Hato Bus is marking the 77th anniversary of its sightseeing bus service with a special limited course called "Thank You for 77 Years♪ Hato Bus TOKYO Selection," running on five days only in March 2026.
The service first launched on March 19, 1949, and has carried countless visitors around Tokyo ever since. To mark the occasion, a special tour is being offered at a commemorative price of ¥7,700 — a nod to the anniversary number — covering some of the capital's most iconic landmarks.
Tour Highlights
Bus Guides in Retro Uniforms
The guides will wear retro uniforms from earlier eras of Hato Bus, adding a nostalgic touch to the experience.
Original Commemorative Gifts for All Passengers
All passengers receive exclusive, non-sale original gifts featuring designs of both old and new Hato Bus vehicles.
Lunch at a Hato Bus-Owned Hotel
The tour includes lunch at Ginza Capital Hotel — a Hato Bus-owned property — where passengers enjoy a tuna three-color rice bowl created as an original menu item.
Course Overview
Operating Dates: March 19, 20, 21, 22, and 29
Fares: Adults ¥7,700 / Children ¥5,190
Itinerary:
Departs Tokyo Station (Marunouchi South Exit) at 10:40 AM → Sakurada Gate → National Diet Building → Tokyo Tower Main Deck (observation at 150 m above ground) → Rainbow Bridge → Odaiba → Ginza Capital Hotel (lunch) → Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street (free exploration) → Ueno Station → Kabukiza → Ginza → Tokyo Station (Marunouchi South Exit, scheduled arrival 3:30 PM)
Reservations are available on the Hato Bus website.
