Tokyo: Open Top Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 10 minutes
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Hop aboard an open-top bus and enjoy a scenic journey through Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks. Ideal for first-time visitors, those with limited time, or anyone wanting to experience the thrill of an open-top bus ride! This tour lets you soak in the city’s vibrant atmosphere. With informative audio commentary, you’ll discover the history and significance behind each landmark. This relaxed and immersive experience offers a unique perspective on Tokyo, blending its rich cultural heritage with modern charm, making it the perfect way to explore the heart of the city.
GPS-Enabled Audio Guide System
Our tour features an automatic audio guide system available in Japanese, English, Chinese, French, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai. The system uses GPS to track the bus's location and automatically delivers sightseeing information in three languages based on the current location. It adjusts to changes in road conditions, such as traffic, ensuring accurate and timely guidance.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and check in 20-40 minutes prior to the departure time.
Please adhere to the scheduled time, as we cannot accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect everyone’s time. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals or arrivals at the wrong location, even if contact is made prior to departure.
This tour will operate rain or shine, with cancellations only occurring in extreme weather conditions, such as typhoons. We recommend checking the weather forecast independently in advance, as any changes or cancellations will follow our policy.(If it rains, the open top may be closed.)
Tour schedules may be subject to minor time changes or adjustments without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
Not allowed : Smoking, Food in the vehicle, Selfie sticks, Umbrellas
The meeting point is a paid facility. Open-Top Bus customers can use the facilities free of charge starting 40 minutes before their departure. For usage outside this time frame, please be prepared to pay the facility fee and check the details on the day of your visit.
The meeting point is a shared space with other general users. We kindly ask for your cooperation in maintaining proper etiquette and order while using the facilities.
Our contact number may be unavailable outside business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:00 PM JST).
This is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.
Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.
In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
What To Expect
Tokyo
① Bay Course In the Bay Course, you'll journey through both the sea and the city. Enjoy stunning views of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge, as well as iconic landmarks like Tokyo Tower and Ginza. After a relaxing ride with panoramic city views from the open-top bus, feel free to visit the spots that catch your interest! Route : Tokyo Station Red Brick Station Building → Marunouchi → Zojoji Temple → Tokyo Tower → Shibaura Rainbow Bridge (1st Level) → Fuji TV Building → Statue of Liberty → Odaiba Seaside Park → Rainbow Bridge (2nd Level) → Shiodome → Ginza ② City Corse Cruise past Tokyo’s iconic landmarks like the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi, Tokyo Tower, and Ginza. This route offers stunning views of the city’s skyline, with the chance to admire its soaring skyscrapers. Route : Tokyo Station Red Brick Station Building → Marunouchi → Chidorigafuchi → Akasaka State Guest House → Meiji Jingu Gaien → Tokyo Midtown → Roppongi → Tokyo Tower → Hibiya → Ginza
Options
City Course 4:50PM
City Course 4:50PM (16:50PM): Cruise past Tokyo’s iconic landmarks offers stunning views of the city’s skyline Meet at 4:30PM (16:30PM): Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes City Course: Tokyo Station Area → Imperial Palace Area → Meiji Jingu Gaien → Tokyo Midtown & Roppongi → Tokyo Tower → Hibiya & Ginza
Bay Course 6:50PM
Bay Course 6:50PM (18:50PM): journey through sea and city, enjoying stunning views of Tokyo Bay and iconic landmarks. Meet at 6:30PM (18:30PM): Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time.
City Course 2:30PM
City Course 14:30PM: Cruise past Tokyo’s iconic landmarks offers stunning views of the city’s skyline Meet at 2:10PM (14:10PM): Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes City Course: Tokyo Station Area → Imperial Palace Area → Meiji Jingu Gaien → Tokyo Midtown & Roppongi → Tokyo Tower → Hibiya & Ginza
Bay Course 6:00PM
Bay Course 6:00PM (18:00PM): journey through sea and city, enjoying stunning views of Tokyo Bay and iconic landmarks. Meet at 5:40PM (17:40PM): Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes Bay Course: Tokyo Station Area → Zojoji Temple & Tokyo Tower → Rainbow Bridge & Odaiba → Shiodome & Ginza
City Course 12:00PM
City Course 12:00PM: Cruise past Tokyo’s iconic landmarks offers stunning views of the city’s skyline Meet at 11:40PM: Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes City Course: Tokyo Station Area → Imperial Palace Area → Meiji Jingu Gaien → Tokyo Midtown & Roppongi → Tokyo Tower → Hibiya & Ginza
Bay Course 1:50PM
Bay Course 1:50PM (13:50PM): journey through sea and city, enjoying stunning views of Tokyo Bay and iconic landmarks. Meet at 1:30PM (13:30PM): Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes Bay Course: Tokyo Station Area → Zojoji Temple & Tokyo Tower → Rainbow Bridge & Odaiba → Shiodome & Ginza
Bay Course 12:40PM
Bay Course 12:40PM: journey through sea and city, enjoying stunning views of Tokyo Bay and iconic landmarks. Meet at 12:20PM: Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time. Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes Bay Course: Tokyo Station Area → Zojoji Temple & Tokyo Tower → Rainbow Bridge & Odaiba → Shiodome & Ginza
What‘s Included
Audio guide available in multiple languages
Japanese-speaking staff available for assistance
Live guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Never again
Daisy V,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00No notification why no one in the meeting point. Try different tour and not this one. Don’t waste your time.
If just wanted to know...
Alice C,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00If just wanted to know the areas ok to use this. Otherwise no much. When we got there to check in we were early but the guy was not friendly. Don’t expect much guidance.
It was only the four of...
ChandraSekhar A,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was only the four of us on the bus and we had a great time. It was cold due to the typhoon but was very pleasant.
Budget bus tour
Matthew M,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The meeting place was a challenge to find. It is a rest spot for bus travelers. You are assigned seats that you are not supposed to move from. We were onthe top of an "open top" bus. Unlike US busses the first 2 rows have a roof covering, making it impossible to take a top picture and has a limited front view. We had row 2, so no pictures taken. Tokyo is very crowded so the 70 minute tour does a lot of idling at traffic lights. The audio has several languages but you only hear it when near an attraction. Most of the time you hear music that is much louder thann the narration. We spent a lot of time lowering the music voliume and increasing when narration returned. Annoying. It is a bargain price but you cannot get off until the end of the tour. Next time I will look for a hop on/off bus
Open Top Sightseeing Bus🫶
MariaKristina U,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Its a 70min tour around the Tokyo Area. Its recommended for travellers if you want to try and see the beauty of Tokyo. The meeting place was also very comfortable and they offer drinks while you wait. The lady who guided us gave us very easy to understand instructions. When the time of the tour started, she guided ua to a short walk where our bus and driver is waiting. Since she gave us a paper beforehand where out seats our located, everything was smooth sailing. The weather was also perfect so its really a good experience.
Wonderful experience, i...
EXAUCELESAGE V,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, i hope to be able to join you again ✌️💯 don’t miss this chance to visit Tokyo 😍
Not a hop on hop off
Carla M,May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This 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.
Good just to ride around and see
Emily D,May 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a great ride to see the lay of the land in Tokyo. I couldn’t always tell what the audio was referring to just by looking around, but it was a nice track!
Relaxed site seeing tour
Stephen C,May 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Just flown in from Uk, after a long flight. This is an ideal tour on our first day to get familiar with Tokyo,
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