Tokyo downtown bicycle tour Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour
Overview
● Half-day private pottering limited to one group per day
A private tour is a tour in which participants who have applied separately can spend time without conflict. Nowadays, when people are calling for social distancing, it is attracting attention as a day-trip recreation that can be enjoyed without crowding.
Recently, one-day private tours in Tokyo by bicycle have become very popular, especially among foreign visitors to Japan. This time, we would like to introduce you to a half-day cycling tour that anyone can enjoy, a pottering tour full of the charms of Edo, where you can see the town in a slightly different way.
●It's not just a tourist spot! The charm of Tokyo's back alleys!
The starting point of the tour is downtown Tokyo, Hikifune. It is close to Asakusa and Tokyo Sky Tree, and access is convenient.
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom around the course from March to April. Even in the tour, there are many points where you can run under the cherry blossoms.
Also, between each stop-off spot, I will run in the back alleys instead of the big main streets. The roads of Tokyo are said to be more complicated and difficult to understand than those of other cities, but with a guide who knows the area well, please try to get lost in the "labyrinth" unique to the downtown area.
● Cycling to feel the townscape of Edo
There are many walks in Edo and towns, but there are not so many tours using bicycles.
Even though it is a bicycle tour, it is a private tour, so the pace is free!
You can enjoy the course slowly while imagining the townscape of the Edo period, or you can enjoy the speed of a light bicycle while feeling the wind.
A private tour is a tour in which participants who have applied separately can spend time without conflict. Nowadays, when people are calling for social distancing, it is attracting attention as a day-trip recreation that can be enjoyed without crowding.
Recently, one-day private tours in Tokyo by bicycle have become very popular, especially among foreign visitors to Japan. This time, we would like to introduce you to a half-day cycling tour that anyone can enjoy, a pottering tour full of the charms of Edo, where you can see the town in a slightly different way.
●It's not just a tourist spot! The charm of Tokyo's back alleys!
The starting point of the tour is downtown Tokyo, Hikifune. It is close to Asakusa and Tokyo Sky Tree, and access is convenient.
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom around the course from March to April. Even in the tour, there are many points where you can run under the cherry blossoms.
Also, between each stop-off spot, I will run in the back alleys instead of the big main streets. The roads of Tokyo are said to be more complicated and difficult to understand than those of other cities, but with a guide who knows the area well, please try to get lost in the "labyrinth" unique to the downtown area.
● Cycling to feel the townscape of Edo
There are many walks in Edo and towns, but there are not so many tours using bicycles.
Even though it is a bicycle tour, it is a private tour, so the pace is free!
You can enjoy the course slowly while imagining the townscape of the Edo period, or you can enjoy the speed of a light bicycle while feeling the wind.
Inclusions
- Use of bicycle
- Bottled water
- Snacks - One sweet at Japanese traditional sweets shop
- Helmets
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chōmeiji Sakuramochi, 5-chōme-1-14 Mukōjima, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden, 7-4-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Imado Shrine, 1-5-22 Imado, Taito 111-0024 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center ( Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum), 2-22-13, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
This is a museum exhibiting a lot of Japanese traditional handicrfts.
You can see how wonderful our craftsmanship is.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Cycling in front of the Kaminarimon gate, Sensoji (Asakusa) temple . Leave bikes, and enjoy walking inside the temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kyu Yasuda Garden, 1-12-1 Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture
Walking in the Japanese traditional garden, built in the 17th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 3-28, 1 Chome, Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture
Cycling in front of the Ryogoku Sumo stadium. We may have a time to take pictures.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Oyokogawa Water Park, 4-16 Higashikomagata, Sumida 130-0005 Tokyo Prefecture
Cycling through the park towards the Tokyo Skytree.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tokyo Skytree, 1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida 131-8634 Tokyo Prefecture
Cycling under the tower.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kyojima Minami Park, 2-20-17 Kyojima, Sumida 131-0046 Tokyo Prefecture
Old fashioned shopping malls where you can see the daily lives of Japanese.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chōmeiji Sakuramochi, 5-chōme-1-14 Mukōjima, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden, 7-4-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Imado Shrine, 1-5-22 Imado, Taito 111-0024 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center ( Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum), 2-22-13, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
This is a museum exhibiting a lot of Japanese traditional handicrfts.
