Reviewed by: kmomo
I rode an open-top bus for the first time. It was refreshing and interesting to view the places I usually walk by from a higher perspective, almost like a tourist. It might be unavoidable since it's an earphone guide, but it was a bit disappointing that the explanation would abruptly cut off when the area changed. They were explaining things I surprisingly didn't know, so I was left wanting to hear more. I felt it was a great deal since I was able to conquer three routes in one day.
初めてオープントップバスに乗りました。
普段は歩いて通っているところを、高い目線で観光っぽく眺めるのが新鮮で面白かったです。
イヤホンガイドなので仕方ないのかもしれませんが、説明の途中なのにエリアが変わるとブツッと切れてしまうのがちょっと残念でした…。意外と知らないことを説明してくれていたので、続きが気になってしまって。
一日で3ルート制覇できたのでとってもお得に感じました。
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| Packages: | 1日券(24時間券) 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/12 |
Reviewed by: T.K
I purchased this for a friend who came from abroad because I couldn't guide them around Tokyo due to work on weekdays. They were very happy with it.
平日仕事があり東京を案内できないため、海外から来た友達のために購入しました、大変喜んでもらいました。
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| Packages: | 1日券(24時間券) 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/29 |
Reviewed by: モタコ
I chose this tour because the points I had were about to expire, and it was the same price as the number of points. My son was looking forward to it, and since we had a free day, I was determined to ride all three routes, but I ended up getting bored along the way. However, I think this season is particularly pleasant. It's fun to see the traffic lights and trains from a different perspective. The ability to get off at various stops and switch to other routes is also appealing.
I rode two routes on three buses. There was a female guide, but one person had very poor manners and behaved in a way that was quite unprofessional, which was very unpleasant. It seemed that the guide on the second floor could communicate with the driver via a built-in phone, and she would frequently scream and report things she saw or thought over the phone. The driver also received calls quite often. I wish they would stop during the drive. They might be friendly, but they should be more reserved while working. Moreover, she even gave nicknames to foreign guests and made jokes, which should not be said in front of us customers. Other guests were also looking at her with disapproval due to her inconsiderate behavior and loud voice, but she continued to talk loudly without caring, and the content of her conversation was not what one would expect from an adult. Unfortunately, we were seated very close to her, and it was truly unpleasant. My young son also looked surprised. The other two buses had female staff who were professional, but the impression was significantly tarnished because of that one person, which is disappointing. I remember her name and face well, so if you would like, I can provide that information. I hope this can be improved.
ポイントの有効期限がギリギリだったのでポイント数と同じ値段のこのツアーを選びました。
息子も楽しみにしていたし一日フリーだったので3ルートすべて乗ろうかと気合を入れていましたが、さすがに途中で飽きてしまいました。ただ、今の季節は特に気持ちがいいと思います。信号や電車の見える位置がいつもと違うのも楽しいです。途中下車をしたり他のルートに乗り換えたりできるのも魅力的です。
2ルート、3台のバスに乗りました。女性のガイドが一人付きますが、ひとりマナーも悪くとても仕事中だとは思えない態度で大変不快な思いをしました。2階のガイドの席と運転手とは備え付けの電話で話せるようになっているようで、なにかを見つけてはキャーキャー騒ぎ、見たことや思ったことを頻繁に電話で報告していました。また運転手からもかなりの頻度で電話がかかってきました。運転中なのにやめて欲しいです。仲がいいのかもしれませんが、仕事中は慎むべきです。しかも外国のお客さんに勝手にアダ名をつけ茶化すようなことまで言っていました。私たちお客に聞こえるように言うことではありません。他のお客さんもあまりに非常識な態度や大きな声に白い目を向けていましたが全く気にすることなく何度も大声でペチャクチャ話し(話し方もとても大人の会話とは思えないような内容でした)不運なことに私たちはその女性のすぐ近くの席だったので本当に嫌な思いをしました。小さな息子もびっくりした顔をしていました。ほか2台のバスの女性の方はきちんとしたプロの対応をしていましたが、その一人のせいで印象がかなり悪くなり残念でした。名前も顔もよく覚えているのでご連絡いただければお知らせ致します。ぜひ改善していただきたいです。
Dear Ms. Aoi Kondo,
Thank you for using the Sky Hop Bus.
