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Sanyabori park
Backstreets in Tokyo
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Tandem bike option
Tandem bike option

Tokyo city centre bicycle tour Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour

By 東京下町自転車ツアー Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour
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Overview

●Not just tourist spots! The charm of Tokyo's back alleys!

The tour starts in Hikifune, Tokyo's city centre 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 high 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 city centre 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.

Activity location

  • Chōmeiji Sakuramochi
    • 14 1
    • 131-0033, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour
    • 14 24
    • 131-0032, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOne sweet at Japanese traditional sweets shop
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedHelmets
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of bicycle
  • What's includedWhat's included1 tandem bike is available by prior request.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers 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.

Activity itinerary

Chōmeiji Sakuramochi
  • 10m
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
  • 20m
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 transport (like a train) to go to the main building instead of walking up stairs.
Imado Shrine
  • 15m
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.
Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center ( Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum)
  • 20m
This is a museum exhibiting a lot of Japanese traditional handicrfts. You can see how wonderful our craftsmanship is.
Senso-ji Temple
  • 20m
Cycling in front of the Kaminarimon gate, Sensoji (Asakusa) temple . Leave bikes, and enjoy walking inside the temple.
Kyu Yasuda Garden
  • 20m
Walking in the Japanese traditional garden, built in the 17th century.
Ryogoku Kokugikan
  • 5m
Cycling in front of the Ryogoku Sumo stadium. We may have a time to take pictures.
Oyokogawa Water Park
  • 30m
Cycling through the park towards the Tokyo Skytree.
Tokyo Skytree
  • 10m
Cycling under the tower.
Kyojima Minami Park
  • 30m
Old fashioned shopping centres where you can see the daily lives of Japanese.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChōmeiji Sakuramochi
    • 14 1
    • 131-0033, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETokyo Backstreets Bike Tour
    • 14 24
    • 131-0032, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan

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