All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The trip did not turn out as expected due to the bad weather for viewing the Mt Fuji,as we are only able to reach the 1st level and the visibility was very poor.The guide did apologized for nothing could be seen on that day.Overall the lunch at the hotel was good and the ride back by the Shinkansen was interesting.Dissappointed for not able to see Mt Fuji but we we given the beautiful postcards.

JAPAN IS NOT A VERY EASY COUNTRY TO TRAVEL FOR PEOPLE FROM MEXICO OR USA, THATS WHY THIS TOUR IS A GREAT OPCION FOR YOUR TRIP.

Our guide tour is very efficient and has a way of entertaining us. We would like to thank her (Tour Guide of Bus No. 4) and our apology of not being able to get her name. We'll definitely recommend this to our friends and family members when they visit Tokyo. May we suggest that your client not be subjected to call up your company to confirm which is quite stressful especially we are out of Japan. Presentation of the printed voucher should be enough proof in joining the tour. Thank you for the nice tour!

Very Good Tour

I wanted to ride the red buses I saw around the city, so I signed up. I thought the one-day pass was only valid for the day it was exchanged, but it’s actually valid for 24 hours from the time of exchange. I was surprised it was valid until the next day (though I didn’t use it…).

I took two routes: one around the Tokyo Skytree and another around Odaiba. Each route takes about an hour. I was able to get off at the Skytree and stroll around Solamachi.

What surprised me was that the bus runs on the highway. Riding an open-top bus on the Shuto Expressway and crossing the Rainbow Bridge is a rare experience, and I can recommend this ticket just for that.

However, even in late March, it starts to get cold after around 4 PM. I think late April would be a better season. The guide's explanations were enjoyable, but sometimes their voice was too soft or they spoke too quickly, which was a downside.

Also, some bus stops were hard to find and in slightly awkward locations. For example, at Senso-ji Temple, I worried about whether I could reach it after being dropped off there! There might be regulations affecting this, but I hope improvements can be made.

Still, I think it’s fun for even those living in the city to ride just for a bit of a change!

街中で見かける赤いバスに乗ってみたくなって申し込み。
１日券って引き替えた日のみかと思ったら、引き替えた時間から２４時間なんですね。次の日まで有効でびっくり。（使いませんでしたけど…）
スカイツリーをまわるコースとお台場をまわるコースの２つに乗車。１コースおおむね１時間程度ですね。途中でスカイツリー下車をしてソラマチをぶらぶらしたりもできました。
びっくりなのが高速道路を走ること。オープンバスで首都高を走ったり、レインボーブリッジを駆け抜けたりは滅多にできない体験で、これだけでもこのチケットおすすめできちゃいます。
ただ、３月下旬でも１６時過ぎたくらいから寒くなってきます。４月下旬からが良いシーズンかな？
ガイドさんの解説も楽しいけど、声が小さかったり早口すぎたりするのがマイナス。
あと、バス停がわかりにくい＆ちょっと場所が微妙なところがちらほら。浅草寺なんか、あそこで下ろされてたどり着けるのかな！？と入らない心配をしてしまいました。規制などもあるかもしれないけど、改善されると良いですね。
でも、都内在住者でもちょっと話題程度に乗ってみるのも楽しいと思いますよ！

The scenery is beautiful and it's a great tour, but since it was cold in February, I think those who are not good with the cold should choose a different time.

景色はよくとてもよいツアーですが、2月の寒い時期でしたので、寒さが苦手な方は時期をえれんだほうがよいかと思います。

You can enjoy the view of the Minato Mirai area and the factory scenery of Yokohama and Kawasaki, which can only be seen from the sea. Depending on the weather conditions, the boat may sway with the waves. Participants in the tour wear the life jackets provided and sit on the long bench at the back deck of the boat. Since the wind blows every time the boat moves, it's necessary to prepare for the cold. It's advisable to bring a coat, gloves, a scarf, and a knit hat. Even if you bring a camera tripod, there may not be enough space to set it up. You can bring food and drinks freely, but since there are no restrooms, it's better to limit your beverages.

良い所は海上からしか見れないみなとみらい地区と横浜・川崎の工場風景が楽しめる。
気象条件によってはボートが波で揺れる。
ツアーの参加者は配布されたライフジャケットを着て
ボートの後部デッキの長椅子に座る。
ボートが移動するたびに風が舞うので防寒対策が必要。
コート、手袋、マフラー、ニットの帽子は持っていったほうが良い。
カメラの三脚は持って行っても建てるスペースがない。
飲食物は自由に持ち込めるがトイレがないので飲み物は控えた方がいい。

The guide i have to mention that was very nice. The day to Nikko was very nice. The story of three monkeys was very impressive for me. To Kirifuri Falls was a little bit cold beacause i was in 29 th december, but it was a spectacular view.

A must do, the drive was enjoyable too, Nikko Heritage is simply stunning

Was not a bad tour but unfortunately it rained all day so didn't get to see to much.

It was well organized. The guide spoke excellent English. She was clear and well spoken. We had time to shop and yet saw many attractions. She made sure we could all find our way back to our destination. This was a great choice for us!

The tour was professionally managed, the bus, driver and the roads were excellent, the tour guide capable. We had the good fortune of a sunny day despite it being winter, and could go all the way up to station 5! Snow, windy, yet sunny, beautiful blue sky. Gorgeous. The lunch was great, but the Hakone visit, rope gondola and ferry ride were a bit rushed. Then, because it was winter, it became dark by the time we headed towards the Shinkansen station. It was a great one day tour.

