2.5 Hour-Guided Cycle Tour in the Central Tokyo

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

You’ve probably heard of Shibuya Crossing, but are you familiar with the backstreets of Tokyo?

During this bike tour, you’ll explore central Tokyo, coasting down hidden alleyways, and get insights into the local life in Tokyo.

On this Tokyo bike tour, you’ll find yourself among the labyrinthine pathways of Tokyo with a local guide, and try traditional Japanese foods which cannot be found in the typical restaurants. These tiny mom-and-pop restaurants and street stalls serve up local ingredients with big flavors, to fuel your journey!

From the end of March to the beginning of April, we usually cycle under Sakura, cherry blossom, trees. It must be unforgetable memory for you.

The Tour includes several stops, and it will introduce off-the-beaten-path shopping streets and street foods.

During the Tour, you’ll see a new side of Tokyo, riding around unique old-time shopping arcades and visiting. On our tours, we are passionate about showing you the lesser-known parts of central Tokyo.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Sumidagawa River Terrace

Cycling on the bank of Suida river. It is famous for Sakura flowers in the spring time.

Admission Not Applicable

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 .

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

1 tandem bike is available by prior request.

Helmets

Use of bicycle

Options

2.5 Hour-Guided Cycle Tour in the Central Tokyo

Reviews

5.00

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent guide and good balance of cycling and sightseeing.
Louisa F,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gentle bike ride through some interesting residential streets and stopping off to visit quieter Temple and Shrine and to view Sky tree from various perspectives. Excellent guide full of local knowledge.
Very nice day out on New Year's Day 2025 biking through Tokyo
AliS3886,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour. Location is easy to find, an office in a residential area, up a flight of stairs. Tour guide speaks excellent English and is very polite and has great information. Went to several temples and he explained the local customs/traditions to me. Long tour. Bike is very comfortable. 10/10. Sorry for the late review. I should have done it long ago. I really appreciate the tour and the memorable experience.
Best bike tour
halderh2019,,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and super helpful. I highly recommend this tour. We had teenagers with us and our tour guide adapted to our needs.
Excellent tour with Take!
htfer,,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
September 2024: Our guide, Takeshi, led my husband and me through the vibrant streets of Oshiage and Asakusa, as well as along the beautiful Sumida River. The experience was truly wonderful! We also made a quick stop at some temples and shrines, where Takeshi provided insightful explanations about Japanese culture and religion, which we greatly appreciated. He took plenty of photos during the tour and shared them with us via email within just two hours. A tip for those taking the summer morning tour: don’t forget to apply a generous amount of sunblock! Takeshi also provided us with bottled water before the trip. Overall, this was a fun and memorable way to explore Tokyo. I would rate it 10/10!
Thank you Takeshi
falkor1985,,Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Takeshi was a wonderful guide and explained so much to us about Japanese culture, Tokyo's history as we rode through, and the trees and flowers we saw. It was on New Years Day but he still showed up and gave us a wonderful tour. We are so grateful for the experience and for his knowledge and skills. Thank you Takeshi from Kat and Lewis!
Amazing start to my journey in Japan
Tour10917612074,,May 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic way of exploring and learning a little bit more about Japan. The ride through the narrow streets, visiting some of the shrines and temples while learning a little bit about them and interacting with some of the locals at the traditional and original shopping mall was all bliss and very fun. This is definitely a good start to your journey of Japan! The tour guide was also very accommodating and he also takes good pictures and teaches you about Japanese culture. Highly recommend!
Excellent introduction to Tokyo highly recommend
Samia E,,Apr 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As first-time visitors to Tokyo, we couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the city. Takeshi's passion for sharing his hometown with others was palpable, and it left us feeling inspired to explore even more of what Tokyo has to offer. If you're looking for a unique and immersive way to discover Tokyo, I can't recommend Takeshi's bike tour highly enough. It's the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and expert guidance—a must-do for anyone visiting the city.
Great Tour
Christina M,,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed a great private Tour with Takeshi. Visiting beautiful spots of blooming cherry blossoms, the Tokyo Skytree, different Temple and Shrine (Buddhist and Shinto). Thanks for this unforgetable adventure!
Where people live, shop and spend time.
336nellies,,Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time with Takeshi. The tour shows you where people live, shop and spend time. Indeed Tokyo’s backstreets.
Around Skytree
Sightsee43623722823,,Nov 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour package is suitable for exploring the Skytree from various directions. The meeting location is near the station. competitive package prices. friendly tour guide.