Japan · SIGHTSEEING BUSES AND RICKSHAW RIDES
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Japan runs on reservations, so start here: the 15 sightseeing buses & rickshaw rides worth your dates, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Read the top three, then book whichever fits your calendar.
Bus and Shinkansen day trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone, with 5th Station views, Ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and lunch options.
“A great day out with a range of activities. We opted for the included lunch. Great views of Mount Fuji if the weather is clear.”
Coach tour of Tokyo highlights from Shinjuku: Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace, Asakusa matcha and lunch, Skytree skip-line, Tokyo Bay ferry.
“We had a great day with Yuty! The destination was great and really informative He was professional and very knowledgeable”
Kiyomizu, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama bamboo, Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari, all guided in one efficient day with tickets included.
“Very well organised tour that was enjoyed thoroughly. At-Chan and Den-Chan took good care of us and explained everything well.”
Peaceful Hiroshima and UNESCO Miyajima in one day: Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Park and Museum, ferry to Itsukushima Shrine, plus optional lunch.
“Tour guide was great and helped with our problem of getting back to ship timely. However, the Hiroshima memorial is poorly managed with huge crowds allowed to pour in. (Not Viator’s fault). One way, jammed in, long winding path ( a la IKEA), couldn’t even turn back. I was close to a panic attack, could barely see the exhibits. Outdoor memorials are worth seeing. After a short ferry ride, Miyashima’s Torii is nice to see but this old person was too tired to walk quite a distance to the shrine.”
Mt Fuji 5th station and Hakone cruise with ropeway views, English guide, buffet option, and a Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo.
“amazing trip... second time doing it.. Levin our guide was so funny and had great stories about all the areas we visited. the food in the Ninja Village was lovely; wish we had more tkme at all the locations but loved the cable car in Hakone and the boat (not the pirate boat) at the lake was lovely and got so close to the gate... def would recommend this again.”
Kyoto by coach in 9 hours, hitting Fushimi Inari torii tunnel, Kinkakuji, bamboo grove, and World Heritage temples with an English guide.
“Den is an amazing guide, she truly made our day special. We really enjoyed the tour today, learning new historical information on Japanese history in Kyoto. Thank you so much for an amazing day.”
Open-top hop-on hop-off bus in Tokyo linking Skytree, Asakusa, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, Ginza, and Shinjuku, with phone audio.
“Easy access to local stop. Frequency of service could be increased to improve access to buses.”
Mt. Fuji 5th Station and Hakone ropeway plus a Lake Ashi cruise, all from Tokyo. Guided, included tickets, 11 hours.
“the guide was amazing so cheerful and informative! Masachan was amazing! the views were beautiful unfortunately because of weekend traffic we couldn't do the ropeway, I recommend going on a weekday. But the sake tasting to replace it was nice! overall great trip!”
Hop-on hop-off Kyoto bus ticket from Kyoto Station with open-top views, 7-language audio, and easy stops at Kinkakuji, Gion, Kiyomizu.
“it was so cold for foreigner like me. but overall it's an amazing trip.”
A fast, well guided Tokyo loop by deluxe coach, with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha and lunch, Skytree views, and a Tokyo Bay cruise.
“Momo our Tour guide very knowledgeable on the subject.”
Pedal through Tokyo’s Asakusa on a rickshaw, mixing Edo streets, shrines, Skytree views, and quirky raccoon moments for $42.90.
“We had such a good time on a rickshaw adventure! I was really worried about fitting in a single rickshaw with my friend. It was snug, but we were comfortable. I was also worried if our driver, Yusuke, would be able to carry both of us, but he was so upbeat, friendly, and energetic, that it didn't seem to be a problem for him. He said our smiles and laughter was all the power he needed. He took some super nice pictures of us and I was glad he was able to be in them, too. Some of the sights were nice, but I wish we would've gone by that…”
A smooth bus day from Osaka to Kyoto, with Nara deer, the Fushimi Inari torii tunnel, and Arashiyama bamboo plus optional Tenryuji.
“amazing bus tour with the guide Christine 🤗The places we visited were interesting and Christine is very nice (she even helped me pick my own kimono ☺️) and a good guide!! I recommend it, we had so much fun and going by bus makes it comfortable.”
Round-trip bus to Mt. Fuji 5th Station and Hakone, with ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise. A long day, great value, clear-sky dependent.
“I recommend this tour. Sora is an excellent guide....The buses are very clean and the tour well organized. I would recommend selecting lunch option. Us taking Shinkassen back to Tokyo from Oduwara station. The tour folks will upgrade you and give you tickets.”
Shinkansen-ferry day trip from Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima: Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, okonomiyaki.
“Fascinating day exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima island! Hiroshima was incredibly emotional and thought-provoking, but be prepared for a busy museum! Our lunch trying authentic Japanese food was excellent and the trip around the island afterward was the perfect way to end the day. Transportation was seamless and our guide was extremely knowledgable!”
Guided day trip from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko with multiple viewpoints, live commentary, and optional lunch, ending in time for dinner.
“Great day trip, with 4 stops along the way. A shire, Mt Fuji, the lake and the traditional village. Family friendly.”
