Reviewed by: Kim
We were being told it is a must ride when we visited Tokyo. I could not agree more. For as little as 20+ dollars, we were able to take the bus to tour around the major tourist spots in Tokyo. That amount is relatively cheap when compared to the high transportation cost in the city. Before the tour, we were being told it is impossible to sit through all 3 routes unless we do not hop off the bus throughout the whole journey. Hence, we made some careful planning and took the Odaiba and Tokyo town routes. We did not go to Asakusa because we already went there the day before. The Odaiba route is particularly enjoyable because we were able to tour around the rainbow bridge and look at the beautiful skyline and the magnificient sea view.
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| Packages: | 24 Hour Ticket (Until 3/31) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Lee
Tokyo hop-on hop-off bus is essential to explore the metropolitan city. You can hop on and hop off the bus from various spots and routes. During the tour, you will be given an earphone and you can listen to a guided tour translated in different languages, such as chinese, english, korean and japanese. We were not supposed to stand up and move around during the tour though. The staff somewhat appeared to be a little angry when we did. We thought it is a little bit stringent on the rules but on a hindsight they were peculiarly serious about the safety and well being of the foreign tourists. All in all, we enjoyed ourselves very much during the tour. It was a little too sunny for our liking on that day. But, it is bearable with the cool breeze blowing during the winter time.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Gloribel
The service of the staff in Tokyo were very helpful. We used the Bus-On_Hop-Off the day 25th of December, 2015. We also used 2 of the 3 routes available. We rode through the places like Akihabara, Ropongi Hills, Ueno, Tokyo Tower, and the Skytree, among others.
We were very forutnately to have one of the stop of the bus in the hotel we stayed (the New Otani Garden Tower Hotel). For that matter it was also vey convenious.
It was great experience we will do it again.
The time was a little chilly for that time of the year, but is was worthwhile the experience of using this service.
In general we were glad we used the bus tour.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Chew
The Hop-on Hop-off bus tickets would bring you to many of the prominent tourist places. It is a great way to explore the city and very convenient for you to drop off at your desired spots for touring. With 1-day pass, it is quite impossible to take all 3 routes unless you intend to just sit on the bus without dropping off at the numerous tourist spots. Hence, you would need careful planning of the route. I first took the bus at Tokyo Station for the Odaiba course, dropping off at Venus Port (since I did not manage to go there when I went to Aqua City and Diver City the previous day) before taking the bus again one hour later back to Tokyo Station. After that, I took the bus again to go to Roppongi Hills. It depends on which place you want to go and with careful planning you will be enjoying the bus tour very much.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Marshall
The buses condition is great and clean. The tour is precise in timing however the schedule is not that frequent (one hour plus). This is open top seating bus only and it gets pretty cold during the winter when the bus moves quickly. The coverage of the tour is great however the initial boarding/getting the pass is only in couple places, cant be done on every stop. The tour guides are nice and helpful, it is no hassle on bringing infant and stroller. The pass is Valid for 24 hours from the initial pass exchange, So you can continue using it the next day when you start late on the day. The tour is running until pretty late too. Good price for money. Recommended.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Hiroshi
This was my second time using the service. During my first visit, I used it for sightseeing on a single route, and it was quite fulfilling as I was able to efficiently visit various attractions.
This time, my purpose was shopping at multiple shopping malls, so I used the Odaiba course again to shop in Odaiba and Toyosu. The bus stops right in front of the shopping malls, making it very convenient for shopping!
A significant difference from my last experience was that we crossed the Rainbow Bridge on the highway, which offered great views, and although the wind was a bit chilly, it felt nice.
The bus users were mostly foreigners and Japanese people who seemed to be from other regions. Most of the users appeared to enjoy taking photos and engaging in lively conversations as we passed by tourist spots.
In the future, when local friends or family come to Tokyo, I will use this service again. I would also like to try the Asakusa and Skytree route, as well as the Roppongi route.
今回の利用は2回目で、前回利用した時は1ルートだけ観光目的で利用しました。その際は観光名所を効率良くまわれて、かなり充実しました。
今回は複数のショッピングモールで買い物が目的だったため、前回と同様にお台場コースを利用してお台場と豊洲で買い物をしました。このバスはショッピングモールの前にバス停があるため買い物にもとても便利です!
