Inclusions
Exclusions
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Blue Course
Red Course
Green Course
A very good way of seeing a part of Tokyo. A bit expensive and the seats are very small for a westerner. However, would recommend.
Ticketing was very easy. We just looked on Google Maps hop on off stations. Then we went at the nearest one, look for the sign with schwduale, wait for the bus and activate the reservation. Very organized and on time. Tokio is huge so it was perfect to do the 3 lines all day long with the hearing guide in order to get a general View for the First day visit.
Great experience! Was a little nervous on timing based on other reviews, but I thought the time offered to visit the different stops was perfect. I mapped out where I wanted to get off the bus, and was able to complete all three lines in one day, with several stops. The assistants who helped announce the stops and check the tickets were super helpful, making sure everyone knew the next bus time, where to get off, etc. Would highly recommend, especially if you're trying to see a lot on a time crunch. Commentary was good and perfect English!
Bus schedule was too infrequent. I would advise everyone to check the schedule closely before buying. The audio narration was really not very well done compared with other cities we have visited.
We got off at one stop but the guide didn't tell us the park was closed, and while she did say the next bus wouldn't stop, if we had known the park was closed we would not have jumped off.
Possibility to see a large chunk of the city in 1 day. However, buses were full and getting off meant a good chance of missing the next bus due to no available free seats
Once we found the pick up place the experience was great. Really frustrating finding the pick place at Shinjuku. Every info booth had no clue what hop on hop off bus were. I was beginning to think I got scammed!!!
Perfectly good. Well organized. One improvement, always have a speaker from the actual country do the recording. A Japanese person speaking English is very difficult to understand as was used on the red line. Be sure the music is quieter than the speaker while the speaker is not speaking, keep it background. And always turn off the music while the speaker is talking
There could be more busses and quicker checking in out with people getting on bus For oeople that never used the service before confising where exactly the bus stoos are needs address etc written at every spot on map
We were tired in Tokyo after a 5 day hike and jumping on the busses gave us a great easy way to get an overview of Tokyo. Fabulous
The options for changing between tours are somewhat limited due to longer waiting times. It is worth taking a look at the Tokyo Station directions beforehand
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The knowledge of Dan was excellent. He responded to all questions clearly. He knows his history. Very patient. Loved his tour.
We only went on 2 Lines. There was not much audio on the red line and not much to see unless you got off the bus to see something. Felt like it was a waste of time. However, the Green Line had great audio... way more commentary than the red line... very well put together.... enjoyed it very much! The vouchers were very easy to use and no problem getting on the bus!
We loved this so much even though it rained a little. We got to see parts of Tokyo we may not have seen otherwise. We decided to see how many people we could get to wave back at us waving to the from the bus. We lost count pretty quickly because the Japanese people are so friendly and we very quickly waving and laughing with us.
We enjoyed doing the Green & Red Line. We actually didn't get off, but now we know where we want to revisit. Great thing to do at the beginning of your stay in Japan.
I loved how well-marked the stops are and that the bus attendants are phenomenally friendly, direct, and organized. The buses are clean, the seats comfortable but it would be nice if the windows were cleaner since they don't allow you to reach your hands up to take photos (you can hit tree branches, overpasses, etc. It's a safety thing). I did all 3 routes on the 1 day pass and was on a different type of bus each time, I thought it was unusual. One had a clear ceiling and it would have been nice if it were cleaner so all that dinginess wasn't in the photos. The free wifi worked on 2 of the 3 buses. Overall, I enjoyed the Blue course the best, especially the last route after sunset. Seeing the Tokyo Tower at night was far more impressive than seeing it on the Red course earlier in the day. Tokyo Bay and Rainbow Bridge were also beautiful but hard to photograph because of our speed. If possible, they should improve the Blue route by finding a way to allow riders to get better bridge photos, add the Sky Tree and also some other areas with interesting lights at night. The Blue route seemed very short.
The buses are not frequent enough and they mostly do not stop close to the places of interest. Nevertheless, some routs finish too early.
