,986 reviews · 10 hours · from $122

See Tokyo’s top sights in one day, from Meiji Shrine and Asakusa to Skytree, matcha, lunch, and a Tokyo Bay cruise.

“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.”

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6.Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 929 reviews · from $136

Review of the Mt Fuji and Hakone day tour from Tokyo, with 5th Station, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, lunch, timing, and return tips.

“The experience was well organized and went smoothly. Our guide Yui was great. She was very knowledgeable and personable. She spent time explaining Japanese history, culture, and customs. Her instructions about the tour and the days events were clear and understandable. A little more time off the bus spent at the 5th Station on Mount Fuji would have been nice. Sometimes it felt a little rushed. An air conditioned bus tour on a very hot day was nice. The included lunch buffet was excellent with a wide variety of items to eat. It would have been nice to know beforehand that the ship pictured in the tour photograph is not…”

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7.Mt.Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko 1-Day Bus Tour w/Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 839 reviews · from $78

Review of Tokyo’s Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko bus tour, with Chureito Pagoda, lake views, lunch options, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“This was a whoop booty good experience , guide did a great job of explaining the local culture Great Job”

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8.Open Top Panoramic Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 254 reviews · 1h 10m · from $11Best value

Tokyo open-top bus review: compare the Bay and City routes, audio guide, views, weather tips, meeting point, and value at $11.

“The tour was well organised once we found the meeting place. The audio guide was very good. My only criticism is that the guide spoke loudly over a loudspeaker in Japanese while trying to listen to the audio guide making it difficult to hear at times. I don't understand why the live Japanese commentary was necessary.”

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9.A Half-Day Trip Bus Tour in the Morning

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $40

See Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji, and Tokyo Tower in four hours with an English-speaking guide and comfortable hybrid bus.

“The bus was nice and cool. The stops were well planned and provided perfect amount of time to learn and explore.”

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10.1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&Skytree

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $83

See Tokyo’s top sights in nine hours with Hato Bus, including Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba, lunch, and Tokyo Skytree.

“Enjoyed it completely. Our guide was great and even sang special Japanese songs for us. A lot of walking, but could stay on bus or in area if preferred. Would definitely recommend.”

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11.Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $99

Review of the Mt. Fuji bus tour from Tokyo, with 5th Station, Oishi Park, Chureito Pagoda, lunch, guide tips, and practical advice.

“The Mt Fuji Tour Was Thee Best Experience Here In Japan Ever! The Lunch Was Phenomenal And The Views Of Mt Fuji Were Jaw dropping Atsushi Is So Good At What He Does And Has The Greatest Personality Mind He Is Hilarious And Has A Great Voice His Show Is Part Of The Tour Which Is An Extra Bonus Dont Hesitate Book This Tour You Wont Regret It!”

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12.Morning Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 109 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90

See Tokyo’s top sights by coach, visit Meiji Shrine and Asakusa, enjoy Uji matcha, and finish near Senso-ji in 3.5 hours.

“The bus tour offered an excellent opportunity to enjoy some of the popular sights in Toyko. The tour was well organized and the guide spoke excellent English. I highly recommend this tour.”

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13.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Bus Tour Bullet Train Return & 28-Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · from $145

Review of the Mt. Fuji and Hakone day tour from Tokyo, with 5th Station, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, lunch, and bullet train return.

“Our experience was wonderful and outstanding, our tour guide Yuki was very knowledgeable of the sites we visited. She made an effort to assist us with all our needs and answered all Our questions.”

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14.Tokyo 1-Day Bus Tour, pickup from 28 designated hotels in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $89

See Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji, Hamarikyu Gardens, and more on an 8.5-hour bus tour with hotel pickup and cruise.

“Everything on the tour Is memorable. The guide was ultra friendly and really Knowledgeable. From the top of the world to a space boat!”

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15.60min Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

See Tokyo from an open-top double-decker bus, crossing Rainbow Bridge and passing Tokyo Tower, Ginza, Odaiba, and Tokyo Bay.

“We enjoyed the one hour tour it’s very comportable”

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