Bus & coach · BUS DAY TRIPS IN TOKYO
Good bus day trips in Tokyo fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ.
See Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Lake Ashi, and the Ropeway in one packed day from Tokyo, then return by bullet train.
“This was a great experience. Our guide, Yui, was so knowledgeable, well-spoken, and kind. What she taught us about Japan’s history and culture gave so much meaning to our trip.”
Review of Tokyo’s 1-day bus tour with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, matcha, lunch, Skytree, and a possible Tokyo Bay cruise.
“The tour was well organized nas full of different things to see and do. Levin, our guide, was very informative and knowledgeable.”
Review of the Mt Fuji and Hakone day tour from Tokyo, including bus travel, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“The experience was well organized and went smoothly. Our guide Yui was great. She was very knowledgeable and personable. She spent time explaining Japanese history, culture, and customs. Her instructions about the tour and the days events were clear and understandable. A little more time off the bus spent at the 5th Station on Mount Fuji would have been nice. Sometimes it felt a little rushed. An air conditioned bus tour on a very hot day was nice. The included lunch buffet was excellent with a wide variety of items to eat. It would have been nice to know beforehand that the ship pictured in the tour photograph is not…”
Review the Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko bus tour from Tokyo, with Chureito Pagoda, Oishi Park, lunch options, and practical booking advice.
“It was awesome, ir was great experience, I learned alot of things about Japan with Omar the guide, he was very helpful”
See Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji, and Tokyo Tower by hybrid bus on an efficient English-guided half-day tour for $40.
“Kumiko-san is very proficient, knowledgeable, and make the Japanese culture very relatable and fascinating. She introduced the common greeting by singing, she's very helpful and showed historical facts about the Imperial Palace, photos in the past, the interesting points below Tokyo tower, the temples vs shrines and walks through senso ji enriched tradition. She also relates various countries culture how it resonates with Japan. I highly recommend this tour and Kumiko-san!”
See Mount Fuji from Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Yamanaka on a flexible Tokyo day tour with a KABA bus option.
“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！”
Pick a deck, a route or a whole day out.
