Tokyo Deep Inside Cycle Tour～3 Hours E Bike Tour around Tokyo
Description
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities on the planet—packed with amazing landmarks, quirky neighborhoods, and secret spots you’d never find on your own! But here’s something interesting: just 400 years ago, during the time of the samurai, Tokyo—back then called “Edo”—was mostly ocean and swampy wetlands. Can you believe that? Imagine the transformation! On this e-bike adventure, we’ll zip through some of Tokyo’s coolest and most historic districts uncovering the incredible story of how Edo became the dazzling, high-energy Tokyo we know today. It’s a tale of pioneers—famous figures you might know, and countless everyday heroes you’ve never heard of. Each of them made bold moves, took risks, and shaped the future. By the end of the ride, you’ll see Tokyo in a whole new way! So hop on, feel the breeze, and join our fun-loving local guides for a ride through time. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an adventure packed with hidden stories, unexpected discoveries, and unstoppable Tokyo energy!
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Itinerary
The journey begins in front of Tokyo Station! This land that was once a field has been transformed into this "Tokyo" cityscape that spreads out before your eyes, We will learn about the big "decisions" that were made at this turning point in history. The story of the various "decisions" that began here will thrill you as you ride through the skyscrapers on an electric bike! (10 minutes stay, 5 minutes travel time)
You will experience the history of the Edo town that developed from the Nihonbashi River flowing under Kanda Bridge. You will also learn about traditional Japanese festivals and the origin of the town's name. (Stay 5 minutes, travel time 10 minutes)
A far cry from the skyscrapers, Kanda is a town where the culture of the common people, who made a decision to "preserve the old," remains strong. Like a treasure hunt, you will ride through narrow alleys lined with historical buildings and drinking establishments that retain the downtown culture loved by Kandakko. (Stay 5 minutes, travel time 5 minutes)
Akihabara is a town that has continued to make the decision to "change flexibly with the changing times. Beginning as a black market in the burned-out ruins of the postwar period, it has developed into an open-air market for radio parts, retail stores, and large electronics stores, and even became the birthplace of "otaku" culture. You will feel the enormous energy of Akihabara! (5 minutes stay, 10 minutes travel time)
Looking down on Ochanomizu Station from the top of Hijiribashi Bridge, one can get a sense of Ochanomizu's history as a student town. Following Akihabara, where the challenging spirit of businessmen gather, Ochanomizu is truly a town where the challenging generation of "students" gather. Ochanomizu, where such student power gathers and creates new booms and culture, is home to one of the world's largest used bookstore districts and stores specializing in sports and musical instruments. You will see a town that is connecting generations while successfully incorporating the old and the new. (Stay 5 minutes, travel time 5 minutes)
Here is a little snack break. You will experience a common Japanese snack, taiyaki. You can choose from either anko (red bean paste) or cream flavor. Let's enjoy tasty "taiyaki" while reminiscing about your school days! Remembering your old self may change the way you look at yourself now. (10 min. stay, 5 min. travel time)
You will pass an antiquarian bookstore district, said to be one of the largest in the world, which continues all the way to the left. (0 minutes stay, 10 minutes travel time)
You will bike under the Torii gate of Yasukuni Shrine, one of the highest and largest torii in Japan, and experience the nature of the shrine grounds. There will be a restroom break. (Stay 5 minutes, travel time 5 minutes)
You will ride a bicycle through Chidorigafuchi Green Way. (Time spent: 0 minutes, travel time: 5 minutes)
The Imperial Palace was originally the site of Edo Castle. Why did this place become the Imperial Palace? Why did the Japanese no longer look like "chonmage samurai"? While touching on the history of the transition from Edo Castle to the Imperial Palace, you will look at the reasons why Tokyo became "Tokyo". (Stay 10 minutes, travel time 5 minutes)
You will pass through Sakuradamon Gate, the largest gate in the Imperial Palace, and enjoy the scenery around the outer perimeter of the Palace. (Time spent: 0 minutes, travel time: 10 minutes)
After returning the electric bicycles at the Marunouchi Building, you will walk to the floor in the Marunouchi Building where the art is exhibited. While viewing the artwork on the theme of "Time and Memory," you will reflect on your journey thus far, and then disband. Please take home with you the power to believe in your own "decision" of tomorrow and the courage to take a step forward! (Stay for 15 minutes)
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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
- Under 145 cm in height are not allowed.
- If you are late for the meeting time without prior notice, the tour will be cancelled. In such cases, a 100% cancellation fee will be incurred on the day of the tour and is non-refundable.
- It will be a mixed tour for up to 4 people. If you would like a private tour, simply make a reservation for 4 people — it will automatically become a private tour. When entering participant information during the application process, you may temporarily enter only the representative’s information.
- Others (exemption from liability): Depending on the weather, etc., it may be canceled for safety reasons.
- As this is a shared tour, if there are guests in other groups who are not accustomed to cycling, especially children, we will adjust the pace accordingly. We appreciate your understanding.
- Insurance available: Insurance for bicycle accidents (included in price)
- If the plan cannot be held due to rain, you can choose to change to the Rain Day Limited Walking Route or refund the tour. Please select a suitable option.
- During the walking tour, we’ll use the subway as we explore places such as Tokyo Station, a 1,300-year-old historic shrine, one of the world’s largest secondhand book districts, and a vast park located on the former site of Edo Castle.
- The timetable may change depending on the situation on the day.
- During the cherry blossom season, the course may be adjusted to include cherry blossom viewing depending on the blooming conditions.
Reviews(61)
Micky was the best tour guide! She was safe, knowledgeable, and friendly! It was great to ride around Tokyo and learn the history of the city while doing it! 3 hours was the perfect amount of time and it was well worth the money! Would 100% recommend!
