Private Half-Day Grand Bike Tour in Tokyo

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Private Half-Day Grand Bike Tour in Tokyo — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Shibuya zebra crossing — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy one-way cycling tour to visit essential sightseeing spots in the central Tokyo with our folding bikes!

With about 15km distance, it might be a bit tough for you, however, we promise that you can have unforgettable experience by this tour.

We start at near Asakusa, one of the oldest town in Tokyo, then, cycle on the high streets.

We visit the Ginza, the imperial palace, Tokyo tower, Takeshita shopping mall in Harajuku, Meiji shrine and so on.

Finally, we arrive at the Shibuya zebra crossing. We can cross it by your bike, of course.

You can take trains and subways to another place from Shibuya.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: 東京下町自転車ツアー Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour

Ages: Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Helmets
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Your personal expenses

Itinerary

Sakura Bridge

10 min

Taking wonderful photos with the Tokyo skytree.
Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center ( Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum)

20 min

This is a museum exhibiting a lot of Japanese traditional handicrafts. You can see how wonderful our craftsmanship is.
Senso-ji Temple

20 min

Sensoji is one of the biggest temples in Tokyo. Inside the temple, there are a lot of shops and snack stalls as well as a traditional gate and a pagoda. At the main building, you can see how Japanese worship is. You can leave bikes here, and please enjoy strolling.
Ryogoku Kokugikan

5 min

Cycling in front of the Ryogoku Sumo stadium. We may have a time to take pictures.
Yanagi Bridge

10 min

Yanagibashi is one of the bridges over canal in the central Tokyo. You can see rather old waterside landscapes of Tokyo and a lot of Yakatabune '(a party boat) jetties.
Nihonbashi Bridge

20 min

Sightseeing old waterways from the bridge and the town around.
Ginza

Passing by

We cycle on the street in Ginza, one of the high streets with a lot of gorgeous brand shops such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel and so on.
Imperial Palace

30 min

The imperial palace is a residence for the royal family with 115ha land. It was built on the former Edo castle, the Tokugawa Shogun's house as well as the center of Edo government. You can see the outside of the palace with stone walls and moats. We cycle in the part of the palace.
National Diet Building

Passing by

The national parliament building, officially the national diet building is built in 1936. There are a house of Representatives (a lower house) and a house of Councilors (an upper house). We cycle near the building.
Tokyo Tower

10 min

With 333m tall, this tower was opened in 1958 mainly for broadcasting purpose. It is rather old, but it is still popular sightseeing spots not only for foreign tourists but Japanese. We cycle under the tower and have a time to take some photos.
Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue

20 min

This area is known as a lot of gingko trees, which turn yellow in autumn. Even in other seasons, trees on both sides of road is so beautiful. We enjoy cycling between the trees.
Roppongi

Passing by

Cycling through Roppongi, known as night town.
Aoyama Street

20 min

Cycling on the road, known as one of the most fashionable in the central Tokyo.
Takeshita Street

30 min

Pushing bikes inside this popular shopping mall. You may have a time for shopping.
Omotesando

10 min

Cycling in one of the high streets in Tokyo, which has a lot of luxury brand shops.
Meiji Jingu Shrine

one hour

This shrine is one of the biggest in Japan. Here, we park bikes and walk inside. Established in 1920, the shrine is dedicated to the former Emperor. You can see a lot of sake barrels which are dedicated to the Shinto deities to thank them for a rich harvest.
Shibuya Crossing

15 min

The zebra crossing, known as always busy

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

About 3 minutes walk from Hikifune railway station on Tobu skytree line.

About 5 minutes walk from Keisei Hikifune railway station on Keisei line.

Find the board "Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour" on the ground floor, and come to the 2nd floor.

Please come there 10 minutes before of your starting time.

End point

The tour will be finished at Shibuya railway station, near the Shibuya zebra crossing. You can move to next destinations from there by public transports.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.