Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus in Tokyo
Last updated: September 13, 2026
Discover Tokyo's top landmarks at your own pace with a convenient Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour. Choose from three scenic routes that cover the city's most iconic neighborhoods, historic sites, shopping districts, and modern attractions. Hop off whenever you want to explore, then simply catch the next bus to continue your journey. 🟥 Red Course – Asakusa & Tokyo Skytree (90 minutes) 🟦 Blue Course – Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji & Ginza (60 minutes) 🟩 Green Course – Shinjuku & Shibuya (100 minutes)
Itinerary
Route
Departure
- Start point: Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building
- Stop at: Kodemmacho Station
- Stop at: Edo-Tokyo Museum (Ryogoku)
- Stop at: Tokyo Skytree Station
- Stop at: Asakusa Hanakawado
- Stop at: Asakusa Tawaramachi
- Stop at: Ueno Station
- Stop at: Ueno Matsuzakaya
- Stop at: Akihabara (Suehirocho)
- Stop at: Shin-Nihonbashi Station
- End point: Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a time-limited pass on a fixed loop: hop off at any stop, stay as long as you like, and board a later bus with the same ticket. Buses come at regular intervals, with commentary on board between the sights.
They solve different problems. The subway is faster point-to-point, but it's underground — the open top deck shows you the city between the sights, which is exactly what first-time visitors otherwise miss. Many people do one bus-loop day early in the trip to get oriented, then switch to trains.
Buses run in most weather — light rain just means ponchos on the top deck. In genuinely rough conditions the open deck can close, so check the operator's same-day updates if the forecast looks bad.