We sincerely apologize for the unpleasant experience you encountered during your recent use of our service.
Regarding the incident that occurred, we deeply reflect on the inadequacy of our employee training that led to this situation.
We would like to extend our heartfelt apologies once again for the significant discomfort and inconvenience caused to you and your family during this tour.
As a company, we are committed to ensuring that similar incidents do not occur in the future. We will thoroughly re-educate and guide not only the involved guide but all related employees.
Once again, we sincerely apologize to you, Ms. Aoi Kondo.
Sincerely,
Hinomaru Motor Co., Ltd.
Marunouchi Sales Office
Director Kunio Majima
コンドウ アオイ 様
この度は、スカイホップバスをご利用賜りありがとうございました。
また、この度のご利用に際し、大変ご不快な思いをお掛けいたしましたことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。
今般、惹起致しました事案でございますが、弊社としての従業員に対する
教育の不備がまねいたことと深く反省を致しております。
このような事態により、この度ツアーにご参加のコンドウ様とご家族様に
大変なご不快及びご迷惑をお掛けいたしましたこと、重ねまして深くお詫び申し上げます。
弊社と致しましては、今後、同じような事態が発生しないよう、当該ガイドは基より、
全ての関係従業員の再教育及び指導を徹底してまいる所存でございます。
重ねまして、コンドウアオイ様に心よりお詫び申し上げます。
日の丸自動車興業株式会社
丸の内営業所
所長 間嶋邦夫
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| Packages: | 1日券(24時間券) 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Javier see
The weather was very bad as the rain kept falling for the whole day so it was unfortunate that we could not go up on the ropeway to see mount fuji. The lake cruise was also replaced with lake kawagochi cruise but despite the changes, the event went quite well. The tour guide tried her best to keep our spirits high during the journey. The instructions from her was clear and concise, such as where to meet and what time to meet were communicated well enough.
We visited the mount fuji heritage center, went up via kachi kachi ropeway and sat on the cruise to see lake kawagochi. The views were scenic and breathtaking.We even managed to spot mount fuji from a distance which totally made our day.
The lunch was normal japanese style. The portion was just nice and it was acceptable.
In terms of the overall trip, there was no major delays, changes in sightseeing places were communicated and replaced promptly abd everything went on fine!
I just hoped to visit it again when the weather is much better!!
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| Packages: | Return by Motorcoach with Lunch (Until Dec 31, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/09 |
Reviewed by: めいめい
As a factory enthusiast, I wanted to participate in the "Factory Night View Cruise" at least once, so I invited my husband to join me. We boarded the ship at the Oosanbashi Pier. At this time, I sat on the left side facing forward, but since the spots are visible on the right side, I recommend sitting on the right if you can.
While listening to the captain's relaxed talk, we first passed directly under the Rainbow Bridge. Seeing the bridge up close was incredibly impressive. After that, we approached a group of crane-like structures lined up along the coast. Experiencing the loading and unloading of huge containers from a large tanker was a rare and moving experience. Then, we finally arrived at the main oil refinery area. The beauty of the flames and the illuminated factories was so captivating that I could have stared at them forever.
The boat itself had both "normal cruising" and "wild cruising" options, and I enjoyed the pleasant speed. It started to drizzle a little along the way, but it wasn't bothersome.
If I had to wish for something, I would have liked to get a bit closer to the factories, but I heard that getting too close can lead to trouble, so I think they were entertaining us just at the edge of that limit. Next time, I would like to participate in the Keihin Canal course!