The staff on the bus are very friendly and customer-oriented. The seating arrangement is very cramped and the surface material of the seats is in no way permeable to air, you get very wet or sweaty very quickly at this temperature.
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All the 3 routes were very interesting and a great way to see Tokyo because I tended to get around by subway where the views aren't so good!
Efficeint and quick. The buses were on time, extremely punctual. The leaders were helpful and friendly. We covered a large and varied area of Tokoyo, incorporating as many tourists spots as possible.
The female conductors were delightful. One of them in particular went the extra mile to find passengers who were waiting for the red course but had gone missing to toilets etc. she was full of life and next day she noticed us at the green line course and waved.... good memory considering all the passengers. I wish I knew her name, she deserves a big pat on the back!
We had a pleasant experience overall, especially the friendly staff was a big plus. However, unfortunately not all buses were air-conditioned, which can be uncomfortable on hot days. In addition, the long waiting time between lines, for example from the green to the red line, was far too long at almost an hour. Optimization would be desirable here."
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We had great help from the staff at the stations, they helped us to get in the bus knowing we couldn't use the upper deck. The audio system didn't work on every bus, however the staff got it working!
I was greatful that the bus actually had the front area roofed with AC on the red line. Also, we were able to sit downstairs on the green line. Thank you so much. Also, one of the ladies (employee) at the bus stop was amazingly nice. Didn't get her name, though. She gave us a great tip that helped us a lot. The ride on the green line was rough but fun. It gave us an overview what we would like go see during our trip. We got out at the Tokyo Tower and went to Shibuya Scramble Crossing from there. I would always recommend the HOHO bus in a big city if available if one has never been there before.
It was nice to have a tour of Tokyo in the comfort of the hoho, seeing the various sights around an amazing city. It wasn't quite clear that there is one central point where all three buses merge (start/finish) and that you could move from one to the next, had this been more publicised, i would have made my start day tour different. All three routes have some great sights - and if a first time visitor to Tokyo i would recommend the hoho to get some bearings on where the main atractions are and simple to get off and get back on.
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Inclusions
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo HOHO
Tokyo HOHO
Blue Course
Red Course
Green Course
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo HOHO
A very good way of seeing a part of Tokyo. A bit expensive and the seats are very small for a westerner. However, would recommend.
Ticketing was very easy. We just looked on Google Maps hop on off stations. Then we went at the nearest one, look for the sign with schwduale, wait for the bus and activate the reservation. Very organized and on time. Tokio is huge so it was perfect to do the 3 lines all day long with the hearing guide in order to get a general View for the First day visit.
Great experience! Was a little nervous on timing based on other reviews, but I thought the time offered to visit the different stops was perfect. I mapped out where I wanted to get off the bus, and was able to complete all three lines in one day, with several stops. The assistants who helped announce the stops and check the tickets were super helpful, making sure everyone knew the next bus time, where to get off, etc. Would highly recommend, especially if you're trying to see a lot on a time crunch. Commentary was good and perfect English!
Bus schedule was too infrequent. I would advise everyone to check the schedule closely before buying. The audio narration was really not very well done compared with other cities we have visited.
We got off at one stop but the guide didn't tell us the park was closed, and while she did say the next bus wouldn't stop, if we had known the park was closed we would not have jumped off.
Possibility to see a large chunk of the city in 1 day. However, buses were full and getting off meant a good chance of missing the next bus due to no available free seats
Once we found the pick up place the experience was great. Really frustrating finding the pick place at Shinjuku. Every info booth had no clue what hop on hop off bus were. I was beginning to think I got scammed!!!
Perfectly good. Well organized. One improvement, always have a speaker from the actual country do the recording. A Japanese person speaking English is very difficult to understand as was used on the red line. Be sure the music is quieter than the speaker while the speaker is not speaking, keep it background. And always turn off the music while the speaker is talking
There could be more busses and quicker checking in out with people getting on bus For oeople that never used the service before confising where exactly the bus stoos are needs address etc written at every spot on map
We were tired in Tokyo after a 5 day hike and jumping on the busses gave us a great easy way to get an overview of Tokyo. Fabulous
The options for changing between tours are somewhat limited due to longer waiting times. It is worth taking a look at the Tokyo Station directions beforehand
View original review in German
The knowledge of Dan was excellent. He responded to all questions clearly. He knows his history. Very patient. Loved his tour.
