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Top 15 Tokyo Bus Tours

16 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The good tokyo bus tours sell their front seats first and the great ones sell out entirely. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train - Mt. Fuji 5th Station: the day’s main photo stop
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Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

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

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

This 11-hour tour pairs Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station with a buffet lunch, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and a Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo. An English-speaking guide such as Sora, Hiro, Momo, or Levin leads the day, with multilingual audio support. Expect a full schedule and weather-dependent stops.

“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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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour - Imperial Palace choices keep the middle of the morning moving
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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

2.1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

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

This 9 to 10-hour coach tour links Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Senso-ji, Tokyo SkyTree, and Odaiba. You get an English-speaking guide, matcha, optional karaage lunch, SkyTree admission, and multilingual audio guidance. Guides such as Momo, Yuta, Aya, and Levin are frequently assigned.

“Aya our guide was outstanding. Her knowledge, warm spirit and connection with each visitor was incredible. She is an exceptional guide. Sites visited were fascinating and having free time was great. A wonderful experience.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise - Meiji Shrine, Tokyo’s forested beginning
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

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

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

Spend 10 hours touring Tokyo by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Aya, Sora, Yui, or Tsubasa. Visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree, with matcha, optional lunch, and a bay cruise or Tuesday museum alternative.

“Fast paced by design to cover the Tokyo basics in one day. Great commentary by Levin to add color to the stories and cultural aspects of the sites”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo - Mt. Fuji 5th Station at 2,300 meters
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

4.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,287 reviews · from $122

Leave Tokyo by air-conditioned coach for Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, a Lake Ashi cruise, and the Komagatake Ropeway. Add a Japanese lunch with wadaiko drumming, or bring your own food. Guides such as Joe, Hiro, Nao, and Miko have earned praise for clear, friendly explanations.

“We had a lovely adventure!! We got to enjoy many sights and travel through many areas. We unfortunately could not experience the entire experience due to weather but they made it up to us by going to different locations like the Aquarium and a lovely museum. The best part was the tour guide himself. He is very knowledgeable and fun to listen to.”

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Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bus - Reaching Mt Fuji’s 5th Station
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Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bus

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

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

You’ll ride from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, enjoy free time and an optional buffet lunch, then take the Hakone Ropeway and cruise Lake Ashi. Guides such as Yui, Sora, Aya, Hiro, and Levin are praised for clear commentary and humor. Expect a packed 11-hour day with long bus rides and short stops.

“I loved everything about this tour, the tour guide was so friendly, knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories about the places we visited. Even though it was cloudy by Mt Fuji, it cleared just long enough for us to get unobstructed pictures. Hakone was lovely and the ropeway was very impressive. The boat ride around the lake was great and just what was needed to cool down a little and relax. We were originally planning on taking the bus back to our hotel but at the last minute decided to take the bullet train back to Tokyo. It was a great experience and much quicker than the bus.”

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Tokyo: Mt.Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko 1-Day Bus Tour w/Optional Lunch - Chureito Pagoda and the 398-step test
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Tokyo: Mt.Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko 1-Day Bus Tour w/Optional Lunch

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 839 reviews · from $77

Travel from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes area by air-conditioned bus. With live commentary from guides such as Mitsuko, Chen, Omar, or Eric, you’ll visit Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, and Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba. Lunch is optional.

“Great 1‑day tour! Clear Fuji views, peaceful Lake Kawaguchiko, and a well‑organized trip that made the day perfect.”

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Tokyo: Open Top Panoramic Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide - Starting near Tokyo Station
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Tokyo: Open Top Panoramic Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide

7.Open Top Panoramic Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide

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

Choose a 70-minute City or Bay Course from Tokyo Station. You will ride past Tokyo Tower, Ginza, the Imperial Palace area, Rainbow Bridge, and Odaiba while GPS audio commentary plays in several languages. It is a practical first look at Tokyo for $11, though weather and traffic affect the ride.

“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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Tokyo: A Half-Day Trip Bus Tour in the Morning - The Imperial Palace outer garden and Nijubashi Bridge
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Tokyo: A Half-Day Trip Bus Tour in the Morning

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

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

You’ll visit three Tokyo essentials by comfortable hybrid bus: the Imperial Palace outer garden, Sensō-ji in Asakusa, and Tokyo Tower’s 150-meter observatory. An English-speaking guide such as Aki, Kumiko, or Yuko provides history, practical tips, and free time for photos, snacks, and shopping.