工場マニアとして一度は参加してみたかった「工場夜景クルーズ」に旦那を誘って参加してきました。
集合場所の大さん橋ふ頭ビルから乗船。この時、進行方向左側に座ったのですが、各スポットは右側に見えてくるので、座るなら右側のほうがおススメです。
船長さんのユルイ感じのトークを聞きながら、まず通過したのがレインボーブリッジの真下。間近に見る橋は大迫力でした。その後、沿岸沿いに並んで立つキリンのようなクレーン群に接近。大型タンカーから巨大コンテナを積み下ろしする所を見るという経験は貴重で感動しきり。そして、いよいよメインの石油工場地帯へ。燃え上がる炎とライトアップされた工場の美しさは、いつまでも眺めていられるほど魅力的でした。
ボート自体も「通常走行」と「ワイルド走行」というのがあり、ほど良くスピードが感じられて気持ちよかったです。途中から小雨が降ってきましたが、気にならない程度でした。
欲を言えば、もっと工場に近寄って欲しいところでしたが、あまり近づくと怒られるそうなので、そのギリギリのところで私たち参加者を楽しませてくださっていたのだと思います。
次回は京浜運河コースに参加してみたいです♪
Dear Meimei,
Thank you for boarding the "Factory Night View Part 2: Honmoku and Negishi Course" and for sharing your beautiful photos and comments.
I hope you enjoyed the 90-minute cruise, which goes by in a flash, and I’m glad to hear that you had a great time. We look forward to welcoming you on the "Factory Night View Exploration Tour by Ferry" (Keihin Canal Course) next time. You will be able to enjoy a different view from Part 2.
Keihin Ferry Boat Co., Ltd.
Tour Boat Division: All Staff
めいめい様
この度は【工場夜景第2弾 本牧・根岸コース】へご乗船頂き、またコメント付きの綺麗な写真とご投稿をありがとうございました。
90分コースでご満足頂ける、あっという間のクルージングであったかと思いますが、お楽しみ頂けましたようで嬉しく思います。
是非、ぜひ今度は【交通船で行く 工場夜景探検ツアー】(京浜運河コースのご乗船をお待ち致しております。
第2弾とはまた違った景色をお楽しみ頂けます。
京浜フェリーボート株式会社
観光船事業部:スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 本牧・根岸コース |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Art
I unfortunately missed redeeming a promotional offer from City Discovery when I booked three Tokyo tours online. I called the toll-free number and spoke with a nice lady, who was very helpful and able to apply the promotional offer to all three tours. This is the first time we have used City Discovery, and are looking forward to the tours. Thank you City Discovery!
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| Posted on: | 2015/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Jade
The tour in general was ok but i wont recommend it. Lake ashi was good but the mt.fuji tour and the cable car ride was a total failure and a waste of time. When weather is a big factor to make this tour sucessful, it is so hard to ensure a worthwhile tour.
Not to mention the tour guide was asleep 3/4 of the time. And the lunch was horrible. Just horrible.
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| Packages: | Motorcoach Return |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Harald
I am very happy with their website. Clear and easy to navigate. Can be recommended, absolutely.
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| Posted on: | 2015/08/30 |
Reviewed by: きくりん
When I saw it on a television information program, it looked very interesting, so I decided to participate at the last minute. The weather was nice on the day of the event, and the winter breeze was not too cold, creating a comfortable environment. Almost everyone besides me were foreign travelers. The second floor had a great view, allowing us to see Tokyo's famous landmarks from perspectives that are usually not accessible.
テレビの情報番組で見たときに、大変面白そうだったので急きょ参加することにしました。当日は天気も良く、真冬の風も寒すぎず快適な環境でした。
私以外はほとんど外国人旅行者の方たちでした。2階部分は見晴らしも良く通常では見ることのできない視点で東京の名所を見て回ることができました。
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| Packages: | 1日券(24時間券) 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: james
The guide was good and entertain us throughout the journey. At mount hanoko, we should see mount fuji but weather too bad. Best to go during early spring to see it.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/28 |
Reviewed by: もぐちゃん
I participated at 2 PM, the hottest time of the day. I regretted getting on the duck boat without air conditioning in the scorching heat, but I managed to cope with the breeze while cruising through the city. The explanations were enjoyable, and while blowing the quacking whistle we received, the hour and a half flew by in no time.