We only went on 2 Lines. There was not much audio on the red line and not much to see unless you got off the bus to see something. Felt like it was a waste of time. However, the Green Line had great audio... way more commentary than the red line... very well put together.... enjoyed it very much! The vouchers were very easy to use and no problem getting on the bus!
We loved this so much even though it rained a little. We got to see parts of Tokyo we may not have seen otherwise. We decided to see how many people we could get to wave back at us waving to the from the bus. We lost count pretty quickly because the Japanese people are so friendly and we very quickly waving and laughing with us.
We enjoyed doing the Green & Red Line. We actually didn't get off, but now we know where we want to revisit. Great thing to do at the beginning of your stay in Japan.
I loved how well-marked the stops are and that the bus attendants are phenomenally friendly, direct, and organized. The buses are clean, the seats comfortable but it would be nice if the windows were cleaner since they don't allow you to reach your hands up to take photos (you can hit tree branches, overpasses, etc. It's a safety thing). I did all 3 routes on the 1 day pass and was on a different type of bus each time, I thought it was unusual. One had a clear ceiling and it would have been nice if it were cleaner so all that dinginess wasn't in the photos. The free wifi worked on 2 of the 3 buses. Overall, I enjoyed the Blue course the best, especially the last route after sunset. Seeing the Tokyo Tower at night was far more impressive than seeing it on the Red course earlier in the day. Tokyo Bay and Rainbow Bridge were also beautiful but hard to photograph because of our speed. If possible, they should improve the Blue route by finding a way to allow riders to get better bridge photos, add the Sky Tree and also some other areas with interesting lights at night. The Blue route seemed very short.
The buses are not frequent enough and they mostly do not stop close to the places of interest. Nevertheless, some routs finish too early.
Ticketing experience was great - very easy to book online. The bus was clean, the host friendly and the audio informative. The only negative was that when returing from Tokyo Tower, the wait time for the bus was over 30 minutes. It would be better if there were more frequent buses.
The staff on the bus are very friendly and customer-oriented. The seating arrangement is very cramped and the surface material of the seats is in no way permeable to air, you get very wet or sweaty very quickly at this temperature.
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It was very easy to just scan my ticket when I got there opposed to waiting in a long line. The website was easy to use. The Tokyo tower is absolutely beautiful, especially at night.
All the 3 routes were very interesting and a great way to see Tokyo because I tended to get around by subway where the views aren't so good!
Efficeint and quick. The buses were on time, extremely punctual. The leaders were helpful and friendly. We covered a large and varied area of Tokoyo, incorporating as many tourists spots as possible.
The female conductors were delightful. One of them in particular went the extra mile to find passengers who were waiting for the red course but had gone missing to toilets etc. she was full of life and next day she noticed us at the green line course and waved.... good memory considering all the passengers. I wish I knew her name, she deserves a big pat on the back!
It was great to see the city from above. We had amazing weather too. Wasn't so crowded because we went on a Monday afternoon.
We had a pleasant experience overall, especially the friendly staff was a big plus. However, unfortunately not all buses were air-conditioned, which can be uncomfortable on hot days. In addition, the long waiting time between lines, for example from the green to the red line, was far too long at almost an hour. Optimization would be desirable here."
View original review in German
Inclusions
Tokyo HOHO
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo HOHO
Blue Course
Red Course
Green Course
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Tokyo HOHO
Tokyo Skytree
When we got to Skytree, we were delayed for over 15 minutes before being allowed to enter and get to the thicket counter. As a result, we missed the group. Therefore we couldn't see the group. We toured the Tokyo tower on our own. But couldn't find the hop on hop bus after we toured the tower. We tried to each the hop on hop off bus but didn't succeed. I sent an email to the tour group to find out where we could join the bus. But did not get a reply. Therefore. We missed the entire city sightseeing tour. Thus, we wasted our money for the hop on hop off sightseeing og Tokyo.
