Explore Tokyo’s Must-See Spots by E-Bike – Small Group 3h Tour
Description
This experience gives a balanced overview of the city — including the Imperial Palace area (AM tour), Tsukiji Outer Market (AM tour) / Akihabara (PM tour), Asakusa (PM tour), and Ryogoku (PM tour). But this is more than a typical highlights tour. In addition to Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing spots, you’ll ride through hidden backstreets, quiet neighborhoods, and local areas that most visitors never see. Because this is a small-group bicycle tour, we can access narrow alleys and authentic streets that buses and large tours cannot reach. You’ll experience both the iconic landmarks and the everyday life of Tokyo in one dynamic ride. This combination of must-see sights and hidden gems makes it a uniquely immersive way to understand the city — far beyond what you could experience on foot or by public transport. It’s the perfect balance between Tokyo’s famous icons and its secret local character.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cycling Holiday Tokyo. Our shop is near "Kanda" station. (1 minute walk from the west exit of JR Kanda Station!). Restroom, luggage storage, waiting room available.
AM/PM tour -- Kanda is small downtown for Japanese business people. A lot of small Japanese style bar.
AM tour -- Ride through Tokyo's financial business central. Modern style building photogenic scenic.
AM tour -- View the Tokyo Station Marunouchi building from Gyoko-dori Street, and your guide will explain the history of the station.
AM tour -- Looking across the moat from the Otemon Gate of the Imperial Palace to the “Fujimi yagura” Tower.
AM Tour --- Located next to the Imperial Palace, this park boasts a spacious area of approximately 200,000 square meters, even though it is in the center of Tokyo. Within the park, you can see flowers of all seasons, and its appearance changes depending on the season you visit. The route passes through a park enveloped in a tranquility that makes it hard to believe you are in the central tokyo.
AM tour -- Sakuradamon,Pass through the famous and traditional Japanese castle gates.
AM tour -- You can cycle through the backstreets of Ginza, where luxury brand stores are concentrated, or the main streets depending on the situation.
AM tour --Tsukiji outer market, Small old-fashioned food shops line the streets, selling interesting items.
AM tour -- The local and historical Tokyo life. Connecting local streets and passes which only E-bike make possible. Feel the local atmosphere.
AM tour -- NIhonbashi Bridge is once again, the center. The road distance measurement all starts from this Nihonbashi Bridge.
AM/PM tour start&goal -- Kanda is small downtown for Japanese business people. A lot of small Japanese style bar.
PM tour -- Akihabara is subculture town. Youth and geek culture central. Learn little more than a Maid cafe.
PM tour -- This is Kappabashi Tool Street, where you can find shops selling kitchen utensils, professional cooking tools, authentic Japanese knives, etc. If you wish, we will have time to look around and do some shopping.
PM tour -- Asakusa is most famous spot with oldest temple in Tokyo. Very famous and prove you came to Tokyo!
PM tour -- Ryogoku is Sumo wrestler area. Meet the real Sumo wrestlers if you are lucky.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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
- Tours are held with a minimum of 2 people (even if you are alone, you can still participate if there are other guests, so please feel free to contact us)
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Please note that there may be other participants
- Minimum height is 4.8ft/in (147cm)
- Person who cannot ride bicycle, cannot join to this tour
- In case of rain, the tour will be canceled. We check the weather forecast the day before to make a decision. Also, if the tour is held with a sunny forecast, it may rain during the tour. In that case, the guide will decide whether to continue the tour or stop on the way.
- Precautions during summer(July - August): Tokyo at this time of year is very hot and muggy. Depending on the weather, there are days when the risk of heat stroke is very high. In that case, we may decide to cancel the departure of the tour. When considering cancellation, we will refer to the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index provided by the Ministry of the Environment. If the guide determines that the weather conditions are dangerous even during the tour, the tour may be stoped and return to start point. In that case, the tour fee will be refunded. Customer safety is our priority. Thank you for understanding.
- You can leave your luggage (except valuables) with us during the tour.
- *The locations may change depending on the road conditions, traffic and pedestrian traffic, whether it is a weekday or weekend, and the season. This is for the safety and satisfaction of our guests, so we ask for your understanding.
- *This tour is intended for personal enjoyment and cultural discovery. Please note that bookings for business or market research purposes are not accepted to protect the privacy and experience of our guests. We appreciate your cooperation.