一番暑い14時に参加しました。猛暑の中、クーラーもないダックちゃんに乗ったときは後悔しましたが、街中を走る際の風で何とかしのげました。
説明も楽しく、頂いたダックちゃんのがーという笛をふきながら、あっという間の1時間半でした。
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| Packages: | 東京スカイツリー®コース 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Carlos
It is a very good and easy way to known Tokyo, especially for those who visit this city for first time. We had the opportunity to visit important landmarks. Take advantage to book two days because there is a lot to see. We recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | 48 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Louise
There is very little time on this tour at the actual attractions, we had less than 25 mins at Fuji 5th station the highlight of the tour, less if you include the walk to find the bus afterwards.
Lunch at a hotel takes up valuable time on the tour and the food is definitely not worth the cost, is pre-laid out ready so is therefore cold when we arrived (western menu soup, fries, chicken).
Heavy traffic due to a long public holiday delayed the tour by a couple of hours, of course traffic cannot be predicted but on a public holiday weekend it’s almost a guarantee. The tour should have departed early for example on this particular day to allow time at the attractions.
Due to Volcanic activity for the past few months there are some changes to the tour – we were offered that we could cancel once on the bus at the start of the tour – again this could have been pre-advised via email. There is a clause in the fine print that attractions may change – but again this volcanic activity is a pre-understood change to the schedule. Not something that arose on the day itself. So no Hakone Sky Gondola and no Owakudani Valley stop.
Our guide Hitomi was excellent, very organized and knowledgeable and really made the tour – even with the challenges of time a success.
Tip 1 - I would advise getting yourself to the starting point of the tour, we had 1 hour 15 mins wait from the pick-up point which would have been a quick taxi from our hotel.
Tip 2 – Definitely take the bullet train return taking 2 hours off the travel time.
Tip 3 – Order a la carte from the hotel not pre-set as this will be cold and is very expensive and poor quality.
Whole tour expensive for what you get to see
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Odawara Drop-off with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/07 |
Reviewed by: samuel
travelled in july....weather was cloudy and could not visualise mt fuji clearly....tour is well organised....which includes 5th station , komitake ropeway and beautiful lake ashi cruise in hakone which is a beautiful place...will advise to book for two days tour which would be even more ..enjoying in that serene atmosphere...
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Abby
Thank you Veltra for this enjoyable and great tour! It was a gift for my friend for her birthday and it was definitely the highlight of our trip in Tokyo.
The bus was on time to pick up us up from the hotel. The tour started smoothly all the way to the end. Guide was funny and shared about some Japanese cultures. She also had some jokes that are really funny. It was a perfect day when we were on the 5th station. Sky was blue and you can see the top of the Mt Fuji clearly. It was beautiful.
Lunch at the hotel was pretty good. And yeah we love the pirate boat cruise. Unfortunately, the sky gondola was not available because of the strong winds. We went to the temple instead which was pretty good as well.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Landon
They keep you busy throughout the day and the tour guide was super friendly! Be sure to bring warmer clothes as you'll be traveling to higher elevation areas that are much cooler than Tokyo.
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| Packages: | Return by Bullet Train with Lunch (Until Dec 31, 2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/12 |
Reviewed by: SAYAKA cheerleader
Since I live in Tokyo, I hadn't taken the Sky Bus Tokyo before. I thought it might be a bit embarrassing to run into friends while riding, especially since it passes by my alma mater. However, this time I decided to take the plunge and try it out! It was my first attempt. The bus looks cute, and you can enjoy a sense of openness and height to view Tokyo in a way you normally can't!
Once I got on, I was surprised. The staff were very friendly, and they provided detailed explanations. I felt embarrassed for not knowing much despite being a local. They shared various trivia, like how the traffic lights are about the size of a volleyball. Places I usually see looked completely different from up there, and it was thrilling and exciting. I want to ride again on a different course next time! I also want to try the one for foreign tourists! I really, really recommend it! (For those living in Tokyo, definitely give it a try too!)