Employees were nice. Curiously, one seemed to herd us off at wrong location. Ponchos were provided when it rained. Audio guides were easy to follow and informative.
Excelent/very Interesting turistic points, however: 1. The AUDIOGUIDE, in Spaninsh, interrupted the explanations and several times it didn´t finished ..... 2. One, very nice driver, was given the tour guide in English .. .... and we were listening in Spanish directly 3. 2 of the buses just had the upper level - no AC ... Tks for listening
Skytree was easy to find , however to find the Hop on Hop off bus suggest you attach a photo of the Bus Stop opposite the Skytree has it was very hard to find with No Japanese m we were given the wrong information thank you
I loved the different roads that give a good overview of Tokyo and the explanations were clear ! I highly recommend this.
I didnt realize how easy the train system was to use. We only used bus for one stop and didn't come back
The entrance at skytree is very efficieent, around 10 min waiting.
Skytree was a great experience., and flexible in changing the time of the tour
Check your tickets for all the important details on features and inclusions.
Tokyo Sky Hop passes offer 1- or 2-day access to 19 stops on 3 routes. Each bus provides audio guides in 7 languages, Wi-Fi, and complimentary earphones.
The Red route includes stops at Tokyo Skytree, Senso-ji Temple, Ryogoku, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Akihabara, and more.
Overview:
First stop: Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building
Number of stops: 10
The Blue route covers the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Ginza, Tsukiji, Odaiba, and more.
Overview:
First stop: Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building
Number of stops: 6
The Green route takes you to Scramble Crossing, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo Tower, and more.
Overview:
First stop: Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building
Number of stops: 6
At 333m, Tokyo Tower is a true icon of the city, reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower with its bold red and white design. From its observation decks, you can soak in panoramic views, and if you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji on clear days. Inside, there’s plenty to explore, including a wax museum and an aquarium.
Route: Green & Blue
Purchase a ticket for a set duration (24 or 48 hours), and during that period, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like at any of the stops on the tour route.
Prices for hop-on hop-off bus tours in Tokyo range from ¥4,500 for a 1-day pass to ¥6,500 for a 2-day pass.
Yes, children aged 6 to 11 can get a 1-day pass for ¥2,200 or a 2-day pass for ¥3,200. Children aged 0 to 5 can travel for free if they are with an adult and not taking up a seat.
No, these tickets can’t be canceled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.
Yes, you can combine your hop-on hop-off pass with admission to popular attractions such as Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree.
There are three routes covering different parts of Tokyo: Red, Blue, and Green.
Yes, with a valid ticket, you can switch between routes. You can change from Red to Blue or Green at the Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building, and from Green to Blue at Tokyo Tower.
Yes! The buses are equipped with multilingual audio guides, allowing you to listen to commentary about Tokyo’s attractions in seven languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German.
Due to bus restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Yes, the lower deck of these buses is accessible to wheelchair users.
In case of rain, ponchos will be provided and the bus will operate. However, operations may be temporarily suspended in the event of lightning or heavy rain.
As it’s an open-top bus, please dress for the season. Some buses have a roof and air conditioning/heating for rainy, hot, or cold days.
All seats on the Sky Hop Bus are non-reserved, so you may sit in any seat after showing a valid ticket.
Yes, you can carry large luggage and baby strollers while traveling.
Plastic bottles, thermoses, and drinks in containers with lids are permitted onboard. However, guests must not consume food and alcohol onboard.
The best time to explore Tokyo is during spring (Mar-May) and autumn (Sep-Nov) when the weather is pleasant, and the cherry blossoms or fall colors enhance the city’s beauty.
Yes, the buses are functional on weekends and public holidays.
A full loop on the bus without hopping off typically takes 90 mins. However, with the flexibility of hop on hop off, you can spend the entire day exploring Tokyo at your own pace.
If you miss the last bus of the day, you’ll need to arrange your own transportation back, as the service ends with the final bus.
Yes, you can track the bus location here, providing real-time updates on its route and arrival times.