Tokyo Cycling Tour – Explore Downtown Backstreets!
Overview
Explore Tokyo's hidden backstreets on this downtown cycling tour! Starting in downtown Hikifune near Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree, you'll ride through quiet alleys and discover a side of Tokyo most tourists miss. With an expert guide, see the city at your own pace while soaking up its Edo charm!
Highlights
- Not just tourist spots — discover the charm of Tokyo's back alleys!
- Get lost in the "labyrinth" unique to the downtown Tokyo areas
- If you wish, you can also use a tandem bicycle (please apply in advance)
- Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each booking
- We will tour Tokyo at your own pace
Key Information
Description
Experience the real Tokyo on our 4-hour backstreet cycling tour. We'll introduce you to these fascinating local sites for a true Tokyo discovery: • Chōmeiji Sakuramochi (10 minutes) - Taste a traditional cherry leaf-wrapped sweet from the Edo era (free entry) - Note: On Mondays, we visit a different sweet shop • Matsuchiyama Shoden Temple (20 minutes) - Explore this 1,400-year-old temple with its symbolic daikon and pouch (free entry) - Enjoy the tranquil Japanese garden and take a mini train to the main hall • Imado Shrine (15 minutes) - Visit the shrine famous for its beckoning cats and as a “power spot” for those seeking love (free entry) • Edo Taitō Traditional Crafts Museum (20 minutes) - Discover Japan’s traditional handicrafts and witness the mastery of Japanese artisans (free entry) • Sensō-ji Temple (20 minutes) - Cycle past the iconic Kaminarimon gate and stroll through the temple grounds (free entry) • Former Yasuda Garden (20 minutes) - Take a peaceful walk in this traditional Japanese garden from the 17th century (free entry) • Sumo Museum (5 minutes) - Ride by the Ryogoku Sumo Stadium to the Sumo Museum, with a chance for photo ops (free entry) • Oyokogawa Water Park (30 minutes) - Cycle through the park (free entry) as you head towards Tokyo Skytree • Tokyo Skytree (10 minutes) - Ride under this towering landmark • Kyojima Minami Park (30 minutes) - Explore old-fashioned shopping streets and experience everyday Japanese life (free entry) • Tour end - End the tour at the park and enjoy the rest of your day - 3-minute walk back to Hikifune Station