都内に住んでいるため、乗らなかったスカイバス東京。母校の前も通るし、乗っている時に友達に会ったらなんか恥ずかしいかなとか思ってたんです。。ですが、今回思い切って乗りました!!初挑戦。だって見た目がかわいいし、普段は経験できない開放感や高さから東京を眺められますからね! 乗ってみて、驚きました。スタッフのみなさん感じがいいし、説明もすごく詳しくしてくださるんです。江戸っ子のくせになんも知らなかった自分が恥ずかしくなりました。信号の大きさがバレーボールの玉ぐらいとかいろんなトリビアもたくさん紹介してくださいました。いつもみているはずの場所がぜんぜん違う街に見えて、どきどきわくわくしました。今度は違うコースでまた乗りたいです!!外国人旅行客用のも挑戦してみたいです!本当に本当におすすめです!(東京に住んでる人もぜひ!!)
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| Posted on: | 2015/07/06 |
Reviewed by: First timer
The guides are friendly and helpful. Very informative about the great sites of Tokyo. Many attraction and stops. It's just not easy to navigate between different lines once a tour is over
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| Packages: | 24 Hour Ticket (Until 3/31) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/22 |
Reviewed by: たっつん
The day I participated, it was quite windy, and there was a chance of rain, but I was relieved that it stayed cloudy during the ride. I imagined that if it rained, it would be like a regular bus, but there was an announcement saying, "We will lend you raincoats in case of rain," which made me realize that the charm of the open-top bus wouldn't be diminished even in the rain.
Once on the bus, my viewpoint was incredibly high, almost as if I could reach the traffic lights and street trees. It’s a very noticeable bus, so I felt a bit embarrassed before getting on, but in reality, since my perspective was different from the people walking on the street, I didn't mind at all. Near the National Diet Building, the bus guides leading school trips and shopkeepers along the road waved at us, which was heartwarming.
I often visit Omotesando and Shibuya, but the view from the top of the bus was completely different. Additionally, the guide provided detailed explanations, so I found myself saying "Wow, I didn't know that!" many times during the ride, and I was never bored! It seems there are courses that go to places like the Rainbow Bridge, so I would like to participate again next time with a different destination and time.
自分が参加した日は風が強く、雨の心配もあったのですが、乗車中はどうにか曇りのままでホッとしました。もし雨が降ったら、普通のバスみたいになるのかな?と想像していましたが、「雨が降った場合はレインコートを貸し出します」というアナウンスがあり、雨の場合もオープントップの魅力は損なわれないんだな~と感心しました。
バスに乗ると、目線がものすごく高くなり、信号機や街路樹に手が届きそうなくらいです。目立つバスなので、乗る前は少し恥ずかしいと思っていましたが、実際は街を歩く人たちと目線が違うので全く気になりませんでした。国会議事堂の近くで修学旅行生を引率しているバスガイドさんたちや、道路沿いのショップの方が手を振ったりしてくれて、そんなところにもほっこりしました。
表参道や渋谷はよく行く場所ではありますが、バスの上からでは全く景色が違います。加えて、ガイドさんが詳しい解説をしてくれるので、乗っている間「へぇ~そうなんだ~」と思うことが多く全く飽きませんでした!レインボーブリッジなどに行くコースもあるようなので、今度はまた行き先や時間を変えて参加してみたいと思います。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ /表参道/渋谷コース |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/12 |
Reviewed by: よーだ
I had been interested in the open-top red bus for a while and thought I would ride it someday. Wanting to have an interesting experience with my friends, I made a reservation this time.
You can choose to exchange your tickets either near Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Station. We opted for Tokyo Station. The one-day ticket allows you to choose from three courses: Roppongi Course, Odaiba Course, and Asakusa Course. We initially chose the Odaiba Course because we thought the views would be beautiful.
Once we boarded, I was surprised by the height of the bus. It departs from Marunouchi, and the various buildings I usually see looked completely different from up high. It's amazing how much your perspective changes with height.
There was a lot of greenery and beautiful buildings, and I felt proud to be living in such a beautiful city. The bus headed towards the bay area, and surprisingly, it even went onto the expressway! I was a bit nervous about that.
