Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) Coloring Pages

Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) is a yellow favorite driving through the streets of Tokyo!

Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) is a famous bus that takes people on tours, mostly around Tokyo. Its bright lemon yellow body is its trademark. When it drives on the streets of Tokyo, you can spot it right away, even from far away! Since it was born in 1948, it has always been a leader in Tokyo sightseeing, taking many people to cool sightseeing spots and places full of history.

Different Types of Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus)

Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) has many special buses that are exciting just to ride! Different kinds of buses play active roles depending on where you go and what you do.

• O Sola mio: This is an "open-top bus" with no roof! You can look directly at the sights of Tokyo from high up and enjoy a drive while feeling the breeze.
• Eclipse Gemini 3: This is the newest two-story open-top bus that joined the family in 2021. It is a rare bus in the world that combines a British body with a Swedish engine. It features a futuristic "face" design, and Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) was the very first to bring two-story open-top buses to Japan!
• Astromega (Double-decker): This is a super big two-story bus! From the second-floor windows, you can look out at the city from a high view that you do not usually get to see.
• Pianissimo III (Top-class bus): This is a fancy bus made for only 24 passengers! It has luxurious seats inside, and it feels just like first class on an airplane.
• Hello Kitty Bus: This is a super cute bus designed with the popular character Hello Kitty! It is full of Kitty-chan inside and out.

History and Role of Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus)

Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) started right after the war ended, with a wish to "cheer up Tokyo." It started with used buses at first, but now it has grown into a sightseeing bus company that represents Japan! The bus driver and the bus guide, who tells you about the city's history and fun stories, work as a team to give everyone a fun trip.

Color the Yellow Body Nicely!

When you color the Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) coloring page, the key is making its famous yellow color look super cool!

• Use lemon yellow: The main color of the Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) is a bright lemon yellow. If you color the whole thing smoothly and neatly, it will look full of energy, just like the real thing!
• Window reflections: The bus windows are really big. Color them light blue or pale gray, and leave a few white diagonal lines. It will look like real glass reflecting the light!
• Tires and wheels: Instead of pure black, use dark gray for the tires to make them pop out. Try using silver or light gray for the wheels to make them stand out.
• The pigeon mark: The bus usually has the words "HATO BUS" and a pigeon drawing, which stands for peace. Color this part carefully with clear colors.

Draw the City Scenery Around It!

The Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) drives all around Tokyo, so adding fun things to the background makes it even better!

• Famous places: Try drawing Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, or the Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa behind the bus. Everyone will know right away where your bus is touring!
• Night views: Imagine a night tour driving through Tokyo at night! Color the background dark blue and add yellow or orange lights to the building windows. It will give your picture a shiny city feel!

Hints for Enjoying Your Coloring Page!

You don't have to stick to the real colors! You can use any colors you want and think, "It would be so fun if a Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) like this existed!" For example, try coloring a rainbow bus or a bus driving in outer space. Have fun coloring freely!

The Wish Behind the Name "Hato"

Do you know why the name has "Hato" in it? Doves are known as a "symbol of peace" all over the world. After the war ended, this wonderful name was given to the buses with the wish that "from now on, everyone can enjoy traveling in a peaceful world," just like a dove that always returns home safely.

70 Million Yen for One Bus?! The Secret of the Eclipse Gemini 3

Did you know that one of the newest open-top buses, the "Eclipse Gemini 3," costs about 70 million yen! It is a super fancy bus made together with a maker in the UK. They added many special ideas so it can drive safely on the roads in Japan.

Did the Yellow Color Come From America?

We all know Hato Bus (Tokyo Sightseeing Bus) is yellow today, but it used to be a different color long ago. In 1953, the president of the company went to America. He saw the "school bus yellow" that stands out from far away and decided, "This is it!"

What Happens When It Rains on a Bus With No Roof?

What do you think happens if it rains while you are riding the roofless "O Sola Mio" bus? Actually, the seats are made of a special material that dries super fast even if it gets wet. Also, the Eclipse Gemini 3 has a folding roof in the back. If it rains, they can open it up to keep you dry!