Tokyo Highlights Afternoon Tour and Sumida River Cruise

4 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

Language Offered

Overview

Take in some of the top sights in Tokyo during this 3.5-hour sightseeing excursion and river cruise perfect for those short on time. Get a sky-high view of the city from the 40th floor of the World Trade Center building, before exploring the sacred confines of Asakusa Kannon Temple, strolling the shops of Nakamise Street and then stopping by the Imperial Palace and Ginza district. Your experience finishes with a relaxing 40-minute cruise. This Tokyo exploration and cruise also includes a guide, all entrance fees and pickup from select hotels.

4-hour afternoon tour of Tokyo's highlights and Sumida River cruise, from central Tokyo
Take in aerial views of Tokyo from 40 stories high at Seaside Top
Stop at the plaza outside the Imperial Palace for photo ops
Drive through the Ginza district, famous for high end shopping
Tour the revered Asakusa Kannon Temple and check out small traditional vendors on Nakamise Shopping Street
Cruise along the Sumida River for a fresh look at Tokyo
Includes expert guide, hotel pickup, transportation, entrance fees and souvenir map

Inclusions & Exclusions

Departure & Return

Departure point

(2018)Â ANA InterContinental Tokyo Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal Hotel Grand Palace Hotel New Otani Tokyo Hyatt Regency Tokyo Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Shiba Park Hotel Shinagawa Prince Hotel Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit(2019) Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal Hyatt Regency Tokyo Imperial Hotel, Tokyo (Main Build) Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Shiba Park Hotel AnnexTokyo Station Marunouchi South ExitHilton Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Departure Time

Â (2018)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12:20 PMÂ Â Hyatt Regency Tokyo 12:30 PMÂ Â Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo 12:40 PMÂ Â Hotel Grand Palace 12:50 PMÂ Â Hotel New Otani Tokyo 13:05 PMÂ Â ANA InterContinental Tokyo 13:05 PMÂ Â Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit 13:10 PMÂ Â Imperial Hotel, Tokyo 13:10 PMÂ Â Shinagawa Prince Hotel 13:15 PMÂ Â Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa 13:20 PMÂ Â Shiba Park Hotel 13:40 PMÂ Â Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal Â Â Â Â (2019)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12:15 PMÂ Hilton Tokyo Â (Shinjuku)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12:20 PMÂ Hyatt Regency TokyoÂ Â Â Â Â 12:30 PMÂ Keio Plaza Hotel TokyoÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13:05 PMÂ Tokyo Station Marunouchi South ExitÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 13:10 PMÂ Imperial Hotel, Tokyo (Main Build)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13:20 PMÂ Shiba Park Hotel AnnexÂ Â Â Â Â Â 13:40 PMÂ Â Hamamatsucho Bus TerminalHotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return Details

Concludes at the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (drop-off only) around 5:30pm and Tokyo Station (Marunouchi South Exit) around 5:50pm

What To Expect

Get a taste for the top attractions in Tokyo as you explore some of its most iconic ancient temples, modern buildings and bustling shopping districts. Then cap off your day with a included scenic Sumida River cruise along the shores of Tokyo.Start your Tokyo exploration with pickup from select hotels in the early afternoon, proceeding to the tour meeting point at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. For your first stop, head to Tokyo's 40-story-tall World Trade Center building to enjoy magnificent 360-degree views from the skyscraper's Seaside Top observation platform. From this unique vantage point you'll have 20 minutes to spot the city's iconic Tokyo Tower, the Tokyo Skytree and, when the weather's clear, even the majestic Mount Fuji. After returning to ground level, take a quick look at the nearby Imperial Palace, where you'll have the chance to view its beautiful outer garden.On your way to your next stop, your bus passes through Tokyo's busy Ginza neighborhood, one of the city's most famous for shopping and nightlife. Soon you arrive at Asakusa Kannon Temple, which dates to 645 AD, and is known as the city's most famous Buddhist religious site. Listen as your guide details the temples fascinating history and then admire its idyllic gardens, intricate architecture and sturdy gates. Next exit the temple via the Hozomon Gate, continuing on to the Nakamise shopping area, a commercial district where you can browse the many vendors offering traditional Japanese souvenirs and snacks.Finish your day by heading to the Sumida River to begin a 40-minute cruise. Climb aboard your vessel as you glide beneath 12 of the city's many bridges, listening to a recorded audio guide that will add context about the history of this unique urban waterway.Step back on land at Hinode Pier, where you'll return to your coach for a drop-off at Tokyo Station and receive a complimentary souvenir map to continue your own explorations of this one-of-a-kind city.