It was a very sunny day, so the views of Odaiba were stunning. About 60% of the passengers were from overseas, and when Odaiba came into view, everyone cheered! We also passed by the Rainbow Bridge!
After that, we had lunch in Odaiba and returned to Marunouchi to join the Asakusa Course. Unlike the Odaiba Course, there weren't many scenic views, but we went under elevated tracks multiple times, which felt like an attraction.
At first, I thought I might get bored quickly, but it was so much fun that I didn't want to go back at all. Next time, I plan to dress warmly! I want to ride again!
前々から、オープントップの赤いバスが気になっており、いつか乗ろうと思ってました。友達と何か面白い体験をしたいと思い、今回予約しました。
チケット交換所は、スカイツリーか東京駅近くかで選べます。
私たちは東京駅からにしました。一日券は3コースから選べます。六本木コース、お台場コース、浅草コース。私達は景色がキレイそうという理由で、はじめはお台場コースに。乗車してバスの高さにびっくり。初めは丸の内から出発ですが、いつも見るいろんなビルが違うビルに見えてびっくり。高さでこんなにも見方な変わるのですね。
緑が多くて、キレイな建物がいっぱいで、私はこんなキレイな都市に住んでいたのかと誇らしくなりました。
湾岸の方に向かうバス。なんとこのバス首都高にもこのまま乗ります。ちょっとドキドキでした。
すごく晴れていた日だったので、お台場の景色がキレイに見えます。乗客は6割くらいは海外からの方でしたが、お台場がきれいに見えた瞬間わ皆さん歓声があがりました!レインボーブリッジも通りますよん!
その後私たちはお台場でランチしてまた丸の内まで戻り、浅草コースに参加しました!
お台場コースと違い、景色に花はないですが、高架下を何回も通るのでアトラクションみたいな気分を味わえました。
初めはすぐ飽きちゃうかなと思ったのですが、すごく楽しく、寒全然帰りたくありませんでした。
今度は厚着して挑もうと思います!また乗りたいです!
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| Packages: | 1日券(24時間券) 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/23 |
Reviewed by: sae
I finally rode the bright red double-decker bus that I've been curious about while walking around Ginza!
It's Japan's first open-top double-decker bus, the Sky Bus, on the Omotesando and Shibuya route.
I got to see the scenery that I usually pass by on foot or while riding the train from the height of the expressway and pedestrian bridges.
Fortunately, it was a sunny day, and I enjoyed the refreshing breeze while sightseeing from the bus, feeling like a foreign tourist.
Starting from Marunouchi, we passed by the red brick Tokyo Station, the Imperial Theatre, and around the Imperial Palace. We also saw the National Diet Building, the State Guest House, Gakushuin Primary School, and the Akasaka Palace, which I visited on a school trip.
We went by Sakurada Gate, Jingu Gaien, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Prime Minister's Official Residence, Toyokawa Inari, and Hie Shrine, which is the only shrine in Japan with an escalator. The reason why the windows of the Honda headquarters building are recessed is also interesting.
From the most famous scramble crossing in Japan to 109, Omotesando Hills, AO, the United Nations University, and the closed Children's Castle... even places I usually pass by revealed different discoveries when viewed from the Sky Bus.
普段、銀座界隈を歩いていて気になっていた真っ赤な二階建てバス。
初めて乗って来ました!
