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It's Not Just About the Tourist Spots!
The Charm of Tokyo's Back Alleys!
The tour starts in Hikifune, a traditional working-class neighborhood in Tokyo. It's close to Asakusa and the Tokyo Skytree, making it easily accessible.
From March through April, the area around the route is in full bloom with cherry blossoms. The tour includes several spots where you'll ride right beneath these blossoms.
Additionally, between each stop, we'll deliberately take back alleys rather than major thoroughfares. While Tokyo's streets are often said to be more complex and confusing than those of other cities, let a guide who knows this area well lead you into the "maze" unique to the old downtown.
ご希望でしたら、二人乗りタンデム自転車に乗ることもできます。 Please make a reservation in advance.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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 your starting time.
Itinerary
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1Yamamotoya (Chōmeiji Sakuramochi)
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Honryuin 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Imado Shrine
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center ( Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum)
This is a museum exhibiting a lot of Japanese traditional handicrfts. You can see how wonderful our craftsmanship is.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Senso-ji Temple
Cycling in front of the Kaminarimon gate, Sensoji (Asakusa) temple . Leave bikes, and enjoy walking inside the temple.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Kyu Yasuda Garden
Walking in the Japanese traditional garden, built in the 17th century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ryogoku Kokugikan
Cycling in front of the Ryogoku Sumo stadium. We may have a time to take pictures.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Oyokogawa Water Park
Cycling through the park towards the Tokyo Skytree.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Tokyo Skytree
Cycling under the tower.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Kyojima Minami Park
Old fashioned shopping malls where you can see the daily lives of Japanese.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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.
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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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