2.5 Hour-Guided Cycle Tour in the Central Tokyo
Description
You’ve probably heard of Shibuya Crossing, but are you familiar with the backstreets of Tokyo? During this bike tour, you’ll explore central Tokyo, coasting down hidden alleyways, and get insights into the local life in Tokyo. On this Tokyo bike tour, you’ll find yourself among the labyrinthine pathways of Tokyo with a local guide, and try traditional Japanese foods which cannot be found in the typical restaurants. These tiny mom-and-pop restaurants and street stalls serve up local ingredients with big flavors, to fuel your journey! From the end of March to the beginning of April, we usually cycle under Sakura, cherry blossom, trees. It must be unforgetable memory for you. The Tour includes several stops, and it will introduce off-the-beaten-path shopping streets and street foods. During the Tour, you’ll see a new side of Tokyo, riding around unique old-time shopping arcades and visiting. On our tours, we are passionate about showing you the lesser-known parts of central Tokyo.
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Itinerary
Cycling on the bank of Suida river. It is famous for Sakura flowers in the spring time.
This temple is a part of Sensoji, founded in 595. There are many images of a “daikon (Japanese radish)”and a pouch in the temple.The daikon represents our minds trapped in deep ignorance, emanating poison of anger，but by offering a daikon to temple, that poison will be purged from our body and soul. The pouch is a symbol of treasure, and it represents the gift of prosperity in business .
Founded in 1063, this shrine is now a “Power spot”, that is popular for persons who want lovers or marriage partners. (Power Spot=Sacred place)
Parking bikes near the temple, and strolling inside it.
Japanese traditional craft candy shop. You can see how they make candies, which are so artistic.
Crossing the bridge on the Sumida river with wonderful landscaepes.
Cycling under the Tokyo Skytree.
Old fashonned shopping mall where you can see daily lifes of Japanese.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our rental bikes are folding bikes with 14-20 inch, suitable for people between 140 - 180 cm tall. Please inform priorly if you are over 180cm.
- If you wish to cycle with a tandem bike, please inform us 3 days before the day you booked.
Reviews(25)
Gentle bike ride through some interesting residential streets and stopping off to visit quieter Temple and Shrine and to view Sky tree from various perspectives. Excellent guide full of local knowledge.
Thank you for your great comments! It is so appreciated! I was so happy cycle with you under the autumn blue sky as well. Have a great trip in Japan! Takeshi
Excellent tour. Location is easy to find, an office in a residential area, up a flight of stairs. Tour guide speaks excellent English and is very polite and has great information. Went to several temples and he explained the local customs/traditions to me. Long tour. Bike is very comfortable. 10/10. Sorry for the late review. I should have done it long ago. I really appreciate the tour and the memorable experience.
Thank you for your kind comments! It is so appreciated. I was so happy to see you on the day. See you again some time! Takeshi
Great experience. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and super helpful. I highly recommend this tour. We had teenagers with us and our tour guide adapted to our needs.
Thank you for your nice comments! It is so appreciated. I hope you had a great time during my tour. Have a nice stay! Takeshi
September 2024: Our guide, Takeshi, led my husband and me through the vibrant streets of Oshiage and Asakusa, as well as along the beautiful Sumida River. The experience was truly wonderful! We also made a quick stop at some temples and shrines, where Takeshi provided insightful explanations about Japanese culture and religion, which we greatly appreciated. He took plenty of photos during the tour and shared them with us via email within just two hours. A tip for those taking the summer morning tour: don’t forget to apply a generous amount of sunblock! Takeshi also provided us with bottled water before the trip. Overall, this was a fun and memorable way to explore Tokyo. I would rate it 10/10!
Thank you for your great comments! It is so appreciated. I am so happy to hear you had a wonderful time during my tour. I hope to see you again some time. Takeshi
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Takeshi was a wonderful guide and explained so much to us about Japanese culture, Tokyo's history as we rode through, and the trees and flowers we saw. It was on New Years Day but he still showed up and gave us a wonderful tour. We are so grateful for the experience and for his knowledge and skills. Thank you Takeshi from Kat and Lewis!
Thank you for your kind comments. It is so appreciated. We also had a great time with you on the New Year day in Tokyo. We hope you had a wonderful time in Tokyo and the other places in Japan, and see you some time. Takeshi
Fantastic way of exploring and learning a little bit more about Japan. The ride through the narrow streets, visiting some of the shrines and temples while learning a little bit about them and interacting with some of the locals at the traditional and original shopping mall was all bliss and very fun. This is definitely a good start to your journey of Japan! The tour guide was also very accommodating and he also takes good pictures and teaches you about Japanese culture. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful comments. It is greatly appreciated. We are also so happy you recommend our tours. We beleive you had a nice time in Japan, and hope to see you again some time. Takeshi
As first-time visitors to Tokyo, we couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the city. Takeshi's passion for sharing his hometown with others was palpable, and it left us feeling inspired to explore even more of what Tokyo has to offer. If you're looking for a unique and immersive way to discover Tokyo, I can't recommend Takeshi's bike tour highly enough. It's the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and expert guidance—a must-do for anyone visiting the city.
Hello, Thank you for your great comments. It is so appreciated. We are also happy to hear you experienced to see real lifes of people in Tokyo. We hope you have great times in Tokyo and other places in Japan. Takeshi
We enjoyed a great private Tour with Takeshi. Visiting beautiful spots of blooming cherry blossoms, the Tokyo Skytree, different Temple and Shrine (Buddhist and Shinto). Thanks for this unforgetable adventure!
Thank you for your wonderful commnets. It is greatly appreciated. If you enjoy our tour, we are so happy, too. Takeshi
We had a wonderful time with Takeshi. The tour shows you where people live, shop and spend time. Indeed Tokyo’s backstreets.
Thank you for your wonderful comments. It is so apprecoated. We are also happy to hear you saw our daily life in Tokyo. We hope you have a great time in Japan! Takeshi
The tour package is suitable for exploring the Skytree from various directions. The meeting location is near the station. competitive package prices. friendly tour guide.
Thank you for your great review. It is so appreciated. I hope you and your friends enjoyed my bike tours, and your safe and comfortable travel to your country. Takeshi
