Tokyo downtown bicycle tour Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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●Not just tourist spots! The charm of Tokyo's back alleys!
The tour starts in Hikifune, Tokyo's downtown area. It is close to Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree, so it is easily accessible.
From March to April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom around the course. There are several points on the tour where you can ride under the cherry blossoms.
In addition, between each stopover spot, you will ride through back alleys instead of the main streets. Compared to other cities, Tokyo's roads are said to be more complicated and difficult to understand, but with the guidance of a guide who knows this area well, try to get lost in the "labyrinth" unique to the downtown area.
●Cycling to experience the Edo townscape
There are many Edo strolls and city walks, but there are not many bicycle tours.
You can enjoy the course at a leisurely pace while imagining the townscape of the Edo period, or enjoy the speed of a light bicycle while feeling the breeze. We will tour Tokyo at your own pace.
If you wish, you can also use a tandem bicycle. Please apply in advance.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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.
Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden
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.
Options
Tokyo downtown bicycle tour (afternoon)
What‘s Included
Bottled water
1 tandem bike is available by prior request.
Helmets
Use of bicycle
Sweets and snacks at local traditional sweets shops
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Takeshi was a very nice...
Samantha T,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Takeshi was a very nice guide. He took pictures along the way and explained the significance of each of the places we stopped. It was quite fun to see Tokyo from a bike and get to ride through residential neighborhoods alongside locals.
Unique tour with charm
Connie M,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent bike tour of Tokyo! More interesting to go through back streets like locals to appreciate their lived experiences, & learn of unique spots that tourists would not discover on their own. Our guide was fabulous, knowledgeable & friendly!
Suspicious tour
Keith m,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We could make this tour. The Meeting Point was not correct. Provider gave us a second meeting place. This was not correct. Talked to provider. His English was not good. Tour was meant to be of Tokyo. Meeting place was in distance suburb. Strange that tour had 120 reviews, all but one 5 out of 5. Only one rating is 4.9. Reviews have similar wording. Have doubts.
It is a great way to see...
Jacobijn B,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a great way to see a nice part of tokyo. We have spencer about 4,5 hours with a personal guide
Awesome excursion. The family enjoyed to visits to various temples and back roads of Tokyo.
900lekf,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved touring around the back streets of Tokyo and learning about the different sites of worship. For non- cyclist in our group, 4 hours was a bit long… maybe cut it down to 3 hours + include a lite meal towards the end. Were we all pretty hungry when we finished. Our guide was super knowledgeable.
Very smart and authentic way to explore part of the city!
Traveler28313030407,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable guide, you literally take the back streets to get to a good few landmarks. Would absolutely recommend! Bonus points if you can do this on the first few days of your Tokyo visit!
Great way to explore Tokyo
Danielle N,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the city and get some understanding of Tokyo. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Very interesting and authentic bike tour.
msgmuender,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and authentic bike tour. A great introduction if you are visiting Tokyo for the first time. The bikes are very well maintained and ride smoothly. Absolutly recommended.
Cycling
MarciaP682,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicola was a very knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed all of the stops along the tour and used the bikes afterwards to continue to explore.
Cozy bike afternoon
Emil t,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a nice trip. We cycled about 15 km and we saw quite a lot. Not so much all ‘must sees’, but that also made it surprising and fun. The very friendly guide also took a lot of pictures.
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