Bus & coach · SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS IN JAPAN
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 8 sightseeing bus tours in Japan justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the day.
See Tokyo Tower, Ginza, Odaiba, and Rainbow Bridge from an open-top bus with GPS audio commentary on this affordable 70-minute tour.
“Good value but little knee space and you’re at the mercy of the weather either too cold or too hot.”
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Visit UNESCO-listed Ainokura and Shirakawago from Takayama by comfortable bus, with local guidance, free time, lunch, and mountain views.
“The guide is very informative and adequate time is allowed in each stop to visit the area. The open-air museum, which is included in the ticker, is well worth visiting. We wish we had spent a bit more time there instead of wandering around in the village.”
See Tokyo’s top sights by deluxe coach, visit Meiji Shrine and Asakusa, enjoy matcha, and finish near Senso-ji in 3.5 hours.
“Aoi was speaking in excellent English, explaining clearly each segment of the bus tour and open to only questions that we asked. She is simply made to be a tour guide with her bubbly smile and personality. We hope that we can see her again next time we come Tokyo and sign up the tour.”
See Tokyo’s skyline, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Ginza, and Tokyo Bay from an open-top bus with multilingual GPS audio.
“We enjoyed the one hour tour it’s very comportable”
Explore Okinawa by bus, from Churaumi Aquarium and Bise Fukugi trees to Kariyushi Beach and Mihama American Village.
“The Aquarium was amazing although more time could be allocated to American Village”
Kyoto’s open-top hop-on bus links temples, markets, Gion, and Kyoto Station, with audio guides, Wi-Fi, and flexible one or two-day passes.
“This is an easy way to look around Kyoto. But the buses come every 50 minutes and so there is only so much you can plan. However they are courteous and very helpful. Our business for Blue line was running late with risk of missing connection but we made it!”
Review of Tokyo’s $11.71 open-top bus tour, with Bay and City routes, GPS audio, practical tips, pros, cons, and booking advice.
“Its a 70min tour around the Tokyo Area. Its recommended for travellers if you want to try and see the beauty of Tokyo. The meeting place was also very comfortable and they offer drinks while you wait. The lady who guided us gave us very Read more”
Review Kagoshima’s private City View Bus tour, with Meiji history, Sakurajima views, Sengan-en, aquarium time, and seasonal treats.
Pick a deck, a route or a whole day out.
