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About Bus Service

The Tokyo Shitamachi Bus is a convenient fixed-route sightseeing bus linking the various tourist sights within the city. Tourists can ride on the bus without a reservation, making it user-friendly service even for the first time visitors to Tokyo.

  • Fun
    • A body that sports a sense of fun to get you in the mood for sightseeing.
  • Comfort
    • A hospitable space in which passengers can watch the scenery from the bus windows in a relaxed fashion.
  • Consideration
    • A variety of information useful for sightseeing is available.

Fun

    • The front of the bus takes on a charming rounded appearance which is a little different from conventional Toei buses.
    • The metallic body is a particularly eye-catching sight around town.
    • The bus traverses the streets fragrant with the smell of Edo as if it were a modern-day time machine.
    • Bathed in sunlight, the bus roof shines in iridescence.
    • The rear of the bus evokes a sense of excitement even as it drives away.
    • Full of charm, the Toei Bus mascot Minkuru comes along for the ride.

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Comfort

    • Tokyo sightseeing from large, rounded windows.
    • Take your time and relax as you enjoy the sights from the windows in seating that follows their curved design.
    • Have the view all to yourself in a special seat at the front of the bus.
    • Ride in high spirits with the upbeat colors of blue and yellow.

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Consideration

    • The inside of the bus is fully equipped with pamphlets available in Japanese and four other languages (English, Chinese [Simplified and Traditional], Korean).
    • Wheelchair access is also available. With the use of safety belts, up to two wheelchairs are able to ride the bus.
      *The driver will fasten the safety belts, please ask for assistance.
    • Fasten your baby stroller to the safety belt when travelling with a child in a stroller.
      *Please ask the driver for assistance if you are unsure how to use the safety belt.
    • A low-step bus in which the height of the step between the bus and street level is reduced.
    • Videos that allow passengers to check sightseeing spots while driving are shown in multiple languages.

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