You can see how wonderful our craftsmanship is.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Cycling in front of the Kaminarimon gate, Sensoji (Asakusa) temple . Leave bikes, and enjoy walking inside the temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kyu Yasuda Garden, 1-12-1 Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture
Walking in the Japanese traditional garden, built in the 17th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 3-28, 1 Chome, Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture
Cycling in front of the Ryogoku Sumo stadium. We may have a time to take pictures.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Oyokogawa Water Park, 4-16 Higashikomagata, Sumida 130-0005 Tokyo Prefecture
Cycling through the park towards the Tokyo Skytree.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tokyo Skytree, 1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida 131-8634 Tokyo Prefecture
Cycling under the tower.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kyojima Minami Park, 2-20-17 Kyojima, Sumida 131-0046 Tokyo Prefecture
Old fashioned shopping malls where you can see the daily lives of Japanese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
happyyopy
December 2019
今回初めて参加をして、東京にずっと住んでいるのに知らなかったローカルな東京を堪能しました。 電車でなく街を自転車で走り回り、寄り道をして、写真スポットも教えていただき、楽しい1日でした。 人気なスポットに飽きた日本の方や、通な外国人観光客の方にオススメです！
今回初めて参加をして、東京にずっと住んでいるのに知らなかったローカルな東京を堪能しました。 電車でなく街を自転車で走り回り、寄り道をして、写真スポットも教えていただき、楽しい1日でした。 人気なスポットに飽きた日本の方や、通な外国人観光客の方にオススメです！ナカガワヒサコ
November 2019
夫と二人で参加しました。 自転車のプライベートなツアーなので、基本コースをもとに行きたい場所をリクエストすることができました。 神社仏閣や隅田川を巡り、合羽橋や地元商店街で食べ歩きという盛りだくさんのコースで半日たっぷり楽しめました。 ガイドさんも詳しく説明してくれるので、かなりお得なツアーだと思います。
夫と二人で参加しました。 自転車のプライベートなツアーなので、基本コースをもとに行きたい場所をリクエストすることができました。 神社仏閣や隅田川を巡り、合羽橋や地元商店街で食べ歩きという盛りだくさんのコースで半日たっぷり楽しめました。 ガイドさんも詳しく説明してくれるので、かなりお得なツアーだと思います。nomuchii9327
November 2019
王道の観光スポットだけではなく、意外と知らなかった東京の東側の街並みやお店、お寺などをじっくり回ることができました。一つ一つについて解説も丁寧で、立ち寄る店も言問団子や地域密着型の天ぷら店など、ここでしか味わえないものばかり。住宅街のなかを走り抜けるので、外国人の方には日本の日常の風景（ランドセルを背負って歩いている小学生など）が垣間見られるのでらより一層楽しいんじゃないかな？と思いました。
王道の観光スポットだけではなく、意外と知らなかった東京の東側の街並みやお店、お寺などをじっくり回ることができました。一つ一つについて解説も丁寧で、立ち寄る店も言問団子や地域密着型の天ぷら店など、ここでしか味わえないものばかり。住宅街のなかを走り抜けるので、外国人の方には日本の日常の風景（ランドセルを背負って歩いている小学生など）が垣間見られるのでらより一層楽しいんじゃないかな？と思いました。Vol81497Traveler
September 2019
自転車と下町の雰囲気が好きなので、東京に住んでますが一人で参加しました。浅草や都電沿線は昔、近くに住んでいたこともあって結構知っているつもりでしたが、自転車で巡ると知らない土地の多さに驚きました。 由来のある寺社や下町の商店街などを巡りますが、買い物や食べ歩きなど自由に行動できて、それもGOODでした。 外国人向けにやっているツアーのようですが、日本人でも知らないことばかりなのでかなり楽しめます。 半日でサクッと回れるのもGOOD! 自転車は14インチのミニベロで背の高い人にはちょっと低いかもしれないけど、東京で短距離乗るならこのくらいがいいかも。 やっぱり自転車っていい！！って実感でき...
自転車と下町の雰囲気が好きなので、東京に住んでますが一人で参加しました。浅草や都電沿線は昔、近くに住んでいたこともあって結構知っているつもりでしたが、自転車で巡ると知らない土地の多さに驚きました。 由来のある寺社や下町の商店街などを巡りますが、買い物や食べ歩きなど自由に行動できて、それもGOODでした。 外国人向けにやっているツアーのようですが、日本人でも知らないことばかりなのでかなり楽しめます。 半日でサクッと回れるのもGOOD! 自転車は14インチのミニベロで背の高い人にはちょっと低いかもしれないけど、東京で短距離乗るならこのくらいがいいかも。 やっぱり自転車っていい！！って実感できました！hanapuloo
August 2019
細かいところまでよく知っているガイドが日本文化を紹介しながら案内してくれます。和菓子店と裏路地を巡り、バスや列車では体験できない日本の生活を見ることができます。外国から来たお客様に紹介したら、とても喜んでくれました。
細かいところまでよく知っているガイドが日本文化を紹介しながら案内してくれます。和菓子店と裏路地を巡り、バスや列車では体験できない日本の生活を見ることができます。外国から来たお客様に紹介したら、とても喜んでくれました。Rob_Z
July 2022
Takashi our guide was a very nice chap and did everything to make the tour for us as enjoyable as possible.
Takashi our guide was a very nice chap and did everything to make the tour for us as enjoyable as possible.