Reviews(726)
Great experience biking through Tokyo with Ninja! We did the PM tour and went through more local streets showing a glimpse of every day life!
Hi Shriya, Thank you very much for joining our cycling tour and for leaving such a warm and kind review. On our Asakusa course, we take guests beyond the typical tourist attractions and introduce them to places where local people live their everyday lives. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed this experience. We would be very happy to welcome you again on your next visit to Tokyo, and we hope you will consider trying one of our other tour courses as well. Best regards, “Ninja” Hattori
Even though it rained nearly throughout, we really enjoyed this tour! Our guide, Ninja, was fun and informative. Definitely 5 stars 😀
Hi Julia, Thank you very much for joining our Imperial Palace and Tokyo Bay Cycling Tour the other day. We truly appreciate your participation, and we are especially grateful for your wonderful review and top rating, even though the tour took place in the rain. If you visit Tokyo again in the future, we would be delighted if you would consider joining one of our other tour routes as well. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best regards, “Ninja” Hattori
Did the Cycle Tyoko bike tour and it was a highlight of our time in Japan. Our guide was an absolute encylopedia of knowledge, and our group soaked it up like sponges. If you like bike tours, look no further. This is the one to book. Easy to recommend. Thanks to the whole crew for a great morning.
Hi, Michael, Thank you very much for joining our bike tour. I’m truly grateful to hear that you enjoyed our bike tour, and even gave me the highest rating. If you have another opportunity to visit Tokyo, we would be delighted if you would consider joining one of our other tour courses as well. Best Regards, “Ninja” Hattori
We had a fantastic tour led by Yo. She was a ton of fun, helping to customize the experience for the whole family.
I am glad you enjoyed your family tour. Thank you for your review. Are you enjoying your trip in Japan? Be sure to try plenty of delicious food. Please come visit us again with your family. We look forward to seeing you. yoshiko
This is a brilliant tour . Jenny the tour guide was lovely , great way to get to know Toyko a little . The bikes are easy to ride
Dear Lucy, Thank you for your nice review and sharing your experience. I hope to see you again when you are back to Japan! Warm regards, Jenny
Ted our guide was great. Saw parts of Tokyo I would never had seen and away from the crowds. Highly recommend
Thank you for writing a review. We were able to enjoy our bike ride in a pleasant breeze. The place we visited is a hidden place where old houses and a sense of community with the local residents still remain. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Ted
I highly recommend this tour. Ninja was our guide. He was wonderful. Took picture for us at every stop. Everything from showing us how to ride our bikes and maneuver the busy streets was covered, so we felt confident and safe throughout. Nice to see Tokyo from a different viewpoint and visit the sights in a small group setting with a personal touch.
Hi Stephanie, Thank you very much for joining our “Asakusa and Ryogoku” bike tour. We are truly grateful to hear that you enjoyed our tour, and even gave me the highest rating. If you have another opportunity to visit Tokyo, we would be delighted if you would consider joining our “Imperial Palace and Bay area” tour as well. Best Regards, “Ninja” Hattori
Excellent Tokyo city tour. Yo was very good at explaining the sights of the city. Easy route that was flat. Would recommend it to anyone who wants a good experience in Tokyo. We did it on the first morning after arriving and it gave us a good layout of the city.
tjdardengo-san, thank you for your wonderful review. I’m glad you enjoyed it, even though it was only a short three-hour tour. The scenery in Tokyo changes with the seasons. Please do come back again. We look forward to seeing you. yoshiko
Very professional and fun tour, everything was very well organized. The tour guide was excellent and she was super nice!!
Dear Hernan, Thank you for your wonderful review and sharing your experience. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was my pleasure to share all the information about Tokyo. I hope to see you again when you are back! Warm regards, Jenny
Takes you to streets and sights of the locals. Very safe and ‘Ninja’ was a great guide, full of interesting information. Highly recommend for small groups.
Hi Jenny, Thank you very much for joining our bike tour to “Asakusa and Ryogoku” area. We are truly grateful to hear that you enjoyed our tour, and even gave me the highest rating. If you have another opportunity to visit Tokyo, we would be delighted if you would consider joining our “Imperial Palace and Bay area” tour as well. Best Regards, “Ninja” Hattori
