Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch
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Is Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch worth booking?
Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch is a 9-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $11000 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 545 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (545)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $11000 per person
This award-winning Hato Bus tour, led by a licensed English guide, offers a perfect blend of iconic landmarks. Experience the dynamic charm of Tokyo with this full-day tour guided in English by a nationally licensed tour
What you get
- Tokyo Bay cruise
- Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
- Matcha Tea Experience
- English-Speaking Guide
- Tokyo Tower Main Observatory admission (150 m)
- Western-style buffet lunch (with coffee or tea)
About this experience
This award-winning Hato Bus tour, led by a licensed English guide, offers a perfect blend of iconic landmarks. Experience the dynamic charm of Tokyo with this full-day tour guided in English by a nationally licensed tour guide. Begin with a photo stop at the Imperial Palace Plaza, where you can see the iconic Nijubashi Bridge, known for its graceful design and historical significance. Continue to Asakusa to visit Senso-ji Temple and explore Nakamise Street, known for its traditional snacks and souvenirs. Enjoy a casual tea ceremony with premium tea leaves. After a buffet lunch at a hotel, relax on a Tokyo Bay cruise and take in the views as you pass under the Rainbow Bridge. The tour concludes at Tokyo Tower, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city to end your day on a high note.
What's included
Included
- Tokyo Bay cruise
- Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
- Matcha Tea Experience
- English-Speaking Guide
- Tokyo Tower Main Observatory admission (150 m)
- Western-style buffet lunch (with coffee or tea)
Not included
- Tokyo Tower special observatory admission (250 m)
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
What you'll see and do
Admire the view at this National Garden that was formerly a private garden of the Royal Family. Enjoy the view of Nijubashi Bridge, which is said to be the face of the Imperial Palace, as well as the view of the Imperial Palace itself.
30 minutes here
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda.
30 minutes here
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
The bustling street known as "Nakamise" stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple and is filled with a plethora of shops.
30 minutes here
Asakusa
Experience preparing matcha green tea at Kaminari Issa, a matcha experience store with the concept of “tasting matcha in a casual atmosphere.” Watch a video on how to prepare matcha green tea. Afterwards, everyone can experience grinding tea with a millstone and enjoy having matcha green tea in a Japanese style room. (Includes matcha green tea and jonamagashi, traditional Japanese confectionery.) Not a formal tea ceremony experience.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Rainbow Bridge
Enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and the city skyline from the bus as you cross the iconic Rainbow Bridge.
Pass by without stopping
Odaiba District
Free time for sightseeing. With plenty of popular sightseeing spots and large shopping facilities, this area has a lot to offer everyone from kids to adults. The Odaiba Statue of Liberty (replica), which commemorates the friendship between Japan and France, can be seen standing by the Rainbow Bridge.
50 minutes here
Savor Western-style Buffet Lunch. Located on the Odaiba waterfront, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba features the Seascape terrace dining restaurant where customers can savor a buffet-style meal with a rich variety of dishes.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Enjoy Symphony Afternoon Cruise. Delight in the dynamic scenery of Tokyo from over the water. Cruise Time: 15:00 - 15:50. Includes 1 serving of coffee or tea.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo, offers a great 360- degree panoramic view from its main observatory (150m in high). An additional admission fee is required to access the special observatory (250 m). For those interested, please pay the required charges on your own.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
Board the tour bus at the Hato Bus Boarding Area at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Gucchi Shinjuku Flagship (opposite side). Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2.
Meeting point
Tokyo
Board the tour bus at the Hato Bus Boarding Area. Exit JR Tokyo Station from the Marunouchi South Exit ticket gate and turn left. Walk along the station building on your left, and you will find the Hato Bus Boarding Area. Please wait in Waiting Room No. 5 under the elevated railway.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at near Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance. Please head to your next destination on your own from Tokyo.
Options you can book
Shinjuku Station Departure
Starting point: Hato Bus SHINJUKU STATION EAST EXIT, 3 Chome-38 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Tokyo Station Departure
Starting point: Hato bus Tokyo office, 1-chōme-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that this tour is operated by Hato Bus Co., Ltd.
- Due to traffic restrictions or entry restrictions, etc. near the Imperial Palace, operation may be suspended or departure may not be possible from the designated departure location.
- The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons.
- Depending on the season and day of the week, traffic conditions may vary, and arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed. The scheduled tour ending time may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The matcha green tea experience in Asakusa is not a formal ceremony, but an experience for customers to make their own tea.
- Depending on weather conditions, the cruise may stay near the shore.
- At Tokyo Tower, only the main observatory (150 m) will be entered. An additional admission fee is required to access the special observatory (250 m). For those interested, please pay the required charges on your own.
- Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.
- Children aged 0-5 can participate for free, but no bus seats are provided for them. If you wish to reserve a bus seat, please book at the child rate.
- Includes Lunch: A luxurious and lavish buffet where you can enjoy international cuisine from around the world. Vegetarian curry may be requested on the day if required.
- As part of the initiatives for SDGs, an environment-friendly hybrid bus will be used for transportation. (May be changed due to maintenance or other unavoidable circumstances.)
- In an effort to prevent global warming, the bus will have its engine and cooling/heating turned off while waiting.
- In general, groups with an odd number of members will share seats with other customers.