日本初のオープン二階建てバス、スカイバスで表参道・渋谷コース。
いつもは歩いて通るか電車に乗って眺めている景色を、首都高や歩道橋スレスレの高さから観てきました。
運良く晴れて爽やかな風を受けながらの車上観光で、外国人観光客気分。
丸の内から出発して、赤煉瓦の東京駅、帝国劇場前を通り皇居周辺。
社会科見学で行った国会議事堂、迎賓館に学習院初等科と赤坂御所。
桜田門や神宮外苑、警視庁、首相官邸に豊川稲荷、日本で唯一エスカレーターが敷設されている日枝神社。
ホンダ本社ビルの窓ガラスが奥まっている理由も面白い。
日本一有名なスクランブル交差点に109、表参道ヒルズやAO、国連大学に閉館したこどもの城…普段通るところも、スカイバスから観ると、また違った発見があるのでした(^ー^*)
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ /表参道/渋谷コース |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Diane Wright
We were picked up at our hotel by our guide, Hashi and driven to where we boarded our bus for the day. Our first view of Mt Fuji was from the bus, and it was magical, with rivers of snow cascading from the the peak. We were driven to the 5th station, however, by the time we arrived, the peak was obstructed by cloud. From here we proceeded to a lovely hotel where we had a rather strange lunch, cold french fries, hot chicken and lovely crumbed prawn with a very watery miso soup. Following this we were taken to a gondola ride to a thermal region behind Lake Ashi, where the bus met us and took us to Lake Ashi for a cruise in a beautifully designed and decorated replica of a French Galleon. Hashi then explained how we would catch the Bullet Train back to Tokyo, and we were driven to the railway station. Several trains sped through the station whilst we were waiting, which was an experience. Our train ride to Tokyo was very comfortable and an experience not to be missed. We thoroughly enjoyed our day, and would recommend it to anyone traveling to Tokyo.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/01 |
Reviewed by: ちいぼー
It was his birthday, so even though I live in Tokyo, I participated to experience an atmosphere I usually can't! It was even more fun than I expected, and I truly enjoyed the views of Tokyo that I don't usually see. The night view of Odaiba was especially romantic! I definitely want to participate again! It was a lot of fun!!!
彼の誕生日だったので東京在住ですが、普段味わえない雰囲気を!とゆうことで参加しました(^^)
思った以上に楽しくていつも見られない東京の景色が堪能できて本当によかったです(^^)特に夜のお台場はロマンチックでした!!これはまた参加したい!楽しかったです(^^)!!!
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| Packages: | お台場夜景コース 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Teresa E
Incredible! Loved the entire day and the bullet train was a bonus! Great and informative guide.
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| Posted on: | 2015/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Ken & Mitzi Matthews
Thank you Veltra, we had a wonderful day and enjoyed the tour.
The tour was very well paced, not fast and hurried, we arrived at the 5th Station well in formed.
The visit to the Hakone "black eggs" and Sulper Leak was interesting along with the lake cruise, after such a long day the Bullet Train return is a must, back to you hotel as soon as possible.
A wonderful experience, certainly recommended.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/01 |
Reviewed by: イクコ
The Omotesando and Shibuya course is more about seeing the people who live in present-day Tokyo than visiting famous landmarks and historical sites.
The starting point in front of the Mitsubishi Building is in Marunouchi, Tokyo's office district, where you can see people going about their work. The bus departs while heading towards Kasumigaseki, passing by Tokyo Station. Kasumigaseki is Japan's government district, where you can see the National Diet Building and various ministry buildings. Next to it is the Imperial Palace. As we head towards Omotesando, we can see the moat of the Imperial Palace. Omotesando and Aoyama are where Tokyo's fashionable people gather. By this time, the people passing by have changed from suits to stylish, trendy clothes. Since it's a bus without a ceiling, you can also smell delicious food in the air.
We pass through the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, where you can see Tokyoites skillfully navigating the streets. This is the turnaround point, and we head back to Tokyo Station. The rows of trees near the State Guest House and glimpses of Tokyo Tower between the buildings excite us passengers. The bus passes by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism building and returns to Marunouchi.
The small trip of about an hour and a half of Tokyo people-watching comes to an end.