前回と大きく違ったのは、レインボーブリッジを高速道路で通ったため、景色が良かったのと、少し風が冷たかったですが、気持ち良かったです。
バスの利用者は、外国の方が大半と地方から来たと思われる日本人の方が利用されていました。
利用者のほとんどが、観光名所を通ると楽しそうに写真撮影したり、会話がかなり盛り上げっていました。
今後、地元の友人や家族が東京に来た際は、また利用します。
その際は、浅草やスカイツリールートや六本木ルートも回ってみたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 1日券(24時間券) 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Linh Nguyen
We really enjoy the Hop On Hop Off bus tour of Toyko. The best part was the checkin. It was easy and the attendant gave us the tickets within 2 minutes. While on the bus, the best part is the top deck. We had great weather 2 weeks ago so this was an extra plus. The top deck also lets you take great pictures so we were excited being on top. We were given earphones which we had forgotten so this was just incredible service. The stops are great. They were easy to find and maps were easy to read. The schedules were also easy to read and we were able to plan accordingly. All in all, we had a great time, used the bus to see everything, and also get around town conveniently.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Meh
I am very experienced with hop-on, hop-off tours, having taken them in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The English language recording broke after the first stop. I don't think we missed much, as the recording mostly just explained some facts about the highway when it was working.
The Ueno and Akihabara stops are inconveniently located as they drop you several blocks from the main attractions (this might be true for all tour buses stopping at these locations).
There are three separate bus tour routes and they really should be combined into 1-2 routes. The buses go four to five stops on a given line, then the bus doubles back.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/08 |
Reviewed by: M Shoaib Sheikh
We recently had the chance to stop by in Tokyo on our recent trip to Asia.We were really tight on schedule provided we had 21 hours layover.But then we were suggested by our Hilton Tokyo concierge to take advantage of this fantastic skybus hop on and hop off service.
There are 3 courses you can opt for all in one ticket for nearly 22 USD/person which gives you excellent value for money as taxi travel in Tokyo is VERY expensive and it is very very organised and operates in very timely fashion along with very detailed history of all the important buildings and monuments we passed by.
We took all three courses starting with Odaiba course and followed by Roppongi-Tokyo course.You can hop on and hop off as many times as you like.One of the best thing is you can hop on to next course bus at same Marunouchi Mitsubishi building so as soon as you end up with one course, you can hop on to next course bus within 10~15 mins and it gives you just enough time to use restrooms and buy something from the shops close by.The buses were WIFI equipped, neat and clean with comfortable seating.We travelled with a toddler and we had enough legroom to give him some space to flex his muscles :).Most importantly, the buses have glass roof so if you can look through them or take pictures if you aren't able to see through windows.
If you are taking train to reach Mitsubishi building, drop off at Tokyo station and you are just 2~3 minutes walk away.You can also grab a bite from Manhattan grill which is pretty close to Mitsubishi building.Without skybus tours we would not have been able to see so much of Tokyo in short span of time.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Nanik Lakhani
We are Canadians from Toronto and first time visitors to Japan. We had a total 1 week's time to visit 3 cities - Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. We had planned to spend 3 days in Tokyo and wanted to cover the most tourist places. Japan has a very advanced and amazing railway system, especially in Tokyo with multiple local train lines meshing the city providing excellent connectivity. We decided to take a day pass on JR Rail and see the important places ourselves. We took 1-day pass and could see only 2-3 places and were tired by end of the day due to long walks. Then we found out on the net about Tokyo Hop-On Hop-off bus for 1 or 2 days. We took 1 day pass on the Hop-On Hop-off bus and were pleasantly surprised that we could cover most major visiting spots within a day. With guided tour and convenience of hop-on hop-off it was a lot more relaxing as there was minimum walking. There was flexibility to get on to the next bus at scheduled time plus we were able to see most of Tokyo by taking all 3 Hop-On Hop-off bus lines. Staff was very courteous and helpful. It was raining for some part of the day and we were provided raincoats. We enjoyed the Hop-On Hop-off bus and we will recommend other friends to take this tour for quick tour of Tokyo.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Reza
I strongly recommend using Hop-On Hop-Off buses as it is really a great deal. We have seen several places in Tokyo beforehand. However, by using these special buses we have a general sense of view of the Tokyo. My suggestion to the tourists is to have a plan to use the 2 days trip. By paying a quite reasonable price than 1 day you are able to have a trip over the whole thee lines including Green, Purple and also Blue. Be aware the buses for all three routes are red and you should ask the staff which one is which otherwise you need to wait for at least 1 hour for the next bus. you should take the time table and try to choose the lines in a way that you are able to minimum the waiting time in between. On the first day you can sit on the bust and having a look around if there is any places you would like to stop by you should make a note for yourself including which line it is and what station it is then on the next day you can just stop on the favorite places you have chosen. As a last point you are better off getting off the Tokyo station as it is pretty close to the Mitsubishi station compare to the other stations. Hope you all enjoy the trip!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Sarah Perl
This was mostly a good experience. But there were some areas that needed improvement.