Since it was a one-day pass, I took two rides: from Marunouchi to Skytree at 10:20 and from Marunouchi to Odaiba at 17:30. Sitting in the front row, even a regular curve feels thrilling like a roller coaster. Whether you're in the middle or the back, you can see the scenery in 360 degrees. It's very impressive! I highly recommend it for small children. For me as an adult, the bus guide's stories were full of interesting insights and very entertaining.

一日乗車券だったので、10:20発　丸の内→スカイツリー、17:30発　丸の内→お台場の2つに乗りました。最前列に乗ると、普通のカーブでもジェットコースターのようなドキドキがあります。真ん中でも後ろでも、360度に景色が見えます。非常に迫力があります！小さな子供に非常にお勧めです。大人の私には、バスガイドさんのお話が薀蓄に溢れて、大変おもしろかった。

It is definitely something one shouldn't miss when visiting Tokyo!!! It would be even greater, though if we were given more time to walk around Mt. Fuji Station 5 and get to enjoy our sorroundings more....

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was fantastic and we would recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo or Japan on a short stay. We didn't get to do all the stated activities, but we did have the alternatives offered which were great and really filled out the day. Due to the weather, we didn't get to see the summit of Mt Fuji which was a shame, but there was so much other stuff to see and take in culturally on the other little excursions/activities we didn't really feel like we missed out at all.

Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She explained a lot about the city on the way out of Tokyo as well as the various areas we visited and passed through on the bus.

The lunch was excellent and more than we expected. The only down point was the traffic congestion on the way back to Odawara Station which seemed to take forever, but it was a National holiday so it wasn't unexpected. The trip back on the bullet train was well worth the wait though and we got back to Tokyo station within 30 mins of getting on the train! As we don't have any high speed trains like that in New Zealand it was great to both see and ride on.

I'd definitely book with City Discovery again.

This tour is certainly worth the money. Met some lovely people and enjoyed the beautiful views of Mount Fuji. Thanks Veltra!

Great tour guide! Great tour!

It is a must do tour, it is concise and planned very well. Slight changes occurred due to weather but overall still very enjoyable

The Full Day Grand Tokyo Tour was a nice and relaxing way to view the cities highlights and gardens. Nagi and Jun were excellent guides throughout the day and even taught us a few greetings and how to count in Japanese. I would recommend this tour as a good way to hit the major highlights of Japan.

too much in hurry

Wholeheartedly recommend this tour . Tour guide - Take, was very good - informative and entertaining. Both Bus trip (pick-up from hotel), and Shinkansen return all went well. Japanese st<x>yle lunch was great, and overall a very pleasant day (and lucky enough to have a clear day for Fuji!)
Greg - Sydney, Australia

This bus has limited access areas, so it might be convenient if it matches the place you want to go, but the frequency is low, making it difficult to use multiple times in a day. It seemed like they didn't understand when I showed the voucher from Alan Wan, and I was made to wait. There appeared to be two types of buses: one that only allows boarding on the second floor, where you listen to the guide's announcements while touring, and another with a roof. There is a headphone jack, but they are not distributed, and when I tried using my own headphones from overseas, I found that all channels were playing the same music. I don't think I will use this service again. It's troublesome to have to go to the initial boarding location near Tokyo Station (to receive the boarding card) if it rains. The cost performance is not good. That's all.

このバスは、アクセス地域が偏っていて、行きたい場所に合致すれば便利かもしれないが、本数が少ないのでそうは一日で何度も利用するというのは難しい感じでした。
アランワンからのバウチャーを見せても分かってないようで待たされました。
一階には乗せない２階のみに乗車させ、ガイドのアナウンスを聞きながら周るタイプのバスと、屋根のあるタイプのバスと２通りのようでした。（どちらかが来る）
イヤフォンジャックはありますが、配られることも無く、手持ちの海外で使用したイヤフォンを試に入れてみたら、どのチャンネルも同じ音楽が流れているのみでした。
私はもう利用しようとは思わない。
雨が降ったら困る、東京駅近くの初乗りの場所まで必ず行かなくてはならない（乗車カードを貰う）のが面倒。
コストパフォーマンス的に美味しくは無い。以上。

Le guide était attentif à tous, extrêmement compétent et soucieux que notre retour dans la ville de Tokyo se fasse sans difficulté.
Très belle journée!

One of the best tours i have ever done. Our tour guide was fabulous and taught us very interesting Japanese facts! Thanks so much for a great day!

The trip was nice, we enjoyed the cablecar and the pirate boat. Went to the 5th station in Fuji but other than a meandering mountain road there was nothing up there but a souvenir shop. A bit of quick trekking around would be nicer.
The guide was very helpful and made the coach trip much entertaining, providing interesting info and jokes :)
The but comes at stopping times, particularly at the Hakone fumes, which made us literally run to see the fumes and get back to the bus on time.

Great tour! A definite must do in Tokyo--- breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji and a relaxing half a day at Hakone. Seeing the Shinkansen from the platform is amazing, and knowing that you get to ride in one gives you a very satisfying feeling that you'll get to experience it. Our tour guide Katy was really great--- very informative, engaging, and accomodating. Lunch that comes with the tour was great, too-- authentic bento box and already laid down the tables and prepared to be savoured as soon as we got to the restaurant.

Great tour, especially our tour guide Katy who was very informative, accommodating and pleasant to everyone. I just wish we could have stayed longer in Mt. Fuji. Overall, it was a highly recommended and worth the travel experience!

Excelent guide, well organised and efficient

The whole package is worth to avail. we're lucky on our date as the volcano's summit is showing her beauty as we near the area. The lake cruise is as expected, more of the nature beauty sorrounding the huge lake. The cable ride up is the most thrilling of them all.

Unfortunately we had a cloudy day at Mt Fuji and only saw a little bit of the mountain but the whole tour was great. We had a great lunch, cruise on the lake and took some great photos from the top of the cable car.