Tokyo downtown bicycle tour Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour
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About This Tour in Tokyo
Why Visit Tokyo?
Tokyo is a mesmerizing metropolis blending ancient traditions with cutting-edge technology. Explore historic temples, experience incredible food, and discover vibrant neighborhoods. Tokyo offers world-class cuisine, unique culture, and endless discovery.
Getting to Tokyo
The easiest way to reach Tokyo is by flying into Narita International Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND). The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.
What's Included
- One sweet at Japanese traditional sweets shop
- Bottled water
- 1 tandem bike is available by prior request.
- Helmets
- Use of bicycle
Cancellation Policy
Additional 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.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Sakuramochi, a Cherry Cake,About 3 minutes walk from Hikifune railway station on Tobu skytree line. About 5 minutes walk from Keisei Hikifune railway station on Keisei line. Find the board "Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour" on the ground floor, and come to the 2nd floor. Please come there 10 minutes before your starting time.
End Point
About 3 minutes walk from Hikifune railway station on Tobu skytree line. About 5 minutes walk from Keisei Hikifune railway station on Keisei line. Find the board "Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour" on the ground floor, and come to the 2nd floor. Please come there 10 minutes before your starting time.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Sakuramochi, a Cherry Cake, is one of the... 10 minutes
Sakuramochi, a Cherry Cake, is one of the most famous Japanese traditional sweets, which is wrapped in a salt-pickled cherry leaf, filled with red bean paste. They say, this shop founded the first Sakuramochi in Edo era. Why it is wrapped with salt-pickled leaf? Probably, somebody looked to a lot of leaves on ground, fallen from cherry blossom trees, and thought to use them for some food. *On Monday, we visit another Japanese sweet shop.
This temple is a part of Sensoji, founded in 595 20 minutes
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. There is a beautiful garden, which is authentic Japanese style, in the temple. You can ride a small transportation (like a train) to go to the main building instead of walking up stairs.
Founded in 1063, this shrine is now a... 15 minutes
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) ・ Beckoning Cat, Fortune Cat They say, the first beckoning image was found in this shrine. We Japanese believe that beckoning cats brings great fortune, Such as business prosperity, family happiness. Cat ’s left paw brings many customers. Right paw brings money.
This is a museum exhibiting a lot of Japanese traditional handicrfts 20 minutes
This is a museum exhibiting a lot of Japanese traditional handicrfts. You can see how wonderful our craftsmanship is.
Cycling in front of the Kaminarimon gate, Sensoji (Asakusa) temple 20 minutes
Cycling in front of the Kaminarimon gate, Sensoji (Asakusa) temple . Leave bikes, and enjoy walking inside the temple.
Walking in the Japanese traditional garden, built in the 17th century 20 minutes
Walking in the Japanese traditional garden, built in the 17th century.
Cycling in front of the Ryogoku Sumo stadium 5 minutes
Cycling in front of the Ryogoku Sumo stadium. We may have a time to take pictures.
Cycling through the park towards the Tokyo Skytree 30 minutes
Cycling through the park towards the Tokyo Skytree.
Cycling under the tower 10 minutes
Cycling under the tower.
Old fashioned shopping malls where you can see the daily lives of Japanese 30 minutes
Old fashioned shopping malls where you can see the daily lives of Japanese.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