The audio was always "off." The announcements of the audio typically came after we had passed a location -- the audio was late or the driver was fast. In the beginning there was no info on the first 10 minutes of the trip at all. The ear plugs need to be up-graded. The style you have is very uncomfortable for some people, including me. Finally, the audio box for one of us (we were two travelers) was not working -- the volume could not go sufficiently high to hear.
There was an issue with whether the bus was stopping or not at the marked locations. For example, we would have wanted to get off at Asakusa to visit the market and the temple, but the bus did not stop there at all. The brochure indicated that the bus should have stopped there. But there was no announcement or offer to stop, and the bus did not stop. That was very disappointing to us.
We hope this info is useful and we appreciate the two-for-one offer in exchange for us providing this review. Please process the credit at your earliest convenience. Also, the ponchos were great and the woman at the Mitsubishi box office was super helpful.
Best
Sarah
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Spargo-san
Great 24 hour deal, routes are timed nicely so you can finish on, and join the next, good spread of sites and activities, staff very friendly and knowledgeable, buses in nice condition.
Good thing is that you get 24 hours from the time of your purchase / arrival to get your ticket, so if you show up at 2pm (like I did, because you had activities the night before that prevented an early start) then your 24 hours starts at 2pm and ends at 2pm the following day, nice idea :)
I would recommend the saving the bridge route until the evening (or just go through it again in the evening) as the lights on the bridges at night are awesome and well worth seeing!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special: 24 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/07 |
Reviewed by: あっ君ママ♪
It was my daughter's first time in Tokyo as a sixth grader, so we decided to visit various well-known places that we had heard about! Although it was a bit hectic, we were able to cover all three courses in one full day, and we were very satisfied. As mentioned in the experiences, most of the guests were from abroad, which was nice as well. We had a bit of trouble figuring out the Asakusa station after taking the train from Skytree to Asakusa, but that's also a memorable experience! Thank you very much! (^^)!
小6の娘にとって、初めての東京だったので、広く浅~く聞いたことのあるいろんな場所に行って見よう!ということで利用させていただきました!
ちょっとバタバタはしましたが、丸1日、3コースすべてを回ることができて大満足です。
体験談にあったように、ほとんどが外国からのお客さんだったのですが、それもまたよし。
途中スカイツリー→浅草を電車で移動したため、浅草の停留所がなかなかわからず大変でしたが、それもまた思い出です!
ありがとうございました!(^^)!
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| Packages: | 1日券(24時間券) 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/30 |
Reviewed by: JOE015
I am happy I booked this tour. It makes me to know the Tokyo city faster within my short stay. Highly recommended. The staff are very next nice and I was able to exchange my voucher to the ticket without any hassle.
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| Packages: | 48 Hour Ticket |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/17 |
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 根本よしのぶ
I applied urgently because the points will no longer be available in March.
The night view of Tokyo was wonderful!
If there's another opportunity, I want to go with everyone and have a great time!
ポイントが3月出なくなるので急きょ申し込みました。
夜の東京は素敵でしたよ
又機会が会ったらみんなでワイワイ行ってみたーい
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| Packages: | お台場夜景コース 3/31まで |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/27 |
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