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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
One sweet at Japanese traditional sweets shop
Bottled water
1 tandem bike is available by prior request.
Helmets
Use of bicycle
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)
Reviews
117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Great way to see the City
Tessa S,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great way to see some of Tokyo city. The bikes are in great condition and Tokyo is very cycle friendly so you feel safe. Takashe was a wonderful guide and made our day a fun and memorable one. Highly recommend this tour.
Fun, personalized, fantastic guide
Ashland B,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour takes you to see many interesting places in the tour guide is flexible and will take you to places that you want to see as well as all the ones he recommends. We saw a candy making store and an artisan museum and shop, we saw an Old fashioned bath house and shopping area, we went to sky Tree, he bought a traditional sweet for us that tasted amazing and it was bought at a 300-year-old sweet shop store. The bike ride itself was beautiful along the water and we visited many Japanese gardens and even the site of the sumo tournament. Highly recommend!
Insightful and fun!
Spaniem,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an wonderful introduction to Tokyo with insights into what makes it special. Takeshi was a fabulous guide. He was informative and interesting and created the right level of biking and engagement with the environs. We would highly recommend this experience.
An amazing trip to see all the big attractions and local hot spots!
Zach D,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a wonderful tour! We loved seeing a side of Tokyo we wouldn’t otherwise see. It was jam packed with history and local insight. Takeshi went above and beyond in giving us the full experience- we even had tea and dango by the river and met some fun locals! It felt really authentic, something we usually wouldn’t see as tourists. Takeshi was an amazing guide. I highly recommend booking this tour!
Highly recommended
Jürgen T,
May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takeshi is a very good and helpful bike tour guide who showed us many individual sights. Our small group (5 participants) had a lot of fun off the beaten track. A wonderful way to discover Tokyo!.
Great tour. It was...
DavidLuta,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. It was exciting to ride around the backstreets of Tokyo and see local life, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
The Tokyo you wouldnt otherwise see
882tinok,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Takeshi is a knowledgeable guide who took me to various parts of Tokyo i wouldnt have seen otherwise. Bike was comfortable and easy to ride. He also took photos which he emailed after. Handy as a solo traveller.
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