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Tokyo Tour On A Hato Bus

The Hato Bus Tokyo tour options are an excellent way to navigate your way around the city without worrying about getting from A to B.

If you have children with you there's the added bonus of not worrying about getting them on and off trains and platforms. Sometimes this can really take the pleasure out of what should be an enjoyable day. The Hato Bus is the perfect answer for some families.

Each tour is designed to take in a range of cultural, historical or classical aspects of Tokyo so you can take your pick according to your interests.

Examples Of Hato Bus Tours On Offer

Some of the options on offer are listed below to give you an idea of the types of Tokyo tour you can choose from:

⇒ Half Day Tours - choose from one of several regular city tours, an Asakusa tour, or how about a Ninja tour!

⇒ One Day Tours - the one day tours are from 09:00 - 17:10 and give you the opportunity to take part in a Japanese green tea ceremony, check out some home grown bonsai trees, have lunch on a cruise boat in Tokyo Bay, and more.

⇒ Night Tours - eat a traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner while being entertained by professional geishas, or enjoy the sights and sounds of nighttime in Odaiba.

English speaking tour guides will explain information about the areas you visit and you are free to ask them any questions you might have. Also available are audio guides in Chinese, Korean, and Spanish.

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Tokyo Tour Facts And Information

The Hato Bus is a no smoking zone. Also it's important to be aware that many parts of Tokyo are now no smoking in public areas too. In this case you will need to find a designated smoking area or risk paying a fine of up to ¥10,000.

The tours leave from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal, easily accessible from the Yamanote line train station. If you are staying in one of the major hotels in Tokyo, they may pick you up from your door. Ask at the time of booking if this service is available where you are, or plan to be, staying.

If you are going on a tour that serves lunch or dinner and have specific dietary requirements, let the Hato Bus company staff know when you make the reservation. They will confirm whether your request is possible and, if so, make the necessary arrangements.

Booking and Paying

To book your trip you can either phone the company direct, or send them an email. Follow the link to Hato Bus for more details.

One thing I like about taking this kind of Tokyo tour is that you don't have to stay with the group if you don't want to.

Once you get to your destination, if you feel like doing the rest by yourselves, that's no problem. Just make sure you let the staff know your plan.