Tokyo: West-Side Cycling and Food Tour with Guide Shared Tour
ID: GYG204919-O-318868
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Pedal the local neighborhoods of Tokyo on a 3.5 hour cycling, walking and food adventure. With the insider knowledge of an experienced local, nothing's off limits as you explore the twisting backstreets, riverside paths and enticing neighborhood cuisine.
Jump on board a salvaged ‘mamachari’ bicycle and join a like-minded group of guests on an all-inclusive cycling, walking and food adventure in West Tokyo. Delve into the eclectic local neighborhoods of Nakano, Koenji, and Asagaya as you pedal to the rhythm of everyday life on this all-season, all-weather neighborhood jaunt.
With the insider knowledge of a seasoned local, nothing is off-limits as you encounter the urban landscapes, neighborhood attractions and enticing cuisine that gives these culturally rich areas their distinctive character. Pedal the twisting backstreets, enjoy a tailored selection of popular local snacks, experience Tokyo's unique cycling culture and jostle for counter space with hungry ‘salarymen’ as you refuel for lunch.
The possibilities are endless as you set off to explore a captivating side of Tokyo on a sometimes creaky, sometimes squeaky, but always immaculately maintained ‘mamachari’ bike.
Highlights
- Join a 3.5-hour cycling, walking and food tour of Tokyo’s eclectic local neighborhoods
- Ride the twisting back streets, riverside bike paths and bustling activity hubs away from the more touristic areas
- Experience first-hand Tokyo's unique bicycle parking systems and cycling culture
- Enjoy a typical Japanese lunch, 3 popular street food eats from local vendors and your choice of bottled drink
- Gain a new appreciation of local life and an eye-opening introduction to the vibrant inner west-side of Tokyo
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Guests are expected to be competent with riding a bicycle in occasionally narrow and crowded streets and on uneven surfaces for a distance of roughly 7.5-9.5 miles (12-15km) at a leisurely pace
• Guest should be over 4'7" (140cm) in height to comfortably ride the bikes
• This is an outdoor activity that may be impacted by the weather; in the event of rain, the tour generally proceeds as planned so please anticipate the possibility of getting wet
• One bottled drink, bicycle parking fees, and cycling liability insurance are included
• Please understand that this experience does not cater to personal tastes, dietary requirements or allergies
• This tour departs on time, please don't be late we don't want to cycle the neighborhoods without you
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The experience begins at Koenji Station on the JR Train Network. Koenji Station is a quiet suburban station, 6 minutes travel from Shinjuku Station or 18 minutes from Shibuya Station. You'll have no difficulty finding the guide waiting directly outside the ticket gates, 5 minutes before the start of the experience. The guide will be wearing a distinctive orange, white, and green baseball cap, please go over and say hello. This experience departs on time, please don’t be late.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