“Very patient guide under very hot circumstances (>35 degrees). So thank you for that 😃”

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Tokyo: 1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&Skytree - Meiji Shrine: a quiet start under tall trees
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Tokyo: 1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&Skytree

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

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

Spend nine hours touring Tokyo with an English-speaking Hato Bus guide. You’ll visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace Plaza, Odaiba, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree, with a Western-style buffet at Haneda Airport. Guides such as Mina, Aki, and Junko are known for clear explanations, humor, and practical Tokyo tips.

“This tour was phenomenal!!! We went to a gorgeous place for lunch, the buffet was fabulous!! Aki was our guide and she was brilliant, such a kind soul. Every spot we visited was excellent. I loved every moment, thank you so much!!”

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Tokyo: Morning Sightseeing Bus Tour - Starting at the Love sculpture
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Tokyo: Morning Sightseeing Bus Tour

10.Morning Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

This 210-minute Tokyo tour takes you from a Love sculpture meeting point to Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Akihabara, Ueno, and Asakusa. An English-speaking guide leads the way, with audio guides in six additional languages. Your morning ends at Senso-ji with Uji matcha or matcha gelato.

“Angela was sweet, funny and súper helpful! She made this tour fun and engaging. It was well organized. Despite the fact that it was long we had a break for a matcha ice cream and lunch and it felt very smooth not rushed like other tours. I highly recommend it!”

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Tokyo: 60min Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide - Starting beside Tokyo Station
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Tokyo: 60min Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

11.60min Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

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

Take a 60-minute panoramic bus ride from Tokyo Station with a Japanese-speaking guide and GPS audio in eight languages. You will pass Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Toyosu, Tsukiji, Kabuki-za, and Ginza from an open-top double-decker bus. Bring your smartphone and earphones for the audio guide.

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

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Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree - Shibuya Crossing from the coach
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Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

12.Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · from $80

This seven-hour bilingual tour links Tokyo’s major sights by coach, with stops at Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Hamarikyu Gardens, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree. You’ll also pass Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Akihabara. Guides Pastor and George are named in tour feedback, and lunch is optional.

“Shockingly overpriced. None of the visits were the length laid out in the itinerary. The 30 mins at Shibuya was a 2 min drive by. The 1 hr visit to the imperial palace was 20mins. Added to that the itinerary included 3 hours free time so you're being charged a huge amount for what is less than a half day trip. The guide was very nice but told us very little about Tokyo - which surely is the point of a tour. Only things we found out was the obsession with separating trash and why there are no rubbish bins. No history or culture at all. Truly the worst tour…”

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Tokyo Thrilling Open Top Bus Expressway Adventure Tour

Tokyo: Open Top Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide - Bay Course: Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Odaiba
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Tokyo: Open Top Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide

14.Open Top Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $11

Ride an open-top sightseeing bus from Tokyo Station for about 70 minutes. Choose a Bay Course with Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba views or a City Course covering the Imperial Palace, Roppongi, Tokyo Tower, and Ginza. GPS audio is offered in seven languages, with Japanese-speaking staff at the meeting point.

“This is not a hop on hope of its a 60 min city tour, with no option to get off the bus at any point as it does not stop at any of the attractions. The recorded commentary was off sink with the sites. The repetead music between the recorded commentary was annoying. The city tour sites that we pass by gave us a good overview of the city.”

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Tokyo: Mount Fuji Views and KABA Amphibious Bus Day Tour - Oishi Park and the first Fuji photograph
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Tokyo: Mount Fuji Views and KABA Amphibious Bus Day Tour

15.Mount Fuji Views and KABA Amphibious Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $44

Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with guides such as Agnes or Lin-san, stopping at Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Yamanaka. Choose the KABA amphibious bus for a playful land-and-water ride, or the Shiratori Swan Boat Cruise. Expect scenic stops, flexible arrangements, and possible traffic delays.

“What a fun Kaba experience! Gliding along the water was such a unique, playful time—simple, relaxing, and way more enjoyable than I expected. Totally recommend if you want a lighthearted, memorable activity！”

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