Bus & coach · JAPAN BUS TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 japan bus tours worth the money, each with its fare, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you scan the ticket.
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 Kyoto’s 8 to 9-hour bus tour covering Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, lunch, and practical tips.
“An excellent day out to see the top highlights of Kyoto. Our guide, Sakura was a brilliant guude and was very attentive and knowledgeable, making sure we had a wonderful time. It is a busy but fun day.”
See Hiroshima’s peace sites and Miyajima’s floating shrine in one guided day, with transport, ferry rides, admissions, and optional lunch included.
“It's a long day but well worth it. We actually went to the Peace Museum at the end of the day versus 1st thing which I appreciated. The Peace Park and the Museum are extremely emotional. I liked that was how our day ended”
See Kyoto’s top temples, bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari in one well-organized day by comfortable coach.
“Our tour guide Den started and ended with the brightest smile. She gave us so much insight on the history of the temples and shrines we visited. I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will get to experience the brightness that Den brought to our day!”
See Tokyo’s top sights in one day with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, matcha, SkyTree, lunch, and a possible Tokyo Bay cruise.
“Fast paced by design to cover the Tokyo basics in one day. Great commentary by Levin to add color to the stories and cultural aspects of the sites”
Review of the Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima day trip, with temples, street food, the Great Buddha, coastal views, tickets, and practical tips.
“Fantastic day trip! Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would definitely recommend. Guide was very lovely and entertaining.”
Review of the 12-hour Mt Fuji and Hakone coach tour from Tokyo, with Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, ropeway, lunch, and taiko drums.
“Pretty awful, only because of the guide ( TK ). Very unpleasant demeanor, didn’t engage at all. Kept reading out from his notes in monotones sometimes and very rude .”
Review of a $52 Kyoto and Nara bus tour visiting deer, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo forest, temples, bridges, and more.
“Our trip was really nice! We were able to visit amazing places and our guide Frederick was always helpfull and funny”
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 of the Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima day tour, with Shinkansen travel, peace sites, okonomiyaki, ferry rides, and practical tips.
“The Atomic Bomb Dome tour and the museum is too short and time constraint. Personally, I like to spend a bit more time at the Dome, i.e. going round or near it and the guide tell more of the history and the need for world peace. The museum time is short and we have to breeze through it. Perhaps a hour or 30 minutes earlier start or later finish would be ideal.”
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 Kyoto’s major sights in one long day, from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to Fushimi Inari, with transport, guiding, and ticket options.
“Excellent experience. We visit the highlights of Kyoto as described by the tour name. Our guide Angeles was excellent not only because of her knowledge of Kyoto and its history but also because of her enthusiasm and love of Kyoto”
Review of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s 8-hour guided tour with Peace Park, museum, ferry, Itsukushima Shrine, and okonomiyaki lunch.
“This was a wonderful / informative / introspective day trip. Seeing the A-bomb dome and museum was a solemn experience. The trip to Miyajima was wonderful! The tori gate and shrine were picturesque! Our guide (Tom san) was very deliberate and made every effort to give us good information. Really appreciated all his help throughout the day! The okonomiyaki lunch in the afternoon was an interesting experience! We loved it. The trip ended with paper peace planes / swans. A wonderful (poignant) experience that we will cherish for many years to come!”
Review of the $53 Osaka day tour to Himeji Castle, Koko-en, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko, with tips on value, timing, lunch, and walking.
“Excellent trip, Himeji castle is amazing. The guide Gary explained a lot of things of history. The lunch was very delicious.”
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