表参道、渋谷コースは東京の名所、旧跡を訪ねと言うより、今の東京の住んでいる人々を見るコース。
出発点の三菱ビル前は東京のオフィス街、丸の内。働く人々が行きかうところが見る事が出来ます。バスは東京駅横に見ながら霞が関の方向に向かい出発していきます。霞が関は日本の官庁街、国会議事堂、各省庁の建物を見て進んで行きます。その横は皇居。皇居のお堀を見ながら、表参道方向へ。東京のおしゃれな人たちが集まる表参道、青山と進んで行きます。この頃になると通行する人達はスーツ姿からおしゃれな流行の洋服に変って行きます。天井のないバスなので、この当たりは美味しそうな匂いもしてきます。そして渋谷のスクランブル交差点を通り、東京の人が器用に右往左往に道路を渡る姿を目にする事が出来ます。ここから折り返し地点。また、東京駅へと戻ってきます。迎賓館の並木、ビルの隙間隙間から見る東京タワーが乗客の私たちをわくわくさせてくれます。バスは国交省のビルを横目に見て、丸の内に戻ってきます。
約1時間半の東京人ウオッチングの小旅行の旅が終わります。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ /表参道/渋谷コース |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Debraell
This was a good tour. Although we didn't get to view Mt Fuji due to the weather it was still good to go. It's a long day and would suggest taking the bullet train back. Our guide Hashi was knowledgable and helpful. In our opinion we spent too much time at the thermals and the meal we had at the hotel was the worst we had in Japan. But although quite expensive it was a good but not great tour.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/29 |
Reviewed by: koprin
I often use Hop-on-Hop-off buses when traveling abroad, but I didn't know they were available in Japan. This time, I took all three routes to enjoy cherry blossom viewing. I was a bit worried that traffic jams might disrupt the bus schedule, but I was amazed at how accurate it was. I would love to ride again in a different season.
海外旅行時には現地でHop-on-Hop-offのバスをよく利用しますが、日本でもあるなんて知りませんでした。今回は桜見物を目的に3ルート全て乗りました。車の渋滞があったりしてバスのスケジュールが狂わないかなとおもいましたが、ま~~正確でおどろきました。また違う季節に乗りたいです。
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| Packages: | 1日券(24時間券) 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/03 |
Reviewed by: 1up毒キノコ
After exchanging the voucher for tickets at the meeting point near Marunouchi Building, we boarded. Since the seats are assigned in advance, it's a bit reassuring even for solo travelers. (As we move clockwise towards our destination, sitting on the right side (side D) feels like a bit of an advantage.)
Once we started moving, there was a chorus of cheers from the passengers. The wind feels great! The traffic lights are close! It's oddly delightful to see people waving from the roadside! That refreshing feeling is something you rarely find elsewhere. Honestly, I didn't expect an open-top bus to be this enjoyable.
A guide accompanied the tour, providing commentary from the back of the seats with a microphone. The information about dessert shops while passing through Omotesando and Shibuya was particularly detailed (though we couldn't get off).
Tokyo Station, Kasumigaseki, Omotesando, Shibuya... places that aren't particularly rare for those living in Tokyo look so sparkling from a high vantage point without a roof! It was a tour filled with new discoveries. I want to invite someone and go again soon, without waiting for another opportunity.
丸ビル近くの集合場所でバウチャーをチケットと交換してもらってから搭乗。あらかじめ座席指定がされているので、一人参加でもちょっと安心です。
(目的地を時計回りに進むので、進行方向右側の座席(D側)の方がちょっとおトクな気はします)
走り始めたら、一斉にお客さんから歓声が。
風が気持ちいい!信号機が近い!沿道から手を振ってくれる人がいて妙にうれしい!
あの爽快感はなかなか他では見当たらない種類のものです。正直、オープントップバスがこんなにイイものとは思ってませんでした。
ツアーにはガイドさんが一人添乗し、座席後方からマイクで案内。特に表参道・渋谷を通り抜ける際のスイーツ店情報はかなり力が入ってました(降りられるわけではないですが)。
東京駅・霞ヶ関・表参道・渋谷…と、東京に住んでいれば特に珍しくもない場所が、屋根のない高い視点から風を受けながら眺めると、これほどまでにキラキラして見えるのか!?と新しい発見に満ちたツアーでした。
機会があればと言わず、ぜひ誰かを誘って近いうちにまた乗りに行きたいです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ /表参道/渋谷コース |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Arthur
Overall the tour was good and our guide, Mr. Take was excellent. He was very informative and engaging and shared many helpful information that makes us learn more and appreciate Japan better.
Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate so we did not see Mr. Fuji or much of Hakone as everything was covered in fog.
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| Posted on: | 2015/04/21 |
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