Turned into a walking tour because of the rain. Micky was fun and full of interesting knowledge of the various districts. It was great that she used an iPad to show the history of the districts.
This is Micky, your guide. Thank you for selecting our tour and posting a great review. You are very kind, friendly, active, curious, anyway, a great guest!! It was rainy, but our walking tour was exciting. It might be rather wonderful that we visited some backstreets where we pass through on the usual cycling tour. This tour with you became unforgettable experience even for me!! I’d like to see you soon!! Please enjoy your days in Japan!!
Micky was a wonderful guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. It is a nice way to see a few neighborhoods and places of interest.
This is Micky, your guide. Thank you for selecting our tour and posting a great review. I’m very happy to see such cool cyclists like you. You made super active and energetic ride!! I’m fully looking up to you!! Please enjoy your days in Japan!!
A sunday well spent. Micky was such a pleasant guide and kept the entire tour engaging. She graciously offered to click photos in the best spots. I discovered so many great neighborhoods. The route was well thought out.
I’m your guide, Micky. Thank you for joining our tour and posting a perfect review. I'm happy you liked Tokyo and had unforgettable moments. We enjoyed the Palace Cycling and going through some backstreets of Jimbocho, right? Please come and see in Tokyo again, definitely!!
Great ride-Kumiko showed us all around and was so informative- highly recommended!
This is Kumiko, your guide. Thank you for selecting our tour on your anniversary and posting a great review. I’m very happy that you enjoyed biking in Chiyoda. I hope you are safe during your trip. Come and see in Tokyo again!!
Micky was a great guide. She was very nice and told us a lot of history about the city. The e-bikes were in very good condition. They had a basket to keep things. That was a plus. Micky navigated well through tricky traffic and we always felt safe.
This is Kumiko, Micky. Thank you for your patronage. I’m very pleased with your favorable review. Your words encouraged me a lot. You are really great guests！ Please come back to Tokyo and join our tour soon!! See you definitely!!
Excellent experience. The tour takes you through parts of Tokyo that are old and new. Our guide Micky was friendly, knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic. We really enjoyed the tour with her. She also guided us through the tricky traffic safely and we never felt any danger even though we were riding at busy hour in traffic. The e-bikes make the tour easy even if you’re not a regular cyclist. There were some moderately steep sections, but with e-bike they are easy to ride. Bikes were in good condition, fully charged and easy to ride. The bikes had a big basket in front that made it easy to keep our jackets and bags.
This is your guide, Micky. Thank you for selecting us and posting a fantastic review. Much appreciated. I’m very happy that you enjoyed finding historical hidden stories and admiring full blooming cherry blossoms in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It was memorable experience even for me. Thank you so much! I hope you are safe during your trip.
I really enjoyed the Tokyo Cycling Tour with Super cool tour guide Yuko!! Yuko, our guide, not only entertained us, but also made us feel very safe as cycling assistants guiding us safely along the streets of Tokyo. (I myself rode a bicycle after a long time, but Yuko-san's perfect guidance assist That was very helpful.) The tour will cycle around Kanda, Jimbocho and the Imperial Palace, and take you around each deep spot. I had the opportunity to learn about the history and genesis of Tokyo, which I didn't even know as a Kanto resident. It was very helpful to me!! I had a very meaningful time on the cycling tour while talking with Yuko. Thank you very much.
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございました！ガイドのYUKOです^^ 私がガイドとして一番大切にしているのは、「安全で安心してツアーに参加していただくこと」です。久しぶりの自転車とのことでしたが、楽しく安心してご参加いただけたと伺い、私もとても嬉しく思います♪ 今、目の前に広がる東京の街並みの裏側には、長い歴史の中で人々が紡いできたたくさんの想いが詰まっています。これからも、そんな東京の魅力を多くのゲストの皆さまにお伝えしていきたいと思っています。 「このツアーに参加すると元気になれる！」 そんなふうに感じていただけるツアーを、これからも目指していきます♥
It was a three-hour tour, but it happened so fast. While cycling, we stopped at several points to relive the history of Tokyo and the thoughts and background of the people who have lived and built the city, with quizzes. I was glad to be a part of it because I could learn about the history of Tokyo and the origin of the city, which I don’t have the chance to know even if I live in Tokyo, and see the charm of Tokyo from a slightly different perspective before and after the tour! It is a cycling tour, so safety is the first priority, but it was a tour that I could enjoy with peace of mind with due consideration to traffic rules and safety aspects. Thank you very much.
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございました！ガイドのYUKOです^^ 東京のいわゆる「有名観光スポット」ではない場所にも、たくさんの歴史や、そこで生きてきた人たちの想いがあります。そうしたお話をご紹介する中で、皆さまご自身にも何か新しい気づきを感じていただけていたら嬉しいです。 私の大好きな街・東京をもっと知っていただき、これからも変化していく東京や、ご自身の未来を楽しんでいただけたらとても嬉しく思います。 またぜひ、“まだ知らない東京”を体験しにいらしてくださいね♪
I enjoyed my ebike tour with my guide,Mickey. She was friendly, outgoing and very knowledgeable. The ebikes were well maintained and easy to use. We cycled at leisurely pace with lots of stops and photo ops. The snack break for a “Taiyaki”(a fish shaped pancake ) was a highlight as well as the mix of old and new sections of the city. There was a fair bit of riding in traffic but the drivers were courteous. It’s a great way to get about and see some of the city’s hidden spots.
Hi, Dieuwke S. This is Micky. Thank you for your patronage and posting a fantastic review. I’m very happy that you enjoyed cycling and finding historical hidden stories in Chiyoda, Tokyo. I hope you are safe during your trip. Come and see in Tokyo again definitely!!