- Please keep your seatbelts fastened on board the bus.
- Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. Drivers do not work as guides.
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 545 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
545 verified traveler reviews for Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our Memorable Hato Bus Trip
It was a great experience to go for Dynamic tour by Hato bus. Driver san was very good, his driving and behaviour were excellent . And our special thanks go to Makoto san, our guide. He was “ Omoshiroi” . He is a very gentleman in a word. He is kind, helpful, enthusiastic, taught us Japanese culture, too. His gestures, arrangements made the whole trip more meaningful . We will definitely recommend Hato bus trip to our friends and family.
Response from the operator: Dear mahbinah Thank you for choosing Hato Bus Dynamic Tokyo Tour and for this fantastic review! We are delighted that our driver's excellent service and Makoto's guidance made your trip meaningful. Makoto will be thrilled to know you found him "Omoshiroi" and enjoyed his cultural insights. Thank you for recommending us to your friends and family. Once again, thank you for choosing Hato Bus tour during your stay in Tokyo and for wonderful review.
via Tripadvisor
I have learned a lot with Makoto
Makoto, the guide and the bus driver are marvellous. The work frest. I am Happy with my choice
Response from the operator: Dear elenaeO535LF Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so glad you were happy with your choice. Makoto is indeed a highly regarded guide, and both he and our driver will be thrilled by your kind words. This tour is highly recommended as it offers not only visits to famous sightseeing spots but also a traditional Matcha experience and Dynamic Tokyo bay cruise. Once again, thank you for choosing Hato Bus Dynamic Tokyo Tour and your kind review.
via Tripadvisor
Sightseeing to key attractions in Tokyo
Atsushi is a experienced and knowledgeable guide who knows remarkebly much about almost everything in Tokyo. He is skilled in the english language and very easy to understand and communicate with. We had nice sightseeing with Hato bus. First we went to the to the Imperial palace and got a nice introduction to the imperial history, wars and politic and military battle for power in ancient Japan, as well as a glance to the palace entrance. (It was closed due to the emperor leaving his temple) then we moved on to Asakusa temple, where we got a introduction to matcha tea making and a beginners introduction to a teaseremony. Next, we ate a formiddable lunch buffet at the Sheraton hotel (very close to Tokyo Disneyland). We went to Tokyo harbour where we embarked on a short but calming round trip past the Rainbow bridge and got many panoramic views from the skyline of the Tokyo harbour. The tour ended with the spectacular view from the Tokyo tower. Alas only the main deck (150 m) of the building was included in our ticket. I would have liked the summit tour to the top deck, but you need a extra ticket for this (and perhaps more time). The view although was amazing. We could se many corporate tall buildings, temples and a graveyard containing the burial ground of 6 shoguns. Had the weather been a little bit clearer, we could also have seen the Mt. Fuji in the distance. Mr. Atsushi kept us well informed about names, history behind names, important families and Japan religion on our way. A complete
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for joining Hato Bus Dynamic Tokyo Tour and for sharing such a detailed and wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the full itinerary, from the Imperial Palace and Asakusa to the lunch buffet, the Tokyo Bay cruise, and finally, the spectacular view from Tokyo Tower. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo for the first time. We will be sure to share your generous compliments with Atsushi. He will be absolutely delighted to know that you appreciated his insights into Tokyo's history, culture, and religion, as well as his English guidance. Regarding your visit to Tokyo Tower, we are glad you enjoyed the amazing view from the Main Deck and spotted so many landmarks, though it is a pity that Mt. Fuji was hiding that day! As you correctly pointed out, due to the time constraints of the tour schedule, admission is limited to the Main Deck. However, since Tokyo Tower is the final stop of the tour, guests always have the option to leave the tour there and purchase an additional ticket on their own to visit the Top Deck at their own pace. We apologize if this option was not clearly communicated to you, but we appreciate your feedback as it helps us inform future guests. Once again, thank you for choosing Hato Bus Dynamic Tokyo Tour and for sharing such a beautiful review.
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Had an awesome time and learned a lot Definitely using again
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for choosing Hato Bus Dynamic Tokyo tour and for your wonderful review! This Dynamic Tokyo Tour is a comprehensive itinerary that we confidently recommend, packed with the charm of Tokyo. It not only visits sightseeing spots, but also includes a Matcha tea experience, a Tokyo Bay cruise, and a luxurious lunch. We are extremely delighted to hear that you enjoyed it so much. Once again, thank you very much for choosing Hato Bus Dynamic Tokyo Tour and for taking the time to post such a nice review.
via Tripadvisor
Fun and Informative day!
Atsushi was so informative and entertaining 😀 - our family thoroughly enjoyed our day!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your family thoroughly enjoyed the day with our friendly guide Atsushi. He will be so happy to know you found him informative and entertaining! 😀 We are also glad that you enjoyed Hato Bus Dynamic Tokyo Tour. It’s a great itinerary that covers not only the main sightseeing spots of Tokyo, but also offers a special matcha experience and Tokyo bay cruise. It sounds like you made the most of everything the tour had to offer! Thank you again for choosing Hato Bus Dynamic Tokyo Tour and for your wonderful feedback.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Price range
- $11000 to $15000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 191
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $11000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 545 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch?
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Around 191 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo Dynamic Full Day Tour: Matcha Making, Bay Cruise & Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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