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Tokyo Half-Day Tour with Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace & Asakusa

Tokyo Imperial Palace with Nijubashi Bridge in foreground, surrounded by lush greenery.
Sensoji Temple with cherry blossoms in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
Large red lanterns at Sensoji Temple entrance, Asakusa, Tokyo.
Crowds walking along Nakamise-dori towards Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.

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Guided tour

Transfers included

    • Perfect for travelers short on time, this half-day tour lets you experience Tokyo’s must-see sights with an English-speaking guide in a comfortable AC bus.

    • Visit Imperial Palace & Nijubashi Bridge, Tokyo Tower main observatory deck, Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street,and get easy pick-up from Tokyo or Shinjuku Station.

    • Choose between a morning or afternoon tour; the latter includes extra free time at Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Street, plus a drive-by of Kabukiza Theater and the bustling Ginza district.

    • Half-day morning tour or afternoon tour (as per option selected)

    • Expert English-speaking tour guide

    • AC bus pick-up from Tokyo or Shinjuku Station (as per option selected)

    • Entry to Tokyo Tower main observatory deck (as per option selected)

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    • Food and drinks

    • East Garden at Imperial Palace

    • Tokyo Tower special observatory admission (250 m)

    • Souvenirs and snacks at Nakamise Shopping Street

  • TOTAL DURATION5 hours - 5 hours 40 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTUREImperial Palace Plaza
    LAST DEPARTUREImperial Palace Plaza
    Timeline
    Map
    Start point

    2 starting points available

    Imperial Palace Plaza

    1. Imperial Palace Plaza

    40 min
    4 min by A/C Bus
    1.3 km

    Passes By

    National Diet Building
    National Diet Building
    Tokyo Tower Main Observatory

    2. Tokyo Tower Main Observatory

    40 min
    14 min by A/C Bus
    11 km
    Asakusa Kannon Temple

    3. Asakusa Kannon Temple

    60 min
    1 attraction

    Highlights

    11 min by A/C Bus
    7.3 km

    Passes By

    Kabukiza Theater
    Kabukiza Theater
    End point

    Tokyo Station

    Get direction
    TOTAL DURATION4 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTUREImperial Palace Plaza
    LAST DEPARTUREImperial Palace Plaza
    Timeline
    Map
    Tokyo Station Pick-up: 14:00pm
    Start point

    Tokyo Station Pick-up: 14:00pm

    Get direction
    Imperial Palace Plaza

    1. Imperial Palace Plaza

    40 min
    23 min by A/C Bus
    5.3 km
    Asakusa Kannon Temple

    2. Asakusa Kannon Temple

    60 min
    1 attraction

    Highlights

    21 min by A/C Bus
    7 km

    Passes By

    Kabukiza Theater
    Kabukiza Theater
    Ginza District
    Ginza District
    Tokyo Tower

    3. Tokyo Tower

    15 min by A/C Bus
    3.9 km
    End point

    Tokyo Station

    Get direction
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

    Accessibility

    • The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

    • This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with limited mobility. Travelers should have moderate physical fitness.

    Additional information

    • You’ll need to manage a few steps when boarding or exiting the bus.

    • The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are not part of this tour.

    • Children under 6 can join for free, but no seat is provided.

    • The tour is English-guided only; explanations are not available in Japanese.

    • Traffic restrictions or entry limits near the Imperial Palace may affect departure or itinerary.

    • Participants under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; participants under 18 require written parental permission.

    • Tours may have a maximum of 40 participants.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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