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
Important Information
- Our rental bikes are folding bikes with 14–20 inch frames, suitable for people between 140–180 cm tall. Please inform us in advance if you are over 180 cm tall.
- If you wish to cycle with a tandem bike, please inform us 3 days before the day you booked.
- This course is perfect for enjoying cherry blossoms in spring! But please not that we cannot guarantee blossoms will be in bloom on the day of